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Omniyat is Dubai's most architecturally ambitious ultra-luxury real estate developer — a privately owned masterpiece studio founded in 2005 by…

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Omniyat is Dubai's most architecturally ambitious ultra-luxury real estate developer — a privately owned masterpiece studio founded in 2005 by Executive Chairman Mahdi Amjad, with a singular mission captured in three words: "The Art of Elevation." In 21 years, Omniyat has built what no other private developer in the UAE has achieved — a portfolio of 18 development masterpieces valued at AED 120 billion, a USD 11.7 billion pipeline that is 100% fully funded to completion, a 100% on-time delivery rate across all completed projects, a 0% project cancellation rate per RERA records, and a market position so dominant that in H1 2026, Omniyat ranked first on Palm Jumeirah simultaneously for transaction volume, highest-value transaction, and highest price per sq ft (AED 11,227) for units above AED 20 million. Omniyat does not build apartments. It builds permanent architectural events — The Opus by Zaha Hadid, The Lana and Vela by the Dorchester Collection, Orla and Orla Infinity on the Palm Crescent, The Alba, AVA, and ELA on Palm Jumeirah, and the Lumena and Enara commercial towers at Marasi Bay. Each project is conceived as a globally significant work of design, delivered to a specification standard that the broader Dubai market has not matched, and sold into a global UHNWI buyer pool that evaluates Omniyat's addresses alongside Monaco, Mayfair, and Manhattan — not alongside other Dubai developers. With AED 20 billion in total group sales in 2025, a target portfolio of AED 200 billion by 2030, and a green sukuk listing on Nasdaq Dubai, Omniyat is not merely Dubai's leading ultra-luxury developer — it is Dubai's argument to the world that the city belongs in the same conversation as the greatest real estate addresses in human history.

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  • Developer Name: Omniyat (also traded as Omniyat Group)

  • Founded: 2005

  • Founder & Executive Chairman: Mahdi Amjad

  • Headquarters: Dubai, UAE

  • Developer Type: Private ultra-luxury real estate developer

  • Philosophy: "The Art of Elevation" — creating living works of art for the world's most discerning elite

  • Total Portfolio Value: AED 120 billion ($32.7B) — 2026

  • Portfolio Target: AED 200 billion ($54.4B) by 2030

  • Total Developments: 18 masterpiece projects

  • Completed Projects: 8 landmark developments

  • Development Pipeline: USD 11.7 billion — 100% fully funded to completion

  • 2025 Total Sales: AED 20 billion ($5.4B)

  • Liquidity: AED 5.3 billion ($1.4B) on balance sheet

  • Delivery Rate: 100% on-time (RERA verified)

  • Cancellation Rate: 0% (RERA verified)

  • Capital Markets: USD 500 million Green Sukuk listed on Nasdaq Dubai

  • Primary Locations: Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay / Marasi Bay, Dubai Maritime City

  • Hospitality Partner: Dorchester Collection (The Lana, Vela, The Alba, One at Palm)

  • Architect Collaborators: Zaha Hadid Architects, Foster + Partners, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Gilles & Boissier, Rockwell Group

Omniyat operates in a category of one within Dubai's real estate market. Five structural differentiators separate it from every other developer — private or listed — operating in the UAE:

1. The Dorchester Collection Partnership — The World's Most Exclusive Hospitality Brand Omniyat's exclusive development partnership with the Dorchester Collection — the ultra-luxury hotel group managing The Dorchester (London), Hotel Bel-Air (Los Angeles), Hotel Eden (Rome), and Le Meurice (Paris) — is the most consequential brand alliance in Dubai real estate history. The Lana (Marasi Bay), Vela (Marasi Bay), The Alba (Palm Jumeirah), and One at Palm (Palm Jumeirah) all carry Dorchester Collection management — importing a brand standard that commands the world's highest RevPAR rates and a guest profile that overlaps precisely with Omniyat's buyer demographic. No other Dubai developer has secured an equivalent partnership at this brand tier.

2. Zaha Hadid Legacy — The Opus The Opus in Business Bay is the only residential and hotel building in the world designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid — one of the 20th century's most celebrated architects. A 21-storey cubic structure with a void carved through its center, The Opus houses ME Dubai hotel (floors 1–19) and Omniyat's residential units (floors 20–21) in a building that is simultaneously a global architectural landmark and a Dubai address. The Opus permanently anchors Omniyat's brand to the world's most recognized female architect and the most distinctive building silhouette in Business Bay.

3. 100% Delivery Rate + 0% Cancellations — RERA Verified In a Dubai market where off-plan delivery delays and project cancellations have historically been documented by RERA, Omniyat's 100% on-time delivery rate and 0% cancellation rate across all 8 completed projects is the most commercially significant quality signal any ultra-luxury Dubai developer can carry. For UHNWI buyers committing AED 20M–AED 225M per unit, delivery certainty is not a preference — it is a prerequisite. Omniyat's track record eliminates the primary risk factor in Dubai off-plan investment at the ultra-luxury tier.

4. USD 11.7 Billion Fully Funded Pipeline In August 2026, Omniyat publicly confirmed its entire USD 11.7 billion development pipeline is fully funded to completion — meaning every active project (Orla, Vela, Vela Viento, The Alba, AVA, ELA, ANWA Aria, Lumena, Enara) has committed capital sufficient to deliver without reliance on sales revenue. This is categorically different from virtually every other Dubai developer — including major listed developers — where project financing is partially sales-dependent. For investors, full funding confirmation eliminates construction finance risk entirely.

