The Abu Dhabi Statistics Center has reported that the emirate’s real GDP reached 306.3 billion dirhams in the second quarter of 2025, marking a 3.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Notably, the non-oil sector recorded its highest quarterly performance ever in terms of value.
The non-oil economy grew by 6.6% year-on-year, reaching 174.1 billion dirhams, contributing 56.8% to the total GDP for the first time.
During the first half of 2025, the real GDP was approximately 597.4 billion dirhams, reflecting a 3.63% annual growth compared to the same timeframe in 2024. The non-oil sector continued to show strong performance, achieving a 6.37% year-on-year growth, totaling 337.6 billion dirhams.
This positive performance underscores the success of the emirate’s economic diversification efforts, highlighting the role of vital non-oil sectors in promoting sustainable growth and the resilience of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economic model. It emphasizes the effectiveness of strategic initiatives that attract investments, foster innovation, and create high-value jobs.
Ahmad Jassim Al Zaabi, head of the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi, stated that the robust GDP growth observed in recent years confirms Abu Dhabi’s leading economic position, which is founded on an ambitious vision, comprehensive strategies, and precise plans to accelerate and diversify the economy.
The non-oil sector, contributing 56.8% to the GDP and rising by 6.6% in the second quarter, is driven by strong performance in key areas such as manufacturing, construction, finance, insurance, real estate, and information and communication technology, supported by a competitive business ecosystem and world-class infrastructure.
He added that Abu Dhabi is spearheading efforts to build a future economy characterized by diversity, resilience, inclusivity, and global competitiveness, and the continuous GDP growth reflects the effectiveness of developmental initiatives and proactive policies being implemented.
Abdullah Gharib Al Qamzi, director general of the Abu Dhabi Statistics Center, noted that the record levels achieved by the emirate’s economy in the first and second quarters of 2025 highlight the strength of the economy and the effectiveness of data-driven planning.
With the government introducing a 13 billion dirham digital strategy aimed at transforming Abu Dhabi into the world’s first AI-driven government by 2027, the Statistics Center plays a crucial role in enabling this transition by providing reliable and timely statistics.
Manufacturing activities solidified their position as the largest non-oil contributor to the overall economy, with a value-added of 30.1 billion dirhams, constituting 9.8% of total GDP, achieving a year-on-year growth of 3.1%, representing the highest quarterly figure recorded.