Global master developer Arada has officially announced the launch of Arada Capital, a premier funds management platform. Operating from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), this new venture will develop and manage institutional-grade investment opportunities. The platform strategically targets diverse real estate asset classes across the Middle East and selected international markets.
Regulatory Milestones and Multi-Billion Targets
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM has already granted Arada Capital an In-Principle Approval (IPA). The platform is actively finalizing its full licensing approvals to operate as an official fund manager. Once authorized, the platform aims to command $5 billion in assets under management (AUM) within its first four years.
Direct Access for Institutional Investors
Arada Capital bridges the gap between global institutional capital and lucrative regional assets. The fund allows qualified investors to participate directly in Arada’s robust project pipeline and broader GCC real estate opportunities. This framework delivers a highly structured, governed, and institutionally credible route into a rapidly expanding property market.
Executive Leadership and Visionary Governance
- Chairman: HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Executive Vice Chairman of Arada.
- CEO & Managing Director: Moustafa Fahour OAM, a seasoned veteran with over two decades of international banking and infrastructure experience.
- Oversight: An independent, high-caliber board will govern the platform to ensure institutional excellence.
Leveraging a Proven Development Ecosystem
The capital platform leverages Aradaโs vertically integrated real estate ecosystem to secure exclusive deal flows. Since 2017, the master developer has launched 11 record-breaking projects across the UAE, UK, and Australia. Arada currently manages an extensive global pipeline valued at AED 130 billion, spanning approximately 55,000 residential units.
HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Executive Vice Chairman of Arada and Chairman of Arada Capital, said: โArada has spent nearly a decade building one of the most complete and vertically integrated real estate platforms in the world, and Arada Capital now allows institutional investors to be part of that story directly, gaining access to deal flow, expertise and governance that would be difficult to replicate elsewhere.โ
Moustafa Fahour OAM, CEO and Managing Director of Arada Capital, said: “Arada has built one of the regionโs most respected and forward-thinking real estate platforms, underpinned by bold leadership, innovation, and a commitment to creating long-term value. Arada Capital presents a unique opportunity to build a differentiated investment platform from the region, for the region, while attracting institutional partnerships into high-quality opportunities across real estate, infrastructure, and alternative investments.โ
Strategic Expansion into Broader Private Markets
While initial investment vehicles focus heavily on GCC real estate, Arada Capital maintains a long-term blueprint for diversification. The platform plans a progressive expansion into core infrastructure projects and broader private market strategies. This forward-thinking approach ensures sustained value creation across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and regional economic corridors.
