Established in 2001, the Dubai Investment Fund (DIF) is one of the world's largest private independent investment funds founded to effectively manage financial resources through diversification into new asset classes and growth oriented investments. The DIF's structure is designed to operate at the highest levels of global investment. As a world-class investor and asset manager, DIF adheres to the strictest financial and commercial disciplines and has extensive experience investing in various asset classes, including listed securities, real estate, alternative assets and private equity in all major global markets. DIF seeks socially, economically and environmentally attractive investment opportunities and goes beyond short-term returns as DIF seeks balanced and sustainable growth to maximize long-term returns.