OMNIYAT, a premier ultra-luxury real estate developer in Dubai, has successfully acquired Marasi Bay Island, marking the introduction of the district’s first beach club within the iconic Burj Khalifa area. This strategic acquisition underscores OMNIYAT’s ambitious plan to further enhance its waterfront portfolio, providing residents and guests with access to unparalleled leisure and wellness offerings.
Transforming Marasi Bay into a Waterfront Oasis
The acquisition of Marasi Bay Island represents a pivotal step in OMNIYAT’s vision to develop the area into Dubai’s foremost ultra-luxury waterfront destination. This transformative project promises to seamlessly integrate high-end residential layouts with premium commercial spaces, five-star hospitality, and comprehensive wellness amenities. With its prime location, this development fosters easy connectivity to Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), D3 Design District, and Dubai International Airport.
In addition to acquiring the island, OMNIYAT has announced plans for an extensive range of amenities along Marasi Bay’s south side, aimed at creating a resort-like atmosphere that merges urban living with vibrant maritime experiences. The Marasi Bay Marina, under OMNIYAT’s management, will cater to superyachts, hosting an exclusive Yacht Club featuring tender boat services and jetty lounges, tailored for both boat owners and guests residing at The Lana Hotel.
Exclusive Amenities and Architectural Highlights
A distinctive component of this development is the Signature Pavilion, a generous 10,000-square-foot retail and events space set above the water. It is complemented by a waterfront promenade that bridges public access with residents-only facilities like padel courts, children’s play areas, running tracks, and a dedicated art trail.
Exclusively available to OMNIYAT residents, Sunset Park emerges as a unique 30,000-square-foot floating island that embodies the project’s green core. This exquisite space offers a variety of wellness and leisure amenities, including picnic lawns, private dining areas with chef’s kitchens and BBQ stations, flexible indoor spaces for work and events, as well as special zones for sensory activities, meditation gardens, yoga terraces, and a designated dog park.
Luxurious Residences with Architectural Brilliance
The residential offerings within this project are anchored by VELA Viento, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, a striking 180-meter tower designed by the world-renowned architecture firm Foster + Partners. This tower comprises 95 luxurious residences equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, and the waterfront.
Each residence boasts expansive terraces, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living, while select units feature private terrace pools, double-height ceilings, and creatively suspended dining spaces. Interiors are crafted by Gilles & Boissier, ensuring elegantly furnished homes complete with private lift lobbies, with select units featuring Banda Studio-designed interiors for the Horizon Residences.
Perched over 100 meters high, the Sky Amenities Deck of the tower includes an infinity pool, a double-height gym, a yoga studio, and lounges, alongside ground-level amenities such as indoor pools, spa facilities, and meeting spaces, all with direct access to the promenade.
OMNIYAT’s vision for Marasi Bay is already gaining traction, exemplified by The Lana Hotel and Residences, Dorchester Collection, which opened in the first quarter of 2024. This landmark property, also designed by Foster + Partners, is Dorchester Collection’s inaugural Middle East venture and features the region’s first Dior Spa. The development made headlines in May 2024 when the penthouse at The Lana Residences achieved record-breaking sale prices, further solidifying its status within the Burj Khalifa district.
A Vision for the Future
Commenting on the acquisition, Mahdi Amjad, the Founder and Executive Chairman of OMNIYAT, stated, “In a re-imagined approach to urban living, we are reshaping Marasi Bay into Dubai’s definitive ultra-luxury waterfront destination. Marasi Bay Island is another jewel in its crown, complementing this luxurious ecosystem with exceptional waterfront experiences.”
Amjad emphasized the development’s potential to transform a previously commercial area into “a highly desirable, vibrant, and extraordinary UNHW community,” positioning Marasi Bay as “the ultimate celebration of waterfront living” that capitalizes on Dubai’s sustained growth and OMNIYAT’s commitment to redefining luxury.
The Marasi Bay initiative exemplifies OMNIYAT’s overarching strategy to construct integrated lifestyle ecosystems, intertwining world-class amenities with strategic location advantages within one of the most prestigious districts in Dubai.