Institutional Real Estate, Inc hosted its second annual closed-door global real estate roundtable event in Abu Dhabi on 11 April with institutional investors and investment managers, delving into the theme of “New Cycle Opportunities, Risks and Challenges”.

The event kicked off with a fireside chat featuring industry veterans Patrick Brauer, head of real estate and agriculture investments at the Emirates Investment Authority, and Len O’Donnell, chairman and CEO of Affinius Capital.

Key insights from their discussion highlight several significant trends:

Digital infrastructure and new economy assets: A shift towards digital infrastructure and new economy assets is reshaping the real estate landscape, showcasing investor confidence in the lasting value of data centres, logistics and real estate private credit facilities. This transition reflects evolving investor sentiments amidst dynamic macroeconomic and geopolitical environments.