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The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection
The Alba Residences is a beachfront building of 88 homes and 3 super penthouses on the Eastern Crescent of Palm Jumeirah. It is developed by Omniyat, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and will be managed by Dorchester Collection, which will also run a 79-key hotel on the same site. Omniyat gives completion as Q3 2028.
- HandoverQ3 2028
- Payment plan5/55/40
- Bedrooms2, 3, 4, 6
- StatusUnder construction
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked 12 October 2026 · 5 sources
Images: Omniyat. Artist impressions may differ from the finished building.
Key facts
The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection at a glance
- Developer
- Omniyat
- Location
- Eastern Crescent, Palm Jumeirah
- Type
- Apartments, duplexes and penthouses beside a hotel
- Bedrooms
- 2, 3, 4, 6
- Sizes
- 2,674 to 32,758 sq ft
- Homes
- 88 residences and 3 super penthouses, beside a 79-key hotel
- Launched
- September 2024
- Handover
- Q3 2028
- Progress
- Main works under way, all major subcontractor packages awarded (developer, January 2026). About 7% built at a March 2026 inspection (DLD data shown on listings).
- Payment plan
- 5/55/40
Checked 12 October 2026. Prices are not shown here because they change often. Ask for today’s price list.
Highlights
What stands out
- 88 residences plus 3 six-bedroom super penthouses
- Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects
- Landscape design by Vladimir Djurovic
- Managed by Dorchester Collection, with a 79-key hotel on site
- Homes from 2,674 sq ft to 32,758 sq ft
- Developer completion date is Q3 2028
Amenities
- Private beachfront
- Swimming pools
- Vitality pools
- Wellness centre
- Spa treatment rooms
- Private residents' lobby
- Landscaped grounds
- Concierge and valet
- In-residence dining
- Housekeeping on request
- Car care service
Payment plan
How you pay for The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection
On a home priced at AED 1,000,000 that is AED 50,000 on booking, AED 550,000 during construction, AED 400,000 on handover. Government registration fees are paid on top.
5% on booking, 55% during construction in instalments, 40% on handover. This split comes from listing data, not from the developer's website.
Plans change between launches and unit types. We confirm the current plan in writing with the price list.
Location
Where The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection is
The Alba sits on the Eastern Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the outer ring of the island, facing the open sea. The crescent is reached by road through the tunnel at the top of the Palm, so most trips are by car or taxi.
Nearby
- Atlantis The Palmabout 10 min drive
- Nakheel Mallabout 15 min drive
- Dubai Marinaabout 25 min drive
- Downtown Dubaiabout 35 min drive
- Dubai International Airportabout 40 min drive
Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Who The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection suits
- Buyers who want a large beachfront home with hotel-style services
- Buyers who value a named architect and a hotel operator on site
- Buyers who can wait until at least 2028 for completion
Check before you buy
- Completion dates differ: the developer says Q3 2028, while listings show a registered date of March 2028.
- Registered progress was low in March 2026, so ask for the latest construction report.
- 40% of the price is due at handover on the listed plan. Confirm the plan in writing.
- Service charges for hotel-style services are not published. Ask for the estimate.
The developer
Private Dubai ultra-luxury developer, founded 2005, with a USD 11.7 billion pipeline under construction.
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FAQs
The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection: common questions
When will The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection be finished?
Omniyat gives a completion date of Q3 2028. Listings that quote Dubai Land Department data show a registered date of March 2028.
Who is the developer of The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection?
Omniyat is the developer. Zaha Hadid Architects designed the building and Dorchester Collection will manage it.
Where is The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection?
It is on the Eastern Crescent of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, on a beachfront plot.
What homes are available at The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection?
There are two, three and four-bedroom apartments from 2,674 sq ft, three and four-bedroom duplexes, and three six-bedroom super penthouses of up to 32,758 sq ft.
What is the payment plan at The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection?
Listings show 5% on booking, 55% during construction and 40% on handover. Omniyat does not publish the plan on its website, so confirm it before you commit.
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This page is a guide, not financial advice. Details come from the developer and public records and can change. Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.