Dubai Creek at dawn with a traditional dhow

The Strategic Gateway · Dubai, UAE

Establish. Invest.
Scale in the UAE.

مكتب سمو الشيخ أحمد بن عبيد آل مكتوم

The Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmad Bin Obaid Al Maktoum opens direct pathways for international corporations, institutional investors and enterprise leaders building lasting ventures in Dubai.

Establish business The thesis

Strategic Mandate

Where global capital meets strategic access.

The Office exists to bring the world's most capable enterprises into the UAE — and to support their long-term success once established. We connect serious investors with the right institutions, regulatory pathways and strategic partners, compressing years of market entry into decisive action.

Market Entry & Licensing

Direct navigation of licensing, free-zone and mainland structuring, and government approval processes — supported by high-level relationships and local expertise.

Institutional Investment

Curated access to prime assets and strategic ventures for funds, family offices and sovereign counterparts.

Enterprise Partnerships

Introductions to government entities, national champions and regional institutions that accelerate scale.

Protocol & Representation

Representation, protocol and communications for engagements of national and international standing.

Why Dubai · The Investment Thesis

Tested sovereign resilience.

Markets are judged in moments of stress. Dubai has been tested — by a global pandemic and by regional conflict — and has emerged stronger each time.

Rapid post-COVID recovery

Dubai reopened early and decisively, rebounding into one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world — proof of governance that acts at speed.

Protection through regional conflict

Throughout periods of Middle Eastern regional conflict, the UAE has maintained unwavering protection of residents, international visitors and critical infrastructure.

A benchmark for risk mitigation

Stable institutions, a secure operating environment and a pro-enterprise legal framework shield capital, operations and people in ways few peer markets can match.

A rare benchmark: capital, operations and people protected where it matters most.

Strategic Focus Sectors

Establishing business in the UAE.

Real Estate & Prime Infrastructure

Landmark developments, master-planned communities, logistics and infrastructure assets in one of the world's most liquid prime property markets.

—Prime residential & commercial
—Hospitality and mixed-use
—Logistics & transport infrastructure

The Al Maktoum Family

Serving Dubai since 1833.

The Al Maktoum family is the ruling family of Dubai, and one of the six ruling families of the United Arab Emirates. Across nearly two centuries it has guided a pearling settlement on the Creek into one of the most vibrant cities in the world.

The founding of a dynasty

Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti establishes Al Maktoum rule in Dubai. Though very young when he came to power, by his death in 1852 he had become a respected, influential authority.

"With a clear vision, Sheikh Rashid accomplished what many believed to be impossible."

Private Office Manager

Abdulla Mohamed Al Mansouri

Abdulla's service to the nation began in 2002, working for the Founder of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. That foundation in public service has shaped two decades of work bringing international enterprise to the UAE.

He has brought companies to Dubai from the United States, the United Kingdom, India, China and France. In 2022, he was appointed Private Office Manager at the Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmad Bin Obaid Al Maktoum, where he leads the Office's mission of attracting companies and capital to Dubai.

Abdulla also connects companies and strategic opportunities with potential investors and capital partners across Dubai and the wider UAE.

2002: Service to Sheikh Zayed
5: Countries: US · UK · India · China · France
2022: Private Office Manager

Strategic Advisor

Robert Koenekamp

Bridging capital from the United States and China into Dubai.

A dual resident of the United States and the United Arab Emirates, Robert Koenekamp brings eighteen years of experience founding and scaling companies across the US, China and Dubai. Since 2018, his work has focused on connecting American and Chinese investors and enterprises with opportunity in Dubai.

He guides partners entering the UAE through market positioning, structuring and introductions, drawing on hands-on operating experience rather than advisory theory.

18: Years building companies
3: Markets: US · China · UAE
2018: Bridging capital into Dubai

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Private Office Inquiries

Establish business in the UAE.

UAE Office: +971 04 331 1550
USA Line: +1 954-990-9333
P.O. Box: 450045, Dubai – U.A.E.

Establish. Invest.Scale in the UAE.