Ultra-luxury — One Palm, The Opus, Dorchester.

Omniyat

Q: What makes Omniyat unique?

The very top of ultra-luxury — partnerships with Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners and Dorchester Collection. Its projects are collectible properties, not standard apartments.

Q: Is Omniyat a reliable developer?

Yes — 20 years of operation and 15+ delivered projects. It has faced delays in the past (typical of the ultra-luxury segment), but its flagship developments (One Palm, The Opus) were delivered successfully.

Q: What is One Palm?

Omniyat's flagship development — luxury residences on Palm Jumeirah branded by Dorchester Collection. A penthouse sold for $48M, one of the highest-value sales in Dubai.

Q: Are Omniyat properties a worthwhile investment?

Ultra-luxury capital assets — low rental yields (3–5%), but significant long-term capital appreciation potential. Suited to UHNW investors only.

Omniyat is an ultra-luxury developer in Dubai, founded in 2005 by Mahdi Amjad. Its DNA: boutique luxury projects designed with world-class architects — Zaha Hadid (The Opus), Foster + Partners (One Palm), in partnership with Dorchester Collection (the storied British hotel brand). The firm focuses on a small number of projects, each with extraordinary design.

Founded 2005 Founder Mahdi Amjad HQ Dubai, United Arab Emirates ~300 employees RERA registered

2005

Founded

Ultra-luxury

Segment

Zaha Hadid, Foster

Architects

THE TRACK RECORD

Omniyat's record.

The developer behind Dubai's most expensive properties — a One Palm penthouse sold for $48M (one of the highest-value sales in the city). Its projects are collectible properties aimed exclusively at UHNW (Ultra High Net Worth) buyers.

Delivery record

Omniyat has experienced delays on some of its projects in the past (typical of the ultra-luxury segment), but its flagship developments (One Palm, The Opus) were delivered in 2020–2022 and rank among the most expensive properties in Dubai.

Years active

Over 20 years (since 2005). 15+ luxury projects, with further developments in the pipeline

Financial strength

Privately held, with no publicly disclosed financials. Dependent on high-value individual sales — a limited number of properties, each worth tens of millions of dollars. Moderate financial risk (sensitive to UHNW market sentiment).

Founded2005

FounderMahdi Amjad

HQDubai, United Arab Emirates

TypePrivate

Active projects2

Entry pricefrom 27M AED

SIGNATURE COMMUNITIES

Omniyat flagship destinations.

Branded residences — Dorchester Collection

One at Palm Jumeirah

One of the most expensive projects in Dubai — residences on Palm Jumeirah branded by Dorchester Collection. A penthouse sold for $48M.

Tower designed by Zaha Hadid

The Opus by Zaha Hadid (Business Bay)

One of Dubai's most striking architectural developments — a structural void carved through the heart of the tower, designed by Zaha Hadid. Residences plus the ME by Meliá hotel.

Hotel + branded residences

Dorchester Collection (Marasi Bay)

Dorchester Collection's first development in the Middle East — residences plus a luxury hotel in the heart of Business Bay along the water canal.

Boutique tower on the Palm

AVA at Palm Jumeirah

An exclusive boutique tower on Palm Jumeirah — penthouses in the ultra-luxury segment.

WHAT SETS THEM APART

What makes Omniyat special.

Property types PenthousesLuxury tower residencesBranded residences

Price segment Ultra-luxury

Signature style

Omniyat specialises in extraordinary architecture — partnerships with world-class firms (Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners) and ultra-premium brands (Dorchester Collection). The standard: each project is an architectural work of art.

Payment plans

Standard payment plans. In the ultra-luxury segment, most buyers pay in cash or in instalments during construction.

THE HONEST VIEW

Strengths & considerations.

Where Omniyat shines

Ultra-luxury premium — resales at record prices
Extraordinary architecture = collectible-property value
International partnerships (Dorchester, Zaha Hadid) = global brand
Limited number of units = demand exceeds supply

Worth considering

Very high entry prices — apartments from AED 10M+, penthouses AED 100M+
Low rental yields (3–5%) — capital assets only
Reliance on UHNW market sentiment (downturns hit harder)
Lower resale liquidity — a very narrow buyer pool

2 ACTIVE PROJECTS

All projects by Omniyat.

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OFF-PLAN

Business Bay · Dubai

Lumena Alta at Business Bay, Dubai

Retail Space Handover Q1 2030

From
27,000,000 AED

PRE-LAUNCH

Business Bay · Dubai

Omniyat Lumena at Business Bay, Dubai

Will Be Updated Soon Handover Announcing - Soon

From
AED

GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions about Omniyat.

What makes Omniyat unique?+

The very top of ultra-luxury — partnerships with Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners and Dorchester Collection. Its projects are collectible properties, not standard apartments.

Is Omniyat a reliable developer?+

Yes — 20 years of operation and 15+ delivered projects. It has faced delays in the past (typical of the ultra-luxury segment), but its flagship developments (One Palm, The Opus) were delivered successfully.

What is One Palm?+

Omniyat's flagship development — luxury residences on Palm Jumeirah branded by Dorchester Collection. A penthouse sold for $48M, one of the highest-value sales in Dubai.

Are Omniyat properties a worthwhile investment?+

Ultra-luxury capital assets — low rental yields (3–5%), but significant long-term capital appreciation potential. Suited to UHNW investors only.

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