Global Partners

What Global Partners does

Global Partners is a DFSA-regulated institutional fund manager incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), founded circa 2019 to provide global institutional investors with regulated access to alternative real estate investment opportunities in the UAE. The firm operates two closed-end fund vehicles: Global Partners Property Fund I (USD 212M closed January 2023, targeting >18% net IRR), a build-to-rent fund deploying capital into Eden House The Canal (over 80% complete, handover expected later 2025) and Eden House The Park (delivery anticipated 2027) along the Dubai Water Canal with over 600 combined units; and Global Partners Property Fund II (exceeding its USD 350M target), which combines build-to-rent and build-to-sell strategies across Dubai Healthcare City Phase II in Al Jaddaf and the 127,000-square-metre Dubai Creek Gardens masterplan at Dubai Creek (completion targeted 2026). Across both vehicles, the firm manages over USD 1.4 billion in sellable real estate assets.

Name

Global Partners

Legal name

Global Partners Limited

Website

https://globalpartners-ltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Partners is a DFSA-regulated institutional fund manager based in Dubai's DIFC, managing over USD 1.4 billion in UAE alternative real estate through two closed-end funds serving global institutional investors with build-to-rent and mixed-use strategies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Real Estate Fund Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259), Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

Investors, Nec (6799)

akta.pro primary industry

Impact Investment & Development Investment Funds (BPADACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Private Markets (Impact PE/VC, Private Credit, Infrastructure) (FSAAALAG), Private Sector & Blended Finance Arms (IFC-type) (BPADACAJ)

Keywords

• Alternative real estate funds
• Institutional fund management
• Build-to-rent development
• Real estate investment funds
• Property asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fund Management Fees: Global Partners earns fund management fees from managing its alternative investment funds (Property Fund I and Property Fund II) on behalf of global institutional investors. The firm structures funds for disciplined management, transparency, and long-term value creation for qualified investors, consistent with DFSA-regulated fund manager practices.
2. Carried Interest / Performance Fees: As an institutional fund manager, Global Partners earns carried interest on fund performance, with Fund I targeting a net IRR of greater than 18%. Fund I is on track to deliver strong returns with net sellable assets exceeding expectations, supporting carried interest accumulation for the GP.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Global Partners is a DFSA-regulated institutional fund manager that raises capital from qualified global investors (family offices, pension funds, sovereign wealth) and deploys it into UAE alternative real estate through regulated property funds. It operates Global Partners Property Fund I (a USD 212M build-to-rent fund developing Eden House The Canal and Eden House The Park at Dubai Water Canal) and Global Partners Property Fund II (exceeding USD 350M target, developing mixed-use communities at Dubai Healthcare City and Dubai Creek).

Product overview

Global Partners operates as a DFSA-regulated institutional fund manager offering alternative real estate investment opportunities in the UAE. The core offering consists of two investment funds: Global Partners Property Fund I (a USD 212M build-to-rent fund) and Global Partners Property Fund II (a USD 350M+ fund combining Build-to-Rent and Build-to-Sell models). Fund I develops Eden House The Canal and Eden House The Park residential projects along the Dubai Water Canal with over 600 units. Fund II is developing Dubai Creek Gardens, a 127,000 sqm master-planned residential community with branded residences. The company structures investments to meet expectations of qualified investors with focus on disciplined management, transparency, and long-term value creation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Partners Property Fund I: The company's first investment vehicle focused on the large, growing and underserved millennial tenant market in Dubai, deploying capital to construct and manage build-to-rent developments.
• Global Partners Property Fund II
• Dubai Creek Gardens

