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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.
From AED 44m
- ≈ £8.96m · $11.98m
Plan: 5/55/40
Handover: Q3 2028
Since 2003 · Dubai + London · Licence 601049 · RERA ORN 1219
Key information
The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection at a glance
- Developer
- Omniyat
- Location
- Eastern Crescent, Palm Jumeirah
- Homes
- 2, 3, 4, 6
- Sizes
- 2,674 to 32,758 sq ft
- Handover
- Q3 2028The developer’s date. Use the date in your sale agreement.
- Government fee
- 4% of the price to the Dubai Land DepartmentAED 1.76m on the starting price
All key information5 more facts: payment plan, status, launched, number of homes, progress
- Payment plan
- 5/55/40
- Status
- Under construction
- Launched
- September 2024
- Number of homes
- 88 residences and 3 super penthouses, beside a 79-key hotel
- 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).
Checked 12 October 2026 against the developer’s own pages and public records. Starting prices are the developer’s published figures and change often: ask for today’s price list.
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked 12 October 2026 · 5 sources
What stands out
- 88 residences plus 3 six-bedroom super penthouses
- Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects
- Landscape design by Vladimir Djurovic
More that stands out2 more points and 11 amenities listed by the developer
- Managed by Dorchester Collection, with a 79-key hotel on site
- Homes from 2,674 sq ft to 32,758 sq ft
- 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
5% on booking, 55% during construction in instalments, 40% on handover. This split comes from listing data, not from the developer's website.
What it costs to buy
- PriceFrom AED 44m
- Dubai Land Department fee (4%)AED 1.76m
- RegistrationAbout AED 520
- Developer’s admin feeVaries by project
Pounds and dollars are a guide, at mid-market rates on 3 November 2026; your bank’s rate will differ. Plans as published by the developer change between launches and unit types: we confirm the current plan in writing with the price list, and yours is the one in the sale agreement.
Before you buy
Before you buy, check
- 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.
Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.
Who The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection suits3 kinds of buyer
- 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
Prices and floor plans
Today’s prices for The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection
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More about The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection
Where it isEastern Crescent, Palm Jumeirah · 5 places nearby
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.
- 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.
Pictures4 more developer renders
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Images: Omniyat. Artist impressions may differ from the finished building.
Common questions5 answered from the facts above
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.