Developer: Omniyat Properties · The Palm Crescent

The Alba

The Alba is a residential project by OMNIYAT in The Palm Crescent, Dubai, with handover 31.03.2028, construction 7.1% complete per the DLD registry, 165 units.

Construction7.1%
Units165

Layouts and sizes

TypeUnitsSize, sq.ft
2 Bedroom371 518–2 753
3 Bedroom722 418–6 485
4 Bedroom526 500–25 894
5 Bedroom134 685
6 B/R231 387–32 758
NA1471 253

All units are freehold. Data from the DLD registry.

Construction progress

7.05%
  • StatusActive
  • Construction started2024-07-01
  • Handover31.03.2028
  • Status date10.03.2026
  • Escrow bankEmirates NBD
  • Scale3 bldg
  • DLD project number2987

Data from the Dubai Land Department project registry (updated 23.08.2026 09:55).

Construction progress 16
10 March 2026 7.05%
The Alba, The Palm Crescent construction progress — 10 March 2026, 7.05% complete, photo 1 of 4The Alba, The Palm Crescent construction progress — 10 March 2026, 7.05% complete, photo 2 of 4The Alba, The Palm Crescent construction progress — 10 March 2026, 7.05% complete, photo 3 of 4The Alba, The Palm Crescent construction progress — 10 March 2026, 7.05% complete, photo 4 of 4

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Recent transactions

DateTypeSize, m²Price, AED
13.07.20262 BR141.117 400 000
23.06.20262 BR173.018 879 000
22.06.20263 BR260.521 872 266
19.06.20264 BR753.173 957 500
19.06.20262 BR189.716 361 144
19.06.20262 BR191.316 361 144
17.06.20263 BR242.921 097 264
15.06.20262 BR193.716 361 144
04.06.20262 BR195.023 554 300
14.05.20263 BR505.346 220 988
13.04.20264 BR620.764 000 000
18.02.20266 B/R2 916.0225 965 000
18.02.20263 BR486.839 375 000
12.02.20263 BR428.646 138 400
02.02.20263 BR267.430 000 000
04.12.20253 BR602.561 300 032
25.11.20253 BR281.329 565 000
24.11.20253 BR260.229 130 640
14.11.20254 BR623.160 648 443
13.11.20252 BR174.119 965 200

Dubai Land Department transaction registry, updated 2026-08-23. Explore Dubai property transactions →

Registered transactions in The Alba

Dubai Land Department records for this building: closed transaction prices, not asking prices or estimates. Figures are medians, so a single expensive sale does not move them.

56deals since 2023
99 512AED per m², median
2%resale, the rest bought from the developer
+2%over the past year

The yearly figure compares the last 12 months with the 12 before them: calendar years would not work, the current one is unfinished. The district moved +2% over the same period, so the building matched it.

What buyers actually paid

TypeSize, m²Price, AEDPer m²Deals
2 bedrooms19021 250 000111 84215
3 bedrooms43140 603 80094 20826
4 bedrooms67464 000 00094 95513

Median across all recorded deals in this building. Rows with fewer than five deals are omitted: there is nothing to average there.

Source: Dubai Land Department transaction register. The register is updated daily; the figures here are recalculated weekly.

Amenities

  • Wellness facility
  • Garden retreat by the sea
  • World-class resident services
The Alba

About the project

The Alba is a mixed-use beachfront development on The Palm Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, by OMNIYAT. It comprises furnished and unfurnished residences and a five-star hotel, with services managed by Dorchester Collection. The project is active, with a recorded completion ratio of 7.05% at the latest inspection on 10 March 2026.

The project and its design

The Alba brings together residential, hospitality and wellness elements in a three-component development on Palm Jumeirah. The scheme includes two residential towers and a five-star hotel. Tower 1 is an unfurnished residential building with one basement level, lower ground floor, ground floor and 11 upper floors, comprising 72 units. Tower 2 is a furnished residential building with the same 1B + LG + G + 11 configuration and 65 units. The hotel component has one basement level, lower ground floor, ground floor and six upper floors, with 78 keys. Zaha Hadid Architects designed the residences, while YODEZEEN designed the furnished residences. The Alba also includes a garden retreat by the sea and a wellness facility and programme.

