RIYADH: Dubai’s economy grew 4.4 percent in the first half of 2025 to 241 billion dirhams ($65.6 billion), driven by growth in healthcare, construction, and real estate, reinforcing its status as one of the world’s most competitive urban economies.
The second quarter was particularly strong, with gross domestic product rising 4.7 percent to 122 billion dirhams, the Emirates News Agency, also known as WAM, reported, citing Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment.
The broad-based expansion underscores Dubai’s resilience amid global uncertainty and the continued momentum of its economic diversification strategy.
Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said the performance reflects the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE vice president, prime minister, and ruler of Dubai, adding: “Each percentage point of growth is also the outcome of strong collaboration between diverse stakeholders, disciplined execution of strategies, and the emirate’s ability to turn global challenges into new possibilities for progress.”
The results reaffirm progress under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which seeks to double the emirate’s economy over the next decade.
