Dubai’s economy grew 4% in Q1 2025, reaching $32.59bn, driven by strong performances across key sectors including trade, real estate, financial services, transport, and industry. These sectors together contributed nearly 78% of total growth.

Real estate expanded by 7.8%, financial and insurance activities by 5.9%, and transport and storage by 2%. Human health and social work activities recorded the fastest growth, rising 26% year-on-year.

For European businesses exploring international expansion, the data underscores Dubai’s economic resilience, sectoral diversity, and stability.