UAE ranks No. 1 globally among emerging family office destinations
The UAE has topped the global ranking of emerging destinations for family offices, scoring 74 points in the overall index, according to the Best Global Destinations for Family Offices report published by the Global Intelligence Unit of Global Citizen Solutions. The UAE achieved a perfect score of 100 in both regulation and taxation, alongside 78 points in the financial ecosystem category — the…
The UAE has emerged as the top global destination for family offices, according to the latest Best Global Destinations for Family Offices report. The nation scored 74 points overall, with perfect marks in regulation and taxation, and 78 points for its financial ecosystem. This ranking surpasses that of emerging destinations such as Qatar, India, Malaysia, and Italy.
Dubai's Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) recorded 1,408 family-related entities by the end of June 2026, marking a 36% year-on-year increase. The UAE's regulatory environment, including the DIFC's Family Arrangements Regulations and Abu Dhabi Global Market's frameworks, offers specialized support for family wealth structures.
No personal income tax and zero statutory rate on wealth transfers to future generations make the UAE's tax regime particularly appealing. Dubai ranks seventh globally among financial centers, further cementing the UAE's position. While the UAE's status as an emerging destination reflects its newly developed regulatory frameworks rather than a less mature financial ecosystem, the report highlights the global trend of family offices diversifying their assets and residences across multiple countries for better resilience.
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