Dubai Financial Market Reports Stellar Growth, with Net Profit Soaring 212% in First Nine Months of 2025
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has announced exceptional financial results for the first nine months of 2025, showcasing a period of remarkable growth and robust investor confidence. The market reported a net profit before tax of AED 930.8 million, a dramatic 212% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
This performance was driven by a 138% year-on-year surge in total consolidated revenue, which reached AED 1.1 billion. The growth underscores the sustained momentum in trading activity and the continued expansion of Dubai’s capital markets ecosystem.
Key Financial and Market Highlights
The DFM’s strong performance is reflected across several key metrics:
- Profitability: Net profit before tax climbed to AED 930.8 million, up from AED 298.7 million in 9M 2024.
- Revenue Streams: Total revenue of AED 1.1 billion was bolstered by operating income (AED 409.7 million), investment returns (AED 216.5 million), and a one-time gain from the sale of an investment property (AED 467.2 million).
- Market Momentum: The DFM General Index rose 13.2% to close at 5,839.64 points.
- Trading Activity: Total traded value increased by 82% to AED 133 billion, with the average daily traded value reaching AED 709 million (an 83% increase).
- Market Capitalization: Total market cap grew 9.7% to AED 995 billion, highlighting the market’s expanding value and diversification.
