CORPORATE PROFILE
Oryx World Empire Heights, Podium Floor Business Bay, Dubai 124584, UAE Tel: +9714 446 2000 Email: info@oryxworld.com Skype: oryxworld www.oryxworld.com www.oryxworldbusinesscentre.com www.oryxworldrealestate.com
CONTENTS
Oryx World. Creating Possibilities.
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Why Oryx World Developments?
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Why Oryx World?
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A Reliable Partner in Difficult Times
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Our History
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Lime Tree Valley
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Our Awards
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The Atlantic
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Meet The Board
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The Medalist
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Team Management
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Empire Heights
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Partners Who Add Value
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Oryx World Business Centre
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Oryx World Real Estate
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A Must Have Address
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Why Oryx Real Estate?
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Oryx World Company Formation
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Oryx World Developments
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ORYX WORLD. CREATING POSSIBILITIES. Oryx World creates exciting possibilities for companies and individuals to invest, live and work in the Middle East and beyond.
We build relationships with our clients to give them long-term stability and confidence in real estate. We create developments that match the needs of demanding clients who want nothing less than the best. We help realise the outstanding potential of smaller companies in our comprehensively serviced business centre. We simplify the process of setting up your business in the UAE, helping you every step of the way with your company formation.
Whether you choose to work with one or all of our divisions, you’ll benefit from decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to excellent service.
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WHY ORYX WORLD?
Oryx World businesses meet the specific challenges of our clients. Where there is a need, we build a business to service it.
Four reasons why Oryx World make a difference
Our global reach
We understand the challenges facing individuals
With our global real estate partners, we market property
and businesses in finding the perfect home,
to over 120,000 registered buyers with an interest in
office or investment in the region.
Dubai across the world.
We have created a support network of services
Our long relationship with our partners in the US and
that can pick up your property demands at any
beyond gives us real insight into what international
or every step of the journey.
buyers are looking for in Middle Eastern property.
We understand the global market and what that means locally. With investments around the world we can always see the bigger picture. Our people are highly trained, well qualified, and committed to giving you excellent service.
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OUR HISTORY Our roots lie in meeting the expectations of clients who want to make the most of a complex and dynamic real estate market.
In 2001 United Arab Emirates opened its doors to global property investors. In an exciting, but unregulated, real estate market, buyers looked to property professionals with international experience to guide their investments. We formed Oryx World in 2002 to meet this growing need. With a track record in international property, we built a team that delivered real estate services to the standards our clients expected. We quickly won awards for adding value to property investment in the region. In the process we helped raise the profile of Dubai as a leisure and investment destination.
As the market evolved so did Oryx World
When volatility in the market caused investors to become more cautious we were able to help them manage their investments wisely. We added more services to our portfolio over the years, grew a development business and eventually invested in our own business centre. Our growth has always been driven by the challenge of meeting new demands. Our four core businesses reflect our commitment to giving clients the very best service and advice in real estate, development, flexible office space and company formation.
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OUR AWARDS 2004 / 2005
2006
2007
Best Arabian Real Estate Agency
Best Int. Real Estate Agency Website
Best Int. Real Estate Agency Marketing
Best Arabian Property Portal
Best Arabian Real Estate Agency Website
Best Arabian Real Estate Agency Marketing
Best Arabian Property Marketing
Best Arabian Property Marketing
Best Arabian Real Estate Agency Website
Best Arabian Real Estate Agency Website
Best Arabian Real Estate Agency Marketing
Best Arabian Property
Best Arabian Property Portal
Best Arabian Golf Development
Advertising Impact Award
Best Apartment
2008
2009
2010 / 2011
Best Int. Real Estate Agency Marketing
Best Real Estate Agency
Best Technical Design Media Room
Best Arabian Real Estate Agency Marketing
Best Real Estate Agency Marketing
Best Home Automation
Best Arabian Real Estate Agency Website
Best Real Estate Agency Website
Business Beautification Award from
Best Arabian Property
Corona del Mar
Best Arabian Real Estate Agency
Chamber of commerce
Best Arabian Golf Development
Nominations Best Int. Real Estate Agency Best Int. Real Estate Agency Marketing Best Int. Real Estate Agency Website
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MEET THE BOARD
Ray Hogan Group Managing Director and Co-founder With years of international property experience, Ray co founded Oryx World in 2002 bringing global real estate know-how to the region. As Managing Director, Ray uses his long experience of marketing luxury real estate to help clients develop strategies for the launch of new, off plan properties. Ray is also in demand from financial institutions, developers and investors who want to realise the potential of investments affected by the 2007 recession. Ray’s ability to see the potential of a piece of land or a particular building style has helped the developers he works with create impressive and highly marketable properties in the UAE and beyond.
