Tan highlighted a surge in two-way capital diversification between Asia and the Gulf. Middle Eastern investors are increasingly allocating funds to Asian sectors such as private equity, technology, infrastructure, and renewables. At the same time, Asian sovereign funds and institutions are deepening their exposure to Gulf markets, particularly in logistics, hospitality, green energy, and financial services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This growing interdependence is being reinforced by cross-listings, joint investment vehicles, and liberalized capital markets. \u201cGeopolitical risk management is also a key driver,\u201d Tan noted, \u201cas investors seek alternatives to Western markets through stronger regional partnerships.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lessons from Asia\u2019s family office maturity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As Dubai builds its own family office ecosystem, Tan pointed to three key lessons from Asia\u2019s more mature structures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Institutional Discipline \u2013<\/strong> Asian family offices have evolved from informal setups to structured platforms with governance and succession planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Purpose Beyond Capital \u2013<\/strong> Successful family offices align wealth with philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Innovation with Global Reach \u2013<\/strong> Asian families have mastered cross-border investments and co-investment strategies, a model Dubai can emulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA family office is not defined by assets under management, but by governance, purpose, and access,\u201d Tan emphasised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Derrick Tan, Group Executive Chairman of WRISE Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WRISE\u2019s strategic bet on Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n WRISE, a leading wealth advisory firm with deep roots in Asia, sees Dubai as a pivotal frontier in global wealth management. The city\u2019s rapid evolution\u2014marked by institutional maturity, international capital inflows, and a growing demand for bespoke, multi-jurisdictional solutions\u2014makes it an ideal base for the next generation of family offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDubai will redefine global private banking standards,\u201d Tan said. \u201cWRISE is here to help shape that future, ensuring every client has a trusted partner in managing wealth across generations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n A surge in family offices and AUM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The influx of ultra-high-net-worth individuals into the UAE is fueling a boom in family office setups. Dubai\u2019s attractive regulatory environment, world-class infrastructure, and strategic location are drawing families seeking not just safe havens, but vibrant ecosystems for legacy planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Globally, there are an estimated 8,030 single family offices, with 290 based in the Middle East. These are expected to manage over \\$500 billion in assets by year-end. Within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), 120 leading families and individuals already oversee more than \\$1.2 trillion in wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe UAE\u2019s family office market is on a high-growth trajectory,\u201d Tan concluded. \u201cOver the next five years, we\u2019ll see dramatic increases in both asset values and institutionalised structures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Source: Khaleej times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Published: 5 November 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Middle Eastern investors are increasingly allocating funds to select Asian sectors. Asian sovereign funds and institutions are deepening their Gulf exposure Dubai is rapidly transforming into a strategic hub for global wealth, linking the financial ecosystems of Asia and the Middle East in a dynamic corridor of opportunity. According to Derrick Tan, Group Executive Chairman […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":35410,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[2425,5428,5431,5429,5430],"class_list":["post-35409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-dubai-economy","tag-financial-growth","tag-global-wealth-hub","tag-international-investment","tag-middle-east-business"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35409"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35409\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35411,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35409\/revisions\/35411"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Derrick](\"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2025-11-05\/jjraaoyi\/Derrick_Tan.jpg?width=1200&height=800&format=auto\")
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