Abu Dhabi’s investment landscape is getting a new heavyweight. Aldar, the emirate’s largest property developer, has teamed up with Mubadala Capital to launch Aldar Capital, a real estate investment platform set to explore opportunities across the UAE and the wider GCC.
The first fund, targeting $1 billion, is scheduled to launch next year and will court global institutional investors—from sovereign wealth funds and pension funds to insurance firms and family offices.
“Institutional investors have long faced limited access to high-quality, long-term real estate and infrastructure opportunities in the region,” said Hani Barhoush, CEO of Mubadala Capital. “Aldar Capital aims to close that gap with a transparent, globally compliant platform backed by deep regional expertise.”
The platform promises a range of funds designed to cater to varying risk appetites and investment goals, providing international investors a gateway to the region’s real assets.
Mubadala Capital, the asset management arm of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company, currently oversees more than $430 billion in assets, giving Aldar Capital the muscle and know-how to make a mark in the GCC investment space.
