Rokos Capital Management, the $22bn macro hedge fund founded by Chris Rokos, is set to open a new office in Abu Dhabi in early 2026 as it expands its global footprint and taps into the Middle East’s growing investor and talent base, according top a report by Bloomberg.
The report cites an unnamed person familiar with the firm’s plans as confirming the development, which places Rokos among a growing cohort of top-tier hedge funds establishing operations in the United Arab Emirates, drawn by favourable tax policies, strategic time-zone positioning, and access to sovereign capital.
The Abu Dhabi outpost, expected to be operational in Q1 2026, will be led by Chris Irish, Rokos’ London-based head of finance, who will relocate and assume the additional role of Head of Middle East Operations.
Abu Dhabi has become home to heavyweight managers including Brevan Howard and Tyrus Capital, while Millennium Management and Point72 have expanded in neighbouring Dubai.
Over time, Rokos’ Abu Dhabi office will house investment and trading professionals, as well as teams across risk management, operations, legal, compliance, and investor relations.
Rokos Capital currently maintains offices in London, New York, and Singapore, with Abu Dhabi marking its fourth global location.
