For years, property has been the default route to wealth for many UAE residents. A growing number of investors are now weighing what else their money could do .

US and global equities, fixed income, technology and alternative assets are drawing more attention from professionals, entrepreneurs and investors who want to diversify and build resilience, even as real estate remains a cornerstone of wealth in the country.

The phone in the pocket is a big part of that story. More than 60 per cent of UAE consumers actively use digital financial platforms, and 70 per cent to 75 per cent of investors now prefer mobile-first, digital investment solutions, according to 2026 figures published by trading platform Dealing. Appetite is holding up too.…