Seven Tides International

What Seven Tides International does

Seven Tides International is a Dubai-based, privately owned luxury property development and holding company founded in 2004. The company develops, owns, and operates a diversified portfolio spanning residential, commercial, hospitality, and educational assets concentrated in Dubai with an additional owned hotel in London (DUKES London, St. James' Mayfair). Its core products include luxury off-plan and completed residential developments on Palm Jumeirah (Seven Palm, Anantara The Palm Dubai Residences, SE7EN Residences The Palm, DUKES Oceana, Oceana) and in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (Golf Views Seven City JLT, a 2,621-unit AED 1+ billion mixed-use scheme), alongside hotel assets operated under management agreements with Minor Hotels (DUKES The Palm with 279 rooms and 287 apartments; Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate with 396 keys; NH Collection Dubai The Palm with 533 rooms) and the owned DUKES London property. The company also operates a recurring leasing portfolio (Discovery Gardens at 99% occupancy; 467 office units at Ibn Battuta Gate at 81% occupancy; The Residences at Ibn Battuta Gate) and an education subsidiary (Dubai Heights Academy, a British curriculum K-12 school).

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time luxury property sales with flexible payment plans (deposits as low as 5%) and developer-backed guaranteed ROI programs (10% p.a. over 5 years on select hotel apartments); managed hospitality income via Minor Hotels management agreements covering three of its four operating hotels; and recurring commercial and residential leasing at all-inclusive pricing. The go-to-market combines direct sales through on-site showrooms and international property exhibitions (Cityscape Global, Dubai Property Show Mumbai, REMEx Al Ain) with a web-based Visual Navigator 3D platform offering VR property tours. The customer base is anchored by high-net-worth international investors from eight-plus origin countries, supplemented by expatriate residential tenants, SME office occupiers, and global hotel guests. The company is founder/CEO-controlled (Abdulla Bin Sulayem) with no institutional or public shareholders identified.

Name

Seven Tides International

Legal name

Seven Tides International

Website

https://seventides.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Seven Tides International is a Dubai-based privately owned luxury property developer and holding company founded in 2004, developing, owning, and operating residential, commercial, hospitality, and educational assets in Dubai and London for high-net-worth investors, tenants, and hotel guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Real Estate Development & Hospitality

NAICS

Lessors of Other Real Estate Property (531190)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGACAA

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Luxury Hotels & Resorts

SECONDARYTHAMAEAE

Luxury Beachfront & Waterfront Villas

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Luxury Villas & Premium Rentals

Keywords

• Luxury real estate development
• Hotel ownership operations
• Residential property sales
• Commercial property leasing
• Mixed-use developments

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Luxury Residential Property Sales: Seven Tides develops and sells luxury residential properties including apartments and penthouses in prime Dubai locations (Palm Jumeirah, JLT). Revenue is generated through property sales with various payment plans including guaranteed ROI offerings.
2. Hotel Ownership and Management: The company owns and operates hotels including DUKES London (owned) and manages properties through Minor Hotels (DUKES The Palm, Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate, NH Collection Dubai The Palm). Revenue comes from hotel operations and management fees.
3. Commercial and Retail Leasing: Leasing of office space (Ibn Battuta Gate offices with 467 units), retail spaces, and residential units. Properties include Discovery Gardens, Ibn Battuta Gate residences, and commercial offices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seven Tides International is a privately owned luxury property developer and holding company that develops, owns, and operates a diversified portfolio of residential, commercial, and hospitality properties across Dubai and London. The company sells luxury freehold apartments and penthouses (e.g., Golf Views Seven City JLT, Seven Palm, Anantara The Palm Dubai Residences), operates owned and partner-managed hotels (DUKES The Palm, DUKES London, NH Collection Dubai The Palm, Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai), and generates recurring rental income from residential communities and Grade-A office space at Ibn Battuta Gate and Discovery Gardens.

