Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The Dubai Financial Market announced, on Thursday, its consolidated financial results for the six-month period ending June 30, 2025, where net profit before tax reached 777.1 million dirhams, an increase of 298% compared to the same period in 2024.
The Dubai Financial Market achieved strong performance during this period, as the market index rose by 10.6%, reflecting the strength of the local market and the comprehensive global shift towards financial markets characterized by flexibility and focus on growth.
The total market value of companies listed on the market also increased by 9.7% compared to the same period last year, reaching 995 billion dirhams.
His Excellency Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dubai Financial Market, said: The Dubai Financial Market achieved positive performance during the first half of 2025, supported by the expansion and diversity of investment activity in the market and the strong demand and interaction from investors.. The rise in the market index, coupled with the continued participation of institutional investors and foreign investors, reflects the strong economic momentum witnessed by Dubai, at a time when the real estate sector is recording unprecedented movement, hedge funds are growing, and capital flows are increasing, which consolidates the emirate’s position as a leading global financial center.
The total consolidated revenues of the Dubai Financial Market increased by 191% to reach AED 888.9 million during the first half of 2025, supported by a strong increase in operating income and stable investment returns, in addition to non-recurring income from the sale of an investment property.
Expenses excluding taxes amounted to 111.8 million dirhams, compared to 110.3 million dirhams in the first half of 2024, reflecting continued investments in modern technology and the development of market infrastructure. Total revenues reached AED 702.5 million during the second quarter of 2025, compared to AED 157.6 million during the same period in 2024, while net profit before tax reached AED 642.2 million, compared to AED 99.8 million for the same period of the previous year, reflecting steady growth in the market.
The Dubai Financial Market witnessed a remarkable growth in trading activity during the first half of 2025, as the average daily trading value increased by 75% year-on-year to reach AED 692 million, raising the total trading value to AED 85 billion, an increase of 77% compared to AED 48 billion in the same period in 2024.
The average number of daily transactions also increased by 37% to reach about 13,900 transactions per day.
The Dubai Financial Market attracted 53,655 new investors during the first half of 2025, 84% of whom were foreigners, raising the investor base to more than 1.2 million investors.
The trading percentage of the institutional segment increased significantly, with their trades constituting 71% of the total trading value, while foreign investors contributed 53% of the total trading volume, and their ownership percentage constituted 20% of the total market value.
During the first half of 2025, the Dubai Financial Market welcomed the prominent initial public offering of the Dubai REIT Housing Fund, which is the largest listed real estate investment fund in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and the first fund specialized in the residential asset leasing sector.
The offering raised revenues of AED 2.145 billion, witnessed a large turnout from investors, and total demand reached more than AED 56 billion, exceeding the subscription target value by 26 times. The market value upon listing amounted to about 14.3 billion dirhams, consolidating Dubai REIT Residences’ position as the largest Gulf-listed real estate investment fund, confirming strong investor confidence in the real estate sector in Dubai.
The market value of companies listed on the Dubai Financial Market reached AED 995 billion, a direct reflection of Dubai’s economic diversity. This value is distributed across a number of key sectors, including: the financial sector 40%, real estate 20%, utilities 17%, industries 12%, and telecommunications services 5%, while the basic consumer goods and other sectors account for the remaining percentage.
For his part, Hamed Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market and Nasdaq Dubai, said: “The performance of the Dubai Financial Market during the first half of 2025 is evidence of the systematic and thoughtful development path and continuous progress in implementing our strategic initiatives, while maintaining investor confidence. The successful listing of Dubai REIT Housing Fund confirms the continued strength of initial public offering activity and the growing interest of investors in more diversified asset classes, with the expansion of the product range and the strengthening of the infrastructure The Dubai Financial Market continues to consolidate its position as a pivotal center for attracting capital and a launching pad for the most ambitious companies in the region.
