Emirates A330. Photo: shutterstock The Emirates Group published its financial results for the 2024/25 fiscal year today (Thursday), reporting record-breaking figures: a pre-tax profit of AED 22.7 billion (approximately USD 6.2 billion), total revenue of AED 145.4 billion (USD 39.6 billion), and a historic high of AED 53.4 billion (USD 14.6 billion) in liquid assets.
These exceptional results position Emirates as the most profitable airline globally, and the Emirates Group as the world’s most profitable aviation group for the 2024/25 reporting period.
The Numbers Behind the Success
Emirates Group:
Pre-tax profit: 22.7 billion dirhams ($6.2 billion) – up 18% from last year
Total revenue: 145.4 billion dirhams ($39.6 billion) – up 6%
EBITDA: 42.2 billion dirhams ($11.5 billion) – an operational record
Liquid assets: 53.4 billion dirhams ($14.6 billion)
Emirates Airline:
Pre-tax profit: 21.2 billion dirhams ($5.8 billion) – up 20%
Revenue: 127.9 billion dirhams ($34.9 billion) – up 6%
Liquid assets: 49.7 billion dirhams ($13.5 billion) – up 16%
dnata (the group's aviation services company):
Profit: 1.6 billion dirhams ($430 million)
Revenue: 21.1 billion dirhams ($5.8 billion)
Cash: 3.7 billion dirhams ($1 billion)
Investments, Workforce, and Future Growth
During the year, the group invested 14 billion dirhams ($3.8 billion) in new aircraft, infrastructure, companies, and technology.
The group's workforce grew by 9% to 121,223 employees – a record number in the group's history.
In 2025/26, Emirates is expected to receive 16 new A350 aircraft and 4 Boeing 777 freighters, and continue upgrading its existing fleet to enhance passenger experience.
dnata will open new cargo facilities in Amsterdam, Dubai, and Erbil, alongside continued development activities at Dubai's new international airport – DWC.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates airline and Group said:
"From day one, we had a clear vision – to be the best at what we do. The success of Emirates and dnata is a result of strategic planning, consistent investment in technology and personnel, and determination to offer high-quality and innovative service."
He added, "We enter the coming year with optimism. Thanks to strong financial resilience, we have continued to grow even in volatile market conditions, and we are prepared to continue leading the global aviation world into the future."
