Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer, has made a significant strategic commitment to the London market through its acquisition of London Square. For international investors — particularly those from the GCC — this creates a unique opportunity to invest in London new-build through a developer they already know and trust, in a market that offers the capital preservation and liquidity profile that London has always provided.
Aldar's Track Record
Aldar Properties has delivered over 40,000 homes across the UAE since its founding in 2004. Its portfolio includes some of Abu Dhabi's most recognised residential addresses — Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, and Al Raha Beach — as well as landmark commercial and retail developments. The company is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and has a market capitalisation of over AED 50 billion, making it one of the largest real estate companies in the MENA region.
For investors who have purchased Aldar developments in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, the London Square acquisition provides continuity of developer relationship across geographies. The same standards of construction quality, customer care, and post-handover service that Aldar delivers in the UAE are applied to London Square's London developments.
London Square: The London Platform
London Square was founded in 2010 and has delivered over 4,000 homes across London. The company has won multiple industry awards for customer service and construction quality, and has a pipeline of developments across prime and prime outer London locations. Following the Aldar acquisition, London Square has access to Aldar's capital base and development expertise, supporting an accelerated pipeline of new schemes.
Current London Square developments available through CM2 include Wimbledon Bridge House (SW19), Ransome's Wharf (Battersea), and Westminster Tower (Central London). Each development reflects London Square's approach: carefully selected locations, high-specification finishes, and a customer care programme that extends beyond handover.
What This Means for GCC Investors
For investors from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the broader GCC, the Aldar-London Square combination offers a specific advantage: the ability to diversify into London property through a developer relationship that is already established, in a currency (sterling) that provides genuine diversification from AED-denominated assets, and in a market that offers the legal and regulatory certainty that the UK has always provided.
CM2 is the specialist advisory for Aldar-backed developments across London, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai. To explore the full range of available opportunities, view the CM2 project portfolio or speak with an advisor. International buyers can also visit the Overseas Investors guide for a step-by-step overview of purchasing London property from abroad.