Infrastructure advisory firm Rebel launches office in Dubai

Dubai has welcomed yet another international consulting firm to its shores, with infrastructure advisory firm Rebel the latest player to open for business in the buzzing emirate.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, Rebel is an infrastructure advisor and investor that specialises in strategic and financial advisory services. Rebel operates with 10 offices in Europe, Africa, and North America, with Dubai now becoming its 11th hub and inaugural location in the Middle East.

Based out of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Rebel will predominantly focus on the GCC's infrastructure development domain, providing advisory services around public private partnerships, project financing, risk management, and investment structuring to governments, investors, and developers.

“We see enormous potential in the region and are excited to bring our expertise to the market,” said Adel Elsolh who has been based in the region for over 16 years and has been brought in to setup and lead the new venture. He has 25+ years of experience in project finance gained in investment banking and infrastructure financing in UK, Europe and the Middle East.

“From recent COP announcements, to D33, Expo2020, Dubai’s Vision 2040, KSA’s Vision 2030 to name a few, the region’s vision for world-class infrastructure demands agile data driven solutions. Rebel’s deep knowledge of the entire infrastructure value chain, coupled with our regional expertise, can deliver end to end value creation – from advisory and innovative financing strategies to execution excellence,” said Elsolh.

“The expansion into Dubai is an exciting milestone for Rebel,” the firm stated in a release. “This move marks a significant next step in our mission to deliver strategic financial solutions that drive sustainable infrastructure development across the Middle East. We are extremely excited to contribute to the region’s advancements in smart cities, transport, mobility, energy & utilities, environment, and urban development.”

Launchpad for consultancies

Dubai is one of the Middle East’s most popular hubs for international consultancies seeking to serve the Gulf Cooperation Council, with Rebel arriving shortly after the likes L.E.K. Consulting, PMP Strategy, Synpulse, EFESO Management Consultants, and Zanders.

Dubai currently hosts over 400 foreign consulting firms, including 18 of the world’s 20 largest players.