Otis Gen2 machine-room-less elevators to be integrated across Wadan Developments’ growing portfolio in Dubai
Dubai, UAE: Wadan Developments has announced a collaboration with Otis, with agreements signed for the integration of Otis elevator systems across all of the developer’s projects in Dubai.
As part of the collaboration, Otis Gen2® machine-room-less elevators will be installed across Wadan Developments’ portfolio, supporting the developer’s focus on reliable, efficient and comfortable vertical mobility for residents. (LinkedIn)
The agreement brings together Wadan Developments, a UAE-based real estate developer with a growing portfolio in Dubai, and Otis, a global manufacturer and service provider in the elevator and escalator industry.
According to Wadan Developments, the selection of Otis forms part of its broader approach to working with partners that can support its priorities around quality, innovation and long-term value. The developer said Otis’ mobility expertise would contribute to the standards being implemented across its projects. (LinkedIn)
Gen2 Technology Across the Portfolio
A key element of the agreement is the adoption of the Otis Gen2 machine-room-less elevator platform across Wadan’s developments.
Machine-room-less elevator configurations allow the primary elevator equipment to be incorporated within the hoistway rather than requiring a conventional separate machine room, helping developers make more efficient use of building space.
Wadan Developments specifically highlighted reliability, efficiency and passenger comfort as priorities behind the collaboration and the integration of the Gen2 systems. (LinkedIn)
Supporting Wadan’s Dubai Expansion
Wadan Developments is headquartered in Dubai and describes its portfolio as focused on contemporary residential development incorporating intelligent design, technology, wellness and long-term value. The company has been expanding its presence through multiple developments across the emirate. (LinkedIn)
By signing agreements covering its Dubai projects rather than a single development, the Otis collaboration establishes a broader vertical transportation relationship across Wadan’s portfolio.
The agreement also reflects the role elevator technology continues to play in Dubai’s residential construction market, where developers are increasingly considering vertical mobility systems as an integral part of building performance and the overall resident experience.
With Otis Gen2 systems set to be incorporated across its projects, Wadan Developments is positioning vertical mobility as one of the core infrastructure components supporting its growing Dubai portfolio.
Source: Wadan Developments, LinkedIn announcement, September 2026.