Zaha Hadid's Dubai-based Opus project revealed in London

Omniyat Properties, the property development arm of Omniyat Holdings, unveiled the Opus project to investors at an exclusive 'reveal' at London's British Museum.

Located in the Business Bay district of Dubai, the Opus will be fringed by the Burj Dubai development. It will be neighbours with the Dubai International Financial Centre and the World Trade and Convention Centre, giving it a prestigious location with excellent access to the city.

"The Opus project combines art and performance with form and functionality," said Mehdi Amjad, President and CEO of Omniyat Properties. "The strategic location, stunning exterior and the extensive range of facilities make the Opus project a strategic buy for potential investors who can expect considerable returns on their investment."

"Even at this early pre-launch phase, past successes lead us to confidently anticipate an increase in value of more than 10 per cent when the project is launched. Add to this the prime location, the stunning design and the fact that the market is undersupplied with commercial towers and you have a real opportunity for investors."

The Opus will appear to hover from the ground. Constructed of three separate towers the building will appear as a singular unified whole, with a distinctive void. The interiors of which will be clad with a fully engineered curved glass curtain wall to allow for eye-catching views into the void. Reflexive fritting patterns in the form of pixilated striations will be applied onto the glass facade to provide a degree of reflectivity and materiality to the cube while assisting in the reduction of solar gains inside the building. Within the Opus there will be a retail podium across the ground, first and second floor. The uppermost floor will feature a tranquility zone, a beach deck with a reflective pool and shaded roof terrace a media zone and a gym. The building boasts an AAA-class rating and has 87 per cent space efficiency.

Mehdi Amjad, comments, "We have been working on this project with Zaha Hadid for the last year and are excited to have created a robust investment project for the region. Dubai has consistently impressive economic growth - 16 per cent last year - beating that of markets like China and India. This country is a prime location for real estate investment and an excellent opportunity for overseas investors. The solid institutional framework, strong laws and regulations and solid infrastructure means that this growth is set to continue."

Zaha Hadid adds, "This is a building that challenges traditional concepts of office space. Not only will it be visually stunning, it will also be a workable space, and a place that allows every occupant to experience a better quality working environment, using the very latest technological advances."

"The Opus is a striking, fluid spatial building that refutes traditional definitions of office functionality. All facets of the project have been meticulously designed to provide optimal use of the space, with materials sourced to provide durability, efficiency, operation and maintenance whilst reducing noise to sustain privacy. "

The project will be launched at Cityscape property exhibition in Dubai in October 2007.