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Mid East Info
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS' MR. MIRWAIS AZIZI RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 2025 : Mr. Mirwais Azizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has received a certificate of appreciation from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, in recognition of his exceptional philanthropic support to governmental initiatives. The certificate was formally presented by Ms. Zainab Juma Al Tamimi, Director of the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy, on behalf of the Crown Prince of Dubai, and follows Mr. Mirwais Azizi recently having been bestowed the prestigious 'Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Order for Philanthropy' by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Mr. Mirwais Azizi stated: 'We are honored by this recognition from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Giving back to the communities we operate in is of fundamental importance to our mission of enriching lives. We remain committed to creating long-term impact through initiatives that support those in need and foster the well-being of future generations.' Azizi's corporate social responsibility (CSR) endeavors extend across the UAE and globally, focusing on social inclusion, education, healthcare, sustainability, and support for sporting events, amongst other areas of impact.
Arabian Business
05-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai real estate: Azizi Developments announces 58% completion of Riviera Beachfront
UAE private developer Azizi Developments has announced a critical milestone in the construction of Riviera Beachfront I, a French Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community in Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) City. As of May 5 th 2025, the project had reached 58 per cent completion. Beachfront I, located in MBR City, is within easy access to key business districts and entertainment hubs making it ideal for both investors and homeowners. The development offers a fusion of French Riviera style with Dubai's luxury lifestyle, delivering a coastal living experience. 'Beachfront in Riviera is rapidly coming to life, with it being a testament to our commitment to crafting communities that embody elegance and functionality. As we move closer to its handover, we remain focused on exceeding expectations and further contributing to Dubai's evolving skyline with projects that offer lasting value and distinction,' said Farhad Azizi, Group CEO of the Azizi group of companies. The Riviera Beachfront I project, currently within the bigger AED1.5 billion community, is making strides, with 99 per cent of the structural work completed, 95 per cent of the blockwork carried out, and 87 per cent of the internal plastering completed. The development consists of three 20-story buildings featuring 555 units, which comprise of studios, one to two-bedroom houses, along with retail space. Each building, situated alongside the beaches of a 2.7-kilometer-long swimmable crystal lagoon, provides direct beach access and an assortment of amenities like swimming pools, landscaped gardens, fully-equipped gyms, BBQ areas, children's playgrounds, and yoga spaces. , inspired from Milan's cultural heritage. The development aims to become the Middle East's fashion capital, dedicated pedestrian-only fashion streets for perfumery, cosmetics, bags, and dress fashion. 'Much like the famed city of Milan, known for its beauty and elegance, Azizi Milan will embody the spirit of Italian living, right here in our home – Dubai. We have put a lot of thought into every detail, thinking about public spaces and community areas as well as creating homes that are as sophisticated and sustainable as they are welcoming,' said Mirwais Azizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments at the time of the announcement.
Arabian Business
29-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
EXCLUSIVE: Meet Mirwais Azizi – The man behind billion-dollar developments in Dubai
Inside a marble-clad office at Dubai's Conrad Hotel, Mirwais Azizi sits in a leather chair, flanked by royal furnishings, a grand chandelier, and a discreet camera quietly recording the meeting – standard protocol for the billionaire founder of Azizi Developments There's no room for ambiguity here. Every exchange is documented, archived, and intentional – mirroring the scale and meticulousness of Azizi's vision Despite the grandeur, Azizi exudes calm and humility. Soft-spoken, often smiling, he engages without airs. He makes it easy to forget you're in the presence of a man whose developments span skylines and whose next project, Burj Azizi, will become the world's second tallest tower. The man behind hundreds of buildings and now the driving force behind the second-tallest tower leans back in his chair. Although sometimes short for words in English, he delivers his message with the clarity of a brand new skyscraper's glass façade. In a rare interview – his first in over half a decade – the founder of Azizi Developments offered a glimpse into the mind of the man behind a multi-billion-dollar real estate legacy. 'Dubai is a good thing' 'You see nothing in business is stable all the time,' Azizi begins, his voice carrying the weight of wisdom earned through decades in Dubai's ever-evolving landscape. His words are direct, sometimes fragmented, but his meaning unmistakable. 