DIFC and Emirates NBD Advance Family Wealth Growth
Dubai International Financial Centre is enhancing support for family businesses and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through a new strategic partnership with Emirates NBD. The collaboration focuses on providing tailored governance frameworks, tax structuring, and succession planning, helping families secure long-term sustainability.
Both organisations will jointly deliver educational programmes, workshops, and advisory resources. These efforts aim to improve how family offices operate, while encouraging stronger legacy planning.
Driving Economic Contribution
Family businesses play a major role in the UAE economy, driving close to 60 per cent of national GDP and employing most of the workforce. Therefore, strengthening their capabilities remains essential for future growth. Today, more than 1,250 family-related entities operate inside DIFC.
The top 120 families manage over USD 1.2 trillion in global assets, showing Dubai’s importance as a trusted centre for wealth management. With an established framework for investment and governance, DIFC continues to attract international enterprises seeking stability and global reach.
Enabling Long-Term Wealth Strategies
The partnership integrates the extensive infrastructure of DIFC with Emirates NBD’s private banking expertise. Families can utilise structures such as foundations, holding entities, and dedicated offices to support cross-border investments and wealth protection.
In addition, Next Generation initiatives encourage leadership continuity and strategic preparation. By improving access to specialised solutions, the alliance helps families transition from operational focus to long-term governance, ensuring sustained prosperity.
