Dubai Emerges as Leading Global Wealth Hub as iWorld Reports Rising Demand for Holdings and Family Offices1
International law firm iWorld announced a marked increase in client demand for holding companies, family offices, and other wealth management structures in the UAE as global tax pressures continue to push high-net-worth individuals toward relocation.
Dubai Attracts Global Wealth
Analysts estimate that 16,500 millionaires will leave London in 2025. Germany and Nordic countries report similar outflows as tax burdens rise and private capital faces increased scrutiny.
Dubai has moved beyond its reputation as a low-tax destination. By 2025, it became a major center for cross-border wealth management. It now serves as a global platform for managing assets across Europe, Africa, and Asia. While European regulators tighten Know Your Customer and beneficial-ownership rules, the UAE continues to simplify business setup, banking access, and digital verification.
“Business owners want stability, security, and a structure that protects their capital and their families,” said Aleksey Nosovsky, Head of Legal at iWorld. “Dubai offers all of this, and interest will continue to grow in 2026.”
UAE Wealth Structuring Trends
Entrepreneurs in the Emirates are changing their approach. Instead of relying on simple free-zone companies for visas and light compliance, many consolidate assets, establish holding companies, secure UAE tax residency, and plan inheritance through DIFC and ADGM tools. In 2025, the number of registered funds in DIFC grew 54 percent. Family offices rose 73 percent compared to the previous year.
iWorld reports that clients often choose structures like DIFC and ADGM holding companies to centralize ownership across countries. They also select private funds and family offices to manage wealth and define succession rules. DIFC-registered wills protect assets for non-Muslims living in the UAE.
Nosovsky notes that expectations have shifted. “The old model of opening a basic company and getting a residence visa no longer meets client needs. Today, clients want structures that withstand regulatory checks and support generational planning.”
Comprehensive UAE Wealth Services
iWorld’s advisory services now cover full asset audits, jurisdiction selection within the UAE, account opening support, tax residency applications, and the setup of holding structures and family offices. They also prepare DIFC-compliant wills. “We build systems that work for years, not temporary solutions,” Nosovsky said.
A recent case involved an IT entrepreneur from Manchester. After UK tax increases, he moved his parent company to Dubai. iWorld registered a DIFC holding company, opened corporate and personal accounts, and secured tax residency for him and his family. Within three months, he reduced his tax burden by nearly one-third and consolidated his financial operations across Europe and Africa.
Dubai’s influence continues to grow. Alternative assets under management have reached USD 20 trillion. DIFC now hosts more than 440 firms active in wealth and asset management. Companies that once used the UAE only to obtain a license are now building long-term strategies focused on transparent ownership and succession planning.
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Company Details
Organization: iWorld
Contact Person: Aleksey Nosovsky
Website: https://iworld.com
Email: contacthead@iworld.com
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates
Release Id: 30122539713