{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alt Investing Made Easy","title":"E60: Inside Dubai Deals - How Capital Actually Moves in the UAE","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2237,"description":"For Investors Exploring Cross-Border Opportunities: How Raising Capital in the UAE Really Works \n\nDubai is often seen as a place of limitless wealth and easy capital—but the reality of raising money in the United Arab Emirates is far more structured and relationship-driven than most realize. In this episode, international attorney Sarah Florer sits down with Roland Wiederaenders to share her firsthand experience practicing law in Dubai, working inside government-linked private equity, and managing cross-border deals from the Middle East, Africa, India, and the U.S. We break down how DIFC and ADGM financial free zones operate, why Islamic finance and family offices play a major role in regional investment flows, and what founders, fund managers, and investors need to understand before approaching capital sources in the Gulf region.\n\nThis conversation is essential listening for anyone exploring global dealmaking, private investments, U.S. real estate syndications, sovereign wealth dynamics, or raising international capital.\n\nTop Takeaways\nDubai does have capital, but access is based on relationships, credibility, and regulatory compliance, not cold outreach.\nThe UAE operates under multiple regulatory jurisdictions: federal law + DIFC, ADGM, DMCC, and VARA (crypto).\nPublic solicitation, events, and roadshows often trigger regulatory licensing requirements.\nOne-to-one meetings and private introductions are the norm for early investor conversations.\nMany deals in the UAE use English law to manage cross-border disputes and reduce litigation risk.\nFamily offices, government wealth, and private enterprise often overlap, influencing decision-making and access.\nDeal sizes can be very large—even for relatively young professionals—due to rapid development and backing from sovereign wealth funds.\nNotable Quotes\n“Dubai has capital—access runs through relationships, regulation, and fit.”\n“A ‘yes’ can mean ‘maybe.’ You have to validate interest before you count on it.”\n“Public...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/LRmjFD7B2XE6nauuqtKVlHJ8laRnB1t6TlfmXm8-SIs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xM2M0/ZWEzYjE3YTQxMjVj/M2E2MDg5MzM3MDY4/MjI4Zi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}