Dubai’s GDP surged to AED122 billion in Q2 2025, driven by strong growth across health, construction and real estate sectors.
DUBAI: Dubai’s economy maintained its strong momentum in Q2 2025, recording a 4.7 percent year-on-year growth to reach AED122 billion, according to new data from the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment. The emirate’s total GDP for the first half of 2025 rose to AED241 billion, marking a 4.4 percent increase and reinforcing Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic and resilient urban economies.
This economic performance was powered by strategic sectors including human health and social work, construction, real estate, finance, and transport, each of which contributed significantly to overall growth.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, attributed the success to the emirate’s visionary leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration between public and private stakeholders. “This growth reflects our long-term vision under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, turning global challenges into opportunities,” he said.
The health and social work sector saw the highest growth, expanding 20 percent to AED3.3 billion in H1 2025, while the construction sector grew by 8.5 percent, contributing AED16 billion. Dubai’s real estate sector followed closely, expanding 7 percent over H1 to contribute AED19.8 billion—an increase driven by a 40 percent jump in real estate sales.
The finance and insurance sector added AED30.2 billion to GDP, growing 6.7 percent year-on-year, while transport and storage reached AED10.8 billion, up 5.3 percent. The accommodation and food services sector also grew by 4.9 percent, contributing AED8.7 billion, bolstered by nearly 9.9 million international visitors in H1 2025.
Helal Saeed Almarri, Director-General of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, said the performance highlights Dubai’s economic adaptability and the strength of its public-private partnerships. “Dubai’s competitiveness, agility, and innovation-friendly ecosystem continue to attract investment and talent,” he noted.
Younus Al Nasser, CEO of Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, announced that recalibrations of the GDP series are underway using new data sources to ensure more accurate economic analysis.
The results also highlight progress on the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy within the next decade and rank Dubai among the top three urban economies globally.
