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DIAFA takes over Richard Caring’s prime hospitality portfolio in $1.8bn deal

Sat, 11 Apr 2026

DIAFA, the Abu Dhabi-based luxury investment platform and a IHC unit, has acquired a majority stake in the hospitality portfolio of British businessman Richard Caring. The deal estimated at $1.8 billion includes some of the UK’s iconic brands such as Ivy restaurants chain and private members’ club Annabel’s.