Product overview

Seven Tides International is a privately owned luxury property developer and holding company established in 2004, offering a diversified portfolio of residential, commercial, hospitality, and educational properties. The company operates across Dubai and London with two owned hotels (DUKES London, DUKES The Palm Dubai), three managed hotels (Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai, NH Collection Dubai The Palm), multiple residential developments (Golf Views Seven City JLT, Seven Palm, Anantara The Palm Dubai Residences, DUKES Oceana, Oceana), leasing portfolios (The Residences at Ibn Battuta Gate, Discovery Gardens, The Offices at Ibn Battuta Gate), and Dubai Heights Academy education facility. The company develops, owns, and manages properties spanning residential, commercial, resort, and educational sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SE7EN / Seven Palm: Luxury residential and hotel apartment development on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, consisting of two towers joined at the top by an infinity pool.
• DUKES Dubai / DUKES The Palm
• Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai
• NH Collection Dubai The Palm
• DUKES London
• Golf Views Seven City
• Dubai Heights Academy

Products and services

• DUKES The Palm Dubai Hotel Five-star owned hotel on Palm Jumeirah featuring 279 guestrooms, 287 hotel apartments, private beach, infinity pool, and multiple dining venues including Great British Restaurant, West 14th steakhouse, Khyber Dubai, and Champagne & Tea Lounge; currently managed by Minor Hotels.
• NH Collection Dubai The Palm Luxury hotel on Palm Jumeirah's West Beach offering 533 rooms with sunset-facing rooftop infinity pool, five restaurants, direct beach access, and proximity to Nakheel Mall and the Palm Fountain at The Pointe; managed by Minor Hotels.
• Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel Five-star hotel adjacent to Ibn Battuta Mall featuring Mediterranean-inspired dining, Mistral restaurant, MAIORA brunch, and 396 keys with access to a comprehensive food court and entertainment options; owned by Seven Tides and managed by Minor Hotels.
• DUKES London Five-star owned hotel in St. James' Mayfair, London, UK, featuring British luxury hospitality with the renowned DUKES Bar famous for its Martini cocktails.
• Golf Views Seven City JLT AED 1+ billion mixed-use development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers featuring 2,621 residential apartments across 39 floors, 150,000 sqft retail space, rooftop amenities, and panoramic views of Emirates Golf Club. Studio apartments from AED 354,000 with payment plan starting at 5% deposit and estimated 12% annual yield.
• Seven Palm Mixed-use development on Palm Jumeirah consisting of hotel apartments and residences in two 14-storey towers joined by an infinity pool, connected to NH Collection Dubai The Palm with direct beach access, restaurants, and gym facilities.
• Anantara The Palm Dubai Residences Luxury apartments on Palm Jumeirah offering access to Anantara resort amenities including private beach, 10,000 sqm temperature-controlled swimming pool, Anantara Spa, and seven dining experiences. Studios from AED 1.2 million; penthouses from AED 19.7 million.
• DUKES Oceana Residential development within Seven Tides' portfolio offering luxury living with access to resort-style amenities under the DUKES hospitality brand.
• Oceana Residential community development featuring contemporary apartments with resort-style facilities within the Seven Tides portfolio.
• The Residences at Ibn Battuta Gate 156 stylish apartments for annual lease near Ibn Battuta Mall, available furnished or unfurnished with rooftop pool, gym, and discounted access to adjacent Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel. One-bed furnished units at AED 82,000 annually; all inclusive of DEWA, cooling, internet, and cable TV.
• Discovery Gardens Rental Portfolio Modern residential community offering cosmopolitan living with studios, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, swimming pools, tennis courts, children's play areas, and easy access to JLT and Dubai Marina. Studios at AED 28,500 annually with 2 months free and chiller fees included; 99% occupied.
• The Offices at Ibn Battuta Gate 467 office units across 430,386 sqft with flexible open-plan spaces, robotic parking, 24-hour security, conference facilities, and proximity to Ibn Battuta Mall and metro station. Small offices (300-700 sqft) from AED 35,000/year; offices from AED 90 per sqft fully inclusive of utilities; 81% occupied.
• Dubai Heights Academy Wholly-owned British curriculum K-12 school in Al Barsha South providing education from Foundation Stage to Year 10, with a 292,000 sqft campus, three purpose-built buildings, MIT AI integration including the JIBO learning companion robot, and a student community spanning 60+ nationalities.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DUTCO ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 22 December 2025UAE-based construction company appointed as main contractor to complete the Golf Views Seven City JLT project. DUTCO brings over 54 years of construction experience to complete the AED 1 billion development.
• Minor HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 May 2025Seven Tides appointed Minor Hotels to manage DUKES The Palm Dubai Hotel. Minor Hotels is a global hotel operator with brands including Anantara, Avani, Oaks, and NH Collection. The partnership leverages Minor's global distribution network and operational expertise to enhance the property's market position on Palm Jumeirah.
• McGettigan's / City 12 HospitalityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2024Irish hospitality group McGettigan's partnered with Seven Tides and City 12 Hospitality to open an outlet at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel, adding to the property's F&B offerings.
• Minor Hotels (Ibn Battuta Gate)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 July 2020Minor Hotels took over operations at Ibn Battuta Gate property and rebranded it to Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel. The 396-key property is owned by Seven Tides and managed under Minor's Oaks brand.
• Barceló Hotel GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 January 2019Previously managed DUKES Dubai (prior to Minor Hotels partnership). Barceló assumed operations under Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts brand. The Spanish group operates 249 hotels across 22 countries with 54,000 rooms.
• Etihad Energy Service Company (Etihad ESCO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2018Energy service company partnered to improve energy efficiency across 22 Seven Tides buildings. Project guaranteed 13.2 million KWh electricity and 2.6 million IG water savings, cutting costs by 14.8% and saving AED 7.3 million annually. Energy and equipment performance guaranteed for six years with payback period under 3 years.
• BFF Gastro Bar & LoungeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew F&B concept opened at Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai (now Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate). BFF Management LLC operates the venue with capacity for 400+ seated guests including 60 on terrace, offering live sports, games, and family entertainment.
• Lime Tree CaféminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPopular homegrown café opened at The Offices at Ibn Battuta Gate, providing healthy F&B options for office tenants. The café operates plastic-free and focuses on fresh, sustainable ingredients.
• MITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDubai Heights Academy, a Seven Tides-owned school, has incorporated MIT AI technology including JIBO, a learning companion robot, as part of its educational technology integration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Majid Al Futtaim: UAE conglomerate operating large-scale mixed-use developments (Mall of the Emirates, City Centre malls, Tilal Al Ghaf, Muscat Bay) with hospitality and residential, comparable in scale and multi-vertical integration.
• Marriott International: Global hotel operator with large Dubai presence (JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W, Westin) serving as the type of strategic operator partner Seven Tides relies on, and competing for management agreements of luxury assets in Dubai.
• Aldar Properties: Abu Dhabi's largest listed real estate developer with diversified residential, commercial, and hospitality holdings, offering a regional benchmark for mixed-use development and branded residences in the UAE.