5. AED 11,227 Price per sq ft — H1 2026 Palm Jumeirah Record In H1 2026, Omniyat recorded the highest price per sq ft of any developer operating on Palm Jumeirah for transactions above AED 20 million — AED 11,227 per sq ft. This figure is not a marketing claim — it is a DLD-registered transaction record confirming that Omniyat's addresses command a price ceiling that no competing developer on the island has reached. For buyers and investors, AED 11,227 per sq ft is the benchmark against which all other Palm Jumeirah luxury product is discounted.

Omniyat's "Art of Elevation" philosophy is not a marketing tagline — it is a development operating system that governs every decision from site selection to material specification. The philosophy rests on four pillars:

  • Rarity: Omniyat never develops at scale. Every project has a deliberately limited unit count — The Lana has 39 residences, One at Palm has 94 apartments, Orla Infinity has 80 ultra-luxury residences. Scarcity is engineered into every development as the primary value preservation mechanism.

  • Architecture as Identity: Every Omniyat project is conceived as a globally significant architectural statement before it is conceived as a property product. The architect selection process — Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners, Gilles & Boissier — reflects a curatorial standard equivalent to a museum commission, not a developer brief.

  • Hospitality Integration: Omniyat was the first Dubai developer to recognize that UHNWI residential buyers expect hotel-grade services within their private residence — and the Dorchester Collection partnership delivers this at the world's highest hospitality standard.

  • Permanence: Omniyat explicitly positions every development as a permanent legacy — a building that will define its neighborhood's character for decades, not a development cycle. This long-term framing is reflected in material specifications, maintenance commitments, and the selection of locations (Palm Jumeirah Crescent, Marasi Bay waterfront) that cannot be replicated.

Palm Jumeirah — The Crescent Omniyat's primary residential address — home to One at Palm, Orla, Orla Infinity, AVA, ELA, and The Alba. The Palm Crescent's outer edge delivers unobstructed Arabian Gulf views, private beach access, and proximity to Atlantis The Royal — making it Dubai's highest-value residential address by price per sq ft. Omniyat's dominance of the Palm Crescent's luxury residential pipeline has effectively made the Crescent synonymous with the Omniyat brand.

Marasi Bay (Business Bay / Burj Khalifa District) Omniyat's commercial and mixed-use waterfront district — home to The Lana, Vela, Vela Viento, Lumena, and Enara. Marasi Bay is Dubai Water Canal's most exclusive waterfront address, positioned directly adjacent to the Burj Khalifa District and overlooking the Dubai Water Canal. In 2026, Omniyat acquired an island within the Burj Khalifa District at Marasi Bay — expanding its footprint into what will become one of the most exclusive private island addresses in the world.

Dubai Maritime City Omniyat's deepwater marina residential address — home to ANWA and ANWA Aria. Dubai Maritime City delivers a genuine deep-water marina lifestyle at a price point below Palm Jumeirah and Marasi Bay, targeting buyers seeking Omniyat's design standard at a more accessible entry.

The Opus — Business Bay The only residential building in the world designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid. A 21-storey cube with a fluid void carved through its center, housing ME Dubai hotel and Omniyat residences. A permanent global architectural landmark and the most distinctive building in Business Bay.

  • Type: Residential apartments + ME Dubai hotel

  • Status: Completed and delivered

  • Price: AED 4,200,000 – AED 35,000,000+

  • Price per sq ft: AED 4,500 – AED 8,000+

  • Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects

  • Hotel: ME by Meliá Dubai

One at Palm — Palm Jumeirah Omniyat's debut Palm Jumeirah ultra-luxury address — 94 fully serviced residences managed by the Dorchester Collection on the Palm Crescent, delivering the Dorchester's legendary hospitality standard within a private residential setting. Fully sold out at launch. The project that established Omniyat's brand on the global UHNWI radar and set the template for all subsequent Dorchester Collection Omniyat developments.

  • Type: Fully serviced residences

  • Status: Completed and delivered — secondary market only

  • Price: AED 15,000,000 – AED 80,000,000+ (secondary)

  • Hotel Operator: Dorchester Collection

  • Units: 94 residences

The Lana — Marasi Bay Dubai's most exclusive branded residence — 39 ultra-luxury residences managed by the Dorchester Collection at Marasi Bay, with direct Dubai Water Canal frontage. The Lana is the first Dorchester Collection property in the Middle East and the only branded residence in Dubai with a unit count deliberately limited to 39 — the most extreme scarcity engineering in Dubai real estate. Launch prices from AED 85M per residence.

  • Type: Ultra-luxury branded residences

  • Status: Completed and delivered — secondary market

  • Price: AED 85,000,000 – AED 350,000,000+

  • Hotel Operator: Dorchester Collection

  • Units: 39 residences

  • Location: Marasi Bay, Dubai Water Canal waterfront

ANWA — Dubai Maritime City Omniyat's deep-water marina residential address — a collection of 1–4 bedroom apartments and penthouses with Dubai Maritime City marina views. The most accessible entry point into the Omniyat portfolio and the developer's first venture into the Maritime City corridor.

  • Type: 1–4 bedroom apartments and penthouses

  • Status: Completed January 2022

  • Price: AED 2,000,000 – AED 15,000,000 (secondary)

  • Location: Dubai Maritime City

The Sterling — Business Bay An earlier Omniyat Business Bay development — twin residential towers delivering premium apartments at Business Bay's canal waterfront before Omniyat's full pivot to ultra-luxury positioning.

