BEYOND is the premium residential brand of OMNIYAT, the Dubai developer established in 2005 and behind One Palm and The Lana Residences under the Dorchester Collection. For a buyer, the relevant fact is the parent: OMNIYAT reports a portfolio of around USD 11.7 billion with all active projects fully funded, which is an unusual statement for a private Dubai developer to make and a meaningful one if you are paying instalments across a four year build.
BEYOND exists to take OMNIYAT’s finish standards into larger, lower rise, landscape led communities rather than single trophy towers. The first is The Yards in City of Arabia, a USD 1.09 billion masterplan of about 1,560 residences threaded by a one kilometre landscaped boulevard the developer calls the Green Spine, with a school, nursery, clinic, mosque and retail inside the plan.
Delivery record
OMNIYAT has a completed, occupied track record at the very top of the Dubai market: One Palm on Palm Jumeirah and The Lana on the Dubai Water Canal are finished, operating buildings a buyer can walk through. BEYOND itself is new, so its own delivery history is short. The practical read is that the construction capability and the funding are proven, while the specific brand and its masterplan format are not yet tested through a full handover cycle.
Payment plans
BEYOND uses a 40/60 structure, which is one of the most buyer friendly schedules in the Dubai market: only 40% of the price falls due across roughly three years of construction, and 60% at completion.
| Stage | Share |
|---|---|
| On booking | 10% |
| 2026 instalment | 10% |
| Four instalments (May and September, 2027 and 2028) | 5% each, 20% total |
| On handover | 60% |
That weighting suits buyers who intend to mortgage, since UAE lenders release funds near completion. It also means you must have the larger cheque ready at handover, on terms that will not be the ones quoted at launch.
Price positioning
BEYOND sits below OMNIYAT’s trophy tier and above mainstream Dubailand product. Entry is around AED 1.0 million for a one bedroom, with interiors specified well above that price point: 3.1 metre ceilings, floor to ceiling thermally insulated glazing, private terraces and full fit out. It suits buyers who want OMNIYAT build quality at a Dubailand entry price and can accept a 2029 handover. It suits less well anyone who needs an established address today, since City of Arabia is still forming.
What to watch
- New brand, new district. Both BEYOND and City of Arabia are unproven on resale. Price your exit conservatively.
- Amenities are the developer’s to build. The school, clinic, retail and Green Spine that justify the pricing arrive across the wider masterplan, not with your building.
- Private disclosure. OMNIYAT is privately held, so the funding statement is the company’s own. Verify the project escrow account and RERA registration independently before paying.
- The 60% at handover is not optional. If financing conditions tighten by 2029, that final payment is still due.
Frequently asked questions
Who is BEYOND and how is it related to OMNIYAT?
BEYOND is the premium residential brand of OMNIYAT, a Dubai developer founded in 2005 whose completed buildings include One Palm and The Lana Residences under the Dorchester Collection. BEYOND was created to deliver larger, lower density, landscape led communities rather than individual luxury towers. OMNIYAT reports a portfolio of roughly USD 11.7 billion with all active projects fully funded.
What payment plan does BEYOND offer?
BEYOND sells on a 40/60 plan: 10% on booking, 10% during 2026, four instalments of 5% in May and September of 2027 and 2028, then 60% at handover. That leaves only 40% of the price payable across the construction period, which is lighter than the 60% to 80% most Dubai developers require. Buyers should plan for the large completion payment well in advance.
Is City of Arabia a good place to buy?
City of Arabia is an early stage Dubailand district, which is why entry pricing at around AED 1.0 million is low relative to established Dubai communities. The upside depends on the wider masterplan being built out, including the school, clinic, retail and the one kilometre Green Spine. Buyers should treat City of Arabia as a five year or longer hold rather than a short term trade.
Corporate financial disclosure is limited for this developer, so this profile relies on the developer’s own published project documentation rather than audited accounts. Figures are indicative at the time of writing and subject to change.
