DUBAI GDP REACHES $129BLN IN H1 2026

What happened: Dubai reported H1 2026 real GDP of about AED473 billion, with growth led by financial and insurance activities, human health and social work, information and communication, and construction. Key numbers: Real GDP about AED473 billion versus about AED484 billion in H1 2025, a 2.3% decline. GDP at current prices about AED505 billion, up 0.2%. Why it matters: Officials said the breadth of Dubai's economic base helped offset global shifts, with continued expansion in high-value-added sectors. Helal Saeed Almarri cited momentum entering H2 2026 and focus on the D33 agenda.

Dubai reported H1 2026 real GDP of about AED473 billion, with growth led by financial and insurance activities, human health and social work, information and communication, and construction.

Officials said the breadth of Dubai's economic base helped offset global shifts, with continued expansion in high-value-added sectors. Helal Saeed Almarri cited momentum entering H2 2026 and focus on the D33 agenda.