Emirati-founded real estate developer Amaal has appointed CITIC Middle East Contracting LLC as the main contractor for Mansory Residences, the world’s first residential tower to carry the Mansory brand, at a total project value of AED 1.8 billion ($490 million). Located in Dubai, the development is positioned as a flagship ultra-luxury residential product, drawing heavily on the carbon-fibre-inspired aesthetics and material language that have defined Mansory’s reputation in the global automotive customisation industry. As main contractor, CITIC Middle East Contracting will manage the full turnkey delivery of the tower, overseeing structural works, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, smart home technology integration, and VIP automotive facilities embedded within the building programme.

CITIC Middle East Contracting is backed by its China-based parent, CITIC Construction Co. Ltd, which is ranked among ENR’s Top 250 International Contractors. The project is scheduled for completion in Q4 2028, and represents Amaal’s most ambitious and publicly visible development to date, placing the developer firmly within Dubai’s competitive ultra-luxury residential segment.

The Mansory Residences appointment lands at a moment when branded luxury residential development across the Gulf has moved well beyond novelty into sustained market strategy. Dubai in particular has seen a proliferation of automotive, fashion and lifestyle brand collaborations applied to residential towers, with projects tied to names like Bugatti, Cavalli and Pagani already either completed or under construction. What Mansory Residences does differently, at least in intent, is embed the brand’s material and engineering philosophy into the fabric of the building itself rather than treating it as surface-level branding. That distinction matters, and it speaks to a broader trend across the GCC: branded residences are increasingly being asked to justify their premiums through specification depth, not just name recognition.

This push for unprecedented architectural depth is reaching with the recently announced Foster + Partners plans for  the $1 billion Dubai skyscrapers which will be linked by a daring sky pool. Located at Marasi Marina, the 180-meter twin towers—known as Regent Residences Dubai (Sankari Place)—will feature a 43-foot infinity “sky pool” exclusively for an “ultra-penthouse” that spans the tops of both structures. Developed by Sankari Properties and scheduled for completion in 2027, the project includes 63 luxury residences, each occupying an entire floor, with prices starting at $10 million. By utilizing a “dynamic twisting form” and integrating high-end amenities like a virtual golf simulator and floating homes, the development exemplifies the region’s transition toward ultra-exclusive, integrated lifestyle hubs that redefine the city’s skyline.

Saudi Arabia is navigating a different version of this dynamic. The Marafy Al Arous Development, where MGB International recently secured a contract covering 75 villas under Phase 1A for SAR 32.98 million, reflects the Kingdom’s more volume-driven residential strategy under Vision 2030, prioritising housing delivery at scale alongside a parallel push for high-end product. The contrast between Dubai’s experiential luxury positioning and Saudi Arabia’s supply-led approach tells us something important about where each market is in its residential construction cycle and what kind of demand each is building toward.

Specification, Scope and Smart Integration

• Full turnkey construction including all structural works
• Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems fully within contractor scope
• Integration of advanced smart home technologies throughout the tower
• VIP automotive facilities incorporated into the building programme
• Carbon-fibre-inspired design elements reflective of the Mansory brand identity
• Coordination with VX Studio and Opaal’s design team for bespoke finish execution
• Quality assurance and safety compliance management led by CITIC Middle East Contracting

Project Fact Sheet

• Project Name: Mansory Residences Dubai
• Developer: Amaal Emirates
• Main Contractor: CITIC Middle East Contracting LLC
• Parent Company (Contractor): CITIC Construction Co. Ltd (China)
• Project Value: AED 1.8 billion ($490 million)
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Project Type: Ultra-luxury branded residential tower
• Brand Partner: Mansory (German automotive customisation brand)
• Design Consultants: VX Studio; Opaal Design Team
• Expected Completion: Q4 2028
• Contract Type: Full turnkey construction
• ENR Ranking: CITIC Construction is listed among ENR’s Top 250 International Contractors
• Notable Features: World’s first Mansory-branded residential tower; VIP automotive facilities; carbon-fibre-inspired design language; integrated smart home systems

Project Team

• Developer: Amaal Emirates — Emirati-founded real estate developer focused on design-led luxury development in the UAE
• Chairman, Amaal: Abdulla Lahej
• Main Contractor: CITIC Middle East Contracting LLC — regional operating entity responsible for full turnkey delivery
• Parent Contractor: CITIC Construction Co. Ltd — China-based international contractor, ENR Top 250, with active operations in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and China, covering infrastructure, high-end residential, mixed-use, industrial and urbanisation projects
• Architectural Design: VX Studio — engaged for the architectural design vision of Mansory Residences
• Interior and Finish Design: Opaal Design Team — responsible for bespoke interior finishes and brand-consistent design execution
• Brand Licensor: Mansory — German-based automotive luxury brand providing design identity and brand framework for the residential product