Abu Dhabi GDP rises 3.8%, driven by 6.6% growth of non-oil sectors

The Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has announced that the emirate’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached Dhs306.3 billion in the second quarter of 2025, representing a 3.8 per cent increase compared with Q2 2024.

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The non-oil economy grew 6.6 per cent year-on-year to the highest quarterly value at Dhs174.1 billion, and for the first time in a second quarter accounted for 56.8 per cent of total GDP.

In the first half of 2025, Abu Dhabi’s economy continued its upward trajectory, with real GDP reaching Dhs597.4 billion, reflecting a 3.63 per cent growth compared to the same period in 2024, Non-oil activities demonstrated even stronger momentum, expanding by 6.37 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Dhs3376 billion.

This performance underscores the emirate’s sustained diversification efforts, the growing contribution of non-oil sectors, and the resilience of Abu Dhabi’s economic model and highlight the effectiveness of strategic initiatives that continue to support investment, innovation, and the creation of high-value jobs.

Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), said, “The consistent growth of Abu Dhabi's GDP over the past few years underscores the emirate's position as a dynamic economic hub guided by an ambitious vision, a multidimensional strategy, and detailed roadmaps to accelerate economic growth and diversification.”

“Our non-oil sectors, which accounted for 56.8 per cent of GDP and achieved a 6.6 per cent annual growth in Q2-2025 driven by key sectors such as manufacturing, construction, finance, real estate, and ICT, have emerged as leading drivers, underpinned by a globally competitive business ecosystem, and world-class infrastructure.