First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has announced the launch of the FAB Art Platform, developed in partnership with Opera Gallery Group. The initiative aims to provide FAB clients with access to fine art as part of their wealth management strategies.
The new platform offers clients opportunities to invest in and leverage museum-quality artworks. It also addresses issues such as authentication, custody, and liquidity that have traditionally been barriers for art collectors.
According to FAB, the platform combines concierge services, direct ownership options for exceptional artworks, and lending solutions that allow clients to unlock liquidity without selling their collections. This approach is designed for sophisticated investors who want to diversify their portfolios by including tangible cultural assets.
Futoon Hamdan Al Mazrouei, Group Head of Personal, Business, Wealth & Privileged Client Banking Group at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), stated: “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. This initiative supports portfolio diversification, reinforces FAB’s commitment to innovation and cultural leadership, and delivers meaningful value beyond traditional finance. The FAB Art Platform also reflects our alignment with the UAE’s cultural vision for Abu Dhabi, supporting the emirate’s mission to cultivate a thriving arts landscape.”
Gilles Dyan, Founder & Chairman of Opera Gallery 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.”
Clients will be able to use their existing relationship managers at FAB to access investment opportunities in art, manage collections, and explore lending options.
FAB stated that this new platform supports Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become a key player in the international art scene by connecting culture with financial services.
For more information about the platform or related services, interested parties can visit www.bankfab.com.
