Sweid & Sweid develops and invests in grade-A commercial, residential, logistics, industrial, and hospitality assets across the UAE and United States. Its customers include multinational corporate tenants, institutional occupiers, homebuyers, and residents seeking high-quality workplaces, housing, and mixed lifestyle environments.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The NelsonAustin370 units | 10.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 10.0/ 10 |
The building-specific aggregate of 4.9/5 from 102 reviews sets the level, converting to approximately 9.7/10 under the stated curve. The written reviews consistently praise staff, cleanliness, amenities and location, so the score moves upward but is capped at 10.0; no published structural rating or structural review evidence was found. | Not found in sources: No recurring complaint established · No repeated security complaint established · No repeated maintenance complaint established · No repeated noise complaint established · No repeated systems complaint established | ||
no notes returned no links returned | The published reviews describe a strongly positive day-to-day experience: staff are called “friendly, communicative, and easy to work with,” and one resident says Koby resolved move-in questions “very quickly.” Reviewers also describe the community as “clean, well-kept, and peaceful,” while praising the large pool, gym, rooftop lounge and nearby shopping; this is resident-review evidence, not a forecast of future performance. | ||
| Banyan Tree Residences – Hillside DubaiJumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai235 units | 9.5/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 | 8.5/ 10 |
DubaiReview.ae has the largest published building-specific review base and reports 5/5 from 250 reviews, which converts to 10/10 and sets the level under the rules. The Google/Wanderlog aggregate is materially lower, and the written evidence includes recurring noise and management complaints plus one serious systems report, so the final resident score is reduced to 9.5; structure is scored separately at 7.0 because the defect evidence is mixed, while living is 8.5. | Not found in sources: No ventilation/smell issues reported | ||
Structural and systems feedback is mixed rather than uniformly positive. One resident reported “zero insulation on windows,” a shower that would not drain, damp walls and fungus in the air-conditioning system; another reported broken pool tiles and lights coming off, while a different review said there were “no ventilation/smell issues.” | Residents frequently praise the pool, gym, spa, parking and reception team: one called it “the best and biggest pool,” while another reported “extremely friendly/helpful staff at the reception.” The main operational downside is recurring late-night Canary Club noise—“UNBEARABLE” for one resident—and complaints that management did not act; another said music could be heard on the 13th floor until 2 a.m. | ||
| The Canary ClubJumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Banyan Tree Residences – Hillside Dubai, Dubai | 9.3/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.3/ 10 |
The Google aggregate of 4.7/5 from 1,379 reviews sets the level and converts to 9.1/10 under the specified curve. Tripadvisor independently reports 4.7/5 from 169 reviews, while the written material is strongly positive about ambience, food and service; no published evidence supports a structure score, so structure remains null. This evidence concerns Canary Club as a restaurant/venue in Banyan Tree Residences, not the residential building’s engineering or resident-management performance. | Not found in sources: No resident-management evidence | ||
no notes returned no links returned | Published guest reviews consistently praise the daily experience: Tripadvisor reviewers describe a “warm, inviting” ambience, “attentive and friendly” service, and food that is “delicious,” while Google review excerpts likewise emphasize fresh food, live music and attentive staff. The principal criticisms were limited to a two-hour table allocation described as “a bummer” and Time Out’s view that the plant-based food was “good” but “not great”; these are hospitality observations, not evidence about residential management or building systems. | ||
| The Edge DubaiDubai Internet City, Dubai | 8.9/ 10 | 8.5/ 10 | 8.9/ 10 |
The largest published rating is Google Reviews/Maps at 4.6/5 from 55 reviews, which sets the resident-experience level at 8.9/10 under the requested conversion curve. The written sample is mainly positive and includes cleanliness, convenience and organisation praise, but the evidence is office-user feedback rather than residential tenant feedback and includes one strongly negative review; no recurring complaint theme was established, so no commentary adjustment was applied. | Not found in sources: No recurring structural complaints found · No published leak reports found · No published HVAC complaints found · No published lift complaints found | Not found in sources: No resident-specific review base · No management-speed evidence · No security-specific evidence | |
