The Alba

The Alba is a luxury beachfront residential development designed by Zaha Hadid Architects for developer OMNIYAT on the Eastern Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, comprising two towers with 60 residences including 2-4 bedroom apartments, duplexes, and penthouses, each featuring private pools on expansive terraces.[1][2][5][6]

Type

Apartment

Area

Eastern Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Community

Palm Jumeirah

Typical rent

AED 120k–1.5M+/yr

Listed amenities

6

Photos

4

Coordinates

Mapped

On Lived since

Apr 2026

Is The Alba a good place to rent in Palm Jumeirah?

Apartments on the Palm run AED 120,000–350,000/year in 2026. Villas are AED 300,000–1,500,000+. The address premium is real — so is the car dependency. Read Lived reviews before committing. For unit-by-unit experience at The Alba specifically, read verified tenant reviews on Lived once tenants start sharing reports.

How much does it cost to rent at The Alba in Palm Jumeirah?

Apartments run AED 120,000–350,000/year depending on size and view. Villas on the fronds start around AED 300,000/year for smaller plots and go above AED 1,500,000 for signature villas. The monorail covers the trunk; frond living requires a car.

Is commuting from Palm Jumeirah practical?

Car-dependent, yes. The Palm Monorail connects to the Gateway Mall and Atlantis but not to the Metro. Rush hour traffic on the Palm itself can add 20–40 minutes to any journey. Most Palm residents work in Media City, JLT, or DIFC to keep commutes manageable.

The Alba: Are Palm Jumeirah villas good value?

Per square metre, frond villas offer substantially more space than comparable-cost apartments elsewhere in Dubai. You gain a garden, pool access, and privacy. You lose walkability entirely and spend significantly more on utilities. Read Lived tenant reviews to get an honest picture.