Leading Dubai developer OMNIYAT has announced the launch of The Alba, its US$1.9 billion first mixed-use development that will be designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.
The new destination encompasses ultra-luxury residences managed by Dorchester Collection, and its second hotel in Dubai with OMNIYAT, opening in 2028.
The Alba is located on the Eastern Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, offering uninterrupted views of Dubai Marina, Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa.
The organic, arced shapes of the buildings emerge from a tropical forest and gardens enriched with cascading waterfalls and lily ponds that encompass and accentuate the architecture, fashioning shaded paths and walkways that wind right down to the waterfront.
The hotel’s singular curved creation features meticulously-designed interiors and suites. Its guests will benefit from outstanding culinary experiences, indulgent branded spa treatments, and elegantly-appointed rooms. They can explore the lush grounds and stand at the water’s edge, soaking in the exceptional quality of light and life.
The Alba will become the twelfth Dorchester Collection hotel globally, and the second in the Middle East region, with the first being The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai. The Alba is also the seventh residential property to be managed by Dorchester Collection in Dubai.
Mahdi Amjad, Founder & Executive Chairman of OMNIYAT, said: “The Alba, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, is particularly special as it offers a harmonious blend of nature and cutting-edge design. Dubai derives so much of its charm and lifestyle from its seaside location, and The Alba – featuring OMNIYAT’s signature focus on crafting privacy-centric residences – enhances this unique connection with the water by offering a personalised waterfront experience”.
Christopher Cowdray, President of Dorchester Collection, commented: “Guests and residents will enjoy exclusivity in Dorchester Collection’s first garden retreat by the sea with its expansive private terraces and immersive wellness offerings, cultivating a sophisticated oasis for reawakening, reconnection and renewal.”
Each residence also has its own private amenities, including private pools, outdoor jacuzzis, and elevated sun platforms, all placed on expansive outdoor terraces. The Alba Residences’ interiors offer bold, bright, and expansive spaces with floor-to-ceiling heights of over three metres. Ranging from two-bedroom furnished and three-bedroom unfurnished units to three or four-bedroom simplex and duplex units, as well as penthouses, the residences are designed to cater to the tailored needs of every individual.
In addition to The Alba’s own amenities, which include pools with private cabanas, sun loungers, and social gathering and entertainment areas, residents can also enjoy those of the hotel, including infinity pools, vitality pools, a fitness suite, beach areas and a branded spa with opulent treatment rooms.
Destined to be one of the grandest and most luxurious in Dubai, the wellness centre will be operated by a renowned global brand partner.
