30 Prominent Single Family Offices Across Middle East

From Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, Doha, and Manama, family-controlled capital is being deployed with long-term conviction. Many offices are building specialized investment arms, co-investing with global private equity and venture funds, and anchoring transformative projects across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

5 Key Investment Themes Emerging

1. Real Estate & Urban Growth

Legacy players such as Majid Al Futtaim (UAE) and Al Ghurair Group (UAE) dominate retail and real estate, developing malls, leisure hubs, and urban infrastructure across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Meanwhile, Al Faisal Holding (Qatar) and Alshaya Group (Kuwait) leverage hospitality and global retail franchises to capture consumer demand across borders.

2. Automotive & Industrial Backbone

Several family offices remain tied to the region’s industrial roots. Gargash Group and Al Masaood (Abu Dhabi) continue to lead in automotive distribution and industrial engineering, while Juffali (Saudi Arabia) and Al Muhaidib Group (Saudi Arabia) drive regional industrial partnerships in construction, energy, and manufacturing.

3. Technology & Diversification

Groups like Ajlan & Bros Holding (Saudi Arabia) and Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises (Saudi Arabia) are diversifying aggressively into technology, renewable energy, and mobility. By investing in AI, fintech, and clean energy ventures, they are redefining how Gulf family offices build resilience beyond oil and gas.

4. Healthcare & Life Sciences

Healthcare is moving up the agenda. Almana Group (Qatar) and Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC (Oman) are expanding portfolios into hospitals, medical technology, and pharmaceuticals, ensuring access to high-growth, impact-driven sectors aligned with regional development goals.

5. Global Expansion & Cross-Border Reach

Some of the region’s most influential offices are truly global. The Olayan Group (Saudi Arabia) maintains diversified holdings across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, while Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo (Bahrain) and Al Fardan Group (Qatar) continue to expand through joint ventures in shipping, logistics, and financial services. Their global reach reinforces the Middle East’s role as a hub for cross-border capital flows.

Why This Matters

• For entrepreneurs: These family offices can be long-term strategic partners, offering not only capital but also operational scale, regional networks, and international partnerships.
• For LPs and co-investors: Middle Eastern family offices are increasingly active in co-investments with global VCs and private equity funds, making them critical allies in growth and infrastructure deals.
• For policymakers: Their allocation to sustainability, education, and healthcare underscores how private capital can align with national visions such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s economic diversification strategies.

Explore the Full List

The 30 Prominent Single Family Offices Across the Middle East includes:

• Diversified groups like Al Masaood, Ali & Sons Holding, and Al Ghurair Group
• Global legacy players such as The Olayan Group and Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises
• Luxury and lifestyle leaders like Al Fardan Group and Alshaya Group
• Industrial and logistics-focused families including Juffali, Saud Bahwan Group, and The Kanoo Group

Each profile details sector focus, headquarters, thesis, and portfolio companies, giving founders, investors, and analysts a deeper view into the networks driving capital across the region.

The Middle East’s family offices are no longer passive wealth custodians, they are strategic investors shaping global industries. Their blend of tradition and ambition makes them some of the most influential players in capital markets today.

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