Navid Saberi
Real Estate Developer & Investor
Residential, Commercial, and Mixed-Use Development Across Halifax and Nova Scotia
Rendering of Skye Halifax in downtown Halifax, a mixed-use development led by Navid Saberi through United Gulf Developments.
A disciplined approach to real estate development
Navid Saberi is a Halifax-based real estate developer and investor with more than 30 years of experience leading residential, commercial, and mixed-use development across Nova Scotia. He is the founder of United Gulf Developments.
Throughout his career, Navid Saberi has taken direct ownership roles across the full development lifecycle, from site selection and feasibility to construction oversight and long-term asset stewardship. His work spans early residential housing as well as large, complex projects that support housing supply, commercial activity, and growing communities.
Navid Saberi approaches development with a clear decision-making lens focused on neighbourhood fit, durability, and operational performance. A consistent question guides every project: does this development make sense and work in the neighbourhood where it’s being built?
Current development work in Halifax and surrounding communities
Navid Saberi’s development leadership is grounded in built projects across Halifax and nearby communities, including active construction, completed developments, and ongoing residential and mixed-use initiatives.
Shiraz Cabernet at Shiraz Gardens in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, a completed residential development led by Navid Saberi through United Gulf Developments.
Shiraz Gardens — Hammonds Plains
Shiraz Gardens is a purpose-built residential community for people aged 50 and older in Hammonds Plains. The project combines apartment buildings and townhouses within a cohesive neighbourhood layout. Development decisions prioritized durable construction, practical unit layouts, landscaped outdoor spaces, and a walkable internal environment designed to support residents as their needs change. This project reflects ongoing development work led by Navid Saberi in the Halifax region.
Rendering of the newest addition to Shiraz Gardens in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, a residential community led by Navid Saberi through United Gulf Developments just outside Halifax.
Skye Halifax — Downtown Halifax (Under Construction)
Skye Halifax is a large-scale mixed-use development currently under construction in downtown Halifax, spanning a full city block. The project introduces significant residential density to the urban core and includes active ground-floor retail and a through-block pedestrian connection designed to improve circulation, walkability, and street-level activity. Skye Halifax represents a major urban project led by Navid Saberi through United Gulf Developments.
Rendering of Skye Halifax in downtown Halifax, a mixed-use development led by Navid Saberi through United Gulf Developments.
Boss Plaza — Fairview
Boss Plaza is a completed mixed-use development located on the former Halifax West site in Fairview. The project consists of three eight-storey towers, approximately 315 residential units, and more than 43,000 square feet of commercial space. Designed to support a walkable, community-focused environment, the development integrates residential density with everyday services and employment opportunities. Boss Plaza reflects completed mixed-use development led by Navid Saberi in Halifax.
Boss Plaza in Fairview, Halifax, a mixed-use development led by Navid Saberi through United Gulf Developments.
Shiraz Gardens Phase 9 under construction in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, a residential development led by Navid Saberi through United Gulf Developments.
Development approach
Navid Saberi’s development approach is rooted in ownership, accountability, and direct involvement. Projects are evaluated not only on financial feasibility, but on whether they justify long-term ownership and responsibility.
Key decisions are shaped by livability, durability, neighbourhood context, and appropriate density. Design and planning choices are made with the expectation that projects must perform operationally for residents, tenants, and surrounding communities — not just at completion, but throughout their lifecycle.
Long-term leadership in Nova Scotia development
With more than 30 years of experience in Nova Scotia real estate development, Navid Saberi continues to take an active leadership role in shaping residential and commercial projects across the province. His work reflects continuity, responsibility, and long-term ownership — building developments that serve their communities and perform over time.