Abu Dhabi has added yet another milestone to its fast-growing reputation as a global powerhouse. Brevan Howard, one of the world’s most influential multi-billion-dollar hedge funds, has confirmed that it now manages more money in Abu Dhabi than in any other global location a powerful endorsement of the UAE’s economic strength, lifestyle quality, and unmatched business environment.
Speaking at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, founder Alan Howard highlighted the firm’s rapid expansion within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). What started just three years ago with a team of 15 has now grown to over 150 specialists, making the emirate Brevan Howard’s largest and most dynamic global hub.
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Why Brevan Howard Chose Abu Dhabi — and Why Residents Are Winning Too
Howard credits the firm’s success to several UAE advantages that benefit both businesses and residents:
- Robust and transparent financial regulation
- A unique global time zone, perfectly positioned for international markets
- A pro-business ecosystem that reduces friction and accelerates growth
- A secure and high-quality living environment supporting global talent
- World-class infrastructure and lifestyle amenities that continue to attract top-tier professionals
The UAE’s ability to merge economic ambition with exceptional quality of life is exactly what makes it stand out. While global companies choose the UAE for growth, professionals choose it for the safety, stability, and lifestyle it guarantees.
UAE: A Financial Magnet That Doubles as a Lifestyle Destination
Brevan Howard’s exponential rise in Abu Dhabi reinforces a broader trend: the UAE is quickly becoming the preferred home for global financial talent, entrepreneurs, and investors.
The country offers:
- Clean, modern, well-planned cities
- Safe communities with world-leading security
- Tax-friendly policies that support both businesses and individuals
- Unmatched cultural diversity and accessibility
- A fast-evolving innovation and technology ecosystem
This unique balance of opportunity and comfort makes the UAE not just a place to work but one of the best places in the world to live.
A Growing Hub with a Growing Future
With Brevan Howard planning further expansion, Abu Dhabi is solidifying its status as a global financial centre of the future. As more firms move operations to the UAE, the ecosystem becomes stronger, opportunities multiply, and the quality of life for residents continues to rise.
Global companies are not just investing in the UAE they are choosing to call it home. And for residents, that makes the UAE one of the best places in the world to live, work, and grow.
