by Foster + Partners in Business Bay
Vela By Omniyat is a residential project by Foster + Partners in Business Bay, Dubai, with construction 28.8% complete per the DLD registry.
Construction progress
- Status date17.03.2026
- DLD project number2653
Data from the Dubai Land Department project registry (updated 07.08.2026 09:55).
About the project
Vela By Omniyat is an active residential tower in Business Bay by Downtown Creek Real Estate Development. The project comprises apartments and penthouses with three to five bedrooms, within a building planned with four basement levels, a ground floor and 30 floors. Construction began on 1 June 2023 and stood at 28.76% completion on 17 March 2026.
The project and residence collection
Vela By Omniyat is a single-building development with 39 registered units. The tower is planned as a concrete and block structure with internal and external finishes, arranged across four basement levels, a ground floor and 30 floors, with one retail unit. The residence collection includes Marina Residences and Sky Residences with three or four bedrooms, alongside four-bedroom penthouses. A three-storey, five-bedroom Sky Palace is also part of the collection. The homes are described as fully furnished. The five-bedroom Sky Palace includes grand terraces, two private swimming pools, a gym and a majlis. Dorchester Collection is set to manage the development.
Apartment and penthouse sizes
Marina Residences are offered as three-bedroom apartments ranging from 4,253 to 6,361 sq. ft, and as four-bedroom apartments ranging from 7,262 to 7,374 sq. ft. Sky Residences include a three-bedroom layout of 6,302 sq. ft and a four-bedroom layout of 8,462 sq. ft. Four-bedroom penthouses range from 11,048 to 11,727 sq. ft. The five-bedroom Sky Palace has an area of 22,992 sq. ft. The residential range therefore spans three, four and five bedrooms, with apartments and penthouses represented in the collection.
Amenities and resident services
Shared facilities at Vela By Omniyat include an infinity pool, gym, spa, beauty salon, children’s playgrounds, cinema, meeting rooms and a lounge. Resident services include concierge service, valet parking and 24/7 security. The Sky Palace has its own two private swimming pools and gym in addition to its terraces and majlis. These facilities form part of a building planned for a limited registered total of 39 units, combining resident leisure spaces, wellness facilities, meeting areas and on-site service provision.
Business Bay location
Vela By Omniyat is in Business Bay, a mixed-use district along the Dubai Canal and immediately southwest of Downtown Dubai. Business Bay includes office towers, residential high-rises, waterfront promenades and a marina precinct. The district is connected to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road through the local arterial network, and is served by the Dubai Metro Red Line. Within the wider district, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai are 1.5 km away, Dubai Mall is 1.9 km away, Dubai International Airport is 12.6 km away and Mall of the Emirates is 10.0 km away. Palm Jumeirah is 15.1 km away, while Dubai Marina is 17.2 km away.
Payment, pricing and scheduled handover
A 60/40 payment plan is offered for Vela By Omniyat, with a 5% booking fee. The scheduled handover is Q4 2026. Pricing stated for Q2 2023 began at AED 30 million for an apartment and AED 205 million for the Sky Palace. The project is active, and its recorded construction completion ratio was 28.76% following the inspection dated 17 March 2026. Construction started on 1 June 2023. Buyers considering a specific residence can compare the three- to five-bedroom formats, the stated size ranges and the payment structure against the scheduled handover timeframe.
The developer
Downtown Creek Real Estate Development is the developer of Vela By Omniyat. The project is registered as a single building in Business Bay, with a total area of 25,438.36 and 39 units. Its planned structure includes four basement levels, a ground floor, 30 floors and one retail unit. The development commenced on 1 June 2023 and remains active. The residence programme combines Marina Residences, Sky Residences, penthouses and the three-storey Sky Palace, covering three-bedroom, four-bedroom and five-bedroom configurations.