  • Type: Residential apartments

  • Status: Completed — secondary market

  • Price: AED 1,500,000 – AED 8,000,000 (secondary)

  • Location: Business Bay

The Pad — Business Bay A distinctive bubble-facade residential tower in Business Bay — one of Omniyat's most architecturally playful early developments, delivering studios and 1-bedroom units at Business Bay with a futuristic exterior that remains one of the most recognizable building silhouettes in the district.

  • Type: Studios and 1-bedroom apartments

  • Status: Completed — secondary market

  • Price: AED 900,000 – AED 3,500,000 (secondary)

  • Location: Business Bay

Orla by Omniyat — Palm Jumeirah Crescent One of the most architecturally significant waterfront residences in the world — a collection of ultra-luxury apartments and penthouses on the Palm Crescent by Omniyat with Dorchester Collection services. Orla delivers 6-metre double-height glazing, private pools on every residence, 180-degree Arabian Gulf views, and an architectural statement by a globally recognized design studio.

  • Type: 2–5 bedroom apartments + penthouses

  • Status: Handover November 2026

  • Price: AED 21,500,000 – AED 120,000,000+

  • Location: Palm Jumeirah Crescent

  • Key Feature: Every residence has a private pool and direct Arabian Gulf frontage

Orla Infinity by Omniyat — Palm Jumeirah Crescent The sister development to Orla — an ultra-luxury collection of 80 residences on the Palm Crescent delivering the same Arabian Gulf frontage, Dorchester Collection service standard, and architectural ambition at a more limited unit count. Orla Infinity's 80 residences make it one of the most exclusive residential buildings in Dubai by unit count.

  • Type: Apartments + penthouses

  • Status: Under construction — 2027 handover

  • Price: AED 25,000,000 – AED 150,000,000+

  • Units: 80 residences

  • Location: Palm Jumeirah Crescent

Vela by Dorchester Collection — Marasi Bay The second Dorchester Collection branded residence at Marasi Bay — a slim, elegant tower delivering ultra-luxury waterfront residences with Dubai Water Canal views and the full Dorchester hospitality ecosystem. Vela is positioned as the residential complement to The Lana — for buyers who missed The Lana's 39 residences and require the same standard at a slightly broader unit count.

  • Type: Ultra-luxury residences

  • Status: Handover October 2026

  • Price: AED 30,000,000 – AED 200,000,000+

  • Hotel Operator: Dorchester Collection

  • Location: Marasi Bay, Business Bay

Vela Viento — Marasi Bay (continued) The third Dorchester Collection branded residence at Marasi Bay — extending the Vela family with a companion tower delivering additional ultra-luxury residences in the same waterfront cluster. Vela Viento's raft and ground floor slabs were complete in 2026, targeting 2028 handover.

  • Type: Ultra-luxury residences

  • Status: Under construction — 2028 handover

  • Price: AED 35,000,000 – AED 225,000,000+

  • Hotel Operator: Dorchester Collection

  • Location: Marasi Bay, Business Bay

  • Key Feature: The final chapter of Omniyat's Marasi Bay Dorchester Collection trilogy — The Lana, Vela, and Vela Viento collectively form the most concentrated ultra-luxury branded residence campus in the Middle East

The Alba by Dorchester Collection — Palm Jumeirah Omniyat's newest Palm Jumeirah ultra-luxury branded residence — a landmark tower on the Palm Trunk delivering Dorchester Collection-managed residences with panoramic Arabian Gulf and Palm Jumeirah island views. The Alba represents Omniyat's expansion from the Palm Crescent onto the Palm Trunk, extending the Dorchester Collection brand to a new Palm zone and a new buyer demographic seeking Palm Jumeirah prestige at a slightly more accessible price point than Orla and Orla Infinity.

  • Type: 1–5 bedroom apartments + penthouses

  • Status: Under construction — Q4 2028 handover

  • Price: AED 8,000,000 – AED 120,000,000+

  • Hotel Operator: Dorchester Collection

  • Location: Palm Jumeirah Trunk

  • Key Feature: First Dorchester Collection product on the Palm Trunk — wider view corridor than Crescent, closer to mainland Dubai connectivity, broader unit count making it the most accessible Omniyat Dorchester address

AVA by Omniyat — Palm Jumeirah Crescent An intimate collection of ultra-luxury residences on the Palm Crescent — Omniyat's most exclusive by unit count, targeting the buyer who requires absolute privacy, maximum scarcity, and uncompromised Arabian Gulf frontage. AVA delivers a deliberately restrained unit count and the most curated interior specification in Omniyat's Palm portfolio.

  • Type: Ultra-luxury apartments and penthouses

  • Status: Under construction — 2027 handover

  • Price: AED 30,000,000 – AED 180,000,000+

  • Location: Palm Jumeirah Crescent

  • Key Feature: Among the lowest unit counts of any Omniyat Palm Crescent development — maximum scarcity engineering

ELA by Omniyat — Palm Jumeirah Crescent The most recent Palm Crescent addition to Omniyat's portfolio — a new ultra-luxury residential development continuing Omniyat's systematic acquisition and development of the remaining developable Palm Crescent frontage. ELA represents Omniyat's forward commitment to the Palm Crescent as its primary residential address through 2030 and beyond.

