Aldar Capital A New Gateway for Global Investors in the GCC
Abu Dhabi is preparing to welcome a major new player to its financial landscape. Aldar and Mubadala Capital have announced the creation of Aldar Capital, a dedicated investment management platform that will open the door for global institutional investors to access high-quality real estate and infrastructure opportunities across the UAE and GCC. The platform is set to launch its first fund in 2026 with a target of USD 1 billion, marking a significant step in the region’s evolution as a center for long-term capital.
Aldar Capital brings together two of Abu Dhabi’s strongest forces. On one side is Aldar, known for its market-leading development expertise and extensive portfolio across residential, commercial, hospitality, logistics, education, and retail. On the other side is Mubadala Capital, the global alternative asset management firm with more than USD 430 billion in assets managed, advised, or administered through its platform. By combining Aldar’s on-the-ground leadership with Mubadala Capital’s institutional fund management capabilities and worldwide investor network, the new platform is designed to bridge regional opportunity with international capital at scale.
Operating from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Aldar Capital will follow global institutional standards, supported by independent governance and a framework built around transparency, risk management, and investor alignment. The firm will offer professionally managed funds to a range of institutional clients, including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, insurance companies, fund-of-funds, and family offices. With strategies spanning the full risk–return spectrum, investors will be able to tailor their exposure to the region’s most promising real asset sectors.
The timing of this new platform aligns with the region’s strong fundamentals, ongoing infrastructure investment, and expanding population base. Real estate continues to be one of the most compelling growth stories in the UAE and wider GCC, supported by maturing markets, increased transparency, and a growing pool of global investors seeking long-term, income-generating assets. Aldar Capital aims to address the rising demand for institutional-grade opportunities by offering a structured, professionally managed, and globally benchmarked access point.
The establishment of Aldar Capital within ADGM further strengthens Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading hub for finance and institutional investment. ADGM continues to emerge as one of the world’s fastest-growing international financial centers, offering a trusted regulatory environment that supports innovation, long-term capital formation, and economic diversification. By mobilizing global institutional capital into productive sectors, Aldar Capital is expected to contribute to non-oil GDP growth, employment creation, and the continued development of the Emirate’s real estate and infrastructure landscape.
Aldar’s existing strength underpins the platform’s foundation, with AED 47 billion in real estate assets under management and a long track record of partnerships with major global firms such as Apollo Global Management, The Carlyle Group, and Ares Management Corporation. Mubadala Capital adds scale, international reach, and deep expertise across private markets, giving investors a transparent and reliable pathway into GCC real assets.
As Aldar executes its strategy toward 2030, the launch of Aldar Capital marks a major milestone. It positions the company to evolve from a regional real estate leader into a manager of global capital, while giving investors direct exposure to one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-growing real estate markets.
Aldar Capital is set to reshape how global institutions access the opportunities emerging across the UAE and the GCC, offering a platform built on governance, scale, and long-term confidence, all from the heart of Abu Dhabi.