UAE Stocks (2025): DFM & ADX Basics, Indices, Trading Sessions + Live Snapshot
A quick introduction to the UAE’s main stock exchanges—Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)—with index overviews, typical trading session structure, and how to read price and percent changes.
Updated: Oct 27, 2025 · 7 min read · By ADAD Team
Quick summary
- Main exchanges: DFM (Dubai), ADX (Abu Dhabi).
- Indices: Each exchange maintains indices to summarize market performance.
- Tool: Use our UAE Stocks snapshot for a quick market view.
DFM & ADX at a glance
DFM and ADX list companies across banking, real estate, telecom and other sectors. Indices provide a high‑level view of daily performance.
Always rely on official exchange websites and brokers for trading rules and current listings.
Trading sessions (typical)
Markets generally operate on UAE business days with a mid‑day continuous trading window. Consult official schedules for the latest session times (pre‑open, continuous trading, close).
Interpreting price and percent change
- Price: The last traded price during the session.
- % Change: Movement relative to the previous close.
- Context: Compare across the sector and index to understand whether a move is idiosyncratic or broad.
Disclaimer
This is general market information for education only and not financial advice. Investing involves risk. For trading rules, timings and disclosures, consult official exchange sources and your licensed broker.
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