  • Type: Ultra-luxury apartments and penthouses

  • Status: Under construction — 2028 handover

  • Price: AED 25,000,000 – AED 160,000,000+

  • Location: Palm Jumeirah Crescent

  • Key Feature: Continues Omniyat's systematic Palm Crescent development — each successive project benefits from the brand premium established by Orla, Orla Infinity, AVA, and One at Palm

ANWA Aria — Dubai Maritime City The successor to ANWA — Omniyat's second Maritime City development delivering premium apartments and penthouses at Dubai's deepwater marina address. ANWA Aria builds on ANWA's successful delivery and the Maritime City corridor's growing residential credentials, offering Omniyat's design standard at the most accessible price point in the current active portfolio.

  • Type: 1–4 bedroom apartments + penthouses

  • Status: Under construction — Q4 2027 handover

  • Price: AED 2,500,000 – AED 18,000,000

  • Location: Dubai Maritime City

  • Key Feature: Most accessible active Omniyat project by entry price — the entry point for buyers seeking Omniyat's design standard without Palm Jumeirah or Marasi Bay pricing

Lumena — Marasi Bay Omniyat's flagship commercial office tower at Marasi Bay — a premium Grade-A office development delivering the region's most design-forward workspace to corporate occupiers and investors seeking Marasi Bay's waterfront business address. Lumena is the commercial anchor of Omniyat's Marasi Bay masterplan, attracting the corporate tenant base that directly supports residential demand for The Lana, Vela, and Vela Viento residences.

  • Type: Grade-A commercial offices

  • Status: Under construction — 2026 handover

  • Price: On application (commercial — per sq ft pricing available from Ahyan Real Estate)

  • Location: Marasi Bay, Business Bay

  • Key Feature: The only Grade-A office product in Marasi Bay — integrates Omniyat's commercial and residential masterplan into a fully functioning live-work-lifestyle district

Enara — Marasi Bay The second Omniyat commercial tower at Marasi Bay — a companion Grade-A office development to Lumena, completing the commercial spine of the Marasi Bay masterplan and establishing Marasi Bay as Dubai's most design-conscious business district outside DIFC.

  • Type: Grade-A commercial offices

  • Status: Under construction — 2027 handover

  • Price: On application

  • Location: Marasi Bay, Business Bay

  • Key Feature: Completes the Marasi Bay commercial campus — Lumena and Enara together form the most architecturally distinguished office cluster in Business Bay


Project

Location

Type

Price From

Status

Handover

The Opus

Business Bay

Residential + ME Hotel

AED 4,200,000

Delivered

Completed

One at Palm

Palm Jumeirah

Dorchester Residences

AED 15,000,000

Delivered

Completed

The Lana

Marasi Bay

Dorchester Residences

AED 85,000,000

Delivered

Completed

ANWA

Dubai Maritime City

Apartments + Penthouses

AED 2,000,000

Delivered

Completed 2022

The Sterling

Business Bay

Apartments

AED 1,500,000

Delivered

Completed

The Pad

Business Bay

Studios + 1-BR

AED 900,000

Delivered

Completed

Orla

Palm Crescent

Ultra-luxury Residences

AED 21,500,000

Handover Nov 2026

November 2026

Vela

Marasi Bay

Dorchester Residences

AED 30,000,000

Handover Oct 2026

October 2026

Orla Infinity

Palm Crescent

Ultra-luxury Residences

AED 25,000,000

Under Construction

2027

AVA

Palm Crescent

Ultra-luxury Residences

AED 30,000,000

Under Construction

2027

ANWA Aria

Dubai Maritime City

Apartments + Penthouses

AED 2,500,000

Under Construction

Q4 2027

Lumena

Marasi Bay

Grade-A Offices

On Application

Under Construction

2026

ELA

Palm Crescent

Ultra-luxury Residences

AED 25,000,000

Under Construction

2028

Vela Viento

Marasi Bay

Dorchester Residences

AED 35,000,000

Under Construction

2028

The Alba

Palm Trunk

Dorchester Residences

AED 8,000,000

Under Construction

Q4 2028

Enara

Marasi Bay

Grade-A Offices

On Application

Under Construction

2027

Burj Khalifa District Island

Marasi Bay

Future Ultra-luxury

TBA

Acquired 2026

TBA

Metric

Detail

Founded

2005

Founder

Mahdi Amjad (Executive Chairman)

Total Portfolio Value

AED 120 billion ($32.7B)

Portfolio Target by 2030

AED 200 billion ($54.4B)

Total Projects

18 masterpiece developments

Completed Projects

8 landmark developments

Active Pipeline

USD 11.7 billion — 100% fully funded

2025 Total Sales

AED 20 billion ($5.4B)

Balance Sheet Liquidity

AED 5.3 billion ($1.4B)

Delivery Rate

100% on-time (RERA verified)

Cancellation Rate

0% (RERA verified)

Capital Markets

USD 500M Green Sukuk — Nasdaq Dubai

H1 2026 Palm Price/sq ft

AED 11,227 (highest on Palm Jumeirah)

H1 2026 Palm Ranking

#1 — transaction volume + highest value + highest price/sq ft

Primary Locations

Palm Jumeirah, Marasi Bay, Dubai Maritime City

Hospitality Partner

Dorchester Collection (exclusive)

Architect Collaborators

Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners, KPF, Gilles & Boissier, Rockwell Group

Entry Price (Active)

AED 2,500,000 (ANWA Aria)

Ultra-luxury Entry (Active)

AED 8,000,000 (The Alba)

Palm Crescent Entry (Active)

AED 21,500,000 (Orla)

Marasi Bay Entry (Active)

AED 30,000,000 (Vela)

Maximum Recorded Transaction

AED 225,000,000+ (Vela Viento penthouse)

Every Omniyat development delivers a curated amenity ecosystem calibrated to the world's most demanding residential standard — the UHNWI buyer who has residences in London, Monaco, and New York and uses those addresses as the benchmark against which Dubai is judged.