Published project and asset material describes The Edge as a technically robust office building with clean contemporary interiors; the architect records completion in 2016 and a G+6 configuration. A 2022 report says the building achieved LEED Gold certification and uses energy, water, waste-management and indoor-environment measures, consuming 25%–30% less energy than conventional buildings; this is certification and operator/project evidence, not resident engineering testimony. | The available public feedback is workplace-oriented rather than resident-oriented: the largest listing is rated 4.6/5 from 55 reviews, with comments including “Clean convenient office building,” “Best office building in Dubai internet,” and “Well organised office tower.” The sample also contains one contrary review, “Very bad experience 😞,” so the positive picture is not universal; Property Finder says “Be the first to review The Edge,” providing no rating or written review. | ||
| The HaywoodSouth Austin, Austin372 units | 7.7/ 10 | 5.6/ 10 RentCafe 4/5 · 22 reviews · rentcafe.com Taco Street Locating 3.1/5 · 134 reviews · tacostreetlocating.com Combined from 2 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: 5.6. | 5.1/ 10 RentCafe 3.5/5, 4/5, 4/5, 4/5, 4/5 · 22 reviews · rentcafe.com Taco Street Locating 2.5/5 · 134 reviews · tacostreetlocating.com Combined from 6 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: 5.1. |
Google Reviews/Maps supplies the largest published review base and sets the level at 4.2/5, converted to 7.8/10 under the requested market curve. The 2026 review material adds serious security and pest allegations and recurring management and amenity concerns, while other reviews praise staff, finishes and maintenance; the resulting commentary adjustment produces 7.7/10. Structural scoring remains provisional because no independent engineering or recurring core-systems evidence was published. | Not found in sources: No independent systems evidence | ||
Published reviews praise “beautiful” finishes, high ceilings and bright interiors, and one resident said maintenance was “quick and efficient.” The available material does not establish a recurring framework, plumbing, HVAC, electrical or waterproofing defect; the main physical-condition concerns are reported upkeep, broken gym equipment and the Taco Street Locating maintenance/grounds score of 3.1/5. | Daily-life reviews praise a “quiet complex,” friendly staff, a welcoming move-in experience and responsive management; RentCafe reports a 4.0/5 overall score, with staff and noise each at 4.0/5. Countervailing Google-derived reviews report stolen packages, non-working cameras, an unclean gym, broken treadmills and unmanaged pool/stairwell use; another resident described nightly stomping and vacuuming between midnight and 3am. |
T: +1 (512) 236-5398 E: ssa@sweidandsweid.com 301 Congress Avenue 12th Floor Austin, TX 78701, United States
Arab Bank provided an AED 460 million amortizing term loan facility to finance Sweid One and had previously collaborated with Sweid & Sweid on Banyan Tree Residences and The 47th Office Building.
Dutco Construction was awarded the construction contract for Sweid One and had previously worked with Sweid & Sweid on Visa Headquarters.
Sweid & Sweid partnered with Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts to develop and deliver Banyan Tree Residences, the brand's first Middle East residential project.
Brewer Smith Brewer Group was identified as a partner in the development of Banyan Tree Residences – Hillside Dubai.
NSCC was identified as one of the tier-one contractors involved in delivering the Visa CEMEA Headquarters project.
BW Interiors completed the fit-out for the Visa CEMEA Headquarters project.
Georgia Power acquired River Park 10 in Atlanta for its own use.
Sweid One is located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers within the DMCC district, and a 2026 project update described DMCC's continuing partnership with Sweid & Sweid on the development.
Sweid & Sweid has successfully secured an AED 460 million Amortizing Term Loan Facility from Arab Bank to finance the development of Sweid One, its flagship Grade-A office tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai.
Sweid & Sweid has awarded the construction contract for Sweid One, its AED 730 million Grade-A office development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), to Dutco Construction.
UAE-based developer Sweid & Sweid has partnered with hospitality brand Banyan Tree to develop and deliver the first Banyan Tree Residences in the Middle East.
Banyan Tree Residences – Hillside Dubai, a residential resort-style project developed by Sweid & Sweid in partnership with Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts and Brewer Smith Brewer Group, is on track to open in September 2019.
We have been fortunate to work with tier-one contractors including NSCC and Dutco.
