Orbi City
Key facts
| Developer | Orbi Group |
|---|---|
| District | Khimshiashvili (New Boulevard) |
| Current status | Orbi's official history records three towers operating by 2020. The current official sales page markets five towers, and Korter listed four houses delivered and one under construction with next delivery in Q3 2026 as of 7 July 2026. A separate Chapman Taylor scheme is at concept-design stage. |
| Distance to sea | Developer states 50 m |
| Residency-eligible ($150k) | No / verify per unit |
Project scope: operating, marketed and future components
Large phased projects are often described as one finished object even when different towers, podiums or later schemes have different statuses. This table keeps those scopes separate.
| Component | Finding | Evidence | Scope note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three operating towers | Orbi states that three towers were completed and put into operation during 2019–2020. | Current official statement | Confirms operating towers, not every later tower, podium, amenity or unit-level handover. | source Official source |
| Current official sales scope | The developer markets five 55-floor towers, 10,800 units, 1,200,000 m² total area and 200,000 m² of infrastructure. | Developer marketing claim | This is the current marketed masterplan and should not be read as proof that every component is delivered. | source Official source |
| Five-house portal snapshot | Korter listed four houses delivered and one under construction, with the next delivery in Q3 2026, on 7 July 2026. | Dated third-party listing | Useful current status evidence, but not a substitute for permits, commissioning records or exact-unit title. | source Property portal |
| Orbi City Mall | Orbi says the mall is scheduled to open in 2026. | Current official schedule | A scheduled opening is not completion or operating evidence. | source Official source |
| Later mixed-use scheme | Chapman Taylor lists a 126,139 m² retail, hospitality, business and entertainment scheme at concept-design stage, with design work since late 2024. | Professional project source | Its exact legal, cadastral and phase relationship to the operating towers and mall is not established online. | source Professional project source |
Foreign-buyer due diligence
This separates documented facts from developer marketing, third-party listings and buyer allegations. Only populated findings with an attributable source are shown.
Evidence reviewed: 2026-07-16. Prices, availability and project status can change after this date.
| Check | Finding | Status | Why it matters | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery and project scope Operating three-tower scope | Orbi Group states that three Orbi City towers were completed and put into operation during 2019–2020. | Verified | Confirms an operating asset, but not delivery of every later tower, mall component, amenity or individual apartment. | source Official source |
| Operating evidence Current hotel operation | The official Orbi Hotels website publishes Orbi City accommodation, room categories, booking functions and hotel contact details. | Verified | Supports current hotel operation. It does not prove title, handover or management terms for every privately owned unit. | source Official source |
| Delivery and project scope Current marketed masterplan | The current official page describes five 55-floor towers, 10,800 units, 1,200,000 m² total area and 200,000 m² of infrastructure. | Developer claim | The marketed scope is broader than the three towers officially recorded as operating by 2020. | source Official source |
| Delivery and project scope Current phase snapshot | Korter listed four houses delivered and one under construction, with next delivery in Q3 2026, as of 7 July 2026. | Third-party listing | This helps reconcile later phases, but the exact block and legal status still require official documents. | source Property portal |
| Delivery and project scope Orbi City Mall schedule | Orbi currently says the mall is scheduled to open in 2026. | Developer claim | A future mall may affect convenience, noise, traffic and rental demand, but a schedule is not proof of completion. | source Official source |
| Delivery and project scope Later design-stage scheme | Chapman Taylor lists a 126,139 m² mixed-use Orbi City scheme at concept-design stage, with work since late 2024. | Verified | A design-stage scheme must not be merged with operating towers or treated as delivered infrastructure. | source Professional project source |
| Apartment and operating model Apartment sizes and finish | The official page advertises 27–79 m² units, either furnished and move-in ready or supplied for buyer-customised interior work. | Developer claim | Finish, furniture and equipment must be confirmed for the exact unit and listed in the contract inventory. | source Official source |
| Apartment and operating model Management services | The official page advertises 24/7 service, property management, housekeeping, maintenance, security, tenant handling and tax/reporting support. | Developer claim | The actual management company, fee schedule, revenue split and termination rules were not published on the page reviewed. | source Official source |
| Investment claims Return, occupancy and value-growth claims | The developer advertises return potential from 20%, average annual occupancy from 65%, and a 100% increase in apartment value after construction. | Developer claim | These are sales claims, not independent forecasts. They remain excluded from our yield calculation. | source Official source |
| Commercial terms Current price and installment snapshot | Korter showed $2,500/m², unit prices upon request and no installment plan as of 7 July 2026. | Third-party listing | Prices and payment terms are volatile and unit-specific. Request a dated written offer for the exact apartment. | source Property portal |
| Buyer reports Shared infrastructure allegations | Buyer reviews allege that some common infrastructure and facilities shown in marketing were delayed or not delivered as expected. We have not independently verified those claims. | Buyer report | Inspect the exact tower and common areas, and list every relied-on amenity in the contract rather than treating a rendering as a legal obligation. | source Buyer review |
Location
Get directions · Developer states 50 m to the sea
What's included
The official sales page advertises 27–79 m² units, with furnished move-in-ready or buyer-customisable interior options, plus 24/7 service, property management, housekeeping, maintenance, security and tenant handling. These are marketing descriptions; the exact finish, furniture, fees and management terms must be confirmed for the specific unit.
