Arada has launched Arada Capital, a new funds management platform aimed at developing and managing institutional-grade investment opportunities across real estate asset classes in the Middle East and selected international markets.
The platform, based in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). It is currently seeking final licensing approval from the regulator to operate as a fund manager.
Once approved, Arada Capital will enable institutional and qualified investors to access Arada’s development pipeline and broader GCC real estate opportunities. The platform has a proposed target of $5 billion in assets under management (AUM) within four years of establishment.
Arada Capital will be chaired by HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Executive Vice Chairman of Arada, and will operate under an independent board. The platform is designed to provide a structured and regulated investment route into GCC real estate and infrastructure markets.
HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Executive Vice Chairman of Arada and Chairman of Arada Capital, said that Arada has spent nearly a decade building one of the world’s most complete and vertically integrated real estate platforms. He noted that Arada Capital now enables institutional investors to directly participate in that growth story, giving them access to deal flow, expertise and governance that would be difficult to replicate elsewhere.
Arada Capital will launch with a pipeline of investment opportunities aligned with Arada’s existing ecosystem and strategic partnerships, with future expansion planned across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and wider regional markets. Further details on fund structure and strategy will be announced later.
Moustafa Fahour OAM CEO and MD – Arada Capital
“Arada has built one of the region’s 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.”
Founded in 2017, Arada has delivered 11 projects in the UAE and expanded into the United Kingdom and Australia. Its development pipeline across these markets is valued at $35.4 billion (AED130 billion), covering approximately 55,000 residential units globally.
