UAE markets show strength as Dubai gains Dh4.4 billion and Abu Dhabi property investment surges

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The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) outperformed other Arab markets this week, recording weekly profits of nearly Dh4.4 billion and a 0.39% increase over five sessions. Market capitalization rose to Dh994.4 billion. Notable performers included Aman shares, which jumped 21.5%, and Al Ramz, which rose 17.45%. Emaar Properties led market liquidity with approximately Dh885.4 million.

In Abu Dhabi, the residential property market reported record-breaking activity in the first half of the year. Direct foreign investment surged 309% year-on-year to Dh13.8 billion, surpassing the total recorded for all of 2025. Experts suggest this growth is driven by long-term structural fundamentals, including population growth, infrastructure development, and economic diversification, rather than short-term market cycles.

While the DFM saw gains, the FTSE Abu Dhabi General Index (FADGI) closed down 0.66% for the week. In the Abu Dhabi market, ADNOC Gas led trading activity with Dh733.97 million in liquidity.