Omniyat Properties
Browse listings from Omniyat, the ultra-luxury, architecture-first developer behind The Opus by Zaha Hadid.
Architecture as the Product, Not the Wrapper
Omniyat was established in 2005 by founder and Executive Chairman Mahdi Amjad, and has built its reputation on treating architecture itself — not just location or finishes — as the core investment thesis. The developer’s best-known project, The Opus in Business Bay, was designed in its entirety, interior and exterior, by the late Dame Zaha Hadid — the only residences in the world she both designed and furnished, making the building itself the primary asset for buyers.
Omniyat’s other landmark development, One at Palm Jumeirah, comprises just over 90 luxury residences managed by the Dorchester Collection, reflecting the developer’s consistent pattern: fewer units, higher design and service intensity, and partnerships with globally recognised names in both architecture and hospitality management rather than volume-driven delivery.
For buyers, Omniyat sits at the top of Dubai’s price ladder — a genuinely different proposition from mass-market or even mainstream luxury developers, appealing to buyers for whom the building’s design pedigree is itself the primary value driver, alongside strong short-term rental potential in Business Bay’s serviced-residence segment.
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Mahdi Amjad |
| Headquarters | Dubai, UAE |
| Signature Projects | The Opus by Zaha Hadid, One at Palm Jumeirah |
| Segment | Ultra-luxury, architecture-first |
| Notable Partnership | Dorchester Collection (hospitality management), Zaha Hadid Architects |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Omniyat's most famous project?
The Opus in Business Bay — a mixed-use building designed entirely, interior and exterior, by architect Dame Zaha Hadid, and the only residences in the world she both designed and furnished.
Who manages Omniyat's residential services?
One at Palm Jumeirah is managed by the Dorchester Collection, reflecting Omniyat’s pattern of partnering with globally recognised luxury hospitality operators.
Is Omniyat a large-volume developer?
No. Omniyat deliberately builds a small number of architecturally significant, high-value projects rather than pursuing scale, positioning it at the top end of Dubai’s luxury market.