The UAE is home to some of the region’s largest publicly traded companies, spanning energy, finance, real estate, utilities, and telecommunications. Below are the ten UAE-listed firms with the highest market capitalisation as of 21 April 2026.
The table below lists each company’s market capitalisation in AED, with current share price. Data is correct as of 21 April 2026.
| Rank | Company | Market cap (USD) | Share price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Holding Company | $233.4bn | $106.40 |
| 2 | TAQA | $72.2bn | $0.64 |
| 3 | ADNOC Gas | $66.9bn | $0.87 |
| 4 | First Abu Dhabi Bank | $55.5bn | $5.03 |
| 5 | Emirates NBD Bank PJSC | $51.9bn | $8.22 |
| 6 | Emirates Telecom (Etisalat Group) | $45.3bn | $5.21 |
| 7 | Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) | $37bn | $0.74 |
| 8 | Emaar Properties | $30.5bn | $3.45 |
| 9 | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) | $28.4bn | $3.59 |
| 10 | Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) | $22.8bn | $6.29 |
This information is based on public disclosures and market data as of 21 April 2026. It is provided for general reference only and does not constitute investment advice. Market capitalisations and share prices may change without notice.
The UAE's two main stock exchanges – the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) – outperformed many global peers in early 2026. The DFM General Index rose 6.4% in January to 6,435.4 points, while the ADX General Index reached 9,871 points as of 21 April 2026, placing them ahead of indices like the S&P 500 and the Nikkei 225 over the same period (Al Ittihad, 1 February 2026). Strong corporate earnings, high dividend visibility, and resilient banking and real estate sectors supported this performance. Foreign investor participation also increased – 85% of new DFM investors in 2024 were non-UAE nationals, reflecting growing international interest in the exchange (Century Financial, 25 November 2025).
The UAE economy is forecast to grow 5.6% in 2026, ahead of the GCC average of 4.8% and second in the region behind Qatar . Non-oil GDP growth is projected at about 5.5%, while the hydrocarbon sector is expected to expand by 7.3%, supported by higher oil production (Xinhua / news.cn, 19 March 2026). This mix of hydrocarbons, financial services, real estate, and tourism creates a supportive macroeconomic backdrop for large-cap companies listed on the ADX and DFM. Total real UAE GDP growth for 2025 was estimated at 5.4%, providing a solid baseline for 2026 (Middle East Briefing, 26 January 2026).
Market capitalisation is the total value of a company’s outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the current share price by the number of shares in issue. Some analysts refine this by using only free-float shares to measure the portion available to investors. It is a common indicator of company size and overall market perception.
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