'The market is normal, going up and down, but Dubai is a good thing.' There's a raw, unfiltered quality to his observations. When he speaks of Dubai's recovery from the global crisis, his words are not polished corporate statements but genuine reflections. 'This is the recovery of Dubai is so fast… the infrastructure here was completely ready as COVID-19 happened, but recovery here is faster.' His explanation reveals the mind of a man who sees patterns where others see chaos. The strategic location, the infrastructure, the security – all deliberately cultivated advantages that Azizi cited as reasons that allowed Dubai to rebound with remarkable speed. The people's developer The billionaire developer's eyes light up when discussing Azizi Developments' most ambitious project – The Burj Azizi. 'The second-tallest tower. The most luxurious tower in the world,' he said. With units ranging from AED7.5 million to an astonishing AED1 billion, he described it as 'not easy for everybody to purchase.' Yet what defines Azizi isn't his focus on luxury, but his insistence on accessibility across market segments. 'We are producing this for the middle class, and also for people of less income… We start from the studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, three bedroom, up to largely expensive products.' 'We are working on being a friend of everybody. We are producing for everyone. But the important thing is even though the studio prices will be less, quality-wise, it will be the best, right?' he insisted. Equal quality, no matter the price. There's something almost wholehearted in his next statement, 'Nobody comes in this world with the money. Everybody comes without clothes. We respect who purchase one studio the same way that we respect those who purchase a one billion dirham floor, for us – it doesn't matter – we respect both the same.' Azizi speaks with a sentiment that is profound – asserting a belief in fundamental human equality that transcends wealth. After more than three decades in Dubai, where his children have grown up and now have children of their own, he speaks of the city with the tenderness of someone describing a beloved family member. 'My children grew up here from first grade, studied here, finished school, finished university… now everyone is father or mother,' This personal history fuels his determination to give back, 'Money is a good thing, but at the same time I also want to build the city. What I take something good, I want to return something good,' he said. One way he's giving back is through culture, Azizi describes concrete plans for community contributions – 'We are now making this big community, but inside we are making a very nice opera. This opera will be for 2,500 seat plus, a theatre also for 400 people. This will be our gift for the city.' 'Doing something for the community need not be at our intention to make money… we should be making something like a legacy for the next generation.' While Mirwais Azizi is best known as the man behind hundreds of buildings and now the visionary behind what will be the world's second-tallest tower, his most profound legacy may not lie in steel and glass – but in compassion. , following the death of his daughter Farishta. The donation is the largest ever made by a private entity in the UAE's history, and behind it lies a deeply personal story. 'Tragically, over two years ago, my second daughter, Farishta, was diagnosed with cancer… On the 29 th of October last year, succumbing to the will of the Almighty, my dear Farishta passed away. We buried her here in Dubai – a home she had loved growing up,' he shared. 'I now feel even closer to this city, having interred a piece of my heart in its soil, like the link between the body and the soul,' he explained. The loss reignited his drive to create long-term value for society. He praises Dubai's education system, healthcare quality, and above all, its safety. 'As a father of girls, the safety of family members outside our home was paramount, but there was never any reason to worry. Even guests – of which we always had many – were always easy to host and entertain. All these are elements of a good, happy and rewarding lifestyle that only Dubai grants to people who choose to come here to live, work and visit here.' 'Sometimes it takes a loss of such magnitude to be reminded of the shared humanity that connects us all,' he said. Azizi goes global – London, Australia, Germany and Canada With strong connections to the city of Dubai and a portfolio spanning billions of dollars, Azizi's new ambitions stretch far beyond the city's borders, 'Now we will be starting soon in Central London. We will be building around five to six high-rise towers,' he revealed. His global expansion plans roll off his tongue like items on a shopping list – Australia, France, Germany, Canada. When asked about Australia specifically, he revealed 'I've been promising, but now I've made the decision to go since we will be expanding to Australia.' When asked if the global market risks becoming crowded, he brushes off the idea, 'The market is good, business very good, there will be a lot of companies coming' 'Everyone takes his naseeb, his kismat.' When he sensed a slight bit of confusion by the usage of the Arab-origin words that mean destiny, he said with a smile, 'I don't understand by English.' Increased competition, he believes, makes for stronger cities. 