Dubai partners with Deutsche Bank to attract global investors and family offices

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has partnered with Deutsche Bank to attract international investors, family offices, and businesses to the emirate, as Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global investment hub.

Under the agreement, the two entities will create pathways for global investors, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporations, family-owned businesses, and industrial groups seeking to establish or expand their presence in Dubai.

Deutsche Bank will leverage its global wealth management, private banking, corporate banking, and investment banking networks to identify clients exploring international expansion, geographic diversification, relocation, business growth, and capital allocation opportunities.

DET will support investors and businesses introduced through the partnership by providing company setup services, engaging with government entities and stakeholders, and providing access to relevant residency pathways.

The collaboration will also position Dubai as a base for regional and global operations, offering investment pathways tailored to the strategic priorities and business models of individual investors and companies.

The partnership supports the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the emirate’s economy and reinforce its standing as a leading destination for business, investment, and tourism.

Dubai has ranked as the world’s leading destination for greenfield foreign direct investment projects for five consecutive years, underscoring sustained international investor interest in the emirate.

Hadi Badri, CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), the economic development arm of DET, said the partnership would enhance Dubai’s ability to engage investors across global markets and translate investment interest into tangible economic opportunities.

“By combining DET’s facilitation capabilities with Deutsche Bank’s global client network, we are creating clearer pathways for businesses and investors to establish and expand from Dubai,” Badri said.

He added that the emirate remains focused on fostering sustainable economic growth and strengthening its role as a platform for international business and investment.

Salman Mahdi, Global Vice Chairman of the Private Bank at Deutsche Bank, said the partnership reflects the bank’s commitment to connecting clients with opportunities across international markets.

“By combining our international reach with Dubai’s strong fundamentals and global connectivity, we are well-positioned to support clients in accessing growth opportunities and expanding their global footprint,” Mahdi said.

As part of the collaboration, Deutsche Bank will host a Wealth and Family Office Forum in Dubai, serving as a flagship platform for investor engagement.

The bank will also host DET at international roadshows, conferences, roundtables, and client events, while DET will support delegations of Deutsche Bank clients visiting Dubai and facilitate access to the emirate’s investment ecosystem.

The agreement comes as Dubai continues to strengthen its appeal as a destination for global investment, wealth management, entrepreneurship, and international business.