Dubai Financial Market (DFM) delivered a strong performance in 2025, reporting a net profit before tax of AED1.06bn (USD289m), supported by a sharp rise in trading activity and sustained investor interest.
The exchange benefited from healthy market liquidity and growing participation from both domestic and international investors, reinforcing its standing as one of the region’s most active financial markets.
Total consolidated revenues recorded a notable increase during the year, reflecting diversified income streams alongside disciplined cost management that strengthened overall financial performance.
The DFM General Index posted solid gains in 2025, while total market capitalisation moved closer to the AED1tn mark, underlining continued growth in market value.
Trading momentum remained strong in the final quarter of the year, contributing meaningfully to full-year results and demonstrating resilience in market activity.
The year also marked the 25th anniversary of Dubai Financial Market, highlighting its evolution into a globally connected exchange that plays a central role in Dubai’s wider financial ecosystem.
Average daily trading value reached its highest level in more than a decade, driven by increased engagement from both institutional and retail investors.
Investor participation expanded significantly in 2025, with tens of thousands of new investor accounts opened, the majority held by foreign investors, signalling rising confidence in Dubai’s capital markets.
Several high-profile listings and secondary offerings took place during the year, enhancing the exchange’s product offering and attracting strong demand from regional and international investors.
