Dubai’s annual inflation rate decreased to 2.3% in April 2025, down from 2.8% in March, according to a report by the Dubai Statistics Center. This marks the lowest inflation rate recorded since mid-2023.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 114.19 points in April 2025 (based on the 2021 base year), compared to 111.61 points during the same period in 2024.
The housing, water, electricity, gas, and fuel sector—which holds the highest weight in the CPI at 40.7%—experienced a 7.02% increase in prices. The health sector saw a 3.02% rise, while education costs went up by 2.47%. Conversely, transportation costs decreased by 7.64%, and food and beverage prices saw a slight decline of 0.15%.
Here’s a breakdown of the inflation rates in Dubai over recent months:
| Month | Inflation Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 3.2 |
| February | 3.2 |
| March | 2.8 |
| April | 2.3 |
The decline in inflation is attributed to the significant drop in transportation costs and stabilization in food prices, which have offset the increases in housing and other sectors.
