By Staff Reporter
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) posted its strongest first-quarter performance in over a decade, with trading activity and investor participation reaching record levels in Q1 2025.
DFM’s Average Daily Trading Value (ADTV) soared 67% year-on-year to AED 663 million — the highest in more than ten years. Total traded value hit AED 41 billion, marking a 61% jump from AED 25.5 billion in Q1 2024. This surge was driven by heightened market activity, robust capital inflows, and sustained investor confidence despite global headwinds.
The exchange reported AED 186.5 million in consolidated revenue for the quarter, up from AED 148.1 million in the same period last year. Net profit before tax rose to AED 134.9 million, compared to AED 95.6 million in Q1 2024. Operating income stood at AED 86 million, while investment returns and other income contributed AED 100.5 million.
Average daily trades increased 33% to 13,400, highlighting growing liquidity. DFM also attracted 19,366 new investors during the quarter, 86% of whom were foreign nationals. Foreign investors accounted for 53% of total trading value, while institutional investors contributed 72%, up from 65% last year.
“The strength of our Q1 performance reflects Dubai’s growing stature as a global financial hub,”
said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Chairman of DFM. CEO Hamed Ali added that increased participation from both institutional and international investors reinforces long-term confidence in the market.
DFM’s total market capitalization stood at AED 897 billion at the end of March 2025, a marginal 1% dip from year-end 2024, amid global market shifts. Despite this, investor momentum and liquidity continue to bolster Dubai’s position on the global financial stage.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