Direct peers

• DAMAC Properties: UAE luxury real estate developer with extensive Dubai pipeline and managed brand residences (DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Islands, Paramount, Trump, Radisson), competing head-to-head with Seven Tides for HNW international buyers and offering branded hotel-apartment inventory.
• Emaar Properties: Dubai's flagship luxury real estate developer (Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Arabian Ranches), sharing Seven Tides' mixed-use luxury model with both property development and hospitality (Address, Vida brands).
• Kerzner International: Owner and operator of ultra-luxury hospitality brands Atlantis, One&Only, and SIRO, with major Dubai assets (Atlantis The Royal, One&Only Royal Mirage), competing directly for luxury guests and branded-residence partnerships in Dubai.
• Jumeirah Group: Dubai-born luxury hotel operator (Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Zabeel Saray, Madinat Jumeirah) with branded residences and resorts on Palm Jumeirah — the most direct local luxury hospitality peer.
• Nakheel: Master developer of Palm Jumeirah itself (plus The World Islands, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Park), making it the foundational peer for Seven Tides which is one of the largest third-party developers on the Palm.
• Meraas: Dubai-based lifestyle and luxury real estate developer (Bluewaters Island, La Mer, City Walk, Nikki Beach residences), with a comparable focus on iconic, experience-led mixed-use destinations and branded residences.

Emerging players

• Aldar Verda / H&H Development: Dubai-based boutique luxury developer active in Palm Jumeirah and surrounding freehold zones, competing for similar HNW international investor demand with smaller, design-led residential projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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