Alba Residences, Liwan: One and Two-Bedroom Apartments from AED 855K
Amaya Properties is the developer behind Alba Residences in Liwan, a residential district within the Dubailand development zone east of central Dubai. The project delivers one and two-bedroom apartments in a mid-market price band, with an amenity set that includes some items not commonly found at this price level. The positioning is clear: accessible pricing in a residential corridor, without the premium of a central address.
Living in Liwan
Liwan sits along the Al Ain Road (E66) corridor, approximately 25 to 35 minutes from Business Bay and about 40 minutes from Dubai International Airport in normal traffic. The district is a developed residential community, suburban in character compared to the city core. For buyers who prioritise apartment size and lower cost over central proximity, the location makes a direct case.
What AED 855K to AED 1.24M Gets You
Prices run from AED 855,888 to AED 1,245,888. The split is clean: one-bedroom apartments start at AED 855,888, with layouts ranging from 637 sq ft (Type B) to 867 sq ft (Type A Executive). Two-bedroom apartments price at AED 1,245,888, with floor areas between 973 sq ft and 1,195 sq ft depending on configuration.
The spread within the one-bedroom tier is meaningful. The smallest layout is 637 sq ft and the largest is 867 sq ft, both at the same starting price. For a one-bedroom buyer, layout selection is the key variable: the difference is liveability and room size, not budget. Within the two-bedroom tier, the price is flat across all configurations, so the right comparison is floor plan rather than cost.
What's On Site
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Services | Restaurants, CCTV Security |
Two items in this list stand out: the indoor swimming pool and on-site restaurants. An indoor pool is usable across all seasons, which matters in Dubai where outdoor facilities become impractical through the summer months. Having dining within the building reduces day-to-day dependence on off-site options. The rest of the package covers fitness, outdoor leisure, children's space, and security. Taken as a whole, the amenity set suits residents looking for a self-contained environment. It is particularly practical for families, who benefit from the children's play area and gardens alongside the year-round pool.
Timeline
Construction on Alba Residences started in August 2024, with a scheduled completion of December 2025. That date has now passed. Buyers at this stage are entering at or beyond the handover point, not mid-construction, which affects when payment obligations fall due.
Getting In: 20% Down, 50% at Handover
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 30% |
| Handover | 50% |
The 20% down payment equals AED 171,177 on a one-bedroom or AED 249,177 on a two-bedroom. The 30% construction tranche is distributed across the build period. The largest single commitment is the 50% due at handover. Because the project has reached or passed its scheduled completion, buyers entering now may find the construction tranche nearly exhausted, making the handover payment the dominant near-term obligation. The structure places the majority of the purchase cost at the moment of possession.