BW Interiors were also superb in completing the fit out in the midst of the pandemic, ensuring that safety and Covid measures were of paramount importance, while simultaneously delivering a first-class result for the client.
Georgia Power, the state’s largest public utility company with a 120-year operating history, acquired the facility for its own use.
Through partnerships with leading developers, Sweid One by Sweid & Sweid draws on proven expertise in delivering world-class commercial assets.
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| United Arab Emirates | active 4 projects tracked |
| United States | active 4 projects tracked |
| Residential, for rent | 3 of 8 |
| Office | 2 of 8 |
| Industrial | 1 of 8 |
| Retail | 1 of 8 |
| Residential, for sale | 1 of 8 |
In the last 12 months we have taken our boutique Dubai firm global, and we have worked extremely hard to establish our presence in the United States.Construction Business News Middle East June 15, 2021https://www.cbnme.com/news/power-hour-2021maher-sweid-managing-partner-at-sweid-sweid-ranks-47th/
Buyers will continue to demand more value for their investment, enhance their lifestyles, and ultimately fulfil more of their needs.Design Middle East June 12, 2018https://design-middleeast.com/are-dubai-developers-focussing-on-resort-style-residences/
he received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University in New York.
In 2006, Maher Sweid graduated with honors from Columbia University, New York, with a Master of Science in Real Estate Development.
#### MAHER SWEID Founder, Managing Partner
# Maher S. Founder, Managing Partner at Sweid & Sweid
From there, he joined DEPA, one of the world’s premier interior contracting companies and a global top-five industry leader
“In the last 12 months we have taken our boutique Dubai firm global, and we have worked extremely hard to establish our presence in the United States,” said Maher.
Buyers will continue to demand more value for their investment, enhance their lifestyles, and ultimately fulfil more of their needs.
#### MAHER SWEID Founder, Managing Partner
he founded Sweid & Sweid and has been successfully leading the company as Managing Partner since 2006.
he founded Sweid & Sweid and has been successfully leading the company as Managing Partner since 2006.
In 2006, Maher Sweid graduated with honors from Columbia University, New York, with a Master of Science in Real Estate Development. Having developed both a theoretical and practical understanding of the real estate industry, he founded Sweid & Sweid and has been successfully leading the company as Managing Partner since 2006.
#### MAHER SWEID Founder, Managing Partner
The challenging part is the logistics.Construction Week Online May 12, 2009https://www.constructionweekonline.com/projects-tenders/article-5199-depa-says-working-on-burj-dubai-a-nightmare
We will deliver on time.Construction Week Online May 12, 2009https://www.constructionweekonline.com/projects-tenders/article-5199-depa-says-working-on-burj-dubai-a-nightmare
#### MOHANNAD SWEID Mohannad Sweid is the founder of DEPA
In 1996, Mohanned Sweid established DEPA Interiors
“The challenging part is the logistics,” said Mohannad Sweid
“But we are dealing with it and managing it and we will deliver on time,” he said.
## MOHANNAD SWEID Chairman
Under his leadership, DEPA grew to employ over 10,000 people in fifteen countries
Mohannad Sweid is the founder of DEPA... he plays an integral role in guiding Sweid & Sweid through his position as Chairman.
Mohannad Sweid is the CEO and co-founder of interior contracting powerhouse, Depa.
## MOHANNAD SWEID Chairman
## ALISTAIR MCMILLAN Strategic Advisor
# Alistair McMillan Managing Partner, Brewer Smith Brewer Group
## ALISTAIR MCMILLAN Strategic Advisor
Alistair McMillan has a wealth of experience in both property and business development, investments, entrepreneurship
as the Managing Partner and Owner of renowned international architecture firm, Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG)
## ALISTAIR MCMILLAN Strategic Advisor
Bachelors in Sociology, The American University in Cairo
MBA in Finance, The American University in London
He holds executive and leadership credentials from Harvard Business School, Oxford University, INSEAD, Chicago Booth University and Grant Thornton International.
## HISHAM FAROUK Strategic Advisor
# Hisham Farouk CEO at Grant Thornton UAE
Hisham has completed a two-term period as a member of the Board of Governors at Grant Thornton International
## HISHAM FAROUK Strategic Advisor
Hisham Farouk is the Chief Executive Officer of Grant Thornton UAE
Hisham Farouk is the CEO of Grant Thornton UAE and has been part of the profession for over 20 years.