Emma Hogan Group Sales Director and Co-founder Emma has created and managed some of the world’s most innovative and effective property sales and rental teams. Under Emma’s management, Oryx World clients benefit from a company culture of transparency and industry competence, Her client-focused ethos drives impressive local, regional, global sales and property rentals. Emma is the driving force behind our superior customer service. She inspires and educates staff, showing what customer care looks like when it’s done right. Emma works as an active sales director too; helping clients strategically structure development plans for sale, rent and management – with particular focus on our luxury residential properties in Dubai.
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Rabei Bardesi
Usrnan Ahmed
Chief Executive Officer
Business Development Director
Rabei brings a vast amount of property experience to Oryx World. Having worked
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in Dubai for the last 15 years, his knowledge of operating in the GCC adds insight
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to our dealings in the region.
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An engineer by profession, Rabei is predominantly based in Jeddah where he is the
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Chairman of GAMA, a major player in the IT industry.
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TEAM MANAGMENT
Joy Kirby
Joan Ochiburi
Jennie Strachan
Transaction Manager
Group Accounts Manager
Property Representation Manager
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PARTNERS WHO ADD VALUE Handing the keys over shouldn’t be the end of a property sale. We work with partners who look after our clients’ interests well after the sale is made.
Premium Community Management
HMC Howdra
Aspect Interiors
Strong owners’ associations or management solutions
Luxury properties depend quality fixtures and fittings
Aspect Interior is one of Dubai’s leading office design
are essential to a well-maintained home or investment
that are well looked after. Howdra supply over 200 fully
and fit-out specialists. Founded and run by a team of
property. Premium Community Management is an
qualified technicians to ensure their clients’ properties
European professionals, Aspect specialise in creating
independent company with substantial experience
are always in first class condition.
workspaces, which are innovative, sustainable, inspiring
working with developers to provide advice and management solutions for jointly owned properties.
yet practical. Howdra Maid and Maintenance LLC is a British owned and operated family business based in Dubai since
Their structure, experience and local knowledge mean
Like Oryx World, Premium use their experience
2005, offering clients maintenance, handyman and full
that they can provide creative, quality interiors at the
in overseas markets such as Oman, New Zealand
time maid services.
best prices available in the region.
and South Africa to raise standards locally.
Because our clients prize quality service, we only work with partners who share our high standards.
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ORYX WORLD REAL ESTATE Oryx World Real Estate builds relationships that give property investors long-term stability and confidence.
With our support and advice, our clients buy, sell, lease and manage some of the world’s most exclusive properties. We base our property portfolio management strategies on sound market intelligence and reliable forecasts. The industry has recognised the impact we’ve made in the sector with a string of awards. And by adopting many of our innovations as their own. The foundation of our business success is excellent service. We’re always here to do what it takes to make your property goals a reality.
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WHY ORYX WORLD REAL ESTATE? Since 2002 Oryx World Real Estate has brought innovation to the commercial and residential property markets in the UAE and beyond.
The key areas where we are able to make a difference to our clients’ investments and businesses are:
Outstanding Service
Strategic Insight
Effective Marketing
In the luxury market, clients demand exceptional
We have an acute eye for the trends and shifts in
The right sales strategy is key to making the
service and delivery. Our team makes sure they’re
pricing and availability. We protect our clients’ interests
most of your investment. As well as traditional print
never disappointed. We provide a five-star service
by keeping up to speed with changing regulation. And,
marketing, we use online portals and social media for
to every client, regardless of budget. We offer a
with international connections, we understand what
effective sales. Our clients also benefit from high quality
comprehensive range of services but more importantly
overseas buyers and investors are looking for.
materials and branding that are so important when first
we are always available. Nothing is too much trouble.
Informed Advice
impressions count.
