Arada launches Arada Capital, a new investment platform targeting $5 billion in assets under management while expanding institutional access to GCC real estate opportunities.

Arada launches Arada Capital, a new fund management platform designed to give institutional investors direct access to real estate opportunities across the Gulf region. The move marks a major expansion for the UAE-based developer as it broadens its focus from property development into investment and asset management.

The new platform will be headquartered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and has already received In-Principle Approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). Arada Capital is now working toward securing its final regulatory approvals to operate as a licensed fund manager.

A New Gateway Into Gulf Real Estate

Once fully approved, Arada Capital will offer institutional and qualified investors access to Arada's development pipeline as well as broader opportunities across the GCC real estate sector. The company has set an ambitious target of managing $5 billion in assets under management (AUM) within four years of launching its funds.

The platform will be chaired by Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal and overseen by an independent board. According to Arada, the goal is to provide investors with a professionally managed and transparent route into regional real estate and infrastructure projects.

“Arada Capital now allows institutional investors to be part of that story directly,” Prince Khaled said while highlighting the company's experience in building large-scale real estate developments.

Why Is Arada Expanding Into Fund Management?

The Gulf's real estate sector has attracted growing interest from global investors due to strong economic growth, large infrastructure projects, and expanding urban developments. By launching Arada Capital, the company aims to connect investor demand with high-quality opportunities across the region.

To lead the new venture, Arada has appointed Moustafa Fahour as CEO and Managing Director. Fahour brings more than two decades of experience in banking, infrastructure investment, asset management, and public-private partnerships, having held senior roles at UBS, Citigroup, Macquarie Group, and CIMIC Group.

Building on Arada's Growing Global Footprint

Since its founding in 2017, Arada has launched 11 major projects across the UAE and expanded into the UK and Australia. The company currently has a project pipeline valued at AED130 billion and is developing approximately 55,000 homes across its communities worldwide.

As Business Fortune observes, investor interest in Gulf property markets continues to rise and Arada Capital could become an important bridge between international capital and the region's rapidly evolving real estate landscape. If the platform reaches its $5 billion goal, it may help shape a new era of institutional investment across the GCC in the years ahead.

 

FAQs

What is Arada Capital?

Arada Capital is a new fund management platform launched by Arada to manage and develop institutional-grade investment opportunities in real estate and infrastructure.

Where will Arada Capital be based?

The platform will be headquartered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in the UAE.

What is Arada Capital's investment target?

The company aims to reach $5 billion in assets under management within four years after establishing its funds.

Who will lead Arada Capital?

Moustafa Fahour has been appointed CEO and Managing Director, while Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal will serve as Chairman.

What markets will Arada Capital focus on?

Initially, the platform will focus on real estate opportunities across the GCC, with plans to expand into infrastructure and broader private market investments over time.