The Dubai Financial Market gained 1.51% today to 1,739, led by the Real Estate sector, which climbed 3.25%. Emaar Properties, the day's most actively traded stock by value and by volume, rose 3.17% to Dhs3.91. Arabtec was the day's big gainer, rising 6.01% to Dhs2.47. Overall, 17 stocks closed higher while seven ended lower.