Services Included
We’ve put together a team of consultants to
Flight arrangements, private chauffeur driven limousine,
deliver the results our clients are looking for. As
hotel or private villa bookings, property tours, assigned
well as experience, the team have the qualifications
personal assistant, butler and maid services
and licenses needed to make a success of sales, conveyancing and finance in the region.
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ORYX WORLD DEVELOPMENTS At Oryx World, we create developments that match the needs of demanding clients who want nothing less than the best.
With over a decade of experience in luxury real estate, we know exactly what clients and developers need to make a success of their next project. We use insights gained from working across the world to build successful sales and marketing strategies for off-plan and partly completed, commercial or residential properties. We now deliver results for clients on projects as varied as luxury homes on the Palm, apartments in Dubai Marina, and bespoke villas in Mauritius. At every step, our attention to detail and knowledge will add value to your project.
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WHY ORYX WORLD DEVELOPMENTS? We start working with developers when they have nothing more than a plot of land and the start of an idea.
Bringing concepts to life
We have the experience to advise developers on the sort of building that will sell and the features that appeal to different demographics. With advice, guidance and intelligent marketing we make their visions a reality:
We’ll go as far as advising you on the shape and style of the building that will work with the location. Which way should the rooms face? Are the windows big enough? Should you consider balconies? All decisions that will add value to the sale price.
Tendering for quality suppliers
Marketing to different audiences
Moving to completion & beyond
We advise our clients on every type of supplier from
The luxury developments we work with have
Developments can often be let down at the final
architects to construction. With long experience in this
international appeal. How the buildings are themed,
hurdle – particularly if there is any uncertainty in the
area we know the people who can deliver quality and
the styling in rooms and public spaces can make or
market. We advise developers on contractors who
those who can let you down.
break a sale.
will fulfil their snagging obligations.
In any development, it’s important to contract the
We deal with buyers from all over the world such as
We also partner with a range of companies who
design and build to people who will see the project
the US, China, Russia - all with very different ideas of
make sure the after sales phase and maintenance
through. And also to partner with businesses that will
what makes a successful development. We also know
continues to the same high standards as the rest of
take on the development after the sales phase to keep
how to phase the sales of a development in ways that
the development.
it in good shape for investors and owners.
keep the value high and keep investors interested. We help developers set pricing strategies that appeal to a wide demographic.
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ORYX WORLD. A RELIABLE PARTNER IN DIFFICULT TIMES. The crash of 2008 was a hard time for many developers. Projects were left incomplete.
We were able to work with many developers during this period to bring their projects to fruition. By careful management and skill in consolidation and remediation, we worked with the developers, banks and investors to ensure a successful outcome.
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LIME TREE VALLEY This Jumeriah Golf Estate address is perfect for those clients that want to combine business with pleasure.
Brief Sole agency to market 121 villas.
Strategy Offer a payment schedule targeted to both investor and end-user.
Results Lime Tree Valley East (1st phase) launched October 2006. First phase sold out in just over 3 months with re-sales by December 2006. Lime Tree Valley West (2nd phase) launched March 2007. Second phase sold by July 2007 with re-sales following immediately.
The luxury apartments of Lime Tree Valley face on to the world-renowned Earth golf course designed by the legendary Greg Norman – and at the same time offer residents a fast connection to the business districts of Dubai and the airport.
Location Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, UAE
Developer CHI Management
Project 121 Luxury Golf-side Villas
Launched October 2006
Completition December 2009
Value of sales AED 450,000,000
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THE ATLANTIC We worked closely with Gulf Shores to help them make the most of a dream location.
Brief Sole agency to market and sell whole project
Strategy A recommended payment structure to attract both investor and end user. Award winning marketing campaign, high profile launch and extensive advertising.
Results Oryx plan a high profile launch and exciting advertising and marketing campaigns. The entire project is sold out in 6 weeks.
We helped them spec the building in ways we knew would cater for a sophisticated international clientele. Together, we gave investors and end users a unique chance to buy a luxury residence with an enviable range of facilities and amenities on their doorstep. This superbly built Marina offers a world-class yacht bay for recreational vessels, world-class water sports facilities and the plush neighbourhood presents golf courses comparable to the best in the world.
