Financial decisions made for the long term.
- Today
- 5 years
- 10 years
- Retirement
- The next generation
Aurelius Capital helps individuals, families and business owners across the Gulf plan, invest and preserve capital with clear advice in English or Arabic.
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Gulf currencies against the US dollar
Official exchange-rate arrangements published by each central bank. These are fixed rates, not live market prices.
- AED/USD3.6725
- SAR/USD3.75
- QAR/USD3.64
- BHD/USD0.376
- OMR/USD0.3845
- KWD/USDBasket
What we help with
Six areas of advice, each shaped around the client rather than a product.
All servicesGuidance on evaluating opportunities and building a strategy that fits your objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity needs and time horizon.
A complete picture of your financial position and a plan for goals, cash flow, liquidity and major life events.
A structured approach to managing investment exposure, assessing risk and protecting capital over time.
Preparing for retirement by estimating future income needs and building a strategy to sustain the lifestyle you want.
Organizing shared financial priorities and preparing for the transfer of wealth between generations.
Financial guidance for entrepreneurs on liquidity events, sale proceeds and keeping business and personal goals in balance.
Advice that starts with your objectives.
A financial advisory firm for clients who value patience, clarity and discretion.
See your horizon in numbers
Enter your own figures to see how saving, time, returns and inflation work together. The return is an assumption you choose, so treat the result as arithmetic, not a forecast.
- Value at your goal
- AED 3,355,671
- In today's money
- AED 2,047,869
- Total you put in
- AED 1,700,000
- From assumed returns
- AED 1,655,671
At 2.5% inflation, prices double in about 28 years.
Illustration only. It assumes the same return every year and ignores fees, taxes and currency movements. Real returns vary, can be negative and are not guaranteed. This is not a forecast or a recommendation.
Who we work with
Every client arrives with a different mix of goals, obligations and constraints. A founder after a sale, a family thinking about the next generation and an executive planning for retirement need different conversations.
High-net-worth individuals
Investment strategy, diversification and capital preservation for people who want considered, private guidance.
Families
Shared objectives, succession and continuity across generations, coordinated with your legal and tax advisers.
Business owners
Liquidity events, sale proceeds and the line between business wealth and personal financial goals.
Executives and professionals
Retirement planning, investment planning and financial independence as income and responsibilities grow.
How we work
We begin by understanding what you want your capital to do, then build a plan you can follow and revisit. We explain the reasoning and the risks behind each recommendation, so every decision is one you make with full information.
Learn about our approachUnderstand
We learn your objectives, timeline and what matters most to you and your family.
Assess
We review your current position, liquidity needs, risk tolerance and constraints.
Develop
We build a strategy suited to your circumstances and explain the trade-offs involved.
Review
We revisit the plan as markets, regulations and your life change.
Why clients choose Aurelius Capital
- Areas of advice
- 6
- GCC markets served
- 6
- Languages of advice
- 2
- Steps from first conversation to review
- 4
Personal guidance
Advice built around your situation, not a standard model portfolio.
Structured decisions
A documented process, so you can see how each recommendation was reached.
Clear communication
Plain explanations of options, costs and risks, in English or Arabic.
A long-term view
Plans measured in years and generations rather than quarters.
Confidentiality
Your affairs are handled discreetly and shared only with your consent.
Notes on planning and investing in the Gulf
Market perspective: staying disciplined in uncertain markets
Periods of uncertainty test every plan. Why a written strategy and rebalancing rules matter most when headlines are loudest.
4 min read
After the sale: a business owner's first twelve months
Selling a business can turn years of work into cash almost overnight. The months that follow deserve as much planning as the deal itself.
6 min read
Risk tolerance, capacity and need: three questions
Asking how much risk you are comfortable with is only one part of the picture. Your capacity for loss and your need for return matter just as much.
5 min read
Retirement planning for expatriate professionals in the Gulf
End-of-service benefits, where to retire and currency all shape retirement plans for professionals who have built careers in the region.
6 min read
Starting the family wealth conversation
Succession plans often falter on communication, not legal structure. Practical ways to start the family wealth conversation, and keep it going.
5 min read
Five considerations for investors based in the GCC
Currency pegs, residency, tax changes, home bias and regulation are worth understanding for anyone building a long-term plan from the GCC.
6 min read
Discuss your financial goals, schedule a consultation.
Tell us what you are planning for. An adviser will arrange an initial conversation in English or Arabic at a time that suits you.
Requesting a consultation does not create an advisory relationship. Any formal engagement is agreed separately in writing.