Dawoud Al Tamimi is a prominent family wealth strategist and Family Office Director of Strategy based in Dubai. With over fifteen years of experience at global institutions like Barclays and Santander, he has become a leading figure in bridging international capital with the strategic opportunities found within the GCC.
A Career Defined by Strategic Wealth Stewardship
Dawoud’s professional foundation was built in the United Kingdom, where he co-founded a successful wealth management firm in partnership with the FTSE 100 giant, St. James’s Place. Holding the UK DipFA qualification, he transitioned from transactional banking to a philosophy of long-term stewardship, a shift that would define his approach to family capital governance.
Having returned to the Gulf after building his career across international markets, Dawoud is focused on contributing to the UAE’s emergence as a global centre for innovation, capital, and creative influence. In his current capacity, he manages nine-figure cross-border investments spanning venture capital, private equity, and commercial real estate. His work focuses on architecting the complex capital flows and governance frameworks necessary to ensure that massive wealth is preserved and transitioned effectively across generations.
The Legacy Nexus and Intellectual Leadership
Beyond his advisory practice, Dawoud is a recognised thought leader in the evolution of global finance and family capital governance. His work includes “The Legacy Nexus,” a comprehensive strategic framework designed to address the convergence of patient family capital and the massive $84 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer occurring globally.
“Wealth transfers between generations. Businesses transition between founders and successors. Capital flows across jurisdictions seeking governance, certainty, and alignment,” Dawoud explains. “What does not transfer or move is institutional architecture deliberately designed to serve intergenerational continuity, economic sovereignty, and values-aligned capital stewardship.”
His research addresses the critical challenges of succession, particularly in the GCC, where family enterprises representing 60% of UAE GDP face significant intergenerational transition barriers. This work forms the basis of his upcoming book, Resilience Beyond Challenges: A Gulf Perspective, which serves as a guide for building resilient, long-term enterprises in the region.
“The greatest families don’t just transfer wealth, they transfer narrative,” he reflects. “The story of who they are, what they built, and why it matters. That continuity of meaning is as important as continuity of capital.”
Advancing the Dubai D33 Economic Vision
Dawoud is deeply committed to the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, working to solidify the UAE’s position as a premier global hub for family wealth. He serves as an interface between global private banks, sovereign wealth funds, and international family offices, creating the institutional architecture required for generational prosperity.
His efforts extend into the technology sector through the development of a founder-led finance SaaS platform. This venture is designed to support the UAE’s innovation-driven business ecosystem, providing entrepreneurs with the tools needed to move from growth-stage thinking to sustainable legacy building.
Influence Across Creative and Intellectual Arenas
Reflecting the UAE’s expanding cultural influence, Dawoud maintains selective involvement in international narrative and film projects. By taking on executive roles in upcoming productions, he bridges the gap between the world of finance and the global creative economy.
“The UAE’s landscape and new initiatives have further cemented a great environment for creative talent,” he notes. “Through executive involvement in international film, media and narrative projects, my aim is to contribute to the UAE’s expanding role as a hub not only for capital, but for culture, storytelling, and global creative influence.”
His multifaceted career demonstrates that the future of industry in the Gulf depends on the smarter engineering of systems that protect both wealth and heritage. Dawoud remains a pivotal partner for family offices and institutions dedicated to building the infrastructure for long-term prosperity in the GCC.