Residences and accommodation

The residential offering includes furnished and unfurnished homes. The reported apartment collection comprises two- and three-bedroom residences ranging from 1,800 to 2,850 sq ft. Residences have expansive terraces, with views extending towards Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab. Private pools are included within the residential offering. The furnished and unfurnished residential towers are distinct components of the development, allowing buyers to select between residences with YODEZEEN-designed furnishing and unfurnished homes. In addition to the residential towers, The Alba includes a five-star hotel, forming the hospitality component of the mixed-use project. Dorchester Collection manages services at The Alba.

Wellness, beach and resident facilities

The Alba’s facilities include a private beach, a garden retreat by the sea and a wellness facility. The amenity programme also lists a spa, infinity pool, gym, children’s pool and children’s playgrounds. A cinema and restaurants form part of the development’s amenities. Resident services are managed by Dorchester Collection and include concierge services, personal butlers and doormen. The project’s combination of a wellness programme, beach setting, landscaped garden retreat and hotel component places resident facilities and hospitality services within the same mixed-use address. Private pools and expansive terraces are also identified within the residential offering.

The Palm Crescent setting

The Alba is located on The Palm Crescent, on the outer edge of Palm Jumeirah. The Crescent is an 11-kilometre breakwater that separates Palm Jumeirah from the open sea. A road and extended boardwalk run along the Crescent, while the lagoon-facing inner side is occupied by hotels and residential developments. The Crescent connects with the Palm’s trunk through a road tunnel. The monorail provides a link across the bridge towards Atlantis, The Palm and associated attractions. Typical driving times from the Crescent are 8 minutes to the Palm Jumeirah trunk, 20 minutes to Burj Al Arab and The Walk at JBR, 24 minutes to Dubai Mall, 32 minutes to Dubai International Airport and 42 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport.

Construction progress, handover and payment

Construction started on 1 July 2024. The Alba is recorded as active, and its completion ratio was 7.05% following the inspection dated 10 March 2026. The scheduled project completion date is 31 March 2028. The development has a total area of 110,550.33. The current project record identifies 138 total units. A 50/50 payment plan has been offered for The Alba Residences. The reported starting apartment price was AED 20 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Buyers considering a particular residence can compare whether it is in the furnished or unfurnished residential component, as well as its bedroom configuration and size.

OMNIYAT

OMNIYAT is the developer of The Alba. Its completed Dubai projects include The Opus by OMNIYAT, One at Palm Jumeirah, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, and The Lana, Dorchester Collection’s 10th hotel globally. The Alba continues OMNIYAT’s work with Zaha Hadid Architects and Dorchester Collection. The developer’s wider collaborations include Foster + Partners, Gilles & Boissier and Vladimir Djurovic Landscape Architecture. At The Alba, Zaha Hadid Architects is responsible for the residences’ design, YODEZEEN is responsible for the furnished residences, and Dorchester Collection manages the services. These roles define the design, furnishing and service partners associated with the development.

Frequent questions

Who is the developer of The Alba?
The Alba is developed by OMNIYAT. The residences are designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, and services are managed by Dorchester Collection.
Where is The Alba located?
The Alba is on The Palm Crescent, Palm Jumeirah. It occupies a beachfront setting on the outer edge of the Palm.
What types of property are available at The Alba?
The development includes furnished and unfurnished residences, alongside a five-star hotel. The reported apartment collection includes two- and three-bedroom homes.
What sizes are available at The Alba?
Reported two- and three-bedroom apartments range from 1,800 to 2,850 sq ft. The project includes both furnished and unfurnished residential towers.
What does an apartment at The Alba cost?
The reported starting apartment price was AED 20 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Pricing can vary by residence type, size and furnishing status.
What is the payment plan for The Alba?
A 50/50 payment plan has been offered for The Alba Residences.
When is The Alba expected to be completed?
The scheduled completion date is 31 March 2028. Construction began on 1 July 2024.
What is the construction status of The Alba?
The project is active. Its recorded completion ratio was 7.05% at the inspection dated 10 March 2026.
What amenities does The Alba offer?
Facilities include a private beach, garden retreat by the sea, wellness facility, spa, infinity pool, gym, cinema, restaurants, children’s pool and playgrounds. Concierge, personal butler and doorman services are also included.
What is nearby The Alba?
The Palm Jumeirah trunk is a typical 8-minute drive from the Crescent. Burj Al Arab and The Walk at JBR are each a typical 20-minute drive away.
How can I buy an apartment in The Alba?
Submit an enquiry via the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp — a Continental Club Property broker (RERA 31933) will help you choose a unit and send the brochure and payment plan.

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Project data comes from the Dubai Land Department (DLD) registry.

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