Abu Dhabi’s economy expanded 7.7 percent year on year in the third quarter of 2025. According to the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, the economy reached a record GDP of 325.7 billion dirhams ($88.69 billion).
Non-oil activities continued to anchor growth, rising 7.6 percent compared with the same period last year. It has contributed 54 percent of the overall GDP in Q3, which amounts to 175.6 billion dirhams, affirming the diversification initiative the emirate has undertaken.
Overall, for the first nine months of 2025, the increase in gross domestic product was 5 percent, and growth for non-oil products was 6.8 percent.
Ahmed Jasim Al-Zaabi, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, said the results highlight the strength of the emirate’s “Falcon Economy.”
“Eighteen consecutive quarters of growth, driven by non-oil sectors, highlight the depth of our diversification framework and the effectiveness of our policies,” he said.
Officials attribute the sustained expansion to regulatory reforms, infrastructure investment, and a business-friendly environment that continues to attract foreign capital, skilled professionals, and global enterprises.
The construction industry was a strong performer among the core contributors in Q3, rising by 13.9 percent year-on-year and contributing 9.4 percent to overall GDP.
The financial and insurance sector equally posted good results with annual growth of 8.5 percent. The sector contributed 6.5 percent to the GDP. Value added for the sector stood at 21.3 billion dirhams.
The latest data follows Abu Dhabi’s strategy of diversifying its economy and becoming less reliant on hydrocarbons, as well as promoting strong-growth sectors. The government predicts sustained momentum given investment flows and economic transformation plans.