Alba Residence

Alba Residence is a low-rise apartment building by Amaya Properties located in Wadi Al Safa 2, a residential district in Dubai's inland corridor. Comprising twenty apartments across four storeys, it is scheduled for completion in December 2025 and is currently 85 per cent complete.

# The building and its position in Wadi Al Safa 2

Wadi Al Safa 2 sits within the broader belt of mid-density communities that extend southward from Academic City toward Emirates Road. It is a quieter address than the high-rise clusters of Business Bay or JVC, with a lower-speed residential grain that suits owner-occupiers and tenants looking for more manageable surroundings. Alba Residence occupies a single building within this context, four floors in total, which keeps the community at a human scale rarely found in newer Dubai developments closer to the centre.

The four-floor format also means fewer units competing for shared spaces and, in practical terms, shorter lift queues and a more consistent community character.

# Layouts, finish and what buyers can expect inside

The building holds twenty apartments in one and two-bedroom configurations. Specification details confirmed by the developer reference light-coloured interior finishes and a fitted kitchen in each unit. Residences are delivered unfurnished, which gives buyers latitude to curate the interiors independently.

Unit size and pricing data are not currently published, so prospective buyers should request the schedule of areas and any remaining availability directly. Alba Residence is listed as out of stock at the time of writing, though this designation in Dubai's offplan market sometimes reflects a temporary hold on listings rather than a permanent close-out.

# Ground-floor retail and the service charge

The single confirmed amenity is ground-floor retail, which provides day-to-day convenience without requiring residents to drive for minor errands. Secure parking is included.

The service charge is fixed at 12 AED per square foot annually, which falls within the mid-range for low-rise Dubai residential buildings and is a figure buyers should factor into yield calculations if purchasing as an investment.

# Distances to key destinations

Wadi Al Safa 2's position places it roughly equidistant from several parts of the city, though none are immediate. Downtown Dubai sits at approximately 18.5 kilometres, Dubai International Airport at 23.7 kilometres, and Ranches Primary School at 16.6 kilometres. First Avenue Mall in Motor City is around 17.6 kilometres by road, and Central Park Mudon is within 20 kilometres. Sufouh Beach, on the Marina-adjacent coastline, is 32.9 kilometres away.

These distances are navigable by car, though the location is not metro-served in the conventional sense. Buyers who rely on public transport will want to verify bus connectivity before committing.

# Who Alba Residence suits in the current Dubai market

At twenty units, Alba Residence is a small building, and that carries some practical implications. For an owner-occupier, the intimacy of the community is a genuine draw. For a landlord targeting the mid-market tenant pool that feeds the Wadi Al Safa corridor, a low service charge and proximity to Academic City institutions can support consistent rental demand.

The project is unlikely to suit buyers seeking a high-profile address or resort-level amenities. Its appeal is structural rather than aspirational: a compact, low-maintenance building in a settled residential neighbourhood, close to completion, with modest running costs.