Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
The market in numbers
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Market value, end of 2025 | AED 3.13 trillion, up 4.6% in the year |
| Market value, end of June 2026 | AED 2.8 trillion (USD 762.4 billion) |
| Shares traded, H1 2026 | 50.3 billion, up 3.7% |
| New listings, H1 2026 | 4, including two ETFs dual-listed with the New York Stock Exchange |
Source: ADX: 2025 market review; WAM: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange records strong H1 2026; Zawya: ADX market cap tops USD 762bn in H1 20263,1,2
ADX is supervised by the federal Capital Market Authority, previously the Securities and Commodities Authority.9
How to get an ADX investor number
Every trade on ADX runs through an investor number issued by the exchange. You can apply through the ADX mobile app with UAE PASS, an accredited broker, an ADX customer service office in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain or Sharjah, or the TAMM website and app.4
| Applicant | Documents |
|---|---|
| UAE citizen or resident | Original Emirates ID and an IBAN letter for an account in your sole name |
| Foreigner not resident in the UAE | Passport and national ID card, and an IBAN letter |
Source: ADX: How to become an investor4
The applicant must be over 18 and must apply in person or through a legal representative. ADX and DFM issue separate investor numbers.4,7
Trading, IPOs and other Gulf markets
- After getting the number, choose a licensed broker and place orders through its website, app or by phone.
- To subscribe to an IPO through the ADX eIPO portal you need a valid investor number and an active account with a UAE bank.
- Through the Tabadul platform, a local broker can trade on other connected exchanges for you.
Source: ADX: How to invest; ADX: IPO subscription overview; ADX: Investor FAQs (Tabadul)5,6,8
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an ADX investor number?
Apply through the ADX app with UAE PASS, an accredited broker, an ADX office in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain or Sharjah, or TAMM. You must be over 18; non-residents need a passport, national ID card and an IBAN letter.
Sources
- WAM: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange records strong H1 2026
- Zawya: ADX market cap tops USD 762bn in H1 2026
- ADX: 2025 market review
- ADX: How to become an investor
- ADX: How to invest
- ADX: IPO subscription overview
- ADX: Market participants infobook
- ADX: Investor FAQs (Tabadul)
- UAE Government Portal: Financial markets
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.