Dubai Financial Market Closes Steady with Support from Emaar and DEWA Amid Mixed Stocks

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) closed on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with limited stability, as the DFMGI index remained close to 6,110 points, amidst fluctuating trading and a return of demand for leading stocks in the latter half of the session.

The market witnessed significant activity in Emaar Properties, which topped the list of the most traded stocks by value, supported by strong liquidity inflows from local and foreign investors, according to DFM data.

Performance of Leading Stocks in Dubai Market

• Emaar Properties rose 1.41% to 14.40 AED, with trading nearing 292 million AED, making it the most active stock of the session.

• DEWA recorded gains of 1.45% with trading exceeding 36 million AED.

• SALIK increased by 1.29% with trades around 44 million AED.

• Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) saw a slight rise of 0.21%.

• Emirates NBD closed up by approximately 0.9%.

Most Active Stocks by Volume

Trading showed significant activity in:
Ithmar Holding, DSI, Emaar, DEWA, and Iktitab Holding, reflecting continued selective speculation on low-priced stocks alongside leading ones.

Winners and Losers

• Top Winners:

  • Iktitab Holding (+7.9%)
  • Ithmar Holding (+4.6%)
  • GFH (+1.8%)
  • Ajman Bank (+1.5%)

• Top Losers:

  • Gulf Navigation (GULFNAV) (-9.9%)
  • Drake & Scull (DRC) (-9.8%)
  • Mazaya (-9.3%)
  • Emaar Development (-1.3%)

Overview

The session's performance reflects the stability of the Dubai Financial Market despite external pressures, supported by the stability of leading stocks including Emaar and DEWA, as investors continue to reposition between growth and defensive stocks.