The Dubai Stock Market (DFM) reported a 212 percent increase in Net profit before tax to AED930.8m ($253.5m) The participation of investors, and the participation of international IPOs in Dubai’s capital markets.
Consolidated revenue reached AED1.1bn ($299.4m), up 138 percent year-on-year, supported by continued growth in trading activity and the continued expansion of Dubai’s financial environment.
At the time, the DFM General Index (DFMGI) rose 13.2 percent to close at 5,839.64 points, amounting to AED995bn ($270.9bn) – an increase of 9.7 percent from the year 2024.
Dubai stock market
Helal Saeeed Al Marri, chairman of DFM, said the results show the “strength and power” of Dubai’s markets and the growing confidence of global investors.
Al Mariri said: “DFM’s performance in the first nine months of 2025 shows the strength and potential of Dubai’s markets and the growing confidence of global investors.
“Continued growth in trading activity and market payments highlights the continued success of DFM’s strategy to deepen liquidity, attracting more market participation.”
He added that the DFM is always aligned with Dubai’s economic agenda (D33), which aims to promote Dubai’s position as a global financial center.
Record trading volumes and investor entry
DFM has maintained strong market activity throughout 2025, with an average daily commercial value ($192.8m) – 83 percent from the same period last year.
Total sales rose 82 percent to AED133BN ($36.2bn), and average daily sales rose 48 percent to 13,600.
The exchange also saw a new influx of investors, welcoming 82,742 new investors at the end of September, 84 percent of which were foreign.
Foreign investors account for 51 percent of the total trade value, while institutional investors represent a role of 70 percent, increasing the growing role of DFM as a top city HUB.
Foreign ownership stood at 20 percent of the total market capitalization, indicating the continued confidence of the international market in Dubai.
Big deal and IPO Momerem
The period saw large listings and offerings bolstering market depth and liquidity.
The second sale of DU was the UAE’s second-largest initial public offering, drawing sales and institutional investor demand.
At the same time, Alec’s public offering (IPO) in September 2025 expanded the representation of the DFM sector, highlighting the growing diversity in Dubai’s capital markets.
The continued influence of the list in all industries supports Dubai’s vision to attract high growth and advanced sectors, improving market stability and investor choice.
Sector Breakdown Growth
At the end of Q3 2025, the DFM Capital Capitation of AED995BN ($270.9bn) showed a balanced and diversified structure:
- READING: 42 percent of the total market value
- Real estate: 19 percent of the total market value
- Resources: 16 percent of the total market value
- Industries: 12 percent of the total market value
- Communication Services: 4 percent of the total market value
- Consumer goods and others: The remaining estimate
This distribution reinforces the strategy of diversifying the economy of Dubai and DFM in expanding the list and adding to the list of traditional people.
Digital transformation
Ali, CEO of DFM and Nasdaq Dubai, said the strong financial and operational performance shows significant progress in strategic priorities.
“DFM’s strong performance in the first nine months of 2025 shows continued progress in implementing our priorities, deepening financial capital, improving participation, and improving access to local and international investors,” said Ali.
“The strong investor appetite and strong IPO activity highlight the growing confidence in Dubai’s capital markets and the strength of our platform as a preferred destination for issuers.”
He added that DFM will continue to drive digital transformation, expand its product offering, and drive innovation to support long-term market growth.