Location Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE
Developer Gulf Shores
Project 18-storey Residential Tower
Completition December 2010
Value of sales AED 107,500,000
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THE MEDALIST Top developer, Golden Circles, promises ‘sustainable and inspirational developments’ for UAE. Their 15storey residential tower, The Medalist, certainly lives up to that aspiration. Brief Sole Agency to market in three phases.
Strategy A choice of two payment plans targeting investors and end users. High profile golf based launches and events.
Results First phase launched January 2008 and completely sold within two months. Second phase released and sold in the following six months. Third phase launch planned for Q4 2009.
Residents in The Medalist live at the heart of a unique location: Dubai Sports City, the world’s first purpose built sport city. The apartments are everything a sports fan could wish for: stadiums, clubs, gyms, academies and more all within easy reach.
Location Dubai Sports City, Dubai
Developer Golden Circles
Project 15-storey Residential Tower
Launched February 2008
Completition December 2010
Value of sales AED 150,000,000
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EMPIRE HEIGHTS Empire Heights represent 416,000 sq. ft. of prime office and retail development in the prime position of Dubai’s Business Bay.
Brief Exclusive distribution of the retail and commercial office space.
Strategy An attractive payment schedule targeted to the investor market. High profile launch, marketing and advertising.
Results Oryx launch the first phase and sell out this first release in less than 3 months.
Every need is taken care of in this self-sustaining community. The twin towers offer medical facilities, sports complexes, health clubs, swimming pools, supermarkets, landscape gardens and even children play areas. A two-level shopping strip, restaurants, cafes and shopping outlets provide for the keenest exponent of retail therapy.
Location Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Developer GPD
Project Two 19-storey Commercial & Retail Towers
Launched August 2011
Value of sales AED 205,000,000
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ORYX WORLD BUSINESS CENTRE At Oryx World, we help realise the potential of smaller companies in our comprehensively serviced business centre.
Whether you’re starting up, relocating or expanding,
Your every need will be taken care of by one of our
our Empire Heights offices have everything you need
dedicated Account Managers, who make sure our
to take your business to the next level.
impressive address is matched by impressive service.
With over 200 offices we can be as flexible as you need. Our clients vary from those with long-term ambitions to those who simply need a Dubai business address and phone number. The stylish surroundings and friendly, efficient receptionists will make a lasting impression on your clients.
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A ‘MUST HAVE’ ADDRESS Empire Heights offices are much sought after.
A stylish environment
Our flexible approach to office space makes it easy for
We’ve invested considerable effort in making Empire
businesses to get exactly the space they’re looking for
heights the most desirable place to work. We’ve
when they need it. The offices reflect our commitment to
created unique art installations throughout the public
looking after our clients to the highest possible standards.
spaces to give the environment a stylish appeal.
Well connected
And an outstanding location
Outstanding service
Well-appointed boardrooms and sophisticated
Empire Heights overlooks the Burj Khalifa in
Above all, we’ve inspired a culture of outstanding
teleconferencing are attractive to businesses that
the enterprising Business Bay area. The Centre
service. Nothing is too much trouble for our clients. A
need to make a good impression with investors
is ideally situated between Al Khail Road and
dedicated account manager looks after every business
and overseas clients. High speed internet and wi-fi
Sheikh Zayed Road.
and a comprehensive package of services allows them
throughout keep everyone connected.
to focus on what they’re good at.
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ORYX WORLD COMPANY FORMATION We simplify the process of setting up your business in the UAE, helping you every step of the way with your company formation.
Working with a trusted network of local sponsors, our
With years of experience in UAE property (and our
team of experienced admin people will navigate the
own Business Centre in Dubai), we help our clients
complexities and help set your company up quickly
rent or buy commercial premises - and find homes
and efficiently.
for their staff.
We manage the paper work, permissions and more, so you can focus on making your business a success. Our services include selecting sponsors, opening bank accounts, arranging visas, and completing trade licence registrations.
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WHAT’S NEXT?
We’re excited about the growth of Oryx World. But we’re
Oryx World
more excited by the possibilities we offer our clients,
Empire Heights, Podium Floor
whether that’s finding them a home, or an office, or the
Business Bay, Dubai 124584, UAE
perfect spot for a luxury development. Tel: +9714 446 2000 We’d like to now how Oryx World can help you or your
Email: info@oryxworld.com
business. Please get in touch to see where we can make
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