Investment Opportunities in Dubai

Nader Albastaki is the Managing Director of the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), where he leads the strategic vision and operational execution of Dubai’s flagship evergreen venture capital fund. His focus is on delivering long-term value through an investment approach that is both globally benchmarked and locally contextualized. Nader plays a pivotal role with DFDF in ecosystem building—fostering collaboration between founders, fund managers, policymakers, and global investors to elevate Dubai’s position as a global innovation hub. Beyond capital allocation, he engages with government stakeholders and policymakers to shape an enabling regulatory environment that supports innovation and venture activity. His leadership is anchored in a mission to connect global capital with regional innovation and to empower the next generation of transformative technologies and business models.

Nicholas Spencer is a Partner at Knight Frank MENA, specializing in Private Capital and Family Enterprises, supporting cross-border investment strategies and advising on sale and distribution within the Middle East and North Africa region. He is recognized for his expertise in wealth management, ultra-high-net-worth individual (UHNWI) investment trends, and luxury real estate markets in the UAE.