Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a financial free-zone that is home to a range of companies that focus on banking, asset management and Islamic finance. This development includes the iconic DIFC gate that is home to some of the leading financial institutions in the world. This has led many investors to compare DIFC to financial centers in London and Singapore. The development also includes residential buildings that have a range of apartments suited to those who work in the DIFC gate and other companies in the development. Located behind Emirates Towers and the Dubai World Trade Centre, DIFC is in the center of the city, near many of the leading hotels, shops and restaurants in Dubai. It is also 10 minutes away from Dubai International Airport and 15 minutes away from Jebel Ali Free Zone.