life
transformed
into
art
The story of the Opus - Dubai
by Zaha Hadid for Omniyat
the opus
life transformed
into art
the art of
the opus
Dubai is a constantly evolving,
Our projects invent the future,
24/7 city that is itself a unique
define lifestyles in the region and
concept. The Emirate is a
create exciting opportunities for
living example of HH Sheikh
our customers. We drive to invent
Mohammed bin Rashid Al
a new level of expectation and
Maktoum’s vision, energy and
deliver on that seamlessly. Our
inspiration to create an urban
significant market knowledge,
model of excellence. This is
experience and intuition have
ref lected in every fiber of the
qualified us to push the boundaries
city’s personality, from the
of what is possible in the real
diversity of its nationalities, to
estate sphere. Differentiation is
its progressive attitude towards
everything, and we deliver that
business and lifestyle. The most
because intelligent innovation is
evident manifestation of Dubai’s
part of our genetic structure.
vitality and ambition is the real
estate landscape. We are proud
In the future, we’d like to see
to be a part of that panorama
ourselves as bespoke experience
and play our role in turning the
builders in the hospitality industry,
leadership’s vision into tangible
crafting inventive solutions for
products of great value.
global trendsetters. Our journey to
that end started in 2005, and The
Omniyat’s real estate concepts
Opus is a significant landmark in
do not merely provide
our passage to excellence.
interesting real estate spaces.
Mahdi Amjad
Executive Chairman
& CEO, Omniyat
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the art of
architecture
The Opus. An extraordinary
for all ages and cultures: the
work of art, created by one of
international traveller and local
the world’s most brilliant minds,
residents, the highly mobile, the
thinkers and visionaries in tempo
knowledgeable, the discerning,
with the ambitious, the daring,
and both multinational and
and those with no limits. An
national enterprises.
icon of architectural distinction
in downtown Dubai and a
Liveable, workable and playable
destination in its own right
24 hours, ‘the building that
within the recently minted Burj
never sleeps’ represents a
Khalifa district, dubbed
premium lifestyle, the inspiring
‘a city within a city’. An imprint,
and surprising offer, and
a lasting legacy for future
cosmopolitan encounters
generations, and the first foray
afforded by its location.
into Dubai by the world-famous
It ensures a perfect balance
architect Dame Zaha Hadid DBE.
between multicultural service,
allure for both local and global
The epitome of the artistry of
visitors, business opportunities,
architecture, it’s where luxury,
relaxation and one-of-a-kind
indulgence and vision converge.
accommodation, accentuated
Infused with state-of-the-art
by a ‘depth’ of experience like
technology and local idioms, the
no other, thanks to a carefully
cube structure – ‘eroded’ by a
sculptured perception of
sensuous curvilinear void which
morning, noon and night activity.
is flooded with light by night
– is a cosmopolitan draw-card
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zaha
the art of
revolutionary
exploration
A visionary architect, her
futuristic sculptural creations
run the gamut of design – from
large-scale urban architecture
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Dame Zaha Hadid DBE, one of
to interiors, furniture and
the most respected and lauded
exhibition spaces – winning her
architects of our time, was
a plethora of awards. In 2004,
born in Baghdad in 1950 into
she became the first woman
a bourgeois intellectual family.
recipient of the prestigious
After completing her studies
Pritzker Prize, often referred
in Switzerland and Beirut, she
to as ‘the Nobel Prize of
moved to London where she
Architecture’. In addition to
graduated from the venerable
her architectural and design
Architectural Association
work, Hadid is a gifted artist
School of Architecture in 1977.
and has exhibited at New
In 1980, after working with
York’s Guggenheim and MoMA.
former professor Rem Koolhaas
She was also recently named
at The Office for Metropolitan
UNESCO Artist for Peace and
Architecture in Rotterdam in
honoured as a ‘Thinker’ in
the Netherlands, she established
TIME magazine’s annual list,
the London-based Zaha Hadid
The 100 Most Inf luential People
Architects.
in the World.
