Albero by ORO24

Albero by ORO24 is a 15-storey residential building in Wadi Al Safa 2, developed by ORO 24 and scheduled for handover in May 2026. The project sits within the broader Dubailand corridor and offers studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, with construction currently at approximately 23 per cent completion.

# The building and its position in Wadi Al Safa 2

Wadi Al Safa 2 occupies a mid-belt position in Dubai's eastern residential sprawl, sitting between the Academic City cluster and the arterial roads feeding the city centre. The neighbourhood has attracted a steady flow of end-user and investor interest over the past several years, partly because land availability has allowed developers to build at a scale and price point that inner-city plots rarely permit.

Albero rises across a single tower. Fifteen storeys is a measured height for the district, enough to deliver upper-floor views across the low-rise green surrounds without competing with the denser skyline further west. ORO 24 has positioned the project as an entry into a community setting rather than an isolated high-rise, which shapes how the amenity floors are organised.

# Residences, layouts and specification

Specific floor areas and pricing are not published at this stage, as the project is currently listed as out of stock. The available unit typologies span studios through to two-bedroom configurations, a mix that addresses both the single-professional occupier and the small family looking for a foothold in a lower-density part of Dubai.

Apartments are delivered unfurnished, giving buyers the freedom to fit out to their own standard. The service charge is set at 12 to 14 AED per square foot annually, which is a reasonable benchmark for a building in this submarket. Buyers carrying out due diligence should confirm the registered escrow account, number 019000079976, with the Dubai Land Department.

# Amenities across the podium and rooftop

The building's amenity programme spans two distinct levels. At podium level, residents have access to a temperature-controlled swimming pool, cabana seating, a walking trail and an outdoor children's play area, along with a badminton court. The outdoor provision is more generous than many comparable mid-rise projects in the district tend to offer.

The rooftop carries a different character. A health club and a lounge sit at the top of the building, making use of the elevation for both fitness and socialising. The separation of active and leisure amenities across floors is a practical arrangement that limits noise conflict between uses.

# Connectivity and the surrounding district

Wadi Al Safa 2's proximity to Academic City places Albero within reach of several universities and schools, a factor that drives rental demand from faculty and postgraduate populations. The Dubailand corridor connects eastward toward Al Ain Road (E66) and westward to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), placing Dubai International Airport and Downtown Dubai within manageable driving distance.

# Who this project suits, and where it sits in the market

Albero addresses a particular type of international buyer: one who wants a Dubai asset below the price threshold of Marina or Downtown, in a community that is still forming but has the infrastructure of Academic City as a demand anchor nearby. The out-of-stock status suggests early take-up was solid, and with completion set for May 2026, secondary-market opportunities may emerge as the handover date approaches. For investors focused on yield rather than capital appreciation alone, the combination of an established service charge rate and a rental demographic drawn from the academic corridor gives the project a legible investment case.