Dubai, UAE – Dubai’s economy recorded a strong performance during the first half of 2025, achieving growth of 4.4%, bringing the GDP to approximately AED 241 billion (USD 65.6 billion).
Of that, 122 billion dirhams were in the second quarter alone,
according to data from the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment.
The health and social work sector emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors.
It achieved a 20% increase during the first half, bringing its added value to AED 3.3 billion.
Contributing 1.4% to GDP. The construction sector also continued its
positive performance with growth of 8.5%.
It also contributed 6.7% to the total output,
with an added value of 16 billion dirhams.
The financial and insurance sector’s stable growth
The real estate sector witnessed a clear boom driven by a 40% increase in sales in the first half of the year.
Achieving a growth of 7%, its added value reached AED 19.8 billion,
or about 8.2% of the emirate’s GDP.
In contrast, the financial and insurance activities sector continued
its steady growth of 6.7% during the first half.
This represents an added value of 30.2 billion dirhams,
and a contribution of 12.5% to the GDP.
The information and communications sector
also grew by 5.3% to reach AED 10.8 billion.
Meanwhile, the accommodation and food sector achieved
growth of 4.9%, amounting to AED 8.7 billion.
Dubai’s economic performance
This coincides with Dubai receiving 9.88 million international visitors
during the first half of 2025, an increase of 6% compared to last year.
The data also showed growth in the wholesale and retail trade sector of 4.4%,
with a value of AED 57.4 billion.
This is so that the sector remains the largest contributor to the GDP at 23.8%.
Dubai economic performance during the first half of 2025
reflects the diversity of its production base and the strength of its vital sectors.
This enhances the emirate’s position as a global center for business and investment.