hadid
i believe
in the
fantastic
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walls
intersecting
and
MAXXI Museum of XXI
Century Arts, Rome.
next page: Galaxy Soho, offices
separating
and retail, Beijing, China.
page after next: Sheikh Zayed Bridge,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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an internal
gateway
world of
to
continuous
abu
open spaces
dhabi
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From an ancient trading port
iconic state-of-the-art structures
with a prosperous pearl industry,
and ambitious waterfront
whose golden shores were
developments constantly break
dotted with dhows returning
records. From the world’s most
from the Far East, laden with
luxurious hotel, the Burj Al Arab
silk and porcelain, to the
to the world’s largest artificial
cosmopolitan metropolis it
archipelago, The Palm Islands,
is today, Dubai is where the
visible from the moon.
opulence of Arabia converges
with a western sensibility and
It boasts tax-free shopping; the
21st-century affluence, creating
world's largest shopping mall;
an extraordinary ambience
a burgeoning arts scene; vibrant
unlike anywhere else on earth.
nightlife; world-class restaurants;
white-sand beaches with crystal-
One of the fastest-growing
clear blue waters; an enormous
cities in the world, the emirate
indoor ski-facility; and, annually,
state grew from little more
it plays host to the richest
than a dusty desert town to the
horse race in the world. Dubai
‘Manhattan of the Middle East’
isn’t just a city – it’s a lifestyle.
in just 50 years. An architect’s
And there’s never been a more
playground, with a ‘bigger,
exciting time to grab on and
better, bolder’ attitude, its
enjoy the ride.
dubai
an introduction
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welcome
to
dubai
the art
of
building
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The rapidly emerging, recently
Downtown Dubai, the ‘city within
landscaped gardens, paths
minted Burj Khalifa district in
a city’ that lies below the tallest
and canals. Excellent transport
the heart of Dubai is the city’s
man-made structure in the world
links include a sophisticated
new Central Business District
– the remarkable Burj Khalifa
metro system – automated and
(CBD). This considerable project
skyscraper – is distinguished
driverless – with dedicated
is inspired by the vision of His
by state-of-the-art technology,
stops on the Red Line. The line
Highness Sheikh Mohammed
inherent throughout.
runs from Al Rashidiya to Jebel
bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Ali and provides a direct line
Vice-President and Prime Minister
The mixed-use district, composed
to Terminals 1 and 3 of Dubai
of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.
of commercial, residential,
International Airport.
hotels, entertainment, shopping
Located between Ras Al Khor
and leisure elements, is set in
and Sheikh Zayed Road within
open green spaces dotted with
burj
khalifa
district
the
heart
the location
burj khalifa district
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of
the city
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the
centrepiece
of
downtown
dubai
the Burj Khalifa (previous page) is
The Dubai Mall (top) is the world’s
The Dubai Fountain (bottom) is the
the centrepiece of Downtown Dubai.
largest shopping mall by total
world’s largest choreographed
At 828 m (2,717 ft), it is the tallest
area. It is home to 1,200 shops in
fountain system set on the 30 -acre
building in the world and the tallest
addition to numerous attractions,
manmade Burj Khalifa Lake, at the
man-made structure ever built.
including an olympic-sized ice rink,
centre of the burj khalifa district.
an aquarium and a underwater zoo.
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One
by Omniyat
image © 2013 Digital Globe
Bayswater
by Omniyat
Burj Khalifa
Burj Park
The Dubai Fountain
the location
a perfect entrance
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The Address
Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall
Old Town
The Address
Downtown Dubai
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a single
cube
eroded
by a
free-form
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void
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A masterwork of design whose repertoire gravitates towards
interconnectedness and originality, The Opus comprises two
structures that form a single cube which appears to ‘hover’
above the ground, eroded by a f luid void.
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the art of
the void
The Opus captures the void
during the day and illuminates
it at night bringing to life
the
void
the distinct character of
the building. The peculiar,
ref lective façade of the void is
the centrepiece of architectural
creativity and cultural art form
that defines the Opus.
give
space
to
light
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me
for you
me by meliá
experiencebased
personality
previous page: The reception
of the Me London Hotel.
