Global equities, bonds, fixed-income products and technology investments are giving UAE investors more options to diversify their portfolios beyond real estate. But investors must align their investment choices with their financial goals, risk appetite and time horizon to pursue returns without taking on risks they cannot afford, experts said at Beyond Property: Where to Invest and Grow Your Wealth in 2027 , hosted by Gulf News in association with CUSP Wealth on October 29.

Property is no longer the only option

Property has long been a preferred route to wealth creation in the UAE. However, concentrating wealth in one asset class can leave investors exposed to market fluctuations.

“Property is a powerful asset, but it requires substantial capital and can be difficult to liquidate quickly when you need access to cash,” said Ramesh Murthy, Senior Executive Officer at CUSP Wealth .

Diversifying does not mean abandoning the property portfolio, Murthy said.…