The Dorchester Collection Standard (One at Palm, The Lana, Vela, Vela Viento, The Alba)

  • 24/7 Dorchester Collection concierge and butler services

  • Dorchester Collection housekeeping on residential service schedules

  • In-residence dining from Dorchester-curated F&B programs

  • Private residents' arrival and departure protocols

  • Dorchester Collection spa and wellness facilities

  • Private beach clubs (Palm Crescent developments)

  • Dorchester Collection pool and cabana services

  • Access to global Dorchester Collection network (The Dorchester London, Hotel Bel-Air, Le Meurice Paris, Hotel Eden Rome)

Residential Amenities (All Omniyat Projects)

  • Infinity pools with panoramic Gulf or canal views

  • Private pools on each residence (Orla, Orla Infinity, AVA, ELA)

  • Fully equipped private gyms and fitness centers

  • Private cinema rooms

  • Yacht marina access (Palm Crescent, ANWA, ANWA Aria)

  • Private beach access (all Palm Crescent developments)

  • Residents' lounges with butler service

  • Smart home automation systems (Crestron or equivalent)

  • Floor-to-ceiling glazing — 6-metre double-height in Orla and Orla Infinity

  • Direct elevator access to each residence

  • Private parking (2–4 spaces per residence depending on unit size)

  • 24/7 security and concierge

  • Temperature-controlled storage

  • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure

  • Rooftop terraces and sky lounges

Architectural Features

  • Zaha Hadid void structure (The Opus)

  • Double-height 6-metre glazing and private sky pools (Orla, Orla Infinity)

  • Italian hand-crafted stone and material sourcing (The Lana)

  • Gilles & Boissier interiors (The Lana, Vela)

  • Rockwell Group design elements (One at Palm)

  • Floor-to-ceiling corner glazing on all Crescent-facing units

  • Private infinity-edge pools cantilevered over Arabian Gulf (AVA, ELA)


Every Omniyat development delivers a curated amenity ecosystem calibrated to the world's most demanding residential standard — the UHNWI buyer who has residences in London, Monaco, and New York and uses those addresses as the benchmark against which Dubai is judged.

The Dorchester Collection Standard (One at Palm, The Lana, Vela, Vela Viento, The Alba)

  • 24/7 Dorchester Collection concierge and butler services

  • Dorchester Collection housekeeping on residential service schedules

  • In-residence dining from Dorchester-curated F&B programs

  • Private residents' arrival and departure protocols

  • Dorchester Collection spa and wellness facilities

  • Private beach clubs (Palm Crescent developments)

  • Dorchester Collection pool and cabana services

  • Access to global Dorchester Collection network (The Dorchester London, Hotel Bel-Air, Le Meurice Paris, Hotel Eden Rome)

Residential Amenities (All Omniyat Projects)

  • Infinity pools with panoramic Gulf or canal views

  • Private pools on each residence (Orla, Orla Infinity, AVA, ELA)

  • Fully equipped private gyms and fitness centers

  • Private cinema rooms

  • Yacht marina access (Palm Crescent, ANWA, ANWA Aria)

  • Private beach access (all Palm Crescent developments)

  • Residents' lounges with butler service

  • Smart home automation systems (Crestron or equivalent)

  • Floor-to-ceiling glazing — 6-metre double-height in Orla and Orla Infinity

  • Direct elevator access to each residence

  • Private parking (2–4 spaces per residence depending on unit size)

  • 24/7 security and concierge

  • Temperature-controlled storage

  • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure

  • Rooftop terraces and sky lounges

Architectural Features

  • Zaha Hadid void structure (The Opus)

  • Double-height 6-metre glazing and private sky pools (Orla, Orla Infinity)

  • Italian hand-crafted stone and material sourcing (The Lana)

  • Gilles & Boissier interiors (The Lana, Vela)

  • Rockwell Group design elements (One at Palm)

  • Floor-to-ceiling corner glazing on all Crescent-facing units

  • Private infinity-edge pools cantilevered over Arabian Gulf (AVA, ELA)


Who Buys Omniyat? Omniyat's buyer profile is the most international of any Dubai developer — a global UHNWI demographic that evaluates Dubai real estate alongside Monaco, Mayfair, the Upper East Side, and the Peak in Hong Kong. Primary buyer nationalities include British, Russian, Indian, Chinese, American, Italian, French, and GCC nationals — with non-GCC international buyers representing the majority in all projects from Orla onward. The typical Omniyat buyer is not purchasing a primary residence — they are adding a Dubai trophy asset to an existing global portfolio, typically alongside residences in at least two other world cities.