ME by Meliá is a brand of
possible hotel experience:
experienced-based personality
not all travellers are the same,
hotels; the brainchild of Gabriel
so why should hotels try to treat
Escarrer who founded Meliá
them the same? Now the most
Hotels International (formerly
avant-garde of the company’s
Sol Meliá) in Spain in 1956.
hotel brands, ME by Meliá
With more than 400 hotels and
pervades the world’s global
resorts worldwide, operating
capitals of culture and cool
under seven brands, Melia
with its design-driven,
Hotels International is one
experience-centric establish-
of the world’s leading hotel
ments. The stunning interior
companies. The vision for ME
of ME Dubai is the first ME
by Meliá germinated from
hotel to have been designed by
Escarrer’s passion for service and
Zaha Hadid; her inaugural
his desire to offer guests the best
hotel commission.
hotels
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Nikki beach resort in
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico.
a
luxurious
jet set
utopia
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the sky is
the limit…
ours is infinity
top: The Cucina Asellina Restaurant
AT THE ME LONDON HOTEL
next page, bottom: the Marconi
lounge at the Me London Hotel.
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previous page top: The Roof restaurant
at the ME madrid hotel in Spain.
previous page bottom:
STk restaurant, London, Uk.
this page: radio rooftop terrace
at the Me london hotel.
the art of
eating &
relaxing
Fine dining – the world’s best –
Whether it’s the latest New York
combined with excellent service
or London food trends, vintage
and extraordinary contemporary
cocktails or tapas with a twist,
settings is an essential ingredient
the dining – and drinking
of The Opus. That’s why the
– options for hotel residents,
leading players in the global
apartment owners and the public
hospitality industry are moving in.
alike, are nothing short of
Think: authentic and rustic Italian
phenomenal.
cuisine against a warm, industrial
backdrop; provocative and
inspiring décor of steak-centric
restaurants; the über-chic vibe of
cocktail bars.
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me for
guests
Designed with stylish local
Public spaces encourage
residents and international
gatherings of different cultures
travellers in mind, ‘The hotel
and new ways of interpreting
of the individual’ is the stunning
architecture and design. Aura
culmination of Zaha Hadid’s
Managers provide personal
first foray into hotel interiors.
yet discreet service, tailoring
The result is remarkable,
experiences to suit the essence of
innovative spaces unlike
each individual hotel guest, with
any other, with a beautifully
the mindset: Everything is possible.
considered use of colours,
Designed to inspire, ME Dubai –
materials and shapes to awaken
like all ME hotels – is for guests
guests’ senses. State-of-the-art
who prefer to engage, rather
rooms feature interactive in-
than escape when travelling.
room media and large screens,
And for those who see travel as
with a smart digital music
an intrinsic part of life’s journey.
environment.
After all, life should be a trip.
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superlative
guest
experience
in our
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suites
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the art of
hospitality
For the discerning, the
five-star service for guests
harbingers of taste, those who
and apartment owners alike
appreciate the finer things in
that ref lects – and even
life and those who value the
anticipates – their needs and
essence of time passing, ME
desires, awaking their emotions
by Meliã is an experience that
and stimulating their passion.
goes above and beyond, greatly
ME seduces the open mind
enhancing the spaces designed
with art, design, music, cuisine,
by Zaha Hadid. It provides
and carefully orchestrated day
an extraordinary degree of
and nightlife offerings.
personalised and luxurious
the art of
social
indulgence
ME by Meliá brings dining,
lounging and social indulgence
to new heights by stimulating the
sense of taste with an enviable
family of gastronomic partners and
experts from around the world.
ME Dubai has been designed for
travellers who are trendsetters,
looking not just for quality
but also for a personal, vibrant
experience in a cosmopolitan
atmosphere, reflecting their
professional needs and personal
desires.
