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The private jets landing at Dubai International carry more than oil executives and real estate moguls these days. Tucked inside the business-class cabins are some of the most sophisticated financial minds on the planet. Hedge fund titans, portfolio managers, and trading virtuosos who are quietly orchestrating one of the most significant shifts in global finance since the rise of New York and London as financial capitals. This isn't just another trend. This is a structural realignment that's reshaping the $4.5 trillion hedge fund industry, and it's happening with the precision and speed that only real money can command. By mid-2025, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) hosts 75 hedge funds, with assets under management that have more than doubled in just two years. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has witnessed a staggering 245% growth in assets under management in 2024 alone, cementing the UAE's position as the new frontier for institutional capital.