Price Appreciation Track Record

  • One at Palm: Launch pricing vs 2026 secondary market — estimated 45–65% appreciation

  • The Opus: Launch pricing vs 2026 secondary market — estimated 35–50% appreciation

  • ANWA: Launch pricing vs 2026 secondary market — estimated 25–40% appreciation

  • Orla: Pre-launch pricing vs current secondary market (pre-handover) — estimated 30–50% appreciation

  • The Lana: Launch pricing vs 2026 secondary market — estimated 55–80% appreciation (AED 85M launch → AED 150M+ secondary)

Rental Yields (Delivered Projects)

  • The Opus (Zaha Hadid residences): 4.5% – 6.0% gross — premium ME Dubai hotel adjacency drives short-term rental demand

  • One at Palm (Dorchester): 4.0% – 5.5% gross — UHNWI short-term rental AED 5,000–AED 15,000+ per night

  • ANWA (Maritime City): 5.5% – 7.0% gross — most yield-accessible Omniyat address

  • The Lana: 3.5% – 4.5% gross — yield secondary to capital preservation at this price point

For capital preservation: The Lana, Vela, Vela Viento — Dorchester Collection branded residences at Marasi Bay. The most Paris/Monaco-equivalent Dubai residential asset: permanent scarcity (39, limited, and limited units respectively), the world's most prestigious hotel brand, and a buyer pool so global and deep that exit liquidity transcends the Dubai market entirely.

For pre-handover appreciation: AVA, ELA, Orla Infinity — Palm Crescent developments with 2027–2028 handover. Historical Omniyat pre-handover appreciation of 30–50% from original launch pricing, confirmed across One at Palm, Orla, and The Lana. The window for early-stage pricing on AVA and ELA is closing as handover approaches.

For yield with design premium: ANWA Aria — Dubai Maritime City, from AED 2.5M, Q4 2027. The only active Omniyat project where yield (5.5–7%) is the primary return driver rather than capital appreciation, targeting buyers who want Omniyat's design standard at an income-generating price point.

For the most accessible Omniyat Dorchester address: The Alba — Palm Trunk, from AED 8M, Q4 2028. The entry point into Omniyat's Dorchester Collection branded residence ecosystem at a price approximately 60% below Orla and Orla Infinity's Palm Crescent pricing, with Palm Trunk views and full Dorchester Collection service standards.

Developer

Philosophy

Primary Address

Entry Price

Delivery Rate

Hospitality Partner

Omniyat

Art of Elevation — architectural masterpieces

Palm Crescent / Marasi Bay

AED 2.5M (ANWA Aria)

100% (RERA)

Dorchester Collection

Emaar

Master community developer — scale and ecosystem

Downtown Dubai / Creek Harbour

AED 800K

High

Armani (Address Hotels)

Nakheel

Island and waterfront masterplanner

Palm Jumeirah / Deira Islands

AED 3M

High

Atlantis, One&Only

Damac

Volume luxury — lifestyle branding

Business Bay / Akoya

AED 500K

Moderate

Cavalli, Paramount, Versace

Sobha

Self-delivery quality developer

MBR City / Motor City

AED 850K

Very High

None (own brand)

