VELA VIENTO by Omniyat in Business Bay Dubai

VELA VIENTO by Omniyat is a two-tower, ultra-luxury waterfront residential development in Marasi Bay, Business Bay, rising 180 metres across 45 floors. Launched in November 2025, it delivers 92 fully furnished residences in two configurations: 29 Horizon Residences (3-4BR simplexes and duplexes at 100 metres altitude) and Celestial Penthouses (4BR, 13,100-15,952 sq.ft from AED 90M). The development is managed by Dorchester Collection, designed by Foster + Partners with interiors by Gilles and Boissier — the same creative team behind its sister property VELA and The Lana hotel next door. Prices start from AED 20 million, payment plan 60/40, handover 2027.

VELA VIENTO is the second residential tower in Omniyat’s Marasi Bay collection, following VELA (38 residences, near sold-out). Both are designed by Foster + Partners, furnished by Gilles and Boissier, and managed by Dorchester Collection. VELA VIENTO is larger at 92 residences across two connected towers and introduces two distinct residential tiers — the Horizon Residences and Celestial Penthouses — with starting sizes from 2,852 sq.ft. VELA was priced from AED 30M at launch and has appreciated significantly since then, providing strong comparable evidence for VELA VIENTO’s positioning at AED 20M entry.

VELA VIENTO offers two collections. The Horizon Residences are 29 simplex and duplex units positioned at approximately 100 metres altitude, offering 3 and 4-bedroom configurations with large terraces and skyline views; some include private pools and double-height ceilings with sky-hung dining rooms. The Celestial Penthouses are the most exclusive tier: 4-bedroom residences spanning 13,100 to 15,952 sq.ft with expansive private terraces, private pools, and uninterrupted panoramic views of Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. All 92 residences are fully furnished by Gilles and Boissier.

VELA VIENTO is managed by Dorchester Collection, one of the world’s most prestigious boutique hotel brands, which has been in operation since 1989 and manages 9 to 10 elite hotels across France, the UK, Italy, and the USA, including The Dorchester London, Hotel Plaza Athenee Paris, and The Lana Dubai. Management by Dorchester Collection means residents receive 24-hour concierge, dedicated butler service, housekeeping, laundry, personal trainers, bespoke in-residence catering, floristry, and booking and reservation management. Access to The Lana hotel’s amenities — including the Dior Spa and Michelin-starred dining — is also available to VELA VIENTO residents.

VELA VIENTO residents have access to a private flying yacht service that departs from Marasi Bay Marina and arrives directly at the private jetty of the One at Palm Jumeirah beach club — an exclusive 100-metre white sand beach managed by Dorchester Collection. This service replaces what would otherwise be a 20-minute road transfer with a unique nautical experience across Dubai’s waterways. The beach club at One at Palm Jumeirah includes direct access to the beachfront promenade and all associated lifestyle amenities. This cross-property connectivity is one of the defining features of the Omniyat Marasi Bay lifestyle ecosystem.

Marasi Bay is Omniyat’s ultra-luxury mixed-use masterplan on the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay. The district currently includes VELA (38 residences, near sold-out), The Lana Dorchester Collection hotel (opened early 2024), ENARA commercial tower, Marasi Bay Marina, a floating pavilion, and a yacht club — all connected by a curated waterfront promenade and a golf cart service. VELA VIENTO is the newest residential addition. All properties in the masterplan share the same Foster + Partners and Gilles and Boissier creative identity, and Dorchester Collection hospitality management. Omniyat has stated its intention to make Marasi Bay the defining ultra-luxury waterfront destination in Dubai.

The investment case for VELA VIENTO is anchored in the proven capital appreciation of its sister projects. VELA units have appreciated from AED 6,785 to AED 8,235 per sq.ft between launch and mid-2025 — a gain of over 21%. The Lana Residences have appreciated from AED 4,000 to AED 8,375/sq.ft in the same period — a gain of over 100%. Both VELA and The Lana Residences are near sold-out. VELA VIENTO enters the market with only 92 units in a district with proven demand and structural supply constraints. The combination of Omniyat’s brand premium, Dorchester Collection management, and the scarcity of new waterfront stock in central Dubai provides a strong long-term appreciation thesis.

VELA VIENTO is designed by Foster + Partners — the world’s largest architectural firm by turnover and winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. The firm, founded by Lord Norman Foster in 1967 and headquartered in London, has designed some of the most significant structures globally, including Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, The Gherkin in London, the Reichstag dome in Berlin, and ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai. In the Marasi Bay masterplan, Foster + Partners has also designed The Lana hotel and the original VELA tower, ensuring design continuity across the entire district. Interiors are by Gilles and Boissier — the Paris-based firm responsible for the Mandarin Oriental Paris and the Baccarat Hotel New York — with supplementary interior work by Banda Studio.

VELA VIENTO is located in Marasi Bay, on the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay, within the Burj Khalifa District. The development sits directly on the waterfront promenade alongside VELA, The Lana hotel, and the Marasi Bay Marina. Burj Khalifa is approximately 5 minutes by car, Downtown Dubai and Dubai Mall are 10 minutes, Business Bay Metro Station and DIFC are around 5 to 10 minutes, and Dubai International Airport is approximately 15 minutes. The development is adjacent to Al Khail Road (E44) and Ras Al Khor Road, providing excellent arterial connectivity. The One at Palm Jumeirah private beach is accessible via flying yacht or approximately 20 minutes by car.

VELA VIENTO offers a 60/40 payment plan: 5% on booking, approximately 55% across staged construction milestones, and 40% due on handover in 2027. This deferred structure — with 40% paid at completion — provides buyers with meaningful capital efficiency across the 18-24 month construction period, particularly when acquiring at an entry price well above the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold. Omniyat has a track record of delivering projects on schedule, as evidenced by The Lana hotel (completed 2024) and VELA (on track for Q4 2026 completion).

The Lana Dorchester Collection hotel — a short golf cart ride or walk from VELA VIENTO along the Marasi Bay promenade — hosts Riviera by Jean Imbert (a Michelin-starred French restaurant by the executive chef of L’Arc Paris) and Jara by Martin Berasategui (Michelin-starred Basque cuisine from one of Europe’s most decorated chefs). The Lana also houses the first Dior Spa in the Middle East region. The Marasi Bay promenade itself features fine dining restaurants, luxury boutiques, and wellness venues, while D-Marin Business Bay Marina — the first leisure yacht marina on the Dubai Canal — provides a nautical backdrop. For broader dining and entertainment, Downtown Dubai is 10 minutes away.

Yes. Business Bay and Marasi Bay are freehold zones in Dubai, allowing buyers of any nationality to purchase full freehold ownership with no restrictions based on residency status. All VELA VIENTO residences start well above the AED 2 million threshold for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa, making every buyer eligible for the Golden Visa, which can be extended to a spouse, children, and domestic staff. As an Omniyat Dorchester Collection property, VELA VIENTO also attracts significant international interest from high-net-worth buyers across Europe, Asia, and the Americas who are drawn by the combination of Dubai’s zero income tax environment, Dorchester Collection management, and the Marasi Bay address.