Abu Dhabi’s GDP hits record quarterly high in 3Q 2025

The emirate’s GDP reached a record quarterly high of AED 325.7 bn in 3Q 2025 Abu Dhabi’s GDP reached a record quarterly high of AED 325.7 bn in 3Q 2025, growing 7.7% y-o-y, up from {3.8%} in 2Q, according to a statement from the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The jump was fueled by the non-oil sector, which grew 7.6% y-o-y to hit AED 175.6 bn — accounting for 54% of the emirate's total GDP during the quarter.Why this matters: This marks Abu Dhabi’s 18th consecutive quarter of positive growth, underscoring the resilience and long-term diversification strategy of the so-called “falcon economy,” according to Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi.

by enterpriseam adminUAE EditionFebruary 10, 2026

The sectors driving growth: The electricity, gas, and water sector jumped 16.2% — the highest among all sectors — boosted by the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant’s first full year of operations. Construction followed suit, growing 13.9%, supported by an accelerated project pipeline and increased private sector participation. Meanwhile, real estate activities expanded by 13.1%, and transport grew 13.8%, benefiting from logistics expansions at Khalifa Port and long-term freight agreements. Financial and ins. activities also rose 8.5% on the back of strong banking activity and the growing presence of international institutions.

Manufacturing remains a bedrock: The manufacturing sector grew 2.4%, contributing AED 30.5 bn (or 9.4% of total GDP) in 3Q 2025. This was driven by “industrial expansion, logistics integration, and initiatives to strengthen local manufacturing capacity and in-country value chains,” the statement read.

The big picture: Overall GDP grew 5% in the first nine months of 2025, while the non-oil economy expanded by 6.8%.