Construction, finance and real estate lead surge in UAE’s 2025 economic expansion
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching Dh1.9 trillion, according to figures released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC).
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri said the strong economic performance reflects the UAE leadership’s vision and the success of national strategies aimed at building a diversified and sustainable economy.
He noted that the latest figures demonstrate the effectiveness of policies designed to strengthen non-oil sectors and expand the contribution of emerging industries, supporting the goals of the We the UAE 2031 strategy.
Bin Touq said the UAE’s flexible economic policies, which focus on future readiness and adaptability to global developments, have accelerated economic diversification while reinforcing competitiveness and long-term growth.
Meanwhile, Hanan Mansour Ahli said the results highlight the success of the UAE’s economic and development policies in enhancing stability, improving sector competitiveness, and increasing the efficiency and diversity of the national economy.
She added that continued investments in the digital economy, technology, innovation, and advanced infrastructure are strengthening the UAE’s position as a global hub for business, trade, and investment.
Among key sectors, construction recorded the strongest growth in 2025, expanding by 11.1 percent. The financial and insurance sector followed with growth of 10.4 percent, while real estate grew by 7.9 percent and transport and storage expanded by 7.8 percent.
The figures also highlighted the increasing importance of non-oil activities within the economy. Trade remained the largest contributor to non-oil GDP, accounting for 16.9 percent, followed by financial and insurance activities at 13.2 percent, construction at 12.9 percent, and manufacturing industries at 12.8 percent.
Officials said the strong performance across multiple sectors reflects the resilience and diversity of the UAE economy and supports the country’s ambitions for sustainable growth and global competitiveness in the coming years.
