Dubai: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, revealing a net profit before tax amounting to AED1.06 billion. The impressive results were attributed to robust trading activity, increased international involvement, and sustained trust in Dubai's capital markets.
According to Emirates News Agency, the performance in the fourth quarter bolstered the full-year outcome, marked by healthy liquidity levels and consistent trading activity as the year concluded. Celebrating 25 years since its inception in 2000, DFM has evolved into a globally connected and institutionally robust marketplace that supports Dubai's long-term economic growth and capital markets development.
In 2025, the DFM General Index (DFMGI) surged by 17.2%, with total market capitalisation reaching AED992 billion. This growth underscores Dubai's position as one of the region's most dynamic and resilient capital markets. Helal Saeed Al Marri, Chairman of DFM, highlighted the exchange's role in supporting Dubai's financial ecosystem and aligning with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
Hamed Ali, CEO of DFM and Nasdaq Dubai, emphasized the market's progress, with a focus on improving market accessibility and supporting diverse investment activities. He reiterated the commitment to developing the market in line with Dubai's long-term capital markets ambitions.
DFM's strong 2025 financial results were driven by higher trading activity, diversified income streams, and disciplined cost management. The net profit before tax rose significantly from AED409.3 million in 2024 to AED1.06 billion in 2025, with total consolidated revenues reaching AED1.28 billion. EBITDA was reported at AED1.13 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 88%.
The market saw accelerated activity throughout 2025, reaching the highest liquidity levels in over a decade. Average daily traded value stood at AED 692 million, and total traded value was AED 174 billion. The average daily number of trades increased by 31% year-on-year, supported by greater institutional participation and cross-border trading activity.
DFM attracted 97,394 new investors in 2025, with foreign investors comprising 84% of this number. Foreign investors accounted for 51% of total trading value, while institutional investors represented 71% of trading activity. The total investor base reached 1.25 million, highlighting DFM's appeal as a trusted destination for regional and international capital.
Significant market transactions in 2025 included the listing of Dubai Residential REIT and the secondary public offering of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du). In the construction sector, the IPO of ALEC Holdings marked the largest construction sector listing in the UAE to date.
Innovation remained central to DFM's strategy, with the launch of a centralised Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) framework and enhancements to its digital infrastructure. The third edition of the Capital Market Summit also played a role in shaping discussions on capital markets.
DFM's international engagement efforts included signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Taiwan Stock Exchange to enhance cross-border listings and cooperation. Global roadshows in New York and London further strengthened engagement with institutional investors, highlighting Dubai's economic fundamentals and market opportunities.
Looking forward, DFM aims to enhance liquidity, expand product offerings, and deepen global connectivity, supporting the continued evolution of Dubai's capital markets.