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DUBAI GDP HITS $129BN IN H1 2026

Dubai GDP reached $129bn in H1 2026, a key macro data point.

Context

What happened: Dubai's GDP reached AED473 billion ($129 billion) in H1 2026, according to data from the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment at Digital Dubai. Key numbers: Real GDP was about AED473 billion versus AED484 billion in H1 2025, a 2.3% decline. GDP at current prices was about AED505 billion, up 0.2%. Why it matters: Officials said growth in strategic sectors shows the depth of Dubai's economic fundamentals, with the emirate entering H2 2026 from a position of strength as it pursues the D33 agenda.

What changed

Dubai's GDP reached AED473 billion ($129 billion) in H1 2026, according to data from the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment at Digital Dubai.

Why it matters

Officials said growth in strategic sectors shows the depth of Dubai's economic fundamentals, with the emirate entering H2 2026 from a position of strength as it pursues the D33 agenda.

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