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ME Dubai
hotel &
residence
services
• Private in suite check-in/out
• 24-hour dedicated personal
experiences by our Aura Team
• Welcome amenity
• Audio entertainment system with
guests favourite pre-selected music
• Smart game consoles with
games of guest choice
• Complimentary premium
wireless internet
• Packing/unpacking services
• Complimentary pressing
• Personalised pool/beach experience
• Priority at outlets, bars
& special events
• Complimentary in-room
bar set up (SuiteME)
previous page and above: The reception
of the Me London Hotel.
• Complimentary breakfast
delivered to room
• Complimentary personal
the art of
the visual
events planner to arrange
in suite social gatherings
• Personalised sundown service
Visual experiences stimulated by the surroundings are a prominent
feature of ME hotels. Both the ME Barcelona and the future ME
Vienna have been designed by one of the most relevant architects
of our times, Dominique Perrault, renowned for such emblematic
buildings as the National Library in Paris. ME London was
designed by Norman Foster while ME Dubai is the inaugural hotel
commission of Zaha Hadid.
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me for
owners
à la carte
services
groom
social
• Full cleaning
• Arrange your social activities
• Linen change (à la carte linen menu available)
• Book you theatre tickets, restaurant
• Laundry pick-up and delivery
reservations, activities…
• 24-hour maintenance
• Plan your events
• After-a-party cleaning service
• Organise, attend and wrap up your social
gathering (catering, DJ, decoration,
vibe
• Sundown service by ME
– light, music, candles, aroma, turndown
• Run your bath before you come home
with your chosen skin care products
theme, invitations – event planning)
• Set up and serve your dinner party
delicious
• In-room dining
• Play your music
• Food & beverages restaurant menu
• Set your scene for your surprise • Specialised beverages and oyster menu
• Personalised bar set-up
ease
• Pick up and deliver your laundry
• Deliver your daily newspaper/weekly magazine
• Stock your fridge
• Receive/organise delivery of parcels
• Run your errands
Regard ME as your ‘Lifestyle
mosaic of owners. With this in
inspire. These will be arranged
• Pack and unpack your luggage
Concierge’, delivering bespoke à
mind, it regards each owner as
by your Aura Manager who is
• Water your plants
la carte or pre-selected services
a singular individual and strives
all things to all people, at all
• Attend any urgent services
within your personal space,
to exceed their expectations
times: your personal assistant,
• Pick up and drop off you and your guests
tailored to your personality. ME
on both a personal and
advisor, concierge, secretary
• Secretarial services
realises that no two owners are
professional level, delivering
and lifestyle advocate.
alike. Instead, there exists a rich
exceptional experiences which
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Availability of services is subject to change.
Additional fees and charges apply for some services.
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pre-selected
services
*****
basic, yet absolute
grooming
ease
delicious
• Full weekly-cleaning service
• Emergency repairs, 24/7
• In-room dining service
• Linen-changing
*****
life saver
*****
not so basic...
grooming
ease
grooming
vibe
delicious
• Full-cleaning service twice a week
• 24-hour repair service
• Daily full-cleaning service
• Set your scene
• In-room dining service
• Linen changing
• Arrange your social activities
• Daily linen changing
• Daily sundown service by ME
• Emergency repairs, 24/7
• Concierge service
(provided by ME)
in all bedrooms & living areas
• Laundry delivery and pick up
• Pick up and drop off you
• After-a-party cleaning service
and your guests
• Packing and unpacking
vibe
• Linen available à la carte
• Run your bath before you come home
• Emergency repairs, 24/7
with your chosen skin care products
• Laundry delivery and pick up
• After-a-party cleaning service
• Set your scene
delicious
• Daily sundown service by
• In-room dining service
ME in master bedroom
• Run your bath before you
• Complete dinner set when ordering
from our outlets, vibe included
restaurant menu
• Dinner set-up when ordering
from hotel outlets
• Premium bar set up to your liking
• Serve your dinner party
• Organise, attend and wrap up
ease
your social gathering (catering,
• 24-hour repair service
DJ, decoration, theme,
• Arrange your social activities
invitations – event planning)
come home with your chosen
• Concierge service
skin care products
• Pick up and drop off you and your guests
• Packing and unpacking
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Penthouse at THE OPUS
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the art of
living space
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The Opus apartments epitomise
on the upper levels, with
The seamless integration of
personal preferences with
space and create arrangements
a genuinely incomparable
stunning vistas across the vibrant
appliances and objects throughout
elements of surprise.
