Omniyat
Ultra-luxury (Omniyat) and luxury (its BEYOND brand). Privately owned. Founded by executive chairman Mahdi Amjad.
My view
Trophy assets with record prices per square foot. The buyer pool at this level is small and global, so liquidity is lumpier than the headline numbers suggest. Buy for the long term, and buy the best unit in the building.
What I check hardest: Who the next buyer is at your price point, and how long similar resales actually took.
The facts
- Who owns it
- Privately owned. Founded by executive chairman Mahdi Amjad.
- Leadership
- Founder and executive chairman Mahdi Amjad
- Segment (my read)
- Ultra-luxury (Omniyat) and luxury (its BEYOND brand)
- Known for
- The Opus by Zaha Hadid, One at Palm Jumeirah, The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Orla, Palm Jumeirah
- Total sales, 2025
- $5.4bn Source
- Dubai rank by sales value, 2025
- 7th Source
Sources: Forbes Middle East: Mahdi Amjad, most impactful real estate leaders 2026; Middle East Construction News (Jan 2026): Dubai developer sales rankings for 2025. Sales figures are each company's own or a published ranking, and are not always like for like: some are group-wide, some Dubai only. Check a developer's project registration and escrow with the Dubai Land Department (or the relevant emirate) before you pay anything.
Where Omniyat is active
Business Bay (3), Palm Jumeirah (3), Dubai Maritime City (1).
Current projects
- Orla Dorchester CollectionAsk about this project
- Orla Infinity Dorchester CollectionAsk about this project
- Anwa AriaAsk about this project
- Vela Dorchester CollectionAsk about this project
- EnaraAsk about this project
- The Alba Residences by OmniyatAsk about this project
- Vela VientoAsk about this project
Details come from the developer and change often. Confirm availability, prices, payment plans and handover dates before you act. Locations on the map are shown at community level.
What I check before any Omniyat purchase
- The payment plan. What each instalment is tied to, and what happens if a milestone slips.
- The escrow account. That your payments go into the project's regulated escrow account.
- The record. Past handovers on time, build quality and how snagging was handled.
- The numbers. Price per square foot against comparable projects, service charges and likely rent.
- Your exit. Resale rules, any developer approval needed, and fees on the way out. See the fees guide.
Questions I am asked
Is Omniyat government-backed, listed or private?
Private. Privately owned. Founded by executive chairman Mahdi Amjad.
Where does Omniyat have projects?
On my property map Omniyat has 7 projects across 3 areas, including Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Maritime City.
When are Omniyat projects due for handover?
The handover dates the developer has given for these projects run from 2026 to 2028. Dates are the developer's own timelines and can move, so confirm before acting.
How do I check a Omniyat project before buying?
Check the payment plan and what each instalment is tied to, that your payments go into the project escrow account, the developer's record on past handovers, service charges, and whether the price per square foot matches comparable projects. I go through each of these with you before you reserve anything.
Planning to finance this?
Answer three quick questions and GCC Mortgages will come back with what you can borrow and which banks fit, before you commit to anything.
Thinking about a Omniyat project?
Tell me your budget, timeframe and objective, and I will tell you honestly which launches fit and which do not, whether or not that ends up being with me.