Healthcare Drives Dubai’s Economy to $97 Billion milestone

Dubai GDP growth reached about 97 billion dollars in 2024, with strong growth driven by healthcare, financial services and transport. The emirate continues to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on oil-linked activities. Healthcare’s rising contribution Healthcare and related social services have emerged as one of Dubai’s fastest-growing sectors, supported by steady public and private investment. Health and social work activities expanded by more than 15 percent in the first nine months of 2025, outpacing overall GDP growth. This sector added roughly 1.5 percent to Dubai’s gross domestic product over that period, with value added of about 5.3 billion dirhams. Healthcare spending