Construction updates
- 2026-07-16 The official Orbi Hotels website continued to publish an Orbi City hotel page and booking inventory, supporting current hotel operation. source Official source
- 2026-07 Korter listed four houses delivered and one under construction, with the next delivery in Q3 2026; this is a dated portal snapshot, not an official commissioning record. source Property portal
- 2026 Orbi Group's current project portfolio says Orbi City Mall is scheduled to open in 2026. source Official source
- 2025-07-17 Chapman Taylor published a 126,139 m² Orbi City mixed-use scheme at concept-design stage and said design work had run since late 2024. source Professional project source
- 2019-2020 Orbi Group official history states that three Orbi City towers were completed and put into operation during 2019–2020. source Official source
Status notes are dated and sourced. They reflect what public listings and reports state at each date, not independently verified site inspections.
Price history
| Date | $/m² | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | $2,500 | source Property portal |
Developer track record
Orbi Group does not yet have a verified promised-versus-status comparison in our current evidence register. See full delivery record →
Investment math
No project-specific yield is published yet because verified rent, occupancy and operating-cost evidence is incomplete. Use your own assumptions rather than treating a sales forecast as research. Yield calculator →
Residency & costs
The advertised starting price is not available. Residence-permit eligibility depends on one qualifying property receiving an accredited appraisal exceeding $150,000 in GEL equivalent and on the applicant meeting the other legal conditions. The accredited appraisal and current law control, not the advertised price - full detail in our residency guide.
Pros
- Official Orbi Hotels pages support current hotel operation and bookable room inventory
- The official sales page places the complex directly in Batumi’s main tourist area near the beach
- Multiple unit sizes and furnished options are marketed
- A dated third-party portal provides current phase and construction-status snapshots
Cons & risks
- The same Orbi City name covers operating towers, a wider five-tower marketing scope, a mall and a separate design-stage scheme
- The official sales page does not publish current unit prices, service fees, management fees or revenue split
- High-density, near-identical apartment inventory creates strong resale and rental competition
- Buyer reports allege that some shared infrastructure was delayed or not delivered as expected; those allegations remain unverified
Risks & open questions
Do not treat “Orbi City” as one construction or contract scope. Confirm the exact block, unit, delivered common areas and obligations written into the agreement before purchase.
FAQ
Is Orbi City finished?
Orbi officially records three towers as completed and operating by 2020. The current official sales page markets five towers, and Korter listed four delivered houses and one under construction as of 7 July 2026. The exact block being sold therefore matters.
Is Orbi City operating as a hotel?
Yes, the official Orbi Hotels website publishes Orbi City accommodation, room categories and booking functions. This supports current operation, but it does not verify ownership, handover or rental-management terms for every private apartment.
What is the current Orbi City price?
The official Orbi sales page reviewed does not publish a unit price. Korter displayed $2,500 per m² with unit prices upon request as of 7 July 2026. Treat this as a dated third-party snapshot and request a written offer for the exact unit.
Is Orbi City residency-eligible?
Eligibility depends on the appraised value and legal status of the exact qualifying property, not the project name. Many studios are marketed below the threshold, so obtain an accredited appraisal and current legal advice before relying on residency eligibility.
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Sources
- Orbi Group official history Official source
- Orbi City official sales page Official source
- Orbi Group official project portfolio Official source
- Orbi Hotels official Orbi City page Official source
- Orbi Hotels official contact page Official source
- Chapman Taylor — Orbi City concept-design scheme Professional project source
- Korter — Orbi City status and pricing snapshot (7 Jul 2026) Property portal
UPDATED 2026-07-16