'More investors are coming, more developers are coming, and this is becoming a more competitive market. This will be nice for the community, for the city, and the price will not be allowed to go up.' When asked to gaze five years ahead, he describes it as a defining chapter, When asked to gaze five years ahead, he describes it as a defining chapter, Azizi Developments plans to build 400 to 500 towers in Dubai alone, alongside more than 70 hotels and dozens of retail, leisure, and cultural destinations. His voice rose with excitement as he described what's coming, 'And there will be many theaters, there will be opera work, there is will be many facilities, many luxury malls and that's only ours [Azizi]. 'After five years the complete face of Dubai will change,' he said. The perfectionist's process Nothing reveals Azizi's character more clearly than his description of the Burj Azizi development process. For Burj Azizi, he personally oversaw over 1,000 meetings before construction began. 'Preparation before the construction started took five years. Five years. Only for the preparation,' he says. 'To build the tower? That's the most easy thing.' That rigour applies across the board. Even mid-rise projects involve his close input. 'If we building G (ground floor) plus 40 or 50 floor building, the head of the design makes a presentation to me two or three times, just taking 15 minutes each time.' As the interview closed, Azizi reflected on his ultimate legacy, 'Our goal is the quality wise, services wise and facility wise to be better and number one.' His answer reveals a man for whom business success is inseparable from social impact, 'Not only to make money, money, money, but I should be investing many things into facilities for the community. I should also give for the next generation to make people proud and learn from this for his future.' Finally, he distilled his mission into a single heartfelt vision – 'Develop the city to be much, nice and beautiful, and to be proud of everything that I build in the city.' Beneath the billions in assets and the hundreds of buildings that bear his name, this is Mirwais Azizi's true testament. A legacy forged through commitment to a place that transformed his family's destiny, and to which he remains eternally grateful. As the interview closes and he rises from his chair, he offers one final thought – a simple phrase that captures both his philosophy and his optimism:
Arabian Post
28-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Burj Azizi Honoured with Top Design Award in UAE
Burj Azizi, developed by Azizi Developments, has been recognised with the 'Iconic Design of the Year' award at the UAE Realty Awards 2025, highlighting its remarkable architectural achievement. Positioned to become the world's second-tallest building upon completion, the landmark project is setting new standards for structural design and innovation in Dubai's evolving skyline. Situated on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, Burj Azizi stands as a testament to the city's ambition and the developer's commitment to delivering record-breaking projects. The tower, which will soar to a height of 700 metres, is anticipated to reshape the urban landscape with its unique fusion of modern design elements and cultural motifs. The prestigious award, conferred at a high-profile ceremony attended by industry leaders and senior government officials, reflects growing industry admiration for the project's pioneering architectural vision. Azizi Developments, led by its founder and chairman Mirwais Azizi, has accelerated its focus on high-profile ventures across Dubai. Burj Azizi, already under advanced stages of construction, is projected to feature a blend of ultra-luxurious residential units, high-end retail spaces, and premium hospitality offerings. The project aims not only to create an engineering marvel but also to deliver a vibrant community hub integrated within Dubai's commercial and tourism sectors. The UAE Realty Awards 2025, now regarded as a significant event in the regional real estate calendar, aims to acknowledge outstanding achievements in architectural excellence, urban innovation, and sustainable development. Burj Azizi's triumph in the 'Iconic Design of the Year' category was determined by a jury panel comprising renowned architects, city planners, and property industry executives, who assessed nominees based on creativity, sustainability, structural integrity, and contribution to urban growth. The developer revealed that Burj Azizi's design was inspired by the dynamic interplay of form and functionality, drawing influence from Dubai's rapid transformation into a global metropolis. According to project architects, extensive attention has been given to ensuring that the building's silhouette is instantly recognisable while also maintaining rigorous environmental standards. Incorporating advanced cooling technologies, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable materials, Burj Azizi is expected to obtain globally recognised green building certifications. Mirwais Azizi, while accepting the award, remarked that Burj Azizi symbolises the aspirations of the UAE's leadership to push the boundaries of architecture and redefine what is possible. He described the award as a significant milestone not only for Azizi Developments but also for Dubai's vision of setting global benchmarks in innovation and design. He emphasised that the project reflects a deep-rooted commitment to quality, luxury, and future-forward thinking. Beyond its towering height, Burj Azizi is designed to offer a holistic lifestyle experience. The residential sections will feature sky villas, penthouses, and smart apartments equipped with the latest technologies, while the hospitality element