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Omniyat vs Select

Delivery record, prices and payment plans side by side, so you can see which one suits you.

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Omniyat logoOmniyatUltra-luxury homes and offices in Dubai
Select Group logoSelect GroupPremium and branded towers in central Dubai since 2002

In short

Omniyat or Select: the short answer

We rate the two the same on delivery: both "Mixed". Compare the project-by-project handover tables on each profile. They sit at a similar price level ("Premium"). The community and the building matter more than the developer name.

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Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked October 2026

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Omniyat vs Select at a glance

OmniyatSelect
Delivery recordMixedThe Lana about 3 months late (2024); The Opus and One at Palm Jumeirah years lateMixed20+ towers completed since 2007, but recent handovers ran 0 to 24 months late
PricesPremiumAbout AED 5,500 to 11,000 per sq ft on registered sales in 2026Premiumabout AED 3,200 per sq ft at Artistry Two on portals (mid 2026)
Payment plan60/40Usually 5% down, 55% in construction, 40% at handover; some projects 50% at handover50/50 or 40/6050% to 60% of the price is due on handover
Post-handover plansRareNone published by the developer (October 2026)Rarenone published on current projects (October 2026)
Founded20052002
OwnershipPrivate. Omniyat Holdings Ltd, part of Omniyat Group, which also owns the Beyond brandPrivately owned. Rahail Aslam is chairman.
Homes deliveredNot publishedMore than 10,000 units handed over
Credit ratingBB- from Fitch, on Rating Watch Negative since March 2026; sukuk rated BB- by S&P and FitchNot published
Best known forThe Opus by Zaha Hadid Architects, One at Palm Jumeirah, The Lana and the Orla and Vela residences serviced by Dorchester CollectionMarina Gate, The Torch, Peninsula in Business Bay, Six Senses Residences The Palm
Selling now11 projects3 projects
Best forUltra-prime home buyers; Palm Jumeirah beachfront; Grade A office buyersBranded residence buyers; End users in central Dubai; Buyers with funds ready at handover

These are our summaries from dated sources, not ratings from a review site. The evidence is on each profile.

Payment plans

How you pay: Omniyat and Select

A typical Omniyat plan

On bookingDuring constructionOn handover

On a home priced at AED 1,000,000 that is AED 50,000 on booking, AED 550,000 during construction, AED 400,000 on handover. Government registration fees are paid on top.

A typical Select plan

Before handoverOn handover

On a home priced at AED 1,000,000 that is AED 400,000 before handover, AED 600,000 on handover. Government registration fees are paid on top.

Strengths and risks

What each does well, and what to check

Omniyat

What Omniyat does well

  • Completed buildings such as The Opus, One at Palm Jumeirah and The Lana can be visited, so buyers can judge build quality in person.
  • Projects are small, for example 17 homes at AVA and 38 at Vela, which limits the number of competing units at resale.
  • Omniyat Holdings reported revenue of AED 4.1 billion, net profit of AED 1.2 billion and cash of AED 4.7 billion for 2025 in audited results published in February 2026.
In full
  • Completed buildings such as The Opus, One at Palm Jumeirah and The Lana can be visited, so buyers can judge build quality in person.
  • Projects are small, for example 17 homes at AVA and 38 at Vela, which limits the number of competing units at resale.
  • Omniyat Holdings reported revenue of AED 4.1 billion, net profit of AED 1.2 billion and cash of AED 4.7 billion for 2025 in audited results published in February 2026.

Check before you buy

  • Older projects were very late: The Opus was first expected in early 2010 and its offices were handed over in 2018.
  • AVA at Palm Jumeirah had a registered completion date of June 2026 and was 95.93% complete at its 26 August 2026 inspection, with no handover announcement found by October 2026.
  • Registered progress looks behind schedule on some sites: Vela was 50.03% complete in September 2026 and Vela Viento was 21.81% complete in May 2026.
In full
  • Older projects were very late: The Opus was first expected in early 2010 and its offices were handed over in 2018.
  • AVA at Palm Jumeirah had a registered completion date of June 2026 and was 95.93% complete at its 26 August 2026 inspection, with no handover announcement found by October 2026.
  • Registered progress looks behind schedule on some sites: Vela was 50.03% complete in September 2026 and Vela Viento was 21.81% complete in May 2026.

Choose Omniyat if: Omniyat suits cash-rich buyers who want a large, rare home on Palm Jumeirah or at Marasi Bay, value named architects and hotel-style service, and can wait if handover slips. Read the full Omniyat profile

Select Group

What Select does well

  • It has built in Dubai since 2005 and states more than 10,000 units handed over and 24.7 million sq ft of development.
  • It works with established hotel brands, with Six Senses and Jumeirah Living residences completed in Dubai.
  • It sticks to well-known areas: Dubai Marina, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah and now Dubai Design District.
In full
  • It has built in Dubai since 2005 and states more than 10,000 units handed over and 24.7 million sq ft of development (company figures, October 2026).
  • It works with established hotel brands, with Six Senses and Jumeirah Living residences completed in Dubai.
  • It sticks to well-known areas: Dubai Marina, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah and now Dubai Design District.

Check before you buy

  • Some projects finished later than first stated: Six Senses Residences The Palm was expected in 2024 and completed in mid 2026.
  • Plans are back-loaded, with 50% to 60% of the price due in one payment at handover.
  • Branded towers carry high running costs, with estimated service charges of AED 34 to 38 per sq ft at Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina.
In full
  • Some projects finished later than first stated: Six Senses Residences The Palm was expected in 2024 and completed in mid 2026.
  • Plans are back-loaded, with 50% to 60% of the price due in one payment at handover.
  • Branded towers carry high running costs, with estimated service charges of AED 34 to 38 per sq ft at Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina.

Choose Select if: Select Group suits buyers who want a premium or branded apartment in a central area and who can fund a large payment at handover. Read the full Select profile

FAQs

Omniyat vs Select: your questions

Which is better, Omniyat or Select?

It depends on what you need. Omniyat is best for: ultra-prime home buyers; palm jumeirah beachfront; grade a office buyers. Select is best for: branded residence buyers; end users in central dubai; buyers with funds ready at handover.

Who delivers on time more reliably, Omniyat or Select?

We rate the two the same on delivery: both "Mixed". Compare the project-by-project handover tables on each profile. Omniyat: The Lana about 3 months late (2024); The Opus and One at Palm Jumeirah years late. Select: 20+ towers completed since 2007, but recent handovers ran 0 to 24 months late.

Is Omniyat or Select cheaper?

They sit at a similar price level ("Premium"). The community and the building matter more than the developer name.

How do Omniyat and Select payment plans compare?

Omniyat typically uses 60/40 (Usually 5% down, 55% in construction, 40% at handover; some projects 50% at handover). Select typically uses 50/50 or 40/60 (50% to 60% of the price is due on handover).

Does Omniyat or Select offer post-handover payment plans?

Neither stands out: post-handover plans are rare at both. Terms change by project, so confirm in writing.

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