Join DIFC at Global Alts Asia 2026
DIFC senior executives will be attending Global Alts Asia 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 management team to explore the potential for expanding your business in DIFC and gain insights into strategic partnerships and opportunities within
the rapidly growing MEASA market.
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
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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 between Europe, Asia and the Gulf
Find out why we are number one for wealth and asset management companies in the region
The Centre offers an ideal base for global asset management companies. MEASA remains one of the world’s fastest growing regions for wealth accumulation.
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DIFC At A Glance EN
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Wealth and Asset Management
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Discover the DIFC Funds Centre
The region’s first dedicated ecosystem for funds, fund platforms, administrators, and managers strategically based in DIFC, the leading global financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
At a glance:
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Strategic location: Connect with investors and fund managers across global markets from the heart of Dubai.
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Comprehensive ecosystem: From licensing and fund administration to structuring and capital access, all in one place.
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Growth platform: Purpose-built to help fund managers scale efficiently and access diverse pools of regional and international capital.
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Trusted framework: Operate within a robust regulatory environment that ensures transparency and investor confidence.
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Collaborative network: Join a thriving community of asset managers, investors, and service providers driving the future of finance.
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:
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AED 100bn+ development value
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17.7 million sq. ft total floor area
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7.1 million sq. ft site area
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Capacity for 42,000+ companies
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Supporting a 125,000+ workforce
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4,000+ residences
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20 per cent + open space across the district
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Designed for healthier working, living and social connections.
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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