Aldar

Abu Dhabi market leader

Yas Island / Saadiyat

AED 700K

High

Rosewood, Four Seasons

Select Group

Marina ultra-luxury boutique

Dubai Marina / Al Jaddaf

AED 1.2M

High

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Omniyat's permanent competitive advantage: No other Dubai developer combines a 100% RERA-verified delivery rate, a 0% cancellation record, the Dorchester Collection as an exclusive hospitality partner, Zaha Hadid's architectural legacy, a fully funded USD 11.7 billion pipeline, and AED 11,227 per sq ft as the confirmed market-clearing price for its Palm Jumeirah product. Omniyat does not compete with other Dubai developers — it competes with the world's greatest residential addresses.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Omniyat is Dubai's leading ultra-luxury real estate developer — a privately owned company founded in 2005 by Executive Chairman Mahdi Amjad, operating under the philosophy of "The Art of Elevation." Omniyat develops architectural masterpieces rather than conventional residential projects — each development is conceived as a globally significant work of design, delivered to a specification standard equivalent to the world's finest residential addresses in Monaco, Mayfair, and Manhattan. The company's portfolio of 18 developments is valued at AED 120 billion, with an active USD 11.7 billion pipeline that is 100% fully funded, a 100% on-time delivery rate, and a 0% project cancellation rate per RERA verification.
Omniyat's landmark projects include The Opus by Zaha Hadid (Business Bay — the only residential building in the world designed by Dame Zaha Hadid), One at Palm (Palm Jumeirah — the first Dorchester Collection branded residence in Dubai), The Lana (Marasi Bay — 39 ultra-luxury Dorchester Collection residences from AED 85M), Orla and Orla Infinity (Palm Jumeirah Crescent — ultra-luxury residences with private pools and Arabian Gulf frontage), Vela and Vela Viento (Marasi Bay — Dorchester Collection waterfront residences), The Alba (Palm Trunk — newest Dorchester Collection Palm address), AVA and ELA (Palm Crescent — ultra-luxury boutique collections), and ANWA and ANWA Aria (Dubai Maritime City — the most accessible Omniyat addresses).
The Dorchester Collection is Omniyat's exclusive hospitality partner — the world's most prestigious hotel group managing The Dorchester (London), Hotel Bel-Air (Los Angeles), Le Meurice (Paris), and Hotel Eden (Rome). Five Omniyat developments carry the Dorchester Collection brand: One at Palm, The Lana, Vela, Vela Viento, and The Alba — each delivering Dorchester's legendary service standard (24/7 butler, in-residence dining, concierge, housekeeping) within a private residential setting. This partnership is the most consequential brand alliance in Dubai real estate history and the primary reason Omniyat's residences command prices that benchmark against the world's greatest addresses rather than the Dubai market alone.
Yes — Omniyat carries the strongest verified delivery credentials of any ultra-luxury developer operating in Dubai. RERA records confirm a 100% on-time delivery rate across all 8 completed projects and a 0% project cancellation rate — the two metrics that matter most to UHNWI buyers committing AED 20M–AED 225M per unit. The company's entire USD 11.7 billion active pipeline was publicly confirmed as fully funded to completion in August 2026 — eliminating construction finance risk entirely. For investors in the ultra-luxury segment, Omniyat's RERA-verified track record is the most commercially significant quality signal available in the Dubai market.
The Opus is the only residential building in the world designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid — one of the most celebrated architects of the 20th century. A 21-storey cubic structure with a fluid, organic void carved through its center, The Opus houses ME Dubai hotel (floors 1–19) and Omniyat's residential units (floors 20–21) in a building that is simultaneously a global architectural landmark and a Dubai address. Located in Business Bay, The Opus is the most visually distinctive building in the district — a permanent tribute to Zaha Hadid's legacy and the foundational statement of Omniyat's architectural ambition. Secondary market pricing ranges from AED 4.2M to AED 35M+.
Orla by Omniyat is one of the most architecturally significant waterfront residences in the world — a collection of ultra-luxury 2–5 bedroom apartments and penthouses on the Palm Jumeirah Crescent. Every Orla residence features a private pool, 6-metre double-height glazing, 180-degree unobstructed Arabian Gulf views, and Dorchester Collection residential services. Priced from AED 21,500,000, Orla targets the global UHNWI buyer who evaluates Dubai alongside Monaco and Mayfair. Handover is scheduled for November 2026 — making Orla one of the most imminent ultra-luxury delivery events in the Dubai market and a direct pre-handover appreciation opportunity for secondary market buyers.
The Lana by Dorchester Collection is the most exclusive branded residence in Dubai — a collection of just 39 ultra-luxury residences on the Dubai Water Canal waterfront at Marasi Bay. Launched at AED 85M per residence and now trading significantly above launch pricing on the secondary market, The Lana is Dubai's benchmark ultra-luxury residential address — the product that single-handedly repositioned Marasi Bay from a Business Bay sub-district into an independent global luxury address. With only 39 residences ever available and a Dorchester Collection management standard that matches the brand's London and Paris properties, The Lana is structurally the most supply-constrained residential product in the UAE.
The most accessible active Omniyat project in 2026 is ANWA Aria at Dubai Maritime City — 1–4 bedroom apartments and penthouses from AED 2,500,000, targeting Q4 2027 handover. On the secondary market, The Pad (Business Bay, studios from AED 900K) and The Sterling (Business Bay, from AED 1.5M) represent the lowest-price entry into delivered Omniyat product. On Palm Jumeirah, The Alba (Dorchester Collection, Palm Trunk) starts from AED 8,000,000 — the most accessible active Dorchester Collection Omniyat address. The Palm Crescent entry (Orla, Orla Infinity, AVA, ELA) begins at AED 21,500,000.
Omniyat commands the highest confirmed price per sq ft of any developer operating on Palm Jumeirah — AED 11,227 per sq ft for transactions above AED 20M in H1 2026, per DLD registration records. Across the full portfolio: The Opus trades at AED 4,500–8,000 per sq ft on the secondary market; One at Palm at AED 6,000–10,000 per sq ft; Orla at AED 8,000–12,000 per sq ft; The Lana at AED 12,000–20,000+ per sq ft; Vela and Vela Viento at AED 10,000–18,000+ per sq ft. ANWA Aria at Dubai Maritime City represents the most accessible price per sq ft entry at AED 1,800–2,500 per sq ft.
"The Art of Elevation" is Omniyat's foundational development philosophy — the conviction that a building should be a permanently significant cultural object, not merely a residential product. The philosophy governs every decision: site selection (only locations with irreplaceable waterfront or island positioning), architect selection (Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners, Gilles & Boissier — global cultural figures rather than commercial architects), unit count (deliberately limited to engineer scarcity as a value mechanism), material specification (Italian hand-crafted stone, bespoke joinery, Crestron automation), and hospitality partnership (the Dorchester Collection — the world's most exclusive hotel brand by RevPAR). The result is a portfolio that is evaluated by buyers against the world's greatest addresses rather than the Dubai market.
