FAQs

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is the government vehicle responsible for accelerating Abu Dhabi’s growth and enabling the emirate’s economic transformation. Through comprehensive support services, ADIO enables both local and foreign investors to shape industries of the future set to transform liveability, technology, resources, and value-added services. Initiatives focused on regional tourism and retail development, as well as public-private partnerships, ensure that community well-being is at the centre of Abu Dhabi’s economic transformation. 

ADIO supports and promotes investment and sustainable economic development in Abu Dhabi by providing a range of growth-enabling services to help businesses establish their operations in the emirate and scale regionally and globally.

ADIO is headquartered in Abu Dhabi but has international offices in the world’s leading international financial and innovation hubs across Europe, Asia, and North America.

You can reach the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) through the following channels:

                - TAMM Contact Platform: https://www.tamm.abudhabi/en/contact

                - Phone: Call us at 800 555

ADIO HQ is located on the 11th floor of Al Khatem Tower, ADGM Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 You can apply for ADIO’s services through the following channels:

TAMM Platform:

 https://www.tamm.abudhabi/en/abu-dhabi-government-entities/AbuDhabiInvestmentOffice

Please note that the below services may have a specific application channel:

Musataha Services: https://finder.adio.gov.ae/find/domestic/map

Investor Care & Business Setup: https://www.tamm.abudhabi/en/abu-dhabi-government-entities/AbuDhabiInvestmentOffice

Yes. ADIO prioritises investments in emerging sectors like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and clean energy, aligning with Abu Dhabi's vision for an innovation-driven, knowledge-based economy.

Yes, ADIO actively encourages foreign direct investment and provides tailored support to international companies seeking to establish or expand their operations in Abu Dhabi.

Yes, ADIO fosters partnerships between investors and local businesses, research institutions, and government entities to drive innovation and economic growth.

Yes, Abu Dhabi offers specialised free zones like Masdar City for clean technology, and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) for financial services, as well as other sector-specific free zones, including KEZAD for manufacturing, and twofour54 for media.

ADIO organises international roadshows, participates in global forums, and collaborates with international partners to showcase Abu Dhabi's investment opportunities. ADIO also has international offices in key markets to connect global investors to opportunities in Abu Dhabi.

Benefits include a strategic location, robust infrastructure, access to regional markets, and a supportive regulatory environment.

ADIO offers personalised business setup and liveability support to help international investors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals seamlessly set up and thrive in Abu Dhabi. Services include trade license guidance, office space and bank account facilitation, investor Golden Visa support, real estate and relocation assistance, attestation services, and school and home search support.

Yes, ADIO can connect you with verified agents to support your search for leasing or purchasing office space within the jurisdiction where your business is being incorporated. Similarly, we can facilitate introductions to reputable property developers to explore a range of real estate investment opportunities.