Mirror Review
October 29, 2025
When Donald Trump left the White House, his global brand seemed to be fading. U.S. banks had pulled back, investors grew cautious, and legal battles piled up.
Yet, while his American ventures slowed, another empire quietly rose, not in New York or Florida, but across the shimmering skylines of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the cornerstone of Trump’s Gulf Empire, powering a $5 billion financial comeback through a wave of real estate, crypto, and tech-linked ventures that have restored the Trump Organization’s global influence and fortune.
From “No New Deals” to a Global Reawakening
In 2017, before stepping into the White House, Trump vowed not to strike new foreign business deals. Yet eight years later, the UAE has emerged as the epicenter of his global expansion.
The Trump Organization now has at least nine UAE-linked ventures, including golf courses, residential projects, and crypto ventures, together worth an estimated $500 million in 2025.
These deals could bring $50 million annually for years to come.
Eric Trump, who oversees the family business, calls the UAE “a developer’s dream,” praising its fast-moving approvals and limitless ambition. In his words, “If you can dream it, they allow you to do it.”
Why the UAE Is Trump’s Financial Fortress
Trump’s return to billionaire status isn’t just about buildings and branding. It’s about where those opportunities exist. The UAE offers something the U.S. and Europe can’t:
- Government-backed developers eager to associate with the Trump brand.
- Flexible regulation that fast-tracks mega-projects.
- A booming crypto and AI ecosystem that fits neatly with Trump’s new tech ventures.
For Trump, the UAE represents a blend of wealth, influence, and access. For Gulf leaders, doing business with him opens doors in Washington.
Trump’s Partners Behind His UAE Empire
One name stands out in Trump’s Gulf story, Hussain Sajwani, founder of Damac Properties. His firm helped build the Trump International Golf Club in Dubai and continues to pay millions in licensing fees each year.
New filings suggest the Trump family is working on an unannounced project in Abu Dhabi’s Al Raha Beach, possibly another luxury tower carrying the Trump name.
At the same time, the Trumps are tapping into the region’s crypto boom.
Eric Trump and his brother Don Jr. have launched American Bitcoin and World Liberty Financial, both of which have drawn investments from UAE-based entities and Gulf investors.
Crypto, Real Estate, and Influence
In today’s Trump’s Gulf empire, the lines between business and politics blur easily.
The UAE’s influence isn’t limited to skyscrapers or golf courses; it extends into crypto tokenization and data centers.
Recent reports suggest Gulf investors have injected over $100 million into Trump-linked crypto ventures. The move aligns with the UAE’s national push to become a global blockchain hub.
Meanwhile, Eric Trump has teased plans to tokenize real estate assets, allowing supporters to “own a fraction” of Trump-branded properties, possibly beginning with a Dubai or Abu Dhabi tower.
The Bigger Picture: Mutual Ambition
For the UAE, partnerships with Trump are as much about diplomacy as they are about business. The nation seeks advanced U.S. technologies, AI partnerships, and continued political goodwill in Washington.
For Trump, the UAE offers capital, prestige, and global influence without the scrutiny he faces at home. Together, they’ve built a relationship where business fuels politics, and politics opens more business.
Conclusion: The Gulf Power Behind Trump’s Fortune
As Trump’s estimated net worth climbs past $5 billion, much of that wealth traces back to his Gulf ties, particularly the United Arab Emirates.
In a world where Western investors are cautious, the UAE has become Trump’s financial fortress—a place where real estate, crypto, and global influence merge to rebuild his empire.
Whether it’s a new tower on Al Raha Beach or a tokenized skyscraper in Dubai, Trump’s Gulf Empire is expanding with the UAE at its heart.