Vela by Dorchester Collection is the second Dorchester Collection branded residence at Marasi Bay — a slim, architecturally elegant tower delivering ultra-luxury waterfront residences with Dubai Water Canal frontage and the full Dorchester hospitality ecosystem. Priced from AED 30,000,000 with handover targeted for October 2026, Vela is for buyers who missed The Lana's 39 residences and require the same Dorchester Collection standard at a broader unit count. Vela's interiors are designed by Gilles & Boissier — the Paris-based studio responsible for The Lana's material palette — ensuring design continuity across Omniyat's Marasi Bay Dorchester campus.
Omniyat recorded AED 20 billion in total group sales in 2025 — its strongest annual sales performance in the company's 21-year history. The company carries AED 5.3 billion in balance sheet liquidity and confirmed in August 2026 that its entire USD 11.7 billion active pipeline is fully funded to completion. In H1 2026, Omniyat ranked first on Palm Jumeirah for transaction volume, highest-value transaction, and highest price per sq ft (AED 11,227) for transactions above AED 20M — a clean sweep of every meaningful ultra-luxury performance metric in Dubai's most prestigious residential market. The company's USD 500 million Green Sukuk is listed on Nasdaq Dubai — providing institutional capital market validation of its financial standing.
AVA by Omniyat is an intimate ultra-luxury collection on the Palm Jumeirah Crescent — one of Omniyat's most exclusive current developments by unit count, targeting the buyer who requires absolute privacy, maximum Arabian Gulf frontage, and the most curated interior specification in Omniyat's Palm portfolio. Priced from AED 30,000,000 with 2027 handover, AVA delivers cantilevered infinity pools over the Arabian Gulf, bespoke interior programs, and a buyer profile that is among the most exclusive of any active Dubai residential development. AVA's deliberately limited unit count makes it the rarest active Omniyat Palm Crescent opportunity available in 2026.
The Alba by Dorchester Collection is Omniyat's newest and most accessible Palm Jumeirah Dorchester Collection address — a landmark tower on the Palm Trunk delivering 1–5 bedroom apartments and penthouses managed by the Dorchester Collection, priced from AED 8,000,000 with Q4 2028 handover. The Alba represents Omniyat's strategic expansion from the Palm Crescent onto the Palm Trunk — extending the Dorchester Collection brand to a Palm zone with different view corridors (Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina skyline, Arabian Gulf) and a wider buyer demographic. For investors seeking Palm Jumeirah Dorchester Collection positioning at approximately 60% below Orla's Palm Crescent pricing, The Alba is the defining opportunity in the current Omniyat active portfolio.
Yes. All Omniyat properties above AED 2,000,000 qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa — granting long-term UAE residency for the buyer and immediate family. Given Omniyat's entry price of AED 2,500,000 (ANWA Aria) for its most accessible active project and AED 8,000,000 for The Alba (the entry Dorchester Collection address), every active Omniyat project qualifies automatically. For the secondary market, The Pad (from AED 900K) and The Sterling (from AED 1.5M) may include sub-AED 2M units — investors targeting Golden Visa eligibility should confirm unit pricing above the AED 2M threshold. Ahyan Real Estate provides full Golden Visa eligibility assessment and application support alongside every Omniyat property purchase.
ANWA Aria is Omniyat's second Dubai Maritime City development and the most accessible active entry point into the Omniyat portfolio — 1–4 bedroom apartments and penthouses at the deepwater marina address of Dubai Maritime City, priced from AED 2,500,000 with Q4 2027 handover. ANWA Aria builds directly on the successful delivery and strong secondary market performance of ANWA (completed January 2022), delivering Omniyat's architectural and material specification standard at a price point approximately 85% below the Palm Crescent entry. For investors seeking Omniyat's design quality and delivery track record at an income-generating yield (5.5–7% projected gross), ANWA Aria is the most compelling active option in the portfolio.
Omniyat and DAMAC both occupy Dubai's luxury residential tier but serve fundamentally different buyer profiles and investment theses. Omniyat's advantages over DAMAC: 100% RERA-verified delivery rate (DAMAC has a moderate delivery track record), fully funded USD 11.7 billion pipeline (DAMAC's pipeline is partially sales-dependent), Dorchester Collection as an exclusive partner (DAMAC works with Cavalli, Paramount, and Versace on a non-exclusive basis), architectural significance (Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners vs DAMAC's commercial architecture), and a buyer profile that is genuinely global UHNWI rather than aspirational luxury. DAMAC's advantages: significantly lower entry prices (from AED 500K vs Omniyat's AED 2.5M), broader product range across multiple communities, and a stronger marketing infrastructure targeting the mass affluent buyer. For ultra-luxury capital preservation and trophy asset investment: Omniyat has no peer. For volume luxury at accessible entry: DAMAC serves a different market.
Omniyat's publicly stated portfolio target is AED 200 billion by 2030 — up from AED 120 billion in 2026, implying AED 80 billion of new development activity over the four-year window. This growth will be delivered through the completion of the current USD 11.7 billion active pipeline (Orla, Vela, Orla Infinity, AVA, ELA, The Alba, Vela Viento, ANWA Aria, Lumena, Enara), the development of the newly acquired Burj Khalifa District island at Marasi Bay, and new project announcements expected in 2026–2027. Omniyat's AED 200 billion target positions it to become the UAE's most valuable privately held real estate developer by portfolio size — surpassing several listed developers — within four years.
Ahyan Real Estate provides direct developer access to every active Omniyat project — ANWA Aria (AED 2.5M, Q4 2027), The Alba by Dorchester Collection (AED 8M, Q4 2028), AVA (AED 30M, 2027), ELA (AED 25M, 2028), Orla Infinity (AED 25M, 2027), and Vela Viento (AED 35M, 2028) — alongside secondary market access to delivered Omniyat product including The Opus, One at Palm, The Lana, Vela, and ANWA. Our Omniyat specialists provide end-to-end investment guidance: project selection by capital appreciation strategy and hold period, unit-specific pre-handover appreciation modeling based on historical Omniyat launch-to-secondary-market trajectories, Dorchester Collection service level comparisons across projects, Golden Visa eligibility confirmation, and post-purchase wealth preservation structuring — all at zero commission cost to the buyer.

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