In 2024, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) experienced remarkable growth.
It solidified its position as a leading financial hub in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
DFM General Index recorded a substantial annual increase of 27%, outperforming other regional markets.
Financially, DFM reported total revenues of AED 632.3 million for the year, marking a 15.5% increase from the previous year.
While net profit before tax reached AED 409.3 million, a 24% rise compared to AED 329.6 million in 2023.
DFM Records Special Growth in 2025 First 2 Months
By 2025, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has strengthened its position as an attractive investment hub.
This is by adding 13,735 new investor accounts in the first two months of 2025.
This growth is driven by diverse investment opportunities, strong corporate performance, and an increasing influx of new investors.
Top Brokerage Firms Leading Investor Growth
Several leading brokerage firms contributed to the surge in new investor accounts, with BHM Capital Financial Services leading the way:
- BHM Capital Financial Services – 5,572 new accounts
- Emirates NBD Securities – 2,546 new accounts
- Al Ramz Capital – 1,921 new accounts
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Securities – 1,400 new accounts
- Mashreq Securities – 614 new accounts
- International Securities – 560 new accounts
- First Abu Dhabi Securities – 231 new accounts
37% Surge in New Investor Accounts
Between January and February 2025, brokerage firms in DFM registered a 37% increase in new accounts compared to 10,022 accounts opened during the same period in 2024.
According to a report by Al Bayan and based on DFM data, the distribution of new accounts was as follows:
- January 2025: 6,889 new accounts
- February 2025: 6,846 new accounts (23.2% year-on-year increase from 5,557 in February 2024)
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DFM Continues to Attract New Investors
This surge in new accounts highlights the following:
- DFM’s growing investor confidence
- Strong market performance
- Increasing appeal of Dubai’s financial ecosystem.
With its diverse investment options and expanding institutional participation, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) remains a key financial hub for regional and global investors.
