Mr. Eight Development creates design-led, branded residential and mixed-use properties in Dubai, especially Dubai Islands, Jumeirah Village Triangle and Dubai Land Residence Complex. Its boutique, full-cycle model serves international buyers and residents seeking distinctive homes, hospitality-style services and premium amenities.
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No evidenced risk flags in the sources reviewed. An absence of flags is not evidence that there is no risk.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezera SOLOČiekurkalns, Riga105 units | 8.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 |
The largest directly published review base found was the guest aggregate of 9.7/10 from 7 reviews, but it is below the 10-review anchor threshold and is therefore kept within one point of the 6.5 floor, at 7.0. No recurring complaint or praise theme was established from accessible written review text, and no independent resident rating was found. | |||
No resident or guest review text describing structural failures, leaks, lifts, HVAC or plumbing problems was available in the pages read. Property descriptions instead report a complete renovation, renovated façade, replacement of internal communication systems, new electrical installation and risers, and new radiators; these are published property claims, not independent engineering findings. | The short-stay listing presents the apartment as having garden views, free parking, Wi-Fi, a children's play area, key access and smoke detectors. The aggregate guest pages do not expose written comments about management speed, staff attitude, cleanliness or common-area upkeep, so no recurring operational praise or complaint can be established. | ||
| ViktorijasRiga | 6.8/ 10 | 6.6/ 10 | 6.0/ 10 Booking.com 8.5/10, 7.5/10, 8/10 · 9,749 reviews · booking.com Trip.com 8/10, 7.1/10, 8.1/10, 7.9/10 · 116 reviews · trip.com Combined from 7 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6. |
HotelsCombined supplies the largest located aggregate, 7.8/10 from 8,651 verified ratings, so it sets the starting level at 7.8. Smaller Google evidence is lower, while Booking and Trip.com are broadly consistent with a good-but-basic guest experience; recurring maintenance, noise and dated-condition complaints justify a capped commentary reduction. The evidence concerns Hotel Viktorija at A. Čaka 55, Riga, and does not establish that it is a Mr Eight Development residential project; the supplied Mr Eight site lists Dubai projects rather than Viktorijas in Riga. | |||
Review evidence describes an old building with visible wear: guests mention “wear and tear,” creaky floors and renovation imperfections, while an older stay reported water stains, cracked tiles and moldy caulk. Other guests nevertheless reported clean rooms, clean sheets, daily towel changes and good hot water; these are guest observations, not an engineering inspection. | Daily-life feedback is strongest on location, value and staff: guests describe the location as “absolutely superb,” call staff friendly and report fast responses. The trade-offs are a basic, dated stay with “non-existent” soundproofing, corridor/street noise and occasional Wi‑Fi or service complaints. |
The company states that every project is delivered through this UAE-registered general contractor affiliated with the Mr. Eight group, on a complete turnkey basis.
The Villa del DIVOS project collaborates with the British designer, whose fixtures and signature design elements are incorporated into the residences and amenities.
Every project is delivered by BJORG CONSTRUCTION L.L.C, a UAE-registered general contractor affiliated with the Mr. Eight group.
Every project is delivered by BJORG CONSTRUCTION L.L.C, a UAE-registered general contractor affiliated with the Mr. Eight group.
BJORG CONSTRUCTION L.L.C, an affiliated UAE-registered general contractor, is responsible for delivering Mr. Eight's own buildings through a complete turnkey process.
The project also collaborates with renowned British designer Tom Dixon, the creator of the exclusive bathroom fixtures line featured in the residences.
The project also collaborates with renowned British designer Tom Dixon, the creator of the exclusive bathroom fixtures line featured in the residences.
The project also collaborates with renowned British designer Tom Dixon, the creator of the exclusive bathroom fixtures line featured in the residences. His signature design elements are integrated into the interiors of the amenities
| DEVELOPER LICENCE | 1371382 Dubai Land Department / Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) · United Arab Emirates |
| United Arab Emirates | active 0 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 6 of 6 |
In 2023, Abel co-founded Mr. Eight Developments with the goal of redefining boutique luxury living in Dubai.
In 2023, Abel co-founded Mr. Eight Developments with the goal of redefining boutique luxury living in Dubai.
After graduating with a mechanical engineering degree, he pivoted into real estate, leaving behind a stable technical career to chase real estate dreams.
In 2023, Abel co-founded Mr. Eight Developments with the goal of redefining boutique luxury living in Dubai.
