--- title: "One Development" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/one-development markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/developers/one-development.md type: developer description: "A young UAE developer building AI-connected apartment towers: Laguna Residence in Dubailand, DO Hotels & Residences on Dubai Islands and ONE Residence on Al Reem Island." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 7 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # One Development: developer profile > A young UAE developer building AI-connected apartment towers: Laguna Residence in Dubailand, DO Hotels & Residences on Dubai Islands and ONE Residence on Al Reem Island. Facts last verified 13 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Legal name | ONE International Development | | Headquarters | Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE | | Ownership | Privately held. The real estate arm of ONE International Holding, part of the Al Gebely family's AGH group. | | Website | https://www.oneuae.com | | Market segment | premium | | Builds in | Dubai, Abu Dhabi | | Developments covered | 3 | | UAE projects on sale | 3 (November 2026) | | Units across its developments | About 2,500 (company profile, 2025) | | First scheduled UAE handover | Q4 2027 | ## Overview One Development is the property arm of ONE International Holding, a group owned by the Al Gebely family. The group's company profile describes a family business founded by Alaa Al Din Al Gebely more than four decades ago and now run by the second generation under Ali Al Gebely. The holding company has eleven subsidiaries, including a hotel brand, DO Hotels, and businesses in construction, interiors and technology. One Development has showrooms on Sheikh Zayed Road and at The Meydan Hotel in Dubai, at the St. Regis on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, and in New Cairo. Its first UAE project was [Laguna Residence](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand/laguna-residence), two towers in City of Arabia, Dubailand, launched in October 2024 at an event at Coca-Cola Arena. The developer reported that the first phase sold within 30 days and that construction began 55 days after launch. It followed with [DO Hotels & Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-islands/do-hotels-and-residences-dubai-islands), a hotel-managed waterfront building on Dubai Islands created with the Egyptian singer Amr Diab, and [ONE Residence](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/al-reem-island/one-residence-al-reem-island), a 31-storey tower on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi with a rooftop landing pad for electric air taxis. Every project carries the same idea: a residents' app that runs smart-home controls, amenity bookings, building services and concierge requests, which One Development markets as AI integration. Amr Diab, Kareena Kapoor and the investor Kevin O'Leary appear as brand ambassadors. For 2025 the company reported four developments, about 2,500 units and AED 4.5 billion of registered development inventory across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and New Cairo, with projects on Al Reem Island, Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah and in Europe listed as coming soon. The practical point for a buyer is that One Development has not yet handed over a building in the UAE. Laguna Residence and DO Hotels & Residences are both due in the fourth quarter of 2027, and ONE Residence in the second quarter of 2028. The amenities are ambitious, so judge each project on its contract, escrow registration and payment plan rather than on the launch marketing. ## Strengths - Payment plans weighted to completion: Laguna Residence and ONE Residence both ask for 50% on handover. - Each building has a distinct idea a buyer can see in the plans: a podium lagoon at Laguna, a music-themed hotel at DO, a rooftop air-taxi pad at ONE Residence. - Entry prices across three markets, from about AED 700,000 for a Laguna studio to AED 1.05 million for a serviced studio on Dubai Islands. - Backed by a wider family group with its own hotel brand, which runs the rental programme at DO Hotels & Residences. ## Considerations for buyers - No completed UAE project yet. The first handovers are due in the fourth quarter of 2027, so there is no record of delivering on time. - Several headline features, such as the air-taxi landing pad and the AI app, depend on outside operators and regulation. Ask what is contracted and what is planned. - Availability changes quickly. Property Finder lists ONE Residence as sold out and does not show Laguna Residence, while the developer still markets both. Confirm stock before you plan around a unit. - Prices differ between the developer, its fact sheets and portals. Work from the written sales offer. - The group is privately held and does not publish accounts. ## Current developments - [DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-islands/do-hotels-and-residences-dubai-islands): One Development; Dubai Islands, Dubai; launched; handover Q4 2027; from AED 1,050,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Laguna Residence](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand/laguna-residence): One Development; Dubailand, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2027; from AED 700,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [ONE Residence](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/al-reem-island/one-residence-al-reem-island): One Development; Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi; launched; handover Q2 2028; from AED 1,400,000 (as of 2026-11-13) ## Questions and answers ### Is One Development a reliable developer? One Development is a newer developer and has not yet completed a project in the UAE; its first handovers are due in the fourth quarter of 2027. It reported selling the first phase of Laguna Residence within 30 days and starting construction 55 days after launch. Because there is no delivery record yet, check the project's escrow registration and the contracted completion date for the unit you are offered. ### Who owns One Development? It is the real estate arm of ONE International Holding, part of the AGH group owned by the Al Gebely family. Ali Al Gebely chairs the holding company, and the group also owns the DO Hotels brand. ### Which One Development projects are on sale? In the UAE the developer markets three: Laguna Residence in City of Arabia, Dubailand, from about AED 700,000; DO Hotels & Residences on Dubai Islands, from AED 1.05 million; and ONE Residence on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, from about AED 1.4 million. Availability changes quickly, so ask which units remain. ### What does One Development mean by AI integration? A residents' app that controls smart-home features and handles amenity bookings, building systems, maintenance and concierge requests. It is a software layer on top of the building. Ask what it includes at handover and whether it carries a separate fee. ### What is Amr Diab's connection to One Development? The Egyptian singer is a brand ambassador. DO Hotels & Residences on Dubai Islands is presented as a music-themed hotel and residence inspired by him, with two recording studios among its facilities. ### What do One Development properties cost? Among the One Development developments we cover, prices start from AED 700,000 at [Laguna Residence](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand/laguna-residence), with entry prices up to AED 1.4M at ONE Residence. ### What payment plans does One Development offer? Plans vary by project. Across current launches we cover, One Development is offering 60/40, 20/30/50, 50/50 with 20% down, 50/50 with 10% down and 50/50 structures. Each development page shows the stages and the amounts in dirhams. ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 13 November 2026. - [One Development: our developments](https://www.oneuae.com/our-development) - [One Development: Laguna Residence](https://www.oneuae.com/development-detail?title=Laguna%20Residence) - [One Development: ONE Residence](https://www.oneuae.com/development-detail?title=ONE%20Residence) - [Property Finder: One Development projects](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/dev/one-development) - [Khaleej Times: ONE Development unveils Laguna Residence at City of Arabia](https://khaleejtimes.com/kt-network/one-development-unveils-laguna-residence-its-dh2-billion-ai-integrated-project-at-dubais-city-of) - [CBNME: construction begins on Laguna Residence](https://cbnme.com/?p=44023) - [Arabian Business: ONE Residence to feature an aerial mobility ecosystem](https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/real-estate/one-residence-in-abu-dhabi-to-feature-integrated-aerial-mobility-ecosystem) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/one-development. 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