Handover by 2029
Manchester City Yas Residences
A gated waterfront community of 2,000+ villas, townhouses, maisonettes, penthouses and apartments, with a Manchester City training academy. Phase 2 sales opened in October 2026.
Abu Dhabi Developer Profile
Ohana Development
Ohana Development is an Abu Dhabi-headquartered developer of branded luxury homes, including Manchester City Yas Residences on Yas Canal and Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living in Al Jurf.
- Headquartered in Abu Dhabi
- Branded residences
- Villas, townhouses & apartments
- Handovers to 2029
Overview
Who is Ohana Development?
Ohana Development is a private developer headquartered in Abu Dhabi and led by CEO Husein Salem. Ohana means “family” in Hawaiian, and the company cites more than 35 years of expertise, four regional offices and over 2,000 employees.
Its UAE portfolio is built around brand partnerships: Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana on Yas Canal, Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living by Ohana in Al Jurf, and ELIE SAAB Waterfront by Ohana on Al Reem Island. Its villa community Ohana by the Sea, also in Al Jurf, began handing over in January 2026.
Outside the UAE, Ohana has developed Ohana Villas and Ohana Hills in Lebanon.
At a glance
Ohana Development key facts
- Company
- Ohana Development
- Headquarters
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- CEO
- Husein Salem
- Experience
- Over 35 years (company-stated)
- Units developed
- More than 11,000 (company-stated, 2026)
- Team
- Four regional offices, 2,000+ employees
- Abu Dhabi locations
- Yas Canal, Al Reem Island, Al Jurf
- Brand partners
- Manchester City, Jacob & Co., ELIE SAAB
- Largest project
- Manchester City Yas Residences (AED 15 billion, 2,000+ homes)
Sources: Ohana Development press releases (Business Wire, ZAWYA) and Arabian Business coverage. Checked October 2026.
Projects
Ohana Development projects in Abu Dhabi
Handover dates are as announced by Ohana Development.
Handover Q2 2028
Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living
457 beachfront residences, from sea-view apartments and penthouses to villas, beachfront mansions and Sky Mansions.
More Ohana projects
- ProjectLocationStatus (as announced)
- ELIE SAAB Waterfront by OhanaAl Reem Island174 apartments and penthouses, completion scheduled Q2 2027
- Ohana by the SeaAl Jurf75 villas, handovers began January 2026
- Ohana VillasLebanonInteriors by ELIE SAAB Maison
- Ohana HillsLebanonResidential community
Communities
Where Ohana builds in Abu Dhabi
Ohana builds on Yas Canal, Al Reem Island and the Al Jurf coastline. Use our guides to compare each area.
Yas Island
Manchester City Yas Residences sits on Yas Canal, minutes from Ferrari World and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.
Yas Island guide →Al Reem Island
Home to ELIE SAAB Waterfront by Ohana, a branded tower of apartments and penthouses.
Al Reem Island guide →Al Jurf
Coastal location between Abu Dhabi and Dubai for Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living and Ohana by the Sea.
Ask our team →Why Ohana
What sets Ohana Development apart
01
Global brand partners
Ohana develops with Manchester City, Jacob & Co. and ELIE SAAB.
02
Large-scale communities
Manchester City Yas Residences covers 1.67 million square metres, with over 55% given to landscaped gardens and green areas.
03
Construction under way
Ohana by the Sea began handing over in January 2026, and ground has been broken at Manchester City Yas Residences and ELIE SAAB Waterfront.
04
Award-winning projects
Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living and ELIE SAAB Waterfront won at the Arabian Property Awards 2025.
Gallery
Ohana Development in pictures
Official renders from Ohana Development.
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FAQs
Ohana Development FAQs
Who is Ohana Development?
Ohana Development is a private developer headquartered in Abu Dhabi and led by CEO Husein Salem. It focuses on branded luxury homes and cites more than 35 years of expertise, four regional offices and over 2,000 employees.
What is Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana?
It is an AED 15 billion gated waterfront community on Yas Canal, next to Yas Island. Spread over 1.67 million square metres, it will have more than 2,000 villas, townhouses, maisonettes, penthouses and apartments, with phased delivery scheduled by 2029.
Where is Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living by Ohana?
It is in Al Jurf, on the coast between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The AED 4.7 billion project has 457 residences, from sea-view apartments and penthouses to villas and mansions, with completion scheduled for Q2 2028.
Does Ohana have a project on Al Reem Island?
Yes. ELIE SAAB Waterfront by Ohana is a branded tower of 174 apartments and penthouses on Al Reem Island, with completion scheduled for Q2 2027.
Has Ohana Development delivered homes in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. In January 2026 Ohana began handing over Ohana by the Sea, a community of 75 four- to seven-bedroom villas in Al Jurf.
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