Where dawn meets the Gulf: Palm Jumeirah's defining architectural masterpiece
The Alba Residences unite Zaha Hadid Architects' visionary design with Dorchester Collection's legendary service, creating an unprecedented sanctuary of well-living on Dubai's most exclusive island.
Positioned on the serene eastern crescent of Palm Jumeirah, The Alba Residences represents a convergence of the world's most distinguished names in architecture, design, and hospitality. Developed by OMNIYAT, this exclusive collection of just 60 residences, comprising 3 and 4-bedroom simplex and duplex apartments, plus three grand penthouses, establishes a new paradigm for luxury coastal living in Dubai. Each fully furnished residence showcases panoramic views spanning Dubai Marina, Burj Al Arab, and Burj Khalifa, while maintaining the intimacy and privacy that defines true exclusivity.
The Alba transcends conventional luxury residential developments by integrating comprehensive well-being into every aspect of daily life. With architecture by Zaha Hadid Architects that mirrors the fluid grace of the Arabian Gulf, interiors curated by renowned French designers Gilles & Boissier offering three distinct aesthetic packages, and resort-style management by the prestigious Dorchester Collection, residents experience a lifestyle where every detail anticipates their needs and elevates their expectations.
Inspired by the Arabic word for sea and the Latin for dawn, The Alba's architectural vision captures the eternal moment when light first touches water. Zaha Hadid Architects has conceived a structure whose undulating lines and organic forms rise gracefully from the shoreline, creating fluid transitions between interior sanctuaries and expansive terraces where the horizon becomes part of daily ritual. The building's soft, wave-leaning curves and generous overhangs frame the Arabian Gulf not as backdrop but as a living element, integrating water, light, and architecture into a seamless whole.
This is architecture with cultural equity, design that holds intrinsic value beyond square footage. The signature Zaha Hadid aesthetic of flowing geometry and sculptural presence creates spaces where full-height doors dissolve boundaries, circulation flows intuitively, and every sightline has been choreographed to enhance the relationship between residence and landscape. Within Vladimir Djurovic's award-winning gardens, where waterfalls cascade into lily ponds and tropical pathways wind through lush canopies, The Alba becomes a flourishing arcadia where time unfolds at your own pace, offering a canvas for reawakening, reconnection, and renewal in one of the world's most dynamic cities.
The UAE's Most Extensive Well-Living Programme: Where Every Element Nurtures Body, Mind, and Spirit
Resort-style luxury meets personalized wellness in an environment designed for those who understand that true wealth is measured in quality of life.
A curated collection that represents the most extensive well-being offering in the United Arab Emirates. Temperature-controlled infinity pools complement private plunge pools within each residence, while dedicated sun loungers and cabanas create intimate zones for relaxation against the backdrop of Dubai's iconic skyline. The state-of-the-art wellness center features dedicated treatment rooms, vitality pools, and holistic spa services, complemented by a cutting-edge fitness suite where personal training and specialized wellness routines can be tailored to individual goals.
Vladimir Djurovic's landscaped gardens create multiple microclimates throughout the property, tropical pathways for morning walks, lily ponds for contemplation, cascading waterfalls that provide natural sound therapy, and carefully positioned social spaces where community emerges organically. The Dorchester Collection's legendary service extends throughout, offering à la carte concierge support that anticipates needs before they arise, in-home dining from world-class culinary teams, doorman services that ensure seamless arrivals and departures, and specialized car care that treats every detail with attention. Here, the distinction between private residence and five-star resort dissolves entirely, creating a new paradigm where exceptional service and absolute privacy coexist in perfect harmony.
Dubai Marina – 8 minutes
Burj Al Arab – 12 minutes
Dubai International Airport – 25 minutes
Downtown Dubai & Burj Khalifa – 20 minutes
Aquaventure Waterpark – 5 minutes
Palm Jumeirah Luxury Resorts – walking distance
Jumeirah Beach – 15 minutes
Nakheel Mall – 3 minutes
OMNIYAT has established itself as Dubai's foremost developer of ultra-luxury residential and hospitality destinations by consistently partnering with the world's most distinguished architects, designers, and service providers. With a portfolio that includes collaborations with Zaha Hadid Architects, Foster + Partners, and management by premier hospitality brands, OMNIYAT's philosophy centers on "revealing unseen wonders," creating developments that transcend conventional luxury to establish new benchmarks in quality, design, and lifestyle curation. Each OMNIYAT project represents not merely a real estate investment but a cultural statement, combining architectural significance with locations that command enduring value.
The Alba Residences exemplifies this approach: only a developer with OMNIYAT's proven track record and relationships could unite Zaha Hadid Architects, Dorchester Collection, Gilles & Boissier, and Vladimir Djurovic on a single project. This level of expertise ensures that every characteristic of The Alba, from material selection and structural engineering to service protocols and landscape integration, reflects the highest international standards, creating residences where design equity and operational excellence translate directly to long-term value appreciation and an unmatched quality of daily life.
