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The Alba Residences and Hotel

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • 2024 – TBC
  • Omniyat
  • Design

The Alba is a new US$1.9 billion mixed-use beachfront development designed by Zaha Hadid Architects for Omniyat on the Eastern Crescent of Palm Jumeirah with panoramic views of Dubai’s coast and skyline. Incorporating a variety of three- and four-bedroom units, each with a pool on expansive outdoor terraces, the Alba’s design creates an oasis for beachfront living and hospitality managed by the renowned Dorchester Collection.

The Alba is a new US$1.9 billion mixed-use beachfront development designed by Zaha Hadid Architects for Omniyat on the Eastern Crescent of Palm Jumeirah with panoramic views of Dubai’s coast and skyline.

Incorporating a variety of three- and four-bedroom units, each with a pool on expansive outdoor terraces, the Alba’s design creates an oasis for beachfront living and hospitality managed by the renowned Dorchester Collection.

Hosting the Alba’s launch at Monaco Yacht Club, Mahdi Amjad, Founder & Executive Chairman of Omniyat, said: “The Alba, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, represents Omniyat’s vision of beachfront living in Dubai; influenced by the incredible talent and inspirational ethos of Zaha Hadid Architects and operated by our longstanding partner, Dorchester Collection.”

Christopher Cowdray, President of the Dorchester Collection, said: “The Alba is our next partnership with Omniyat in Dubai and our first beachfront hotel in the Middle East; offering a haven with next-level living and hospitality combined with the impeccable services of the Dorchester Collection.”

Mouzhan Majidi, Chief Executive of Zaha Hadid Architects, said: “We have designed the Alba to optimise its unrivalled location and orientation, giving residences uninterrupted views of the sun setting across the lagoon to the southwest and spectacular views of Dubai’s coast and skyline to the northeast.”

Patrik Schumacher, Principal of Zaha Hadid Architects, said: “The Alba’s unique palate of materials has been specifically selected to work in synchronicity with the natural light of its coastal location to bring a warmth of tone and rich sensibility to the interiors, while verdant gardens with landscaped courtyards and swimming pools maintain this constant connection to the waterfront.”

Designed to achieve the highest certification of the WELL Building Standard, the Alba Residences & Hotel continues Omniyat’s long-established partnerships with Zaha Hadid Architects and the Dorchester Collection; redefining standards of design excellence, bespoke craftsmanship and unrivalled hospitality throughout Dubai.

Architect

ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS

Design

Patrik Schumacher

Project Director

Viviana Muscettola, Mouzhan Majidi, Paulo Flores, Gianluca Racana

Project Architect

Anat Stern, Hee Seung Lee, Johannes Elias, Nhan Vo, Bogdan Zaha

Project Team

Marina Martinez, Natasha Gill, Ashwanth Govindaraji, Andrea Balducci Caste, Yooyeon Noh, Daniel Coley, Micheal Rogers, Kalliopi Mouzaki, Valentina Cerrone, I-Tzu Wang, Xuanzhi Huang, Ryan Szanyi, Effie Nakajima, Andres Arias Madrid, Karoly Markos, Luca Bacilieri, Martin Gsandtner, Mauricio Villagra Dell’Erba, Michael O’Reilly, Li Jin, Valeria Perco, Chiara Baiocco, Angelica Videla, Alex Nap, Amin Yassin, Atilla Ali Tasan, Berkin Islam, Ceren Tekin, Enoch Kolo, Iris Chen, Jinhee Koh, Karan Puranik, Karina Linnsen, Marco Guardincerri, Paul Joseph, Peter Safranka, Sven Torres, Stefan Manousof, Yaseen Bhatti, Aditya Ambare, Bahaa Alnassrallah, Aleksander Mastalski