The Alba Residences Dorchester Collection at Palm Jumeirah
Starting Price AED 20M
About The Project
The Alba Residences Dorchester Collection
The Alba Residences Dorchester Collection is an ultra low density beachfront address on the Eastern Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, created by OMNIYAT with architecture by Zaha Hadid Architects and service stewardship by Dorchester Collection. The positioning is very deliberate. This is not a high volume tower launch, it is a limited collection built around privacy, wellness-led living, and the kind of hotel calibre experience that stays consistent long after handover. The scheme is planned as a mixed use beachfront destination, designed to feel like a resort you live in, not a project you simply own.
A key point of distinction is how rare the supply is. The project is widely described as 60 residences, including three penthouses, with layouts that prioritise dual aspect views across landscaped grounds and the shoreline. That scarcity matters on Palm Jumeirah because long term value is often supported by what cannot be replicated easily, beachfront land, limited neighbours, and a globally recognised operator running the lifestyle layer.
The design story is not just aesthetic, it is functional. Zaha Hadid Architects reference organic forms that rise from the Gulf setting, shaping transitions between indoor and outdoor space so terraces, glazing, and living areas feel connected to the waterfront rather than sealed away from it. This is where “well living” becomes more than a phrase, because natural light, flow, and proportion affect how a home feels every day, not only on viewing day.
Interiors are credited to Gilles and Boissier, which signals a very specific kind of finish language, composed, tactile, and quietly confident rather than loud. The overall intent is a residence that feels residential first, then elevated by hospitality. That balance is important for end users, because the best branded homes still feel like a home when the novelty fades.
From a numbers perspective, the headline stats are clear in market materials: starting price around AED 20M, a 60/40 payment plan, and handover targeted for Q3 2028. Size ranges are positioned at the very top end, with unit sizes referenced up to approximately 42,900 sq ft depending on configuration, which aligns with the project’s focus on large format living rather than compact investor stock.
The Alba Residences Dorchester Collection 3 and 4 bedroom residences for sale in Palm Jumeirah
This is the sort of project that will matter to buyers for two reasons, lifestyle certainty and future rarity. Lifestyle certainty comes from the Dorchester Collection layer, service standards, arrival experience, and the rhythm of living that feels looked after without feeling intrusive. Rarity comes from the combination of a landmark design team, a globally recognised hospitality brand, and a limited home count on an irreplaceable stretch of Palm beachfront. On an island where many launches compete on noise, The Alba competes on restraint, proportion, and the promise of consistency.
3 -4
Bedroom Types
60/40
Payment Plan
2028
Handover
5,368 to 42,900 sq. ft
Unit Sizes
Visual Tour
Gallery
World-Class Living
Amenities
prime position
Location & Connectivity
Key Distances
- 30 Minutes
Burj Khalifa - 35 Minutes
Dubai International Airport - 20 Minutes
Dubai Marina Mall - 30 MinutesDowntown Dubai
About Community
Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah is not just a famous shape on a map, it is a fully formed lifestyle district with its own rhythm. The Crescent section is known for its resort atmosphere, privacy, and long shoreline views, with many of the island’s landmark hotels and beachfront addresses sitting along this curve. It typically feels calmer than the Trunk because it was designed around destination living, not quick in and out commuting.
The Eastern Crescent in particular suits buyers who want the “Palm feeling” without the constant bustle. You are close enough to the island’s dining and leisure scene to dip in whenever you want, but far enough to keep daily life quieter. This matters for larger homes, because space is only enjoyable when the surroundings let you actually use it, morning terraces, evening walks, and weekends that feel like a reset rather than an itinerary.
Connectivity is still straightforward. Access routes link the Crescent back to the rest of the Palm and onward to key Dubai districts, and residents also benefit from the wider Palm lifestyle ecosystem, beach clubs, high end hotels, and leisure anchors that keep the area globally desirable year after year. Even if you do not use them daily, their presence supports the long term pull of the location for end users, second home buyers, and tenants at the top end of the market.
What makes Palm Jumeirah hold value is that it blends three things that rarely sit together in one place: recognisable global brand equity, genuine waterfront access, and a lifestyle that feels complete without leaving the island. That is why ultra prime launches on the Crescent are usually assessed differently than city towers. The buyer profile is often looking for privacy, design, and a coastline address that remains iconic even as new districts emerge elsewhere.
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