Core Insights - Dubai's GDP grew by 4% year-on-year in Q1 2025, reaching 119.7 billion dirhams (approximately 32.79 billion USD), indicating the resilience and vitality of the economy [1] Economic Performance by Sector - The healthcare and social work sector experienced the fastest growth at 26%, contributing 1.5% to GDP [1] - The real estate sector followed with a growth rate of 7.8%, accounting for 7.5% of GDP [1] - Wholesale and retail trade remains the largest single contributor to Dubai's economy, with a GDP share of 23% and a year-on-year growth of 4.5% [1] - The financial and insurance sector contributed 13.4% to GDP, growing by 5.9% [1] - The transportation and warehousing sector accounted for 13% of GDP, with a growth of 2% [1] - The manufacturing sector represented 7.3% of GDP, growing by 3.3% [1] - The information and telecommunications sector contributed 4.4% to GDP, with a growth rate of 3.2% [1] - The accommodation and food services sector accounted for 4.1% of GDP, growing by 3.4% [1] - Other activities made up 26% of GDP, with a year-on-year growth of 1.9% [1]

Economic Performance - In the first quarter of 2025, Dubai's GDP reached 119.7 billion dirhams, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4% [2] - The growth demonstrates the resilience and vitality of Dubai's economy [2] Sector Contributions - The real estate sector experienced a significant growth of 7.8% [2] - The financial and insurance sector grew by 5.9% [2] - The wholesale and retail trade sector saw an increase of 4.5% [2] - The information and telecommunications sector grew by 3.2% [2] - The accommodation and food services sector increased by 3.4% [2] - The manufacturing sector grew by 3.3% [2] - The transportation and warehousing sector experienced a growth of 2% [2]