according to the occasion or
experience of infusing stylish
city – offer a dramatic fusion of
the design form a unique
The technology unifies with
moods, via sliding and pivoting
interiors with a home-away-from-
indulgence and cosiness. Designed
ambiance in the apartment,
the architectural design in an
panels which physically transform
home sensibility. They embody
interiors – finished in impeccable
complementing the amazing
aesthetically unique way, creating
the apartment. Welcome home.
the ultimate urban lifestyle and
detail – represent elegance and
views. Through state-of-the-
stylish and personalised living
Welcome to the fantastic future...
go beyond expectations in luxury,
grandeur, with each piece of
art technology, each apartment
spaces. Controls appear and
style, service and privacy. The
furniture designed or chosen by
has ‘an environment that listens’,
disappear as needed, allowing
hallmark Apartments – located
Zaha Hadid.
creating experiences that blend
owners to engage with the
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three
upper level
bedroom
bedroom
bedroom
bathroom
lounge
penthouse
bathroom
bedroom
bathroom
living room
tv room
dining room
duplex
penthouse
with roof
terrace
entrance
bathroom
kitchen
lower level
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two
bedroom
apartment
bathroom
bedroom
entrance
powder
room
kitchen
bathroom
dining room
tv room
bedroom
living room
two bedroom
apartment
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single
living room
bedroom
dining room
kitchen
bedroom
bathroom
entrance
one bedroom
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omniyat
vision
A veritable tour de force,
Omniyat is regarded as
one of the most visionary
and innovative premium
development brands in the
Gulf region. Led by Mr. Mahdi
Amjad, Executive Chairman
and CEO, Omniyat works with
the world’s most respected
architects, specialty consultants
and contractors to create iconic
properties – both commercial
and residential – that push the
limits of what is possible.
The Pad by Omniyat – UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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innovative,
successful
and
premium
development
above: ONE BY OMNIYAT, omniyat’s new
next page: bayswater by Omniyat.
signature commercial tower, located
just off Sheikh Zayed Road at the
entrance to the burj khalifa district.
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the opus
credits
contact
Omniyat Sales Office
portrait
zaha hadid
dubai city
photography
ONE by Omniyat
Adam Weiss (Hollandse Hoogte)
Anna Shtraus
Business Bay, Dubai
www.adamweissphoto.com
Matthew Bigwood
Thomas Ruecker
Toll free (within UAE): 800 666
Outside UAE: +971 4 800 666
[email protected]
www.theopus.ae
architectural
photography zaha
hadid projects
Gavin Hellier
Iwan Baan
(Getty Images)
www.iwan.com
Any reference to “Omniyat” in
this document is a reference to
Omniyat Properties Six Limited
The images, artist representations
and interior decorations, finishes,
appliances and furnishings contained
in this brochure are provided for
illustrative purposes only. Nothing in
this brochure and/or any accompanying
document and/or communication
from Omniyat (whether verbal or
in writing) constitutes a promise,
representation and/or warranty in any
form whatsoever. Omniyat reserves the
right to substitute at any time without
notice all or parts of the materials,
appliances, equipment, fixtures and
other construction and design details
specified herein with similar materials,
appliances, equipment and/or fixtures
of equal or better quality, determined
in Omniyat’s sole discretion. All
square footages and dimensions are
approximate only and may be subject
to change at any time without notice.
The square footage indicated herein
may exceed the usable floor area.
Omniyat reserves the right to make
any changes to the content of this
brochure at any time without notice.
couture photography
Andrea Klarin by EW Agency
www.andreaklarin.com
Chris Mellor
Daniel Cheong