Dubai International Financial Centre welcomes CapitaLand Investment as it taps the Gulf’s fast-growing investment market

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has welcomed CapitaLand Investment (CLI). CLI, a leading global real asset manager with an integrated suite of investment and operating capabilities across the real estate value chain, as it expands into the Gulf’s fast-growing investment market with the establishment of its new office in DIFC.

Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CLI operates in more than 270 cities across 45 countries. The new office in Dubai reinforces CLI’s strategy to serve institutional partners and capture opportunities in high-growth markets where it sees long-term potential. It also builds on nearly two decades of regional operational experience through its lodging arm, The Ascott Limited.

Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, commented: “We are pleased to welcome CapitaLand Investment as it establishes its Dubai office to serve institutional partners in the UAE and the wider Gulf. With its global footprint and deep capabilities across multiple real asset classes, CLI is well positioned to leverage DIFC’s platform as it expands into the region’s fast growing investment and real estate market.”

John Woo, Senior Executive Officer, CapitaLand (DIFC) Limited, said: “CLI’s presence in DIFC marks a strategic step in our expansion in the Gulf region and broadens our global network of institutional and accredited investors. DIFC’s strong governance and robust regulatory framework align with our commitment to building trusted, long-term partnerships. We look forward to leveraging our integrated investment and operational capabilities to connect investors with quality real assets and deliver enduring value.”

The new DIFC office will see CLI provide investment advisory services to clients in the UAE, drawing on its extensive global experience across diverse asset classes including logistics and industrial, lodging and living, office and data centres. The expansion reflects CLI’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality returns and sustainable growth for its capital partners.