Emirati stocks dominate 2025 with record returns

Emirati and UAE-listed stocks have continued to attract rising levels of foreign investment this year, underpinned by the nation’s rapid economic growth, ambitious long-term innovation _ strategy, and its reputation as a safe haven amid global market volatility, data shows.

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The Dubai Financial Market. One of the defining features of the UAE market this year has been the strength and resilience of local champions across key sectors. – FILE PHOTO

“One of the defining features of the UAE market this year has been the strength and resilience of local champions across key sectors such as real estate, banking and technology,” said Farhan Badami, Business Development Manager at eToro. “As the country continues to invest in innovation, infrastructure and business-friendly reforms, we are seeing both local and international investors increasingly view the UAE as a core market in their portfolios, rather than a satellite exposure.

While names such as Emaar and Aldar have dominated the UAE property narrative in recent years, Union Properties — one of Dubai’s oldest developers — has emerged as one of the Dubai Financial Market’s top performers.