Omniyat vs Select Group
Updated October 2026
Omniyat and Select Group are both premium Dubai developers whose best-known addresses are on Palm Jumeirah and in Dubai Marina, but they are built differently: Omniyat, founded in 2005, develops luxury residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings and works with outside architects and hotel operators — its pages name Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster and the Dorchester Collection — while Select Group, established in 2002, is a premium developer that builds in the UAE, the UK and Europe and works with the Six Senses and Jumeirah hospitality brands. Both build off-plan in Dubai under the same Dubai Land Department rules.
Omniyat and Select Group side by side
| Compared | Omniyat | Select Group |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Developer of luxury residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings | Developer of premium residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings |
| Founded | 2005 | Established 2002 |
| Home market | Dubai | Dubai (also builds in the United Kingdom and Europe) |
| Approach | Works with outside architects and hotel operators (its pages name Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster and the Dorchester Collection) | Premium buildings with hospitality brands such as Six Senses and Jumeirah Living |
| Main buildings | The Opus, The Lana (Dorchester Collection), One at Palm Jumeirah, ORLA, VELA, Marasi Bay | Six Senses Residences The Palm, Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina, Marina Gate, Peninsula (Business Bay) |
| Registration and buyer protection | Dubai Land Department: project registration, escrow account and Oqood registration for off-plan | Dubai Land Department: project registration, escrow account and Oqood registration for off-plan |
| Rating on RealtyReview.ae | Not yet rated | Not yet rated |
Select Group also builds in the United Kingdom and Europe, where the Dubai Land Department's protections do not apply; the Omniyat buildings named on its own pages are in Dubai.
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Key differences between Omniyat and Select Group
- Both are premium developers, but Omniyat describes luxury residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings designed with outside architects and operators, while Select Group describes premium residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings and also builds in the UK and Europe.
- History: Select Group was established in 2002; Omniyat was founded in 2005.
- Where they build: Omniyat's best-known buildings are on Palm Jumeirah and at Marasi Bay in Business Bay; Select Group's are on Palm Jumeirah, in Dubai Marina (Marina Gate) and in Business Bay (Peninsula), plus London.
- Both are Dubai developers for their Dubai buildings, so DLD registration, escrow and Oqood apply to either there.
Which should you choose?
Choose Omniyat if…
- You want an architect-led luxury building such as The Opus, The Lana or One at Palm Jumeirah.
- You value a developer that collaborates with names like Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster and the Dorchester Collection.
Choose Select Group if…
- You're looking at a branded residence such as Six Senses on the Palm or Marina Gate in Dubai Marina.
- You want a premium developer that also builds in the UK and Europe.
Buying off-plan from either? Read our guide to buying off-plan in the UAE and see how other developers compare in the best real estate developers ranking.
Frequently asked questions
Is Omniyat or Select Group better?
Neither is better in general. Both are premium Dubai developers. Omniyat builds architect-led luxury buildings such as The Opus and One at Palm Jumeirah; Select Group builds premium residences such as Six Senses on the Palm and Marina Gate. Compare the specific project, its payment plan and completion date, and read buyers' reviews of each.
What does each build?
Omniyat's buildings include The Opus, The Lana (Dorchester Collection), One at Palm Jumeirah, ORLA, VELA and Marasi Bay. Select Group's include Six Senses Residences on the Palm and in Dubai Marina, Marina Gate and Peninsula in Business Bay.
When was each founded?
Select Group was established in 2002; Omniyat was founded in 2005.
Does either build outside Dubai?
Select Group builds in the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Europe; the Dubai Land Department's protections apply only to its Dubai projects. The Omniyat buildings named on its own pages are in Dubai.
How do I check an off-plan project from either developer?
For a Dubai project from either, confirm it's registered with the Dubai Land Department and has its own escrow account, pay only into that escrow account, register your purchase in Oqood, and read the SPA before you sign. For a Select Group project in the UK or Europe, the Dubai checks do not apply — confirm the local rules yourself.
Sources
- Omniyat: Our story (founding year, the collaborators, the meaning of the name)
- Omniyat: Masterpieces (the buildings listed above)
- Dubai Land Department: Register a project (escrow for off-plan sales)
- Select Group: Corporate overview (establishment year, markets, and the completed and in-development project lists)