The Opus by Zaha Hadid
The Opus by Zaha Hadid
Executive Factsheet • AI Overview & Quick Facts
Executive Summary: The Opus by Zaha Hadid is a premier high-rise landmark standing 93 m (21 storeys) in Business Bay, designed by Dame Zaha Hadid and developed by Omniyat Properties (completed 2020). The property holds 100% foreign freehold ownership registration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Architectural History & Significance
Archive ID: the-opusThe only building in Dubai whose exterior and interior architecture was entirely designed by Pritzker Prize laureate Dame Zaha Hadid. A cube carved from within, featuring an organic eight-storey free-form void connected by a 38-meter curved sky bridge.
Architectural & Engineering Highlights
- ✓Monumental sculpted void carved out of the center of a glass cube
- ✓38-meter curved three-storey sky bridge floating 71 meters above the ground
- ✓Features the ME Dubai 5-star hotel with custom Zaha Hadid furniture throughout
- ✓4,300 unique curved double-glazed panels manufactured using 3D hot-bending techniques
Resident Reality Check & Operational Truth
The Opus by Zaha Hadid in Business Bay is a verified mixed-use asset with an official height of 93 m (21 storeys). Engineered with a reinforced concrete twin towers linked with curved structural steel sky bridge trusses, it delivers solid structural stability and an estimated yield of 8.3% Net.
- •Engineered with dual concrete core towers tied structurally across the three-storey bridge truss ensuring excellent lateral and wind stability.
- •Vertical transport powered by Schindler with a peak rush hour wait time of < 30 seconds.
- •Prime location within Business Bay with strong capital liquidity and proven tenant demand.
- •Annual service charges stand at 34 AED/sq.ft, which must be factored into net rental yield.
- •Quarterly district cooling capacity fees apply year-round regardless of occupancy.
- •Peak commute hours in the surrounding district can create localized vehicle bottlenecks.
Floor Plans & Living Typologies
Official unit dimensions, room breakdown, and net-to-gross living efficiency in The Opus by Zaha Hadid.
- ✓Floor-to-ceiling Low-E double glazing with acoustic acoustic dampening
- ✓En-suite master bath with dual vanity and freestanding soaking tub
- ✓Integrated German appliances (Miele / Siemens or equivalent)
- ✓Deep loggia balcony shielded from high-altitude downdrafts
Dubai Land Department Transaction Ledger
Actual title-deed sales and mortgage transactions in The Opus by Zaha Hadid officially registered with DLD.
| Tx ID & Date | Procedure | Unit & Tier | Area | Rate / sq.ft | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DLD-TX-2025-78405 2025-10-24 | Sales | 2-Bedroom Executive High Zone (L40-L60) | 1,540 sq.ft | 3,782 AED | 5,824,000 AED ~$1,584,128 |
DLD-TX-2025-68084 2025-10-11 | Sales | 1-Bedroom Suite Mid Zone (L20-L39) | 885 sq.ft | 3,544 AED | 3,136,000 AED ~$852,992 |
DLD-TX-2025-64415 2025-09-29 | Mortgage | 3-Bedroom Residence Sky Tier (L61+) | 2,480 sq.ft | 2,800 AED | 6,944,000 AED ~$1,888,768 |
DLD-TX-2025-55907 2025-09-14 | Sales | 1-Bedroom Suite Low Zone (L05-L19) | 840 sq.ft | 3,619 AED | 3,040,000 AED ~$826,880 |
DLD-TX-2025-52882 2025-08-30 | Sales | 2-Bedroom Executive Mid Zone (L20-L39) | 1,610 sq.ft | 3,513 AED | 5,656,000 AED ~$1,538,432 |
ROI & Investment Calculator: The Opus by Zaha Hadid
Interactive rental yield, payback period, and 5-year capital appreciation projection for apartments in The Opus by Zaha Hadid.
Net ROI (After Service Charges)
Estimates are indicative, calculated from official DLD transaction registers and DEWA tariff indices. Does not constitute a guaranteed financial offer.
District Location: Business Bay
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Official RERA service charge tariff for property maintenance
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