Dubai-based developer OMNIYAT announced the launch of The Alba at the recent Monaco Yacht Show.
The mixed-use project on Dubai’s coastline is valued at AED7 billion ($1.9 billion).
The location
Announced at the launch event on September 26, the project will be located on the Eastern Crescent of Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah. The Alba will offer panoramic views of Dubai Marina, Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa.
“The Alba, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, represents OMNIYAT’s vision of reimagined luxury by the sun and sea in Dubai. With this project, we’re providing a level of residential living previously unseen in the emirate. It is influenced by the incredible talent and inspirational ethos of Zaha Hadid Architects and operated by our longstanding partner, Dorchester Collection,” said Mahdi Amjad, founder and executive chairman of OMNIYAT.
“This project 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. OMNIYAT will continue to curate unique experiences, creatively collaborating with some of the world’s most visionary minds, to surpass the traditional definition of well-living,” he added.
The Alba will become the 12th Dorchester Collection hotel globally. It is also the second in the Middle East region, the first being The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai. The Alba is also the seventh residential property that Dorchester Collection will manage in Dubai.
The amenities
Each residence has its own private amenities, including private pools, outdoor jacuzzis, and elevated sun platforms, all placed on expansive outdoor terraces.
In addition to The Alba’s own amenities, which also include 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, a renowned global brand partner, to be announced next year, will operate the wellness centre.
The design and landscaping
The hotel’s singular curved creation features interiors and suites meticulously designed by Gilles & Boissier, all attended by the legendary levels of service that only Dorchester Collection can provide. Therefore, its guests will benefit from outstanding culinary experiences, indulgent branded spa treatments, and elegantly appointed rooms. Moreover, they can explore the lush grounds and stand at the water’s edge, soaking in the exceptional quality of light and life.
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 capacious penthouses, the residences are designed to cater to the tailored needs of every individual.
“The Alba is our next luxury chapter in Dubai in partnership with OMNIYAT. Each space will be a sanctuary within an exclusive enclave that will offer residents and guests both privacy and serenity in this dynamic city. This next-level lifestyle and hospitality experience will combine with the impeccable service of Dorchester Collection. The foundation of our culture is the care we have for our guests and people, which has been celebrated globally. With panoramic views across the sea and the city’s famous landmarks, The Alba will provide redefined luxury through exceptional design in an environment where nature and wellness converge,” said Christopher Cowdray, President of Dorchester Collection.
“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,” he added.
One with nature
The landscaping, crafted by international award-winning landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic, brings a fine balance of serenity and beauty. It integrates the natural world with the architectural splendour and inspired lifestyle of the Residences. 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.
Moreover, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), who have redefined architecture for the 21st century with award-winning buildings, have continues the legacy of their founder. ZHA’s architectural projects have become more spatially inventive, more artistically refined, more technologically advanced and more environmentally considerate with each new design. Thus, The Alba Residences offer exclusive living that places the resident at the very centre of every space.
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