Dubai International Financial Centre has welcomed CapitaLand Investment, a leading global real asset manager, as the Singapore-headquartered group establishes a new office in the financial hub to support its expansion into the Gulf’s fast-growing investment market.
The move signals a strategic step for CapitaLand Investment, which is listed in Singapore and operates in more than 270 cities across 45 countries. The Dubai office will strengthen the company’s ability to serve institutional partners and pursue opportunities in high-growth markets where it sees long-term potential.
DIFC officials said the arrival of CapitaLand Investment underscores the centre’s continued appeal as a gateway for global firms seeking to access regional capital and real estate markets.
Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, said the company’s global footprint and capabilities across multiple real asset classes position it well to leverage DIFC’s platform as it expands into the region’s fast-growing investment and real estate sector.
From CapitaLand Investment’s perspective, the new presence in Dubai is expected to deepen engagement with institutional and accredited investors across the Gulf.
John Woo, Senior Executive Officer of CapitaLand (DIFC) Limited, said the decision reflects the company’s commitment to building trusted, long-term partnerships and broadening its global investor network. He added that DIFC’s strong governance and robust regulatory framework align closely with CapitaLand Investment’s operating standards.
The establishment of the office comes as regional demand continues to rise for sophisticated real asset strategies, supported by economic diversification, large-scale development projects, and growing institutional participation across the Gulf.
CapitaLand Investment’s entry further reinforces DIFC’s position as a leading international financial centre and a preferred base for global asset managers expanding into the Middle East.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
