Binghatti Capital Launches in DIFC with $1B Plan for Shariah-Compliant Investments
Dubai-based luxury developer Binghatti Holding has launched a new Shariah-compliant asset manager under the name Binghatti Capital Limited, headquartered at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The new firm is targeting $1 billion in private credit and real estate strategies, all structured within Shariah-compliant guidelines.
Licensed and Regulated by DFSA
The firm has been officially licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, allowing it to serve only professional clients. It will focus on two areas: off-plan residential real estate and real estate-linked supply chain financing.
Binghatti Capital will manage private real estate mandates that cover both the acquisition and resale of off-plan units and the development of new residential projects. On the credit side, the firm will offer custom supply chain financing for real estate-linked contractors, construction companies, property managers, and vendors.
Leadership Perspective: Vision for Growth
In addition to private funds, Binghatti Capital will offer discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio mandates, giving professional investors flexible, tailor-made access to alternative investments.
“The creation of an asset management arm represents a strategic move to deepen Binghatti Holding’s investment footprint and enhance access to alternative capital,” said Katralnada Binghatti, Executive Director. “Through our new Shariah-compliant private investment strategies, we are not only reinforcing our position in the UAE’s real estate sector but supporting Dubai’s efforts to become one of the world’s leading foreign investment destinations.”
Shehzad Janab, Senior Executive Officer of Binghatti Capital, added: “Our inaugural suite of strategies offers access to opportunities typically reserved for large institutions. Through disciplined governance, active management, and a strong Shariah-compliant foundation, we aim to deliver compelling returns while diversifying our capital sources.”
Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, said: “Binghatti Capital’s presence will further strengthen Dubai’s financial ecosystem and reinforce DIFC’s position as the leading hub for asset management in the region. With over 400 asset managers and more than 46,000 professionals, DIFC continues to attract global firms seeking growth in the region.”
With the expansion into asset management, Binghatti is now positioning itself not only as a developer, but also as a strategic allocator of capital across real estate and finance, aligning with Dubai’s broader vision for growth, investment, and innovation.
