The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) announced the launch of the Wealth Centre, an integrated ecosystem designed specifically to support wealth management activities for family offices, individual investors, and financial institutions seeking to establish and expand their operations from Dubai.

The launch comes as estimates indicate that family offices based in Dubai manage assets exceeding one trillion US dollars, positioning the emirate among the fastest-growing global destinations for attracting private wealth. Accordingly, the Wealth Centre is designed to capitalize on this positive trend by providing a comprehensive support system for governance, family succession planning, and investment strategies across generations.

The Wealth Centre serves as a unified gateway to Dubai’s private capital environment, equipping family offices and investors with the necessary tools and expertise to handle complex cross-border investment structures, proper family succession planning, and the implementation of long-term governance principles. The centre enables stakeholders to consolidate their wealth management operations within a single, reliable legislative environment by offering tailored licensing solutions and direct access to a select group of legal, tax, and fiduciary experts, as well as investment opportunities. It is also integrated with DMCC’s Tradeflow platform, providing a secure mechanism for asset registration and financing, enhancing operational efficiency and transparency. Licensing options include single family offices, multi-family offices, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), and holding companies, helping firms manage investments, asset ownership, and regional operations efficiently.

The launch event was attended by His Excellency Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, who participated in a panel discussion on the country’s investment vision and affirmed the ministry’s active support to establish the UAE as a leading destination for global capital. He was joined by His Excellency Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, who highlighted the role of family wealth in supporting national economic diversification efforts. The ceremony concluded with speeches from senior officials from DMCC, Emirates NBD Bank, and Deloitte, who shared their insights on the importance and future prospects of this initiative.

His Excellency Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi said: “Private wealth and family offices play an increasingly pivotal role in advancing the diversification of the UAE economy. With the launch of world-class platforms like DMCC’s Wealth Centre, we enhance the country’s position as a trusted and competitive hub for sustainable wealth and value creation. The Ministry of Investment remains a key partner in supporting these efforts, ensuring alignment with our broader vision to establish the UAE as one of the foremost investment destinations globally.”

Meanwhile, His Excellency Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi stated: “DMCC’s Wealth Centre represents a pivotal addition to the UAE’s business and investment landscape. It offers family offices and individual investors new opportunities for growth and prosperity in the UAE markets through an integrated ecosystem and supports them with world-class services, reinforcing Dubai and the UAE’s role as an economic and financial hub connecting regional and global capital.”

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, noted that Dubai is today one of the fastest-growing wealth destinations globally, with family offices managing assets exceeding one trillion US dollars, expected to grow by more than half by the end of this decade. The Wealth Centre builds on this strong momentum to serve as a unified gateway to Dubai’s private capital environment, combining bespoke structures, specialized advisory services, and robust governance to securely manage wealth across generations. With over 1,800 companies already registered in the centre active in this sector, alongside DMCC’s proven track record in expanding future-ready ecosystems, the Wealth Centre will provide specialized services and the environment needed to stimulate the next wave of investments and cement Dubai’s position as a global private capital hub.

The event program also featured insights from Maurice Gravier, Chief Investment Officer at Emirates NBD Group, and Mathieu Benet, Director at Deloitte Middle East, who exchanged views on investment trends and structuring approaches shaping the private wealth sector today.

The Wealth Centre benefits from DMCC’s established position as the world’s leading free zone for business, hosting nearly 26,000 companies active in commodities, finance, technology, and other key sectors. By linking private capital and innovation, DMCC confirms its unique position at the intersection of two rapidly growing sectors: wealth and technology.

With an ecosystem comprising about 3,400 technology companies, including nearly 1,000 specializing in Web3 technologies, DMCC offers family offices and investors promising opportunities to invest in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, digital assets, and fintech, alongside traditional asset classes, enabling them to build diversified and high-growth investment portfolios. This convergence ensures Dubai maintains its status not only as a pivotal trade and technology hub but also as a preferred legislative environment for wealth growth and protection across generations.