What is the minimum income to qualify as a professional investor in UAE?

The most commonly applied individual threshold is a sustained monthly income of 300,000 AED or above over the most recent twelve months. Alternative routes apply through net-worth thresholds ($1M+ in liquid investable assets, or wealth above $5M), recognised professional qualifications, or entity status (family office, regulated fund, sovereign vehicle).

How long does the application review take?

Typically two business days. Complex cross-border profiles may take longer; we let you know if the review needs more time and what additional information would help. Every application is reviewed individually by an advisor, not by an automated screen.

Is there a cost to apply?

No. There is no application fee. The Wealth Strategy Session that follows is also free, exploratory, and confidential. Engagement fees only apply once you formally appoint Skybridge under a written advisory agreement.

Can I apply if I am not yet accredited?

Yes. Some Skybridge engagements (cross-border structuring, advisory retainer) do not require accredited-investor status. Private-market opportunities do, and we verify the route during onboarding. If you are unsure, submit the form: we will tell you what is available given your situation.

What happens to my data?

Your data is held confidentially under Skybridge's privacy policy and the UAE PDPL framework. We do not share applicant data with third parties. Documents you provide for accreditation verification are stored under our compliance protocol with restricted access.

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Begin your advisory relationship.

Submit your details below to start the onboarding process. The Skybridge team reviews every application individually and schedules a confidential Wealth Strategy Session within two business days.

Submit your application.

Complete the form below. Skybridge reviews every application individually, typically within two business days. Your data is held confidentially under our privacy policy.

What happens next.

After you submit, the route from application to active engagement runs in three stages, then a defined onboarding.

01

Application review

Skybridge reviews your submission to understand your profile, your jurisdictions, and the questions a Wealth Strategy Session should answer. Typically within two business days.

02

Wealth Strategy Session

A confidential 45-minute call with a senior advisor, by Zoom or in-person in Dubai. We map your assets, structures, objectives, and constraints. You receive a written portfolio review you keep, regardless of whether you engage.

03

Tailored proposal

Based on the session, Skybridge presents a structured advisory recommendation: the vehicle, the allocation, the cross-border layer, and the engagement terms in writing.

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Clients globally

$500M+

Assets structured

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Jurisdictions

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Accreditation in the UAE

Are you an accredited investor in the UAE? Here is how to know.

The UAE Capital Market Authority defines a professional or accredited investor as an individual or entity that meets specific income, wealth, or institutional thresholds. Skybridge advisory products and private-market opportunities are made available only to investors who meet that definition. The classification is regulatory, not marketing.

For most individual applicants, accredited status in the UAE is assessed against one of the following criteria:

Income. Monthly income of 300,000 AED or above, sustained over the most recent twelve months.
Net worth. Liquid investable assets of $1M+ (or 4M AED+) excluding primary residence, or total wealth above $5M.
Professional capacity. Senior officer of a regulated financial institution, or holder of relevant CMA-recognised qualifications.
Entity status. Family office, sovereign vehicle, regulated fund, corporate treasury.

Skybridge verifies accredited status during the Wealth Strategy Session and onboarding, using documentation appropriate to the route (income statements, audited net-worth certifications, regulator registrations, or board attestations for entities). Verification is required before any private-market opportunity is shared.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit the form above and we will tell you on the call. There is no obligation either way.

FAQ

What applicants ask before submitting.

Registering as an accredited investor in the UAE means meeting the Capital Market Authority's professional-investor thresholds (income, wealth, or institutional status) and providing documentation that evidences the relevant criterion. With Skybridge, the path is: submit the form on this page, attend a confidential Wealth Strategy Session, then complete documentary verification as part of onboarding. Registration is not a public list, it is a status confirmed between the advisor and the investor under CMA rules.