Join DIFC at Global Alts Miami 2026
DIFC senior executives will be attending Global Alts Miami at Miami Beach Convention Centre between Monday 23 February and Thursday 26 February 2026.
We invite you to:
Meet us to explore how DIFC can support your fund setup, expansion, or capital strategy.
Schedule a one-on-one meeting with the DIFC team.
Who will you meet?
Connect with our senior team to explore opportunities for business growth.
Chief Business Development Officer
Senior Representative – UK, Europe & North America Markets
Head - Wealth & Asset Management
Senior Manager - Wealth and Asset Management
About DIFC
World-class business and lifestyle destination
DIFC is the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 77 countries with an approximate population of 3.7bn and an estimated GDP of USD 11.2trn.
With a 21-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe, and the Americas through Dubai.
Why DIFC for Private Capital:
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Home to over 8,800+ active companies
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500+ Wealth and asset management companies, with a 150+ Alts firms
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1200+ Family entities
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1600+ FinTech and innovation companies
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Robust legal and regulatory framework under Common Law
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Strategic location bridging Europe, Asia and high-growth emerging markets
Find out why global wealth and asset managers are scaling their regional presence from DIFC.
MEASA remains one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for investable capital, offering asset and wealth managers unparalleled access to deep institutional, sovereign, and private capital pools.
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Discover the DIFC Funds Centre
The region’s first dedicated ecosystem for managers, platforms and administrators.
At a glance:
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Robust ecosystem: thriving community of asset managers, investors, and service providers driving the future of finance all in one location.
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Accelerated time to market: reduce market access time by months
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Operational flexibility: choose from multiple licensing and office solutions designed to be working‑capital friendly
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Trusted framework: operate within a robust regulatory environment that ensures transparency and investor confidence.
Discover DIFC Zabeel District:
The next chapter of Dubai’s global future
DIFC Zabeel District is Dubai’s next landmark urban destination, a transformative AED 100bn+ expansion of the Dubai International Financial Centre. Designed as a next‑generation “live‑work‑play” ecosystem, it brings together finance, innovation, culture, education, wellness, and world‑class lifestyle offerings within a future‑forward district shaped for 2030 and beyond.
DIFC Zabeel at a glance:
- USD 27.2bn+ development value
- 17.7 million sq. ft total floor area
- 7.1 million sq. ft site area
- Capacity for 42,000+ companies
DIFC Unplugged Podcasts
How Global Economics is Evolving
Tailored wealth meets global opportunity
The Opportunities For Wealth & Asset Management Companies
Investor Appetite in the Middle East and Beyond
Emerging Private Credit Opportunities in the Middle East
Disclaimer:
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