Real Estate
The Olayan Group’s commitment to leaving the world better than it is today finds its most tangible expression in our real estate holdings. Across the globe, we improve our assets to meet the highest standards of sustainability, luxury, and design. From multifamily housing to marquee office buildings and hotels, we invest for tomorrow.
Our Real Estate portfolio:
Our partnerships
In addition to our direct investments, Olayan invests alongside best-in-class partners in both joint venture and co-investment structures, as well as fund investments with top-tier managers. Together with our partners, we ensure the highest standards of quality and sustainability. From trophy assets to affordable housing, we enhance the communities in which we operate.
A focus on our communities
“We invest in unloved real estate assets in great locations with amazing potential. The Group’s financial strength and long-term view means that you’re able to look ahead 20, 30, 40 years.”
Jonathan Shelton
Managing Director, Head of Real Estate for Europe
A competitive edge
“We have a different time horizon from our competitors. We take a longer-term view of our investments. Our permanent capital allows us to take a different strategy, a different look at opportunities.”
Jeff Ong
Managing Director, Head of Real Estate for Asia-Pacific
Our commitment to sustainability
“Our 550 Madison property is the only building in New York City that meets today’s highest standards for environmental efficiency. We also have a very big multifamily portfolio across many states that provides a lot of families with a better place to live.”
Erik Horvat
Managing Director, Head of Real Estate for the Americas
Some of our notable real estate investments:
An icon restored at 550 Madison, 2016
When Philip Johnson designed 550 Madison, he drew upon the fundamental principles of classical architecture to create a building that felt monumental, modern, and completely different from what had come before. The visionary design by RXR Gensler and Snøhetta built on Johnson’s foundation, reinterpreting 550 Madison for the way we live today: bringing in daylight and air, designing a ground floor podium that will become a new destination, and creating a spectacular landscape and amenity offering.
550 Madison is the youngest landmarked building in New York City, and the only building to achieve both LEED Platinum and WELL Gold environmental certification.

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