After graduating with a mechanical engineering degree, he pivoted into real estate, leaving behind a stable technical career to chase real estate dreams.
Through his leadership as Sales Manager, Abel ensures that every project reflects a balance of aesthetics, functionality, and sophistication.
Alexandra Mogilevskaya Managing Director
Behind Mr. Eight is an in-house team of specialists bringing together European expertise in design, development, construction and hospitality.
Alexandra Mogilevskaya Managing Director
Alexandra Mogilevskaya Managing Director
We are thrilled to bring our European mindset and proven expertise to Dubai and will focus on creating welcoming living environments that residents love returning to every day.ZAWYA December 18, 2024https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/mr-eight-development-launches-in-dubai-to-bring-boutique-style-living-to-the-uae-hwsu3q9q
We plan on investing around one billion dirhams across all our projects on Dubai Islands, ensuring that our developments are exceptional in terms of their design and construction quality.ZAWYA December 18, 2024https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/mr-eight-development-launches-in-dubai-to-bring-boutique-style-living-to-the-uae-hwsu3q9q
#### Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
### UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Emils Daujats Director
# Emils Daujats
### Sotheby's Sales Associate - [Latvia Sotheby's International Realty]
### Portfolio Manager - [GILD Corporate Finance]
### Product Manager - [Apple]
“We are thrilled to bring our European mindset and proven expertise to Dubai and will focus on creating welcoming living environments that residents love returning to every day,” said Emils Daujats, Director at Mr. Eight Development.
Daujats added: “We plan on investing around one billion dirhams across all our projects on Dubai Islands, ensuring that our developments are exceptional in terms of their design and construction quality.”
#### Director (Current) Jan 2025 - Present
Leading product development, Brand strategy and B2B sales.
Emils Daujats Director
#### Sales Director (Current)
#### Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
### Sotheby's Sales Associate - [Latvia Sotheby's International Realty]
Leading product development, Brand strategy and B2B sales.
Leading product development, Brand strategy and B2B sales.
#### Director (Current)
# Shahbaz Nasim
### Sales Director - [Imtiaz Developments] Sep 2024 - Apr 2026
Department: Sales • Level: C-Level
### Chief Sales & Business Development Officer - [Mr. Eight Development] (Current)
Department: Sales • Level: C-Level
### Chief Sales & Business Development Officer - [Mr. Eight Development] (Current)
# Majo Valdez, CPA
### Director of Finance And Accounting - [Mr. Eight Development] (Current) May 2024 - Present
Department: Finance & Accounting • Level: Director
### Director of Finance And Accounting - [Mr. Eight Development] (Current) May 2024 - Present
# Majo Valdez, CPA
### Director of Finance And Accounting - [Mr. Eight Development] (Current) May 2024 - Present
# Kkanishk Basu Sales Director ~ Luxury Real Estate
### [Vincitore Realty] #### Sales Director (Current) May 2025 - Present
### Manager Sales Business Development Client Relationship - [Rijas Aces Property Development] Aug 2022 - Feb 2023
### Head of Sales - [Mr. Eight Development] (Current) Sep 2026 - Present
During my 18 years of tenure with reputed companies, I have got well acquainted in analyzing Sales trends to provide critical inputs with the sole objective of optimally catalyzing Business Development through setting up new businesses, consolidating existing ones and providing thought leadership.
### Head of Sales - [Mr. Eight Development] (Current) Sep 2026 - Present
Total Experience: 18 years and 9 months
A Result-oriented Sales & Business Development Professional with vast experience in the entire gamut of Sales and Distribution activities comprising Product Management, Strategy Formulation, Optimization and Market Intelligence Deployment, Competitor Analysis, Vendor Management, Channel Development, Account Management and implementing new ideas that surpass business targets in the verticals.
### Head of Sales - [Mr. Eight Development] (Current) Sep 2026 - Present
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River | Jurmala | residential for sale | 501 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Dzintaru Pērle | Jurmala Dzintari | residential for sale | 271 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | Apr 2022 – Jun 2022 | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | +1.5 mo (−5.0 to +8.0) | sourced | completed |
| Ezera SOLO | Riga Čiekurkalns | residential for sale | 1051 | 5 | — | — | — | 2022 | 01.07.2022 | — | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Majori Residence | Jurmala Majori | residential for sale | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | — | not scorable | completed |
| River Residence - 2 | Jurmala | residential for sale | 101 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Viktorijas | Riga | residential for sale | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 6, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 14, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 14, 2026 |
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