Brookfield Asset Management is deepening its exposure to Dubai’s real estate market through a new joint venture with Gulf consumer giant Alshaya Group. The partnership will develop a 480,000 sq.ft mixed use project in Dubai Hills, one of the city’s most upscale residential communities.
Under the agreement, Brookfield Properties will act as development and real estate manager for the project. This marks a significant step for the firm, representing its first major investment in the region since the ongoing Iran-related conflict began earlier this year.
For Brookfield, the investment reflects long term confidence in the fundamentals of the UAE market. The firm’s regional leadership has highlighted its belief in the city’s resilience and its continued appeal as a global investment hub.
Brookfield is already one of the largest foreign investors in the Middle East, with a growing footprint across infrastructure and real estate.
Beyond this latest joint venture, the firm is reportedly exploring other regional opportunities, including a potential stake in Kuwait Petroleum’s pipeline network. Its peers, including other global alternative asset managers, have also stepped up activity in the Gulf despite geopolitical uncertainty.
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In Dubai specifically, Brookfield has been active in real estate development for several years. Its portfolio includes ICD Brookfield Place, one of the city’s most prominent commercial towers, as well as investments in the luxury residential segment, including the Solaya waterfront development.
At One Investments, we see developments like this as a strong reminder of the value of forward planning. We prioritise understanding our investors objectives and identifying opportunities that match their vision, ensuring a careful balance between potential growth and security.
