Select Group

What Select Group does

Select Group is a Dubai-headquartered premium real estate developer founded in 2002 by British entrepreneur Rahail Aslam, operating as Select Global Development LLC across the UAE, United Kingdom, and Europe. The company's product portfolio spans branded residences (Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina, Six Senses The Palm, Jumeirah Living Business Bay), master-planned waterfront communities (the Peninsula complex in Business Bay with five towers), design-led developments in Dubai Design District (Artistry One and Two), luxury villas (XLV Residence in Emirates Hills), and a growing UK hospitality footprint (Fairmont Cheshire The Mere, Mövenpick Hampshire Old Thorns, three Delta Hotels by Marriott golf resorts, Radisson Blu Birmingham, plus historical acquisitions in Germany and Liverpool). As of 2026, the company has delivered 24 projects totaling 24.7 million square feet and 10,000+ residential units, with a cumulative AED 35.2 billion (approximately USD 9.6 billion) gross development value.

The business operates three revenue streams: one-time property sales of residential and mixed-use units (the primary driver), managed hospitality services delivered through brand partnerships (Six Senses, Jumeirah, Fairmont, Mövenpick/Accor, Marriott), and ongoing asset management of completed developments. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct showroom engagement, website enquiry funnels, and a global broker network targeting ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The company's core technology is concentrated in sustainable construction practices, notably the proprietary Palm Strand Board (PSB) developed with DesertBoard, applied across its development pipeline rather than a digital platform. Headcount is stated at 501–1,000 employees, and ownership remains founder-led with no disclosed external institutional capital; the 2025 Dubai Holding agreement represents a strategic (not financial) partnership for access to government-backed land at Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Design District.

Name

Select Group

Legal name

Select Global Development LLC

Website

https://select-group.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Select Group is a Dubai-founded premium real estate developer (est. 2002) building branded residences, master-planned communities, and hospitality assets across the UAE, UK, and Europe, serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals through partnerships with global hotel brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Real Estate Development

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Mixed-Use Property Management (BPAJAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Beachfront & Waterfront Villas (THAMAEAE)

Keywords

• Luxury real estate development
• Branded residences
• Hospitality property investment
• Mixed-use developments
• Residential property development

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Sales: Primary revenue stream from sale of luxury residential units, branded residences, and mixed-use developments. One-time transaction-based revenue model.
2. Hospitality Operations: Revenue from hospitality management partnerships with brands like Six Senses, Jumeirah, Fairmont, and Accor. Includes hotel operations and branded residence management.
3. Asset Management: Ongoing asset management services for completed developments and investment properties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Select Group is a Dubai-based premium real estate developer that builds, sells, and manages luxury residential, branded, hospitality, and mixed-use developments across the UAE and UK. Its offerings include ultra-luxury branded residences developed in partnership with international hospitality brands (Six Senses, Jumeirah, Fairmont, Accor), master-planned waterfront communities, design-led residences in Dubai Design District, and hospitality assets such as golf resorts and hotels. The company has delivered 24 projects, 24.7 million sq.ft. of developed area, and over 10,000 residential units, with a gross development value of AED 35.2 billion.

Product overview

Select Group is a Dubai-based premium real estate developer established in 2002, operating a portfolio of residential and hospitality developments across the UAE and UK. The company's product portfolio comprises distinct branded residential developments (Six Senses branded residences in Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Living branded residences in Business Bay), master-planned waterfront communities (Peninsula in Business Bay with towers One through Five), design-led developments in Dubai Design District (Artistry One and Two), luxury villas (XLV Residence in Emirates Hills), and UK hospitality assets (Fairmont Cheshire The Mere, Mövenpick Hampshire Old Thorns, and Delta Hotels by Marriott golf resorts). The company has delivered over 24.7 million square feet of developments with 10,000 units handed over, and AED 35.2 billion in gross development value. Investment categories span hospitality, residential, retail/commercial, and strategic investments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artistry One Residences Design-led residential development set within Dubai Design District, uniting creative energy with refined residential calm, with purposefully designed spaces and private terraces framing views of Downtown Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, and Sheikh Zayed Road skyline.
• Artistry Two Residences Award-winning residential project set within Dubai Design District, uniting creative energy with refined residential calm, with purposefully crafted interiors and private terraces with inspiring views of Downtown Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, and Sheikh Zayed Road skyline.
• Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina World's tallest residential tower positioned to revolutionise branded residences and dominate the Marina skyline, offering ultra-luxury living with integrated wellness and longevity focus.
• Six Senses Residences The Palm, Dubai UAE's first Six Senses branded residences located on Palm Jumeirah, offering ultra-luxury waterfront living with wellness-focused amenities.
• Jumeirah Living Business Bay 35-story tower featuring 82 spacious residences designed as a prominent highlight of the Downtown Dubai skyline, with curated branded amenities and services from Jumeirah Group.
• Peninsula Master Waterfront Community (Towers One through Five) Master waterfront community development in Business Bay comprising multiple residential towers, offering sophisticated waterfront living with contemporary urban twist.
• Nautica Development comprising two identical towers (Nautica One and Nautica Two) located in Dubai Maritime City, offering nautical-inspired waterfront living.
• The EDGE Bold new residential development located in Business Bay, featuring innovative design and premium amenities.
• 52 Avenue Road Ultra-prime residential development located in London.
• 98 Baker Street Development housing 8 premium residences in the heart of Marylebone, London, completed in August 2023.
• XLV Residence Prestigious residential development in Emirates Hills, Dubai.
• Mushrif Village Freehold, gated community in Mirdif, Dubai, acquired by Select Group.
• Residence 110 Premium ready-built development in Business Bay, acquired and launched for sales by Select Group.
• 15 Northside Premium waterfront living development in Business Bay, Select Group's 15th development.
• Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere 116-bedroom luxury resort in Cheshire, Northwest England featuring 23 suites, 18-hole championship golf course, spa, and Gordon Ramsay dining.
• Mövenpick Hampshire - Old Thorns UK's first Mövenpick hotel and resort in Hampshire, featuring 194 rooms, conference facilities, restaurants, wellness centre, and golf course, operated under the Accor portfolio.
• Breadsall Priory Golf & Country Club Delta Hotels by Marriott golf and country club resort in Derbyshire, UK, part of Select Group's UK hospitality portfolio.
• Tudor Park Country Club Delta Hotels by Marriott golf and country club resort in Kent, UK, part of Select Group's UK hospitality portfolio.
• St Pierre Country Club Delta Hotels by Marriott golf and country club resort in Wales, part of Select Group's UK hospitality portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• AED 35.2B gross development value delivered across portfolio
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.

• AccorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to open Mövenpick Hampshire – Old Thorns, announced in 2025. The project will feature Mövenpick-branded residences under Accor's portfolio, leveraging Accor's global hospitality network.
• Dubai HoldingflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Agreement to develop projects in Palm Jebel Ali and d3 (Dubai Design District), announced in 2025. Major strategic partnership for flagship UAE developments in key growth areas.
• Fairmont Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership to open Fairmont Cheshire The Mere in the UK, announced in 2023. This branded residence project brings Fairmont's hospitality expertise to a premier UK location, expanding Select Group's European portfolio.
• Six Senses Hotels Resorts SpasflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBranded residences partnership for Six Senses projects including Six Senses The Palm and Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina. Six Senses provides wellness-focused hospitality brand recognition and management expertise.
• Jumeirah GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBranded residences and hospitality management partnership. Jumeirah provides hospitality brand expertise and management services for residential developments under the Jumeirah brand.
• DesertBoardsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for sustainable construction materials using Palm Strand Board (PSB®). DesertBoard supplies innovative sustainable building materials for Select Group's construction projects.
• Engineering Contracting Company (ECC)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for development projects. ECC provides construction services and project delivery for Select Group's development portfolio.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DAMAC Properties: DAMAC is a Dubai-based luxury real estate developer with branded residence partnerships (DAMAC Maison, DAMAC Hills, Versace-branded residences, Paramount, Mandarin Oriental) targeting ultra-high-net-worth buyers in the UAE and internationally. Most directly comparable in business model, target customer, and branded-residence strategy.
• Omniyat Group: Omniyat is a Dubai-based ultra-luxury real estate developer known for design-led, low-density projects and branded residences (The Opus, Dorchester Collection residences, One at Palm). Closely aligned with Select Group's premium positioning and high-end partnerships.
• Sobha Realty: Sobha Realty is a UAE premium real estate developer with branded residence partnerships and a vertically integrated construction model. Comparable in delivery of large-scale premium residential projects targeting HNW and UHNW buyers in Dubai.
• MAG Property Development: MAG is a Dubai-based developer of premium residential projects (MAG Eye, MAG 318, Keturah Reserve). Comparable as a private UAE developer focused on premium product, though Select Group operates in the more exclusive ultra-luxury segment.

Broad incumbents

• Emaar Properties: Emaar is the largest UAE real estate developer (Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah master developer, Address-branded residences). A broader incumbent operating at massive scale across residential, hospitality, retail, and malls — overlapping with Select Group's core markets but with much greater scale and diversification.
• Aldar Properties: Aldar is Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer with growing presence in Dubai and a portfolio spanning residential, commercial, hospitality, and education. Comparable to Select Group in mixed-use development and recurring revenue from managed assets.
• Nakheel: Nakheel (Dubai Holding subsidiary) created iconic masterplans including Palm Jumeirah and is a major UAE master developer of residential, retail, and mixed-use communities. Notable as both a peer and as Select Group's recent partner via Dubai Holding.
• Meraas: Meraas is a Dubai Holding-owned developer of premium residential, hospitality, and lifestyle destinations (Bluewaters, City Walk, La Mer). Comparable in premium Dubai positioning and design-led product, with overlap in the hospitality-residential convergence.

Emerging players

• Ellington Properties: Ellington is a Dubai-based design-led boutique developer (Belgravia, Wilton Terraces, Ellington Beach House). Comparable in design-led premium product targeting style-conscious buyers, though smaller in scale than Select Group.

Regional players

• Berkeley Group: Berkeley Group is a UK-listed premium residential developer focused on London and South East England luxury schemes. Comparable to Select Group's UK residential strategy (98 Baker Street, 52 Avenue Road) in targeting prime London ultra-prime buyers.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Select_Group
• Xx.com/selectgroupuae

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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