The Alba, Dorchester Collection

The dawn of well-living.

The Alba by Omniyat is a visionary off-plan beachfront development on the Eastern Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, and home to Dorchester Collection's first beach resort — the group's debut garden retreat by the sea. A place composed for well-living at every level, and inspired by the Arabic for sea and the Latin for dawn, The Alba unites water and light — a modern oasis cultivated for reawakening, reconnection and renewal.

Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, The Alba rises in undulating, organic forms that connect the internal and external worlds, drawing the light of its coastal setting through floor-to-ceiling glass and onto expansive terraces. Each residence has its own private amenities — private pools, outdoor jacuzzis and elevated sun platforms set on generous outdoor terraces, with interiors offered as curated design packages by leading studios.

The collection spans two- and three-bedroom residences through three- and four-bedroom simplex and duplex homes, as well as penthouses — alongside The Alba Resort Residences, a fully furnished oceanside collection set within the gardens, and The Alba Hotel, the centrepiece of Dorchester Collection's first ocean-adjacent destination.

Serviced by Dorchester Collection, daily life is held in the care of one of the world's foremost names in hospitality, with a doorman, valet, 24/7 concierge and bespoke in-residence dining. The landscape is the work of Vladimir Djurovic, whose design unfolds across 26,000 square metres of forested grounds, layered gardens, wellness lawns, water features and shaded walks — a flourishing arcadia that moves from forest to water, sun to shade.

At its heart sits a 3,000 square-metre spa and wellness retreat centred on longevity and mindful living, alongside vitality pools, a fitness suite and private beach access — among the most extensive well-living programmes in the United Arab Emirates, and an expression of OMNIYAT's Art of Elevation.

The address

• Home to Dorchester Collection's first beach resort, set on the Eastern Crescent of Palm Jumeirah
• Architecture by Zaha Hadid Architects; serviced by Dorchester Collection; landscape by Vladimir Djurovic
• Views of Dubai Marina, Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa across sea and skyline
• A beachfront well-living destination uniting residences, resort and hotel

The life within

• Private plunge pool, outdoor jacuzzi and expansive terrace to every residence
• A 3,000 sqm wellness centre with treatment rooms, vitality pools and longevity therapies
• 26,000 sqm of landscaped gardens, water features and shaded walks
• Private beach access, pools with private cabanas and sun loungers
• Floor-to-ceiling glass, soaring ceilings and refined European craftsmanship
• Designed to achieve the highest certification of the WELL Building Standard

Frequently asked questions

Who is the developer of The Alba?
The Alba is developed by OMNIYAT, the name behind One at Palm Jumeirah, The Opus, The Lana and the Vela trilogy.

Who designed The Alba?
Architecture is by Zaha Hadid Architects, with landscaping by Vladimir Djurovic and hospitality managed by Dorchester Collection.

What residences are available at The Alba?
Two- and three-bedroom residences, three- and four-bedroom simplexes and duplexes, and penthouses — plus the fully furnished Alba Resort Residences.

When is The Alba's completion date?
The Alba is an off-plan development with handover expected in 2028