Hayat Group

What Hayat Group does

Hayat Group is a privately held Istanbul-based real estate developer and construction company operating primarily in Başakşehir, Kayaşehir, Maltepe, and central Istanbul districts (Beşiktaş, Şişli, Üsküdar). The company operates three business lines: urban transformation (kentsel dönüşüm) redevelopment of older structures in central Istanbul, new construction of residential and mixed-use projects, and direct property sales.

Its product portfolio comprises three branded developments: Lotus Towers, a 248-unit mixed-use hotel-and-residence complex on a 37,000 m² construction area in Başakşehir pursuing LEED certification and featuring smart home systems, C40-grade earthquake-resistant concrete, and a raft foundation; Hyde Park, a five-block residential complex with 19,825 m² of construction; and West Hill Villa, a seven-villa luxury compound with private pools. The company cites 27 years of construction experience, though the corporate entity was founded in 2014, an internal inconsistency in the source material. Technology is conventional for the sector, focused on earthquake-resilient engineering, IoT-based home automation, and sustainability certification rather than proprietary AI or software platforms.

Hayat Group monetizes through one-time unit sales of residential and commercial space and, with Lotus Towers, introduced a 20-year USD-denominated revenue-share arrangement tied to hotel operating performance aimed at investor buyers. Distribution runs through direct field sales backed by regional project offices, a dedicated phone line, formal project launch events, and a multilingual website (Turkish, English, Arabic, Russian) targeting both Turkish families and international GCC and CIS investors. Leadership consists of Chairman Mohamed Abdel Halim, General Manager Yusuf Kenan Keskin, and Sales and Marketing Manager Ulaş Akbal.

Name

Hayat Group

Legal name

Hayat Group

Website

https://hayatgroup.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hayat Group is a privately held Istanbul-based real estate developer building urban transformation and mixed-use residential projects (Lotus Towers, Hyde Park, West Hill Villa) for individual home buyers and international investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Land Subdivision (2372)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Urban Renewal, Brownfield Redevelopment & Land Reuse (BPAIANAI)

Keywords

• Residential property development
• Urban transformation services
• Mixed-use real estate
• Construction services
• Real estate investment

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

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: One-time sales of residential units (apartments, residences, villas) and commercial spaces. The company develops and sells complete living spaces including Lotus Towers (hotel and residence concept), Hyde Park residential complex, and West Hill Villa projects. Revenue is generated through unit sales at project completion or during pre-sales phases.
2. Hotel Operations (Lotus Hotel): Revenue-sharing model for Lotus Hotel component where investors receive 20 years of regular USD-based income through a revenue-sharing arrangement. Hotel operates at 5-star international service standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hayat Group develops, constructs, and sells residential and mixed-use real estate projects across Istanbul, with a focus on urban transformation of older properties and branded new construction. The portfolio includes three completed developments — Lotus Towers (248-unit mixed hotel/residence project), Hyde Park (five-block residential complex), and West Hill Villa (seven-villa luxury compound) — alongside supporting services for urban renewal, general construction, and property sales.

Product overview

Hayat Group is a Turkish real estate development company offering a portfolio of residential and mixed-use projects across Istanbul. The company operates three completed branded projects: Lotus Towers (a mixed hotel-residence complex in Başakşehir), Hyde Park (a five-block residential complex), and West Hill Villa (a seven-villa luxury development). Beyond project development, the company provides urban transformation services, general construction services, and property sales. The Lotus Towers project represents their first branded concept combining hotel and residence offerings under one development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hayat Elite Club: Exclusive service system for Hayat Group investors providing services including dry cleaning, laundry, VIP transfers, meal and business meeting organizations, and technical support 24/7.

Products and services

• Lotus Towers Mixed-use residential and hotel project in Başakşehir, Istanbul, comprising two blocks — Block A (hotel concept, 122 furnished 1+1 and 2+1 units) and Block B (residence concept, 102 units from 1+1 to 3+1). Includes 248 total units with 24 commercial spaces, integrated smart home systems, earthquake-resistant construction, and LEED candidacy features; offers investors a 20-year USD-based revenue-sharing model on the hotel component.
• Hyde Park

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-year USD-based revenue sharing for hotel investors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Invest in Turkey / Emaar Turkey (Emaar Properties PJSC Turkey operations): Major UAE-based international developer with significant operations in Turkey including large mixed-use projects. Comparable in branded mixed-use and hotel+residence concepts, though at international scale and with much deeper capital access.
• Ağaoğlu Group: One of Turkey's largest privately-held real estate developers with a broad portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects in Istanbul. Directly comparable to Hayat Group as a Turkish private developer building residential and mixed-use developments in the same geography.
• Gap İnşaat: Established Turkish construction and real estate developer active in residential and urban transformation projects. Comparable in urban transformation capability and Turkish construction scale, though typically at larger project scale.
• Nurol İnşaat: Large Turkish construction and real estate developer with significant residential and mixed-use activity in Istanbul. Comparable in core construction capability and Istanbul project focus, though at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Torunlar GYO: Public Turkish REIT developing premium residential, office, and mixed-use projects in Istanbul. Comparable in mixed-use real estate development and Istanbul geography, though at materially larger scale and with institutional capital access.

Direct peers

• Sur Yapı: Turkish private developer focused on large-scale residential and mixed-use projects in Istanbul, including branded concepts. Highly comparable as a private Turkish residential/mixed-use developer serving similar buyer segments (homebuyers and investors) in the same city.
• Kuzu Grup: Turkish private developer of large residential and mixed-use projects in Istanbul with branded concept projects. Highly comparable in product offering (mixed-use developments, branded residential concepts) and customer mix (homebuyers and real estate investors).
• DKY İnşaat: Mid-sized Turkish private developer focused on residential and mixed-use projects in Istanbul, including branded mid-to-upper market housing. Comparable in scale, product type, and target customer segment.
• Sinpaş GYO: Major Turkish residential and mixed-use developer with a strong Istanbul presence and significant mid-market to upper-mid housing exposure. Closely comparable in product (apartment and mixed-use complexes) and customer base (individual homebuyers and investors).
• Avrupa Konutları (AT Yapı): Mid-to-large Turkish private developer focused on residential complexes in Istanbul, often marketed toward investor buyers with multiple unit configurations. Comparable product (apartment residences) and customer focus (Turkish homebuyers and investors).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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