## HISHAM FAROUK Strategic Advisor
## BACHAR GEBRAN Strategic Advisor – Abu Dhabi
# Bachar Gebran - United Arab Emirates | Professional Profile
## BACHAR GEBRAN Strategic Advisor – Abu Dhabi
## BACHAR GEBRAN Strategic Advisor – Abu Dhabi
## BACHAR GEBRAN Strategic Advisor – Abu Dhabi
Working closely alongside Maher Sweid is a particularly inspirational and rewarding experience for me.Sweid & Sweid May 4, 2023https://sweidandsweid.com/sweid-sweid-announces-nazareth-tankarian-as-new-chief-operating-officer/
Sweid & Sweid has built a team of top individuals who share a common commitment to excellence, and are focused on delivering superior returns to investors.Sweid & Sweid May 4, 2023https://sweidandsweid.com/sweid-sweid-announces-nazareth-tankarian-as-new-chief-operating-officer/
Nazareth holds an MBA from London Business School and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.
Nazareth holds an MBA from London Business School and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.
## NAZARETH TANKARIAN Chief Operating Officer
# Nazareth Tankarian Chief Operating Officer
As the COO at Bin Salem Investments, Nazareth was a board and Investment committee member
2022 - nowChief Operating Officer @SWEID & SWEID ... 2016 - 2022Chief Executive Officer @Unimanix Pressure Washers ... 2014 - 2022Managing Partner @ NORACAP ... 2008 - 2014Chief Operating Officer @Bin Salem Holding ... 2006 - 2008Regional Director Of Business Development @Saint-Gobain
“Working closely alongside Maher Sweid is a particularly inspirational and rewarding experience for me,” Nazareth continued.
Sweid & Sweid has built a team of top individuals who share a common commitment to excellence, and are focused on delivering superior returns to investors.
## NAZARETH TANKARIAN Chief Operating Officer
Sweid & Sweid is pleased to announce the appointment of Nazareth Tankarian as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
In his role as Chief Operating Officer, Nazareth assists the Managing Partner in the overall direction and strategy of Sweid & Sweid and oversees the operations of the group.
Nazareth joins Sweid & Sweid with a depth of experience in P&L management, mergers and acquisitions, and operations management – acquired in his previous roles as COO for a prominent Abu Dhabi family office, and through his senior level corporate exposure at Fortune 500 corporations, which include Saint-Gobain and Duravit.
## NAZARETH TANKARIAN Chief Operating Officer
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nelson | Austin, United States | residential for rent | 3701 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jun 2026 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Presidium 183 | Austin, United States North Burnet-Gateway Corridor | residential for rent | 3741 | — | 395,590 sq ft | — | — | 2023 | December 12, 2023 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | Nov 2025 | +4.5 mo (−1.0 to +10.0) | estimated | completed |
| River Park 10 | Jackson, United States | industrial | — | — | — | AED 275m other | — | 2023 | October 30, 2023 | Aug 2024 | Nov 2024 | +3.0 mo (+3.0 to +3.0) | estimated | completed |
| 6 Falak | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Internet City | office | — | — | — | — | — | 2022 | the end of December 2022 | Jan 2024 – Mar 2024 | May 2024 | +3.0 mo (+2.0 to +4.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Canary Club | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Banyan Tree Residences – Hillside Dubai | retail | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2021 | March 2021 | Apr 2022 | Apr 2022 | 0.0 mo (0.0 to 0.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Haywood | Austin, United States South Austin | residential for rent | 3721 | — | — | — | — | 2019 | Late 2019 | — | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Banyan Tree Residences – Hillside Dubai | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jumeirah Lakes Towers | residential for sale | 2351 | 32 | — | AED 600m other | 30/701 | 2016 | May 2016 | Jul 2019 – Sep 2019 | May 2020 | +9.0 mo (+8.0 to +10.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Edge Dubai | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Internet City | office | — | 7 | 9,300 m² | — | — | 2014 | 2014 | Jan 2016 – Apr 2016 | Apr 2017 | +13.5 mo (+12.0 to +15.0) | sourced | completed |
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