Dhabi Hold Co Launches The FO Club: A New Era Of Privacy And Prestige For Dubai’s $1 Trillion Family Office Network

Dubai’s thriving $1 trillion family office landscape is set to witness a significant development with the launch of the FO Club, an initiative designed to strengthen the rapidly growing family office ecosystem in the region. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dubai experienced a marked increase in the number of family offices, leading to the emergence of a more structured and interconnected community. The FO Club aims to consolidate and expand this network, aligning it with the global family office community managing over $1 trillion in assets.

The FO Club operates without membership fees or external sponsors. It is an organic, self-sustaining network managed by single-family offices and funded by Family Office Summits. Embracing a millennial mindset, the FO Club eschews conventional fee-based models. Instead, it invests time and effort into curating meaningful connections, ensuring impactful interactions that naturally lead to extraordinary opportunities.

The FO Club places a high value on privacy and discretion. Built on a foundation of trust, the club guarantees complete confidentiality, with no public disclosure of its attendees—a commitment that ensures privacy remains at its core.

Obediah Ayton, the visionary behind the FO Club, founder of Dhabi Co, and Chairman of the Family Office Summit, has adopted a long-term perspective for this unique community. He explains, “If you consistently bring the right people together over the course of a year, extraordinary outcomes are inevitable. There’s no need for membership fees—such a short-term approach doesn’t align with the ethos of family offices. They are built on the principle of long-term preservation, so why should we operate any differently?”

The foundation of this club, according to Ayton, mirrors Warren Buffett’s long-term investment approach, value lies in patience, careful selection, and sustainable growth. By focusing on assembling the right people, the FO Club fosters an environment where relationships thrive and deals are made, creating a modern platform for family offices to collaborate, innovate, and prosper.

Over the past five years, the FO Club has meticulously curated a network of some of the most prominent names and brightest minds in the Middle East. Bi-monthly gatherings offer members unparalleled opportunities to connect, share insights, and foster meaningful relationships.

Located in the prestigious Executive Centre at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the FO Club offers a blend of elegance, exclusivity, and exceptional hospitality. Its partnership with the venue ensures a seamless experience tailored to the needs of family offices, balancing privacy with a professional atmosphere.

Since the pandemic in 2020, Dubai has experienced a surge in family offices, underscoring the growing need for a dedicated and well-structured community. For years, the concept of a family office was often misunderstood by event organizers.