Abu dhabi: The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has announced that the emirate’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached AED306.3 billion in the second quarter of 2025, representing a 3.8 percent increase compared with Q2 2024. The non-oil economy grew 6.6 percent year-on-year to the highest quarterly value at AED174.1 billion, and for the first time in a second quarter accounted for 56.8 percent of total GDP.
According to Emirates News Agency, in the first half of 2025, Abu Dhabi’s economy continued its upward trajectory, with real GDP reaching AED597.4 billion, reflecting a 3.63 percent growth compared to the same period in 2024. Non-oil activities demonstrated even stronger momentum, expanding by 6.37 percent year-on-year (YoY) to AED337.6 billion. This performance underscores the emirate’s sustained diversification efforts, the growing contribution of non-oil sectors, and the resilience of Abu Dhabi’s economic model and highlight the effectiveness of strategic initiatives that continue to support investment, innovation, and the creation of high-value jobs.
Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), emphasized the consistent growth of Abu Dhabi’s GDP over the past few years. He noted that the emirate’s position as a dynamic economic hub is guided by an ambitious vision, a multi-dimensional strategy, and detailed roadmaps to accelerate economic growth and diversification. Al Zaabi highlighted the role of non-oil sectors, which accounted for 56.8 percent of GDP and achieved a 6.6 percent annual growth in Q2-2025, driven by key sectors such as manufacturing, construction, finance, real estate, and ICT.
Abdulla Gharib Alqemzi, Director-General of SCAD, remarked on the consecutive records achieved in Q1 and Q2 2025, underscoring not only economic strength but also the effectiveness of policy planning grounded in high-quality data. He pointed out SCAD’s central role in enabling the government’s AED13 billion digital strategy to become the world’s first AI-native government by 2027 through timely, reliable, and integrated statistics.
Manufacturing remained the largest non-oil contributor, reaching AED30.1 billion and accounting for 9.8 percent of total GDP. The sector grew 3.1 percent year-on-year, reflecting the success of the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), which has driven a 23 percent increase in industrial GDP since 2022. Construction activities rose 9.7 percent to AED30 billion, driven by major infrastructure and housing initiatives.
Finance and insurance activities expanded 10.3 percent to a record AED21.8 billion, contributing 7.1 percent of GDP. The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) reported a 42 percent increase in assets under management (AUM) in H1-2025, reaffirming its position as the region’s largest and fastest-growing international financial center (IFC).
Real estate activities reached AED11.7 billion in Q2 2025, marking a 10.2 percent annual increase. Information and communications activities reached AED8.6 billion, growing 6 percent YoY, reflecting the momentum generated by the emirate’s AED13 billion Digital Strategy 2025-2027.
The wholesale and retail trade sector expanded 1.6 percent year-on-year, contributing AED16 billion or 5.2 percent of GDP. Professional, scientific, and technical services grew 10 percent to AED9 billion, signaling increasing demand for specialized services.
Building on the strong momentum recorded in Q1 2025, the second quarter results reinforce the consistency and resilience of Abu Dhabi’s economic performance. The successive results illustrate a robust upward trajectory driven by policy clarity, strategic investments, and forward-thinking governance. As Abu Dhabi accelerates its digital transformation, its economic strategy continues to build a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready economy.