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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched the FAB Art Platform in partnership with Opera Gallery Group, marking a new step in integrating fine art into modern wealth management strategies, the bank said in a statement.
According to the statement, the initiative enables FAB’s clients to access, invest in, and leverage fine art as part of a comprehensive wealth strategy, offering “privileged access to museum-quality masterpieces” while addressing traditional challenges such as authentication, custody, and liquidity.
FAB said the new platform combines three complementary approaches—white-glove concierge services, direct ownership of exceptional artworks, and lending solutions that unlock liquidity while preserving collections. Together, they form what the bank described as “a distinctive convergence of culture, finance, and lifestyle” for sophisticated investors.
Group Head of Personal, Business, Wealth & Privileged Client Banking Group at FAB, Futoon Hamdan Al Mazrouei, said, “The launch of the FAB Art Platform redefines how our clients engage with high-value tangible assets, making fine art investment more accessible, secure, and seamlessly curated. Through our collaboration with Opera Gallery, we bring world-class expertise and curation to our clients.”
She added that the initiative “supports portfolio diversification, reinforces FAB’s commitment to innovation and cultural leadership, and delivers meaningful value beyond traditional finance,” while also aligning with the UAE’s cultural vision for Abu Dhabi and its mission to foster a thriving arts landscape.
Founder and Chairman of Opera Gallery, Gilles Dyan, said, “Partnering with FAB enables us to extend our museum-quality curation and white-glove service to discerning collectors throughout the region. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to making exceptional art accessible while maintaining the highest standards of authenticity and provenance.”
FAB said that clients will be able to access investment opportunities, manage their collections, and explore lending solutions through their existing relationship managers.
“The FAB Art Platform bridges art, finance, and digital access, reflecting the bank’s commitment to delivering innovative, client-centric solutions while supporting the UAE’s cultural and economic ambitions,” the statement concluded.
