Dubai Financial Market Delivers Exceptional Performance in Q1 2025
Record Trading Activity Powers Dubai Financial Market Revenue Growth
Dubai Financial Market posted impressive growth in Q1 2025, fueled by record trading activity. DFM reported total consolidated revenue of AED 186.5 million, up from AED 148.1 million in Q1 2024. Operating income reached AED 86 million, while investment and other income totaled AED 100.5 million.
Dubai Financial Market Sees Strong Profitability and Cost Efficiency
The market’s net profit before tax stood at AED 134.9 million, compared to AED 95.6 million last year. Effective cost management was key, with DFM recording expenses of AED 51.6 million, compared to AED 52.5 million in Q1 2024.
DFM Achieves Highest ADTV in Over a Decade
An Average Daily Trading Value (ADTV) of AED 663 million was achieved, a 67% year-on-year increase. The total traded value surged by 61% to AED 41 billion, compared to AED 25.5 billion previously. The daily trade volume rose by 33% year-on-year, reaching 13,400 trades per day.
DFM Cap Slightly Declines but Confidence Remains High
At the end of March 2025, market capitalization stood at AED 897 billion, slightly down by 1% from year-end 2024. Despite this minor dip, investor confidence and trading momentum remained strong.
Dubai Financial Market Leadership Highlights Market Resilience
Helal Saeed Al Marri, Chairman of DFM, praised the market’s resilience and strong investor trust. He also emphasized DFM’s ongoing commitment to transparency, innovation, and global financial leadership.
Dubai Financial Market Attracts Global and Institutional Investors
Hamed Ali, CEO of DFM and Nasdaq Dubai, highlighted increased participation from institutional and international investors. Record-breaking performance was attributed to deep market liquidity and strong capital inflows.
DFM Welcomes New Investors and Strengthens Foreign Participation
During the quarter, DFM welcomed 19,366 new investors, 86% of whom were foreign nationals. Foreign investors contributed 53% of the total trading value, with foreign ownership steady at 21%.
DFM Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Growth
Institutional investors continued to play a vital role, accounting for 72% of total trading value, up from 65% last year. Their growing participation confirms DFM’s appeal to global investors seeking stability and opportunity. DFM remains focused on enhancing market depth, liquidity, and stakeholder value. With strong Q1 performance, DFM sets a positive tone for the rest of 2025.