Dubai maintained its positive economic performance during the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate's gross domestic product reaching 232 billion dirhams (AED), recording growth of 2.4% compared to the same period last year.
This performance reflects the strength and resilience of Dubai's economy and its ability to adapt, driven by the diversity and integration of the emirate's economic activities, as well as the success of its development policies and strategies in boosting Dubai's competitiveness and capacity to keep pace with global economic changes. It also affirms Dubai's continued achievement of sustainable economic growth anchored in innovation, openness, and private-sector partnership — reinforcing its status as a global hub for business and investment and supporting its long-term development targets.
Since the beginning of 2026, the GDP series has been updated relative to previously published estimates in light of the latest results of economic surveys and data derived from administrative records, in accordance with international best practices and statistical standards, thereby enhancing data accuracy.
The human health and social work activities sector recorded the highest growth rate, at 17.5%, contributing 1.5% to the emirate's GDP.
The electricity, gas, water, and waste management activities sector posted strong growth of 8.4%, while the construction sector achieved growth of 8.2%, contributing 8.1% to the emirate's GDP during the first quarter of the current year.
His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, said: