Abu Dhabi's construction sector recorded one of the strongest performances in Q3 2025, growing by 13.9 per cent year-on-year and contributing 9.4 per cent to Abu Dhabi’s GDP, with a value added of AED30.5 billion ($8.3 billion). 

This performance reflects sustained momentum in infrastructure and development activity, supported by ongoing project delivery and increased private-sector participation across the emirate throughout 2025, said a Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD) report.

Abu Dhabi’s economy expanded by 7.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 (July to September) compared to the same period in 2024, reaching its highest quarterly value on record at AED325.7 billion.

The non-oil economy recorded solid growth of 7.6 per cent year-on-year, reflecting sustained momentum across a broad range of economic activities and the effectiveness of Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic diversification strategy,

The real estate sector grew by 13.1 pe rcent year-on-year, contributing 3.7 percent to Abu Dhabi’s GDP, with a value added of AED12.1 billion. This performance reflects sustained demand for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, supported by ongoing urban expansion and large-scale development plans across Abu Dhabi, which continue to underpin investor confidence and long-term urban growth.

The transport and storage sector recorded robust growth of 13.8 per cent year-on-year, with a value added of AED8.2 billion, supported by increased cargo volumes, container handling and port revenues. This growth corresponds with continued expansion of logistics and transport infrastructure during Q3 2025, including long-term lease agreements at Khalifa Port, progress in autonomous transport services, and the hosting of Global Rail 2025 in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a regional and international logistics hub.

The electricity, gas and water supply sector recorded a growth rate of 16.2 per cent year-on-year, with a value added of AED6.2 billion, representing 1.9 per cent of GDP. This performance reflects sustained investment in energy and utilities infrastructure to support economic activity and population growth. In Q3 2025, the completion of the first year of full-fleet operations at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant further enhanced energy reliability and capacity, supporting industrial and commercial activity across the emirate.

Manufacturing remained a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy, generating a value added of AED30.5 billion in Q3 2025 and contributing 9.4 per cent to GDP. The sector grew by 2.4 per cent year-on-year, supported by continued industrial expansion, logistics integration and initiatives to strengthen local manufacturing capacity and in-country value chains, reinforcing manufacturing’s role in economic diversification and sustainable growth.