will include a five-star hotel managed by an internationally acclaimed brand. Retail zones within the tower are planned to house luxury boutiques, gourmet dining outlets, and exclusive entertainment venues, aiming to attract both residents and international visitors. Industry analysts suggest that the awarding of the 'Iconic Design of the Year' title is likely to boost investor confidence in Azizi Developments' project pipeline. Burj Azizi, by virtue of its scale and visibility, is also expected to strengthen Dubai's appeal as a global investment destination in the luxury real estate segment. According to urban planning experts, iconic structures like Burj Azizi contribute significantly to city branding, acting as both cultural landmarks and economic catalysts. Dubai's relentless pursuit of architectural excellence has been a key driver behind its rapid transformation into a global business and tourism hub. Projects such as the Burj Khalifa, Museum of the Future, and now Burj Azizi, demonstrate the emirate's ability to combine visionary leadership with technical expertise. Burj Azizi's anticipated opening will mark another chapter in Dubai's narrative of setting records and challenging global norms in design and engineering. The construction of Burj Azizi has involved collaboration with some of the world's leading consultants, engineers, and contractors. Structural engineering teams have worked extensively to address the technical challenges posed by the tower's unprecedented height and design complexity. Innovations such as high-performance concrete, aerodynamic shaping, and vertical transportation solutions have been central to the project's development. Azizi Developments has outlined that Burj Azizi will feature multiple observation decks offering panoramic views of the city, as well as exclusive amenities such as a private wellness club, curated art galleries, and event spaces. The tower's integration of technology, sustainability, and cultural aesthetics is seen as a strategic move to appeal to a diverse and discerning clientele. The awarding of the 'Iconic Design of the Year' title further cements Azizi Developments' reputation as a visionary force in the Middle East's property landscape. It reflects the growing trend among developers to move beyond conventional building approaches and embrace ambitious, transformative projects that resonate with the spirit of progress defining modern Dubai. As construction advances, expectations surrounding Burj Azizi continue to mount. Market observers note that the project will contribute significantly to shaping Dubai's post-Expo 2020 real estate trajectory, reinforcing the emirate's strategy to position itself at the forefront of architectural innovation. The project is also expected to create substantial economic activity through job creation, tourism attraction, and ancillary business opportunities.
Gulf News
23-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf News
Dubai's Azizi buys more land in Dubai - launches Dh75b 'fashion-focused Milan'
Dubai: Azizi Developments has launched a Dh75 billion residential development in Dubai within the area used to be known as 'City of Arabia' and near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The new project – 'Azizi Milan' – sees the Dubai developer stick to naming its community-style projects after cities in Europe, with 'Azizi Venice' being the earlier one. A clear standout of the latest project is Azizi's move to buy a sizable chunk of land in Dubai. According to Mirwais Azizi, Chairman of Azizi, "As the (original) Milan, this new development will become the fashion hub of the Middle East and Asia, where all the brand names and fashion leaders will be present and become an incubator for emerging fashion and local design talent to grow. 'We are developing the masterplan entirely - it will be a place to meet friends, shop and live...' Major draw for Dubai's new communities Locations off Mohammed Bin Zayed Road are the new go-to places for community-themed projects in Dubai. Aldar, the Abu Dhabi master-developer, recently launched a community, Athlon, near Global Village. As the city expands, it has organically created the need for new residential options. And property investors are ready to follow where new openings are happening. 'We are launching Azizi Milan as a response to the strong, growth-inclined demand for well-thought-through communities in Dubai,' said the Chairman. 'Azizi Milan will eventually cater for a population of 140,000 spread over 80,000 apartments and across 40 million square feet of GFA. This includes at least 500 hotel keys and 2.5 million square feet of retail.' Sales of homes at Azizi Milan starts April 24. The project is 'one with prices that make homes more attainable than those in our ultra-luxury projects, such as Burj Azizi on Sheikh Zayed Road and our Monaco Mansions in Venice,' said Azizi. 'Azizi Milan caters to a much wider demographic - we anticipate a strong investor response beginning the day of its sales launch.' Many portions of the old masterplan will be 'revisited and redesigned'. Azizi Milan will also have a mall and retail districts, as well as office spaces and schools. And a lot of green areas too. Existing City of Arabia properties Over the years, a resident base has grown within City of Arabia. 'The existing communities will remain separate in facility and property management,' said Mirwais Azizi. 'We will merely build next to and around them, effectively enhancing the community as a whole for the benefit of all stakeholders.
