
Developer profile
ONE Development UAE developer founded by Ali Al Gebely
ONE Development is a UAE developer founded in 2023 and chaired by Ali Al Gebely, focused on AI-integrated residential projects. It launched Laguna Residence in City of Arabia and DO Hotels & Residences on Dubai Islands with Amr Diab, then entered Abu Dhabi with ONE Residence and Joud Residence on Al Reem Island. Explore every ONE Development project in our catalog.
- 4projects on Empire City
- 3communities
- AED 2bnLaguna Residence value
- 1,492homes at Laguna Residence
- Founder & Chairman
- Ali Al Gebely
- Established
- 2023
- HQ
- UAE
- Pipeline
- $1.2bn (January 2026)
- Communities
- City of Arabia, Dubai Islands, Al Reem Island
- Signature project
- Laguna Residence, City of Arabia
About ONE Development
ONE Development was established in 2023 by founder and chairman Ali Al Gebely. Its first project, the twin-tower Laguna Residence in City of Arabia, has 1,492 homes and an announced value of AED 2 billion; its first phase sold out within 30 days in late 2024.
DO Hotels & Residences on Dubai Islands was created with Egyptian singer Amr Diab as a music-themed hotel and residences project, due in Q4 2027.
The company entered Abu Dhabi in December 2025 with ONE Residence, a 31-storey tower on Al Reem Island, followed by Joud Residence, a 48-storey tower of 289 residences due in Q2 2029.
ONE Development Projects in Dubai
4 projects by ONE Development on our site — new launches, projects under construction and ready homes.
Do Hotels & Residences by One DevelopmentDubai Islands · Handover Q4/2027From $596,609
Laguna Residence by One DevelopmentCity of Arabia · Handover Q4/2027From $217,840
Joud Residence by ONE DevelopmentAl Reem Island, Abu Dhabi · Handover 2029From $397,549
One ResidenceAl Reem Island, Abu Dhabi · Handover 2028From $992,240
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Master Communities by ONE Development

Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
ONE Residence and Joud Residence.
Dubai
Laguna Residence in City of Arabia and DO Hotels & Residences on Dubai Islands.
Why Buy from ONE Development
- 01
AI-integrated homes
Smart features across its towers.
- 02
Branded concept
DO Hotels & Residences with Amr Diab.
- 03
Two emirates
Dubai and Abu Dhabi projects.
- 04
Off-plan launches
Staged payment plans.
Frequently Asked Questions about ONE Development
Who founded ONE Development?
Ali Al Gebely, who is founder and chairman.
What is Laguna Residence?
ONE Development's first project: twin towers with 1,492 homes in City of Arabia, Dubai.
Where does ONE Development build in Abu Dhabi?
On Al Reem Island, with ONE Residence and Joud Residence.
Do ONE Development off-plan projects come with payment plans?
Most off-plan ONE Development launches are sold with staged payment plans. The terms differ from project to project, so we send you the current plan for each project you are interested in.
Can foreigners buy ONE Development property?
Ownership rules depend on the emirate and the specific project. Our team will check whether foreign buyers can own property in the ONE Development project you are interested in and guide you through the purchase.
How many ONE Development projects are listed on Empire City?
Our catalog currently lists 4 ONE Development projects in Dubai, with listed prices starting from $217,840. Contact us for the full, up-to-date list of units for sale.
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