New HQ in Dubai, multi-billion-dollar projects, and a plan to triple staff by 2025
ORA Developers is taking things to the next level. The international real estate powerhouse, led by billionaire entrepreneur Eng. Naguib Sawiris, has opened its new regional headquarters at One Central in Dubai. The message is clear: The UAE is a core market for long-term growth.
Clear targets, fast execution
Since entering the UAE in 2023, ORA has moved fast — acquiring prime land, locking in approvals, and building a local team nearly 100 strong. Now the company plans to triple that headcount by the end of 2025.
At the center of this expansion is a 4.8 million sqm master-planned development in
Ghantoot — strategically located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and featuring 1.2 km of private Arabian Gulf beachfront. ORA will also open dedicated experience centers in both cities to support investors and residents.
Global reach, strong leadership
With a $45+ billion portfolio across 7 countries and 17 projects, ORA is no newcomer to large-scale development. Highlights include:
- Ayia Napa Marina in Cyprus
- Eighteen in Pakistan
- Silversands Resorts in the Caribbean
- Madinat Al Ward in Iraq
- Seven luxury developments in Egypt
ORA doesn’t just build real estate — it builds experiences: residential, hospitality, commercial, and leisure.
The leadership team driving UAE growth includes:
- Khaled Morgan – Chief Development Officer
- Ahmed Samir – Chief HR Officer
- Tamer Fikry – Chief Sales Officer
- Mohamed Sheta – CFO
- Lana Sawiris – Chief Brand Officer
- Rasha Georgy – Chief Marketing Officer
- Amr Abdelmoneim – CTO
The structure is solid. Th vision is long-term. The delivery is fast.
Design, balance, and real community
“This is not just about buildings,” says Naguib Sawiris. “It’s about creating spaces that are functional, sustainable, and meaningful.”
That mindset is built into the company’s DNA: Excellence. Balance. Happiness. Each ORA project is designed to support real life — not just real estate specs.
With its investment in Discovery Dunes, an ultra-luxury golf community by Tom Fazio, ORA is also pushing into the high-net-worth lifestyle segment — with a product that matches the UAE’s global appeal.
A market ready to scale
The numbers speak for themselves: The UAE’s real estate market is projected to grow from $704 billion in 2024 to over $1 trillion by 2030.
ORA Developers is already positioned to lead in that growth — with vision, velocity, and a sharp focus on execution.
And this is just the beginning.
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