Products and services

• Global Partners Property Fund I A DFSA-regulated institutional alternative real estate fund focused on the underserved millennial tenant market in Dubai. Deploys capital to construct and manage two build-to-rent developments (Eden House The Canal and Eden House The Park) totaling over 600 units at Dubai Water Canal, offering qualified institutional investors access to build-to-rent exposure in Dubai.
• Global Partners Property Fund II Second institutional fund combining Build-to-Rent and Build-to-Sell strategies targeting the underserved millennial expatriate rental market and end-user buyers. Developing a mixed-use community in the second phase of Dubai Healthcare City (Al Jaddaf) and the Dubai Creek masterplan project for qualified institutional investors.
• Fund Management Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Fund I raised USD 212M and delivered net sellable assets exceeding expectations
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Marriott InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Global Partners Ltd announced two branded residential projects in collaboration with Marriott International at Dubai Creek, scheduled for completion in 2026. The development aims to deliver premium living incorporating the trusted brand excellence of two Marriott brands into one of Dubai's most iconic destinations. This partnership brings world-class hospitality standards to the Dubai Creek masterplan residents.
• OCTA PropertiesflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 December 2025OCTA Properties serves as the exclusive sales and marketing partner for Global Partners' Dubai Creek residential masterplan. The partnership was formalised at the OCTA Sales Centre and will leverage OCTA's extensive network and market expertise to reach both local and international buyers for the landmark project spanning 127,000 square meters with Marriott-branded residences.
• Noë & AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2025Noë & Associates has been appointed by Global Partners Property Fund II to lead the creation of the master brand for the new Al Jaddaf Walk waterfront project. The firm brings a creative track record spanning branded residences in Silicon Valley, Manhattan's Upper East Side, Central London, and the UAE (Nobu Abu Dhabi, Four Seasons Dubai). With offices in New York, London, and Dubai, Noë & Associates provides both global perspective and local insight.
• Mirage Leisure and DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2025Mirage Leisure and Development is partnered with Global Partners on the Al Jaddaf Walk waterfront project. Bader Saeed Hareb cited confidence that the project will become the next landmark destination in Dubai through this partnership, combining Global Partners' investment platform with Mirage's leisure and development expertise.
• Dubai Contracting Company (DCC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 17 March 2025Dubai Contracting Company (DCC) was appointed as the main contractor for Eden House The Park, Global Partners' second project under Property Fund I at Dubai Water Canal. DCC has a 63-year track record contributing to Dubai's iconic landmarks including Four Seasons Beach Resort and Business Hotel, Four Seasons Residences Dubai Canal, Rolex Tower, and City Tower 1. DCC is leading delivery of Eden House The Park (expected 2027 completion) featuring 1-4 bedroom apartments and penthouses.
• H&H DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerH&H Development, established in 2007, is one of the UAE's premium real estate developers offering development, property management, leasing, facility management, FF&E supply, and interior design services. As Global Partners' development partner, H&H provides off-market land identification and world-class project execution. H&H is one of the main shareholders in Global Partners, with two H&H executives on its Board of Directors. Notable joint projects include Eden House The Canal and Eden House The Park at Dubai Water Canal, and Four Seasons Staff Accommodation, Four Seasons DIFC, Four Seasons Resort, and Jumeirah Al Naseem — Madinat Jumeirah Phase 4.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Partners Group: Swiss-listed global private markets firm managing USD 140B+ AUM including significant private real estate exposure. Compares to Global Partners as a multi-strategy private markets investor with strong institutional LP base, but operates at vastly greater scale and global diversification.
• DAMAC Properties: Dubai-based publicly listed luxury real estate developer with USD 7B+ in delivered projects. Comparable in Dubai luxury and mid-luxury residential focus, though DAMAC is a vertically integrated developer/operator rather than a fund manager.
• Aldar Properties: Abu Dhabi-listed UAE real estate developer and asset manager with USD 30B+ in assets. Comparable through its build-to-rent institutional strategy and fund management business (Aldar Investment Services); relevant comp for Fund II's DHCC and Dubai Creek developments.
• Emaar Properties: Dubai's largest listed real estate developer (USD 30B+ market cap) and former employer of Global Partners' Managing Partner Bader Saeed Hareb. Emaar competes for the same luxury expat and UHNW buyer segments that Global Partners targets.
• Union Properties: DFM-listed Dubai real estate developer and operator with a portfolio including residential and commercial assets. Comparable in Dubai residential focus, though it is an operator/developer rather than a fund manager.
• Mubadala Real Estate & Infrastructure Solutions: Real estate investment arm of Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala (USD 300B+ AUM). Comparable through institutional-grade UAE real estate investment and development exposure, though vastly larger and sovereign-backed.

Direct peers

• DAMAC Capital: The financial services and alternative investment arm of DAMAC Group, managing real estate and private equity funds in the UAE. Direct comparable as a UAE-based real estate fund manager with DIFC presence and institutional LP focus.
• SHUAA Capital: Dubai-based DFSA-regulated asset manager with real estate, private equity, and credit strategies. Directly comparable as a DIFC-anchored alternative asset manager targeting institutional investors in the region.
• Arqaam Capital: Dubai-based emerging markets investment bank and asset manager with real estate and credit funds. Comparable institutional alternative asset manager operating in DIFC with regional institutional client base.
• Daman Investments: UAE-regulated asset manager offering real estate, fixed income, and equity funds to institutional and retail investors. Comparable as a UAE-based investment manager with real estate fund products and ADX-listed parent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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