Dossier
Abu Dhabi's exchange
Coverage of Abu Dhabi's exchange in the Nexus archive.
- Why Dubai has become a city of retail traders
Retail trading activity in Dubai has seen significant growth, driven by market fluctuations related to gold and oil prices and pronouncements from Donald Trump. In the first half of 2026, the Dubai Financial Market’s trading value soared 40% year-on-year to $32.5 billion, while Abu Dhabi's exchange recorded $46.6 billion in trades.