UAE stock markets opened Wednesday’s trading session on a strong note, extending their upward trend as investor sentiment remained positive across the country’s main exchanges. Dubai’s market led the gains, supported by strong performances from major real estate and banking stocks, while Abu Dhabi also posted a solid advance early in the day.

The Dubai Financial Market index rose 1.4 percent, moving above the 5,800-point level in a sign of continued buying momentum. The climb reflects growing confidence among traders as leading shares continued to attract attention in the opening hours of the session.

In Abu Dhabi, the market also traded higher, with the benchmark index gaining 0.54 percent. The positive move suggested that optimism was not limited to Dubai alone, but was also visible across the broader UAE market landscape.

Among the top movers in Dubai, Emaar Properties gained 2.5 percent to reach AED 12.3, providing strong support to the market’s overall rise. Emaar Development also recorded a notable increase, climbing 2.6 percent to AED 15.4 as interest in property-related stocks remained firm.