Market Update: We break down the business implications, market impact, and expert insights related to Market Update: GDP Reaches Dh355 Billion with 4.7% Growth in 2025 – Full Analysis.
Real estate and technology remain steady
The real estate sector grew 6.7%, contributing 8.2% to GDP with a value of Dh29.1 billion. Quarterly growth stood at 6%, supported by continued demand for residential and commercial properties.
Information and communications posted a 4.8% increase, reaching Dh16.6 billion and accounting for 4.7% of GDP. The sector’s performance points to Dubai’s push towards a digital economy.
Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, said the positive indicators highlight a diversified economy supported by investment in people and technology, as well as policies designed to turn global shifts into growth opportunities.
Tourism-linked sectors gain from visitor surge
Accommodation and food services grew 4.7% to Dh12 billion, helped by a rise in tourism. Dubai welcomed 13.95 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2025 — a 5% increase from a year earlier. The sector expanded 4.3% in the third quarter.
Wholesale and retail trade remained the largest contributor to GDP, reaching Dh86.9 billion and recording 4.6% growth. In the third quarter, the sector accounted for nearly 26% of the economy.
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