Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a financial centre located in Abu Dhabi. It was established in 2013 with the goal of positioning Abu Dhabi as a leading international financial centre, and supporting the development of the UAE's economy by attracting foreign investment and fostering innovation. Abu Dhabi Global Market offers a range of financial services and products, including banking, insurance, asset management, wealth management, and capital markets. It operates as an independent jurisdiction with its own legal and regulatory framework, based on English common law. This allows companies operating within Abu Dhabi Global Market to benefit from a business-friendly environment, transparent and predictable legal system, and access to a wide range of international financial institutions.
Abu Dhabi Global Market also operates as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, providing support for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It has launched several initiatives and programs aimed at fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurship, including the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), an office space which promotes investment in Abu Dhabi and provides support to businesses looking to establish themselves in the emirate.
Al Maryah Island offers investment-grade office spaces at Abu Dhabi Global Market Square. Al Maryah Island’s Sowwah Square consists of four commercial towers with a separate pyramidal tower housing the ADX. This is an upcoming and in-demand micro-market due to major demand generators along with close proximity to the Abu Dhabi mainland and nearby islands such as Al Reem Island and Sadiyat Island. Overall, the island presents good opportunities for living and work type of development. It also provides a great social infrastructure for visitors and residents/students.