
Developer profile
Ohana Development Developer of branded residences in Abu Dhabi
Ohana Development is an Abu Dhabi-based developer led by CEO Eng. Husein Salem, known for branded residences. It builds ELIE SAAB Waterfront on Al Reem Island, Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living in Al Jurf and Manchester City Yas Residences, and sold out Ohana by the Sea near Ghantoot. Explore every Ohana project in our catalog.
- 5projects on Empire City
- 2communities
- 174units — ELIE SAAB Waterfront
- 39floors — ELIE SAAB Waterfront
- CEO
- Eng. Husein Salem
- HQ
- Abu Dhabi
- Brand partners
- Elie Saab, Jacob & Co., Manchester City
- Communities
- Al Reem, Al Jurf, Yas Island
- First UAE sell-out
- Ohana by the Sea, 2023
- Roots
- Beirut, Lebanon
About Ohana Development
Ohana Development is led by CEO Eng. Husein Salem and is based in Abu Dhabi. In 2023 its first UAE project, Ohana by the Sea near the Dubai–Ghantoot border with more than 100 villas, sold out in under 30 days.
In May 2024 it launched ELIE SAAB Waterfront, the first branded residence on Al Reem Island — 174 units on 39 floors; construction began in March 2025. Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living in Al Jurf was announced in January 2025.
In January 2026 Ohana announced Manchester City Yas Residences on Yas Canal, which, according to the company, achieved AED 6 billion in sales within 72 hours.
Ohana Development Projects in Dubai
5 projects by Ohana Development on our site — new launches, projects under construction and ready homes.
Handover Q2/2028Al Jurf GardensJacob & Co. Beachfront LivingFrom$846,415→
Handover 2029Yas Island, Abu DhabiManchester City Yas Residences AFrom$544,588→
Handover 2029Yas Island, Abu DhabiManchester City ResidencesFrom$462,900→
Handover 2029Yas Island, Abu DhabiManchester City Yas Residences CFrom$1,293,397→
Handover 2029Yas Island, Abu DhabiManchester City Phase 2From$977,536→
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- New launches
- Payment plans
- Available units
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Master Communities by Ohana Development

Al Reem Island
ELIE SAAB Waterfront.

Al Jurf & Yas Island
Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living and Manchester City Yas Residences.
Why Buy from Ohana Development
- 01
Iconic brands
Elie Saab, Jacob & Co., Manchester City.
- 02
Fast sell-outs
Ohana by the Sea in under 30 days.
- 03
Waterfront locations
Al Reem, Al Jurf, Yas.
- 04
Off-plan launches
Staged payment plans.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ohana Development
Who leads Ohana Development?
Eng. Husein Salem is CEO.
What is ELIE SAAB Waterfront?
The first branded residence on Al Reem Island, 174 units on 39 floors.
What is Manchester City Yas Residences?
An Ohana project on Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi, announced in January 2026.
Do Ohana off-plan projects come with payment plans?
Most off-plan Ohana launches are sold with staged payment plans. The terms differ from project to project, so we send you the current plan for each project you are interested in.
Can foreigners buy Ohana property?
Ownership rules depend on the emirate and the specific project. Our team will check whether foreign buyers can own property in the Ohana project you are interested in and guide you through the purchase.
How many Ohana Development projects are listed on Empire City?
Our catalog currently lists 5 Ohana Development projects in Dubai, with listed prices starting from $462,900. Contact us for the full, up-to-date list of units for sale.
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- Villas and Townhouses in Dubai
- Villas and Townhouses in Abu Dhabi
- Villas and Townhouses in Sharjah
- Villas & Townhouses in Ajman
- Villas and Townhouses in Ras El Khaimah
- Villas and townhouses in Oman
- Dubai Hills Estate
- DAMAC Lagoons
- Arabian Ranches 3
- Tilal Al Ghaf
- DAMAC Hills 2
- MBR City
- Dubai South
- The Valley
- Town Square
- Yas Island
- Saadiyat Island

