Binghatti Introduces Investment Division, Aiming for $1 Billion in Shariah-Compliant Real Estate and Credit Solutions

Binghatti Introduces Investment Division, Aiming for $1 Billion in Shariah-Compliant Real Estate and Credit Solutions

Luxury Real Estate Developer Expands into Asset Management with DFSA-Licensed Firm at DIFC

June 16, 2025
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Binghatti Holding Ltd, one of the UAE’s leading luxury real estate developers, has launched Binghatti Capital Limited, a new investment firm headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The venture aims to manage up to $1 billion through Shariah-compliant private credit and real estate strategies, deepening the group’s investment presence in Dubai’s dynamic financial ecosystem.

Licensed and Regulated

Binghatti Capital has been authorized by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to operate as an asset manager exclusively serving professional clients. The firm’s operations will span:

  • Acquisition and sale of off-plan residential properties
  • Development and resale of real estate projects
  • Private credit solutions focused on real estate supply chains, including construction, property management, and supplier financing
  • The firm will also offer both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio mandates, tailoring solutions to match clients’ specific investment goals.

Executive Leadership on the Launch

“This initiative reflects our commitment to creating income-generating opportunities while contributing to Dubai’s status as a global investment hub”

Katralnada Binghatti, Executive Director, Binghatti Capital


Executive Director Katralnada Binghatti emphasized that the firm will broaden Binghatti Holding’s access to alternative investment markets, supporting long-term growth and value creation.
“With careful management and strong governance, we plan to diversify funding sources for the Binghatti Group’s future projects,” Shehzad Janab, CEO, Binghatti Capital
CEO Shehzad Janab added that Binghatti Capital will deliver institutional-grade investment opportunities through Shariah-compliant structures, focusing on capital preservation, income generation, and sectoral resilience.

Strategic Presence in DIFC

Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, welcomed the move:

“The addition of Binghatti Capital strengthens DIFC’s growing financial ecosystem and reinforces its position as the region’s leading hub for asset and wealth management.”

DIFC now hosts:

  • 400+ wealth and asset management firms
  • 46,000+ professionals
  • A fully independent, globally recognized regulatory and legal framework

At a Glance: Binghatti Capital

FeatureDetails
Regulatory StatusDFSA-licensed (Professional Clients Only)
Target AUM$1 Billion
Focus SectorsReal Estate, Private Credit (Shariah-compliant)
Key OfferingsFunds, Discretionary & Non-Discretionary Portfolios
LocationDIFC, Dubai, UAE
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