Non-oil sectors expanded 4.8%, contributing 79.4% of the UAE economy.

Dubai: The UAE economy recorded 3 per cent growth in the first quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) reaching Dh485 billion at constant prices.
The non-oil economy expanded by 4.8 per cent during the period, further strengthening its role as a key driver of growth and accounting for 79.4 per cent of the country’s total economic activity.


