What is Aldar?
Aldar Properties is a premier real estate developer and asset manager headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The company is renowned for its development of integrated communities that encompass residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use properties. Aldar's strategic focus lies in creating sustainable urban environments and lifestyle-driven destinations, with a portfolio that includes diverse real estate assets such as apartments, villas, townhouses, waterfront residences, educational institutions, hotels, leisure facilities, and commercial spaces. Their commitment to innovation and community living drives long-term value creation across prime locations like Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, Al Raha, and Reem Island.
How much funding has Aldar raised?
Aldar has raised a total of $6.3B across 4 funding rounds:
Unspecified
$1.4B
Debt
$2.5B
Stock/Share Issuance
$1B
Debt
$1.4B
Unspecified (2022): $1.4B with participation from Apollo Global Management
Debt (2025): $2.5B led by Sharjah Islamic Bank, Emirates Islamic Bank PJSC, Citigroup, HSBC, J P Morgan Investment Management, Emirates NBD, RAKBANK, Intesa Sanpaolo, Dubai Islamic Bank, Al Mashreq, Bank of China, Ajman Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, and National Bank of Kuwait (Lebanon) SAL
Stock/Share Issuance (2026): $1B supported by Apollo
Debt (2026): $1.4B featuring ADCB, Emirates Islamic Bank PJSC, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and SMBC Group
Key Investors in Aldar
Apollo
Apollo Global Management is a major U.S.-based alternative asset manager specializing in private markets and alternative investments for institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals.
ADCB
ADCB, established in 1985 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is a financial institution providing comprehensive personal and business banking solutions.
Emirates Islamic Bank PJSC
Emirates Islamic is a Sharia-compliant bank based in Dubai, offering a wide range of financial products and services for retail and corporate clients.
What's next for Aldar?
The substantial enterprise-level backing and recent strategic investment signal Aldar's maturity and ambition for significant scaling. This capital will likely be deployed to accelerate the development of its extensive pipeline of projects, enhance its asset management capabilities, and potentially explore new market opportunities. The company's focus on sustainable and premium living experiences positions it well to capitalize on evolving real estate demands, further solidifying its leadership in the UAE market and potentially expanding its regional influence.
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