Family offices are increasingly viewed as essential vehicles for managing multi-generational wealth. Hechler-Fayd\u2019herbe notes that their rise reflects a broader trend toward professionalisation. \u201cSetting up a family office facilitates wealth transfer and reduces reliance on a single founder or patriarch,\u201d she explains. \u201cIt introduces investment professionals who bring structure, strategy, and efficiency to wealth management.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Without such structures, investment decisions often lack cohesion, resulting in portfolios shaped more by circumstance than by deliberate strategy. \u201cFamily offices help create durable investment philosophies and processes,\u201d she adds, \u201cand they optimise cost structures, making them a smart choice for long-term wealth stewardship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generational shifts in investment behaviour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The migration of wealth to Dubai is not just about geography \u2014 it\u2019s also generational. Hechler-Fayd\u2019herbe highlights key differences in how older and younger generations approach investing. Baby boomers, shaped by an era of high fixed-income yields, still lean heavily on bonds. In contrast, younger investors prioritise sustainability, digital assets, and alternative investments. \u201cThey\u2019re digital natives,\u201d she says. \u201cThey\u2019re more open to crypto and less constrained by traditional asset classes. Sustainability is also a major theme for them, influencing both their values and their portfolios.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr Nannette Hechler-Fayd\u2019herbe, Chief Investment Officer at Lombard Odier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Investment outlook: Value and visibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead, Hechler-Fayd\u2019herbe expects financial assets to remain central to family office portfolios, especially as global interest rates trend downward. \u201cInvestors will increasingly seek value and catalysts for performance,\u201d she says. \u201cHealthcare, for example, is a sector we believe is poised for a rebound, supported by demographic trends and improved policy visibility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emerging markets also present compelling opportunities. Despite recent underperformance in regions like India, she remains optimistic. \u201cIndia\u2019s earnings are strong, and while valuations are high, we believe the market can still deliver,\u201d she says. More broadly, emerging markets offer attractive valuations, commodity exposure, and access to affordable technology \u2014 particularly from China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThese markets are also more insulated from U.S. economic volatility,\u201d she adds, \u201cwhich makes them strategically valuable in a diversified portfolio.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dubai\u2019s legal and economic advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The UAE\u2019s legal and regulatory frameworks are also contributing to the rise of family offices. \u201cThe country offers institutional infrastructure for family governance, including family charters and business-friendly conditions,\u201d Hechler-Fayd\u2019herbe explains. \u201cThis makes it easier for international families to settle and operate here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dubai\u2019s fiscal advantages, geopolitical neutrality, and proactive policy-making further enhance its appeal. \u201cThe UAE has navigated global developments intelligently,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s become a leader in the region\u2019s non-oil and services economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Real estate trends underscore this momentum. \u201cThe luxury property market is booming,\u201d she notes. \u201cHigh-end developments are selling off-plan, reflecting strong demand from UHNWIs at a time when developed markets are struggling to retain them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n A bold future for family wealth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As Dubai continues to attract global wealth, the rise of family offices is likely to accelerate. With robust infrastructure, favorable regulation, and a forward-looking investment climate, the emirate is positioning itself not just as a destination \u2014 but as a platform for intergenerational wealth creation and preservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe push and pull factors are clear,\u201d Hechler-Fayd\u2019herbe concludes. \u201cDubai is not just benefiting from global trends \u2014 it\u2019s shaping them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Source: Khaleej times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Published: 4 November 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Family offices are increasingly viewed as essential vehicles for managing multi-generational wealth. Their rise reflects a broader trend toward professionalisation Dubai is rapidly cementing its status as a global hub for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), with a surge in wealth migration fueling the rise of family offices across the emirate. 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