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JMJ Group Holding Opens GSAS-Certified OQ Residences Waterfront in Lusail
By News Desk ·
Key takeaways
- JMJ Group Holding opened The OQ Residences Waterfront in Lusail's Waterfront District, with H.E. Sheikh Jabor Bin Mansour Bin Jabor Al Thani attending the ceremony.
- The OQ Residences Waterfront is GSAS-certified, and the group's pipeline includes The OQ Residences Seef and a collaboration with Michael Graves Architect.
- JMJ Group Holding was founded in 2009 and operates more than 25 subsidiaries across real estate, hospitality and sustainability.
JMJ Group Holding has opened The OQ Residences Waterfront, a luxury residential development in Lusail's Waterfront District, the Gulf Times reported. The opening ceremony was held at The OQ Residences in the presence of H.E. Sheikh Jabor Bin Mansour Bin Jabor Al Thani. JMJ Group Holding is a privately held Qatari holding company that develops ultra-luxury waterfront residences and operates boutique hotels in Lusail, alongside more than 25 subsidiaries in manufacturing, recycling and EV charging.
The OQ Residences Waterfront Opening
The OQ Residences Waterfront extends The OQ brand from hospitality into residential living, following its introduction through The OQ Hotel. The development is officially GSAS-certified, which the group links to sustainability and responsible building practices. H.E. Sheikh Jabor Bin Mansour Bin Jabor Al Thani said: "The opening of The OQ Residences marks a new milestone in the journey of The OQ, a brand we are proud to be 100% Qatari. The brand originated in the hospitality sector with The OQ Hotel and is now expanding its presence into the residential sector." He added that the development comes amid Qatar's investment environment, supported by infrastructure, legislation and a business-friendly climate. JMJ Group Holding's upcoming projects include The OQ Residences Seef and a collaboration with Michael Graves Architect from the USA. The wider pipeline includes The Grove Residences, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and located on Qetaifan Island North.
JMJ Group Holding's Development Record
According to akta.pro company records, JMJ Group Holding was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Lusail. The same records list more than 25 subsidiaries across real estate, hospitality and sustainability, and more than 25 strategic partnerships including with Zaha Hadid Architects, Knight Frank and Changda Construction. The records count more than 15 landmark developments completed, among them Marina Twin Towers in 2016, multiple JMJ Residences properties, The OQ Hotel in 2024 and The Muse Hotel in 2025. In January 2026 the group won the Best Sustainable Residential Development Arabia award at the International Property Awards 2025-2026 for The Grove Residences.
Other Residential Openings This Month
Southern Land Company opened Juliette, a luxury apartment community in downtown White Plains with 177 residences, EIN Presswire reported on October 17, 2026. Bauwert AG began construction of its KAI residential ensemble on Berlin's Stralau peninsula, FinanzNachrichten.de reported on October 16, 2026, on a 3,200-square-meter waterfront plot. 908 Group broke ground on Chapter House UF, a 684-bed student housing community in Gainesville, citybiz reported on October 15, 2026.
The OQ Residences Seef and Michael Graves Work
JMJ Group Holding's stated pipeline includes The OQ Residences Seef and the collaboration with Michael Graves Architect from the USA, both named as upcoming projects at the opening of The OQ Residences Waterfront.