Dubai · London · Specialist Lending

Considered
private credit.

Elara Advisory provides bridge and SME lending across the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates — and partners with select investors to deploy capital into disciplined, secured credit opportunities.

Relationship-led
Secured & disciplined
UK + UAE coverage
Direct underwriter access
01 The Firm

Founded in Dubai with a seasoned, experienced underwriting heritage in the United Kingdom — Elara Advisory brings a measured, relationship-led approach to private credit. We underwrite each transaction personally, on its merits, and we invest our own conviction alongside our investors'.

Seasoned Underwriting team
2 Jurisdictions covered
100% Secured lending

Two audiences.
One discipline.

Whether you're seeking funding for your business or capital deployment for your portfolio, Elara operates with the same underwriting standard end to end.

— 01 / Borrowers

Capital when timing matters.

SME term loans and asset-secured bridging finance for UK and UAE businesses. Decisions led by people who have actually underwritten through cycles — not credit-score algorithms.

  • SME business finance, £25k – £500k
  • Bridging finance, £75k – £5M
  • Indicative terms within 24 hours
  • Direct access to your underwriter
Borrower enquiry
— 02 / Investors

Disciplined private credit allocation.

For family offices, HNW individuals and institutional partners seeking exposure to secured UK and UAE credit opportunities — structured, reported, and managed by experienced underwriters.

  • Secured note structures considered
  • Underwritten and managed in-house
  • Regular reporting on positions
  • Aligned principal capital
Investor enquiry
02 — Services

Two specialisms.
Underwritten the same way.

01

SME Business Finance

Working capital, growth funding and refinancing for established UK and UAE businesses. Decisions based on real trading performance — not just credit scores.

£25k – £500kFacility Size
12 – 60 moTerm
24 hoursIndicative offer
  • Experienced underwriters review every case personally
  • Personal guarantee structures explained clearly upfront
  • Trading history and cashflow drive the decision
  • Flexible repayment structures available
  • Dedicated point of contact throughout
02

Bridging Finance

Short-term, asset-secured lending against property or assets. Built for auction purchases, chain breaks, refurbishment and time-critical transactions across UK and UAE markets.

£75k – £5MFacility Size
Up to 75%LTV considered
1 – 24 moTerm
  • Decisions led by asset value and exit strategy
  • First and second charge considered
  • Residential, commercial and semi-commercial security
  • Rolled-up or serviced interest options
  • Trusted legal and valuation panel
03

Investor Solutions

Capital partnerships and secured note structures for family offices, HNW individuals and institutional partners seeking exposure to secured private credit.

BespokeAllocation
SecuredStructures
ReportedQuarterly
  • Capital deployed into underwritten UK and UAE credit
  • Security and exit confirmed before allocation
  • Regular position reporting and transparency
  • Aligned principal capital alongside investor funds
  • Direct access to the underwriting team
03 — Process

Clear from enquiry to funding.

01

Introduction

A short conversation about your business or your capital. No forms first — just a real discussion.

02

Underwriting

A member of our credit team reviews your case personally. We tell you what we need — nothing more.

03

Terms

A clear indicative offer in plain language. Rates, fees and structure explained upfront.

04

Funding

Once documents are signed and conditions satisfied, capital is deployed. Your contact stays with you throughout.

Who we work with.

We assess each opportunity on its individual merits. If your business has genuine trading activity and a clear purpose for the funding, we want to hear from you — across the UK and UAE.

01

Property Professionals

Developers and investors needing bridging for auction, refurbishment or chain-break.

02

Construction & Trades

Contractors and builders needing working capital between project payments.

03

Retail & Hospitality

Shops, restaurants and hospitality looking to expand or bridge seasonal cashflow.

04

Healthcare & Services

Clinics, consultancies and professional service firms with steady revenue.

05

Transport & Logistics

Fleet and logistics operators needing capital to grow capacity.

06

Established SMEs

Trading 12+ months across UK and UAE with a clear purpose for funding.

04 — FAQ

Honest answers,
in plain language.

No. At the enquiry stage we only perform a soft credit check, which leaves no footprint on your credit file. A hard search is only carried out if you choose to proceed with a full application after receiving your indicative offer.
A personal guarantee means that if the business cannot repay the loan, you as a director accept personal liability. It is a standard requirement for unsecured SME lending — most business loans outside of banks require one. We explain the terms clearly before you commit to anything.
Typically we require 6–12 months of business bank statements, recent filed accounts or management accounts, and proof of identity for all directors. For bridging we also need details of the security property and your exit strategy. We will give you a precise list once we have had an initial conversation.
Timelines vary depending on the complexity of the case and how quickly documents are provided. For SME loans, many clients receive funds within 5–10 business days of a complete application. Bridge cases can move faster when valuations and legal work are straightforward. We give you a realistic timeline at the outset.
Investor capital is deployed into secured credit opportunities that have been underwritten by our credit team. Specific structures are bespoke and agreed in advance — including security, reporting cadence, and exit terms. We meet investors directly to walk through structure, risk and historical performance.
Yes. We welcome introducer relationships with commercial finance brokers and intermediaries in both the UK and UAE. To discuss a panel arrangement or submit a case on behalf of a client, please contact our partnerships team directly.
05 — Enquire

Start a conversation.

Tell us briefly about your business or your capital. A member of our team will be in touch within one business day — no obligation.

Email enquiries@elaraadvisory.ae
Office Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Response time Within one business day
Soft search only at enquiry · No obligation · No upfront fees