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Dubai's GDP records 5.3% growth reaching Dh113.8 billion in third quarter of 2025
The GDP also achieved a growth of 4.7% during the first nine months of 2025, reaching Dh355 billion, Sheikh Hamdan said
- PUBLISHED: Sat 31 Jan 2026, 7:15 PM UPDATED: Sat 31 Jan 2026, 11:22 PM
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Dubai's GDP recorded a growth of 5.3 per cent, reaching Dh113.8 billion during the third quarter of 2025, Sheikh Hamdan announced on Saturday. The GDP also achieved a growth of 4.7 per cent during the first nine months of 2025, reaching Dh355 billion.
The Dubai Crown Prince, who also serves as the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said, “Dubai’s economic progress is shaped by the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and realised through disciplined execution and collective effort. The figures we see today are the result of clear priorities, strong institutions, and teams working with focus, commitment and a deep sense of responsibility.”
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“Dubai's growth reflects a dynamic economic ecosystem and a development model that puts people first, invests in talent, and builds prosperity on strong, sustainable foundations,” he added.
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Praising the efforts of teams across sectors, Sheikh Hamdan said, “In Dubai, progress is shared. Our sectors advance together, reinforcing one another through coordination, stability and a determination to achieve the leadership’s vision, while continuously raising standards and creating new opportunities for future generations."
Health and Social Work activities led the list of fastest-growing sectors, recording a growth rate of 15.4 per cent and contributing 1.5 per cent to Dubai’s GDP. The Financial and Insurance sector also delivered strong performance, achieving 8.5 per cent growth and contributing 12 per cent to GDP during the first nine months of the year. This momentum was mirrored by the construction sector, which grew by 8.5 per cent, contributing 6.7 per centto the emirate’s GDP.
