Alba Tower Payment Plan & Down Payment
20/41/39 — 20% down payment at booking, 41% during construction (1% monthly), 39% post-handover.
Down payment: 20% on booking, about AED 201,923 at the entry price, plus the 4% DLD fee at registration.
| Milestone | % | Entry price (AED 1.0M) | Median paid (AED 866,800) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down payment at booking | 20% | AED 201,923 | AED 173,360 |
| During construction (1% monthly) | 41% | AED 413,943 | AED 355,388 |
| Post-handover | 39% | AED 393,751 | AED 338,052 |
| DLD transfer fee, on purchase | 4% | AED 40,385 | AED 34,672 |
| Cash needed before handover | 61% + fee | AED 656,251 | AED 563,420 |
| After handover | 39% | AED 393,751 | AED 338,052 |
The median is of 14 purchases recorded by the Dubai Land Department in 2026 — a more realistic basis than the entry price unless you are buying the cheapest unit. 39% falls due after you get the keys, so the unit can be let before the balance is paid. Excludes Oqood registration, trustee and service charges; confirm every figure against your sale agreement. Compare payment plans across every Dubai project →
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What Actually Sold at Alba Tower
What buyers actually paid, from Dubai Land Department records. Data as of 22 Sep 2026.
Buying pace through the year
What buyers bought
| Unit size | Sales | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 B/R | 9 | 64% |
| 2 B/R | 5 | 36% |
Source: Dubai Land Department, 2026. Medians move as more sales register, and do not separate developer sales from resales.
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Before You Pay: Check Alba Tower Against the DLD Register
Marketing material is written by the seller. The Dubai Land Department register is not. These are the facts filed with the government for this project — escrow status, unit count, construction progress and the completion date on record. Free, no email needed.
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Alba Tower Handover Date & Construction Progress
Handover: Q4 2027. Alba Tower is not in the part of the DLD register we track (projects registered or due in 2026), so we cannot show its % built here.
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Property Overview
Alba Tower unit types & floor plans
| Unit | From | Share of recorded sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed Apartment | AED 1,009,617 | 64% |
| 2 Bed Apartment | AED 1,455,350 | 36% |
Share of 14 Dubai Land Department sales in 2026 where the unit size was recorded — the layout most people bought is the one you will compete with at resale. Floor plans: not published in a form we can verify — ask the developer for the plan of your exact unit and floor before you commit.
Alba Tower Location & Master Plan
Amenities & Facilities
Is Alba Tower a good investment? Our view
Alba Tower offers a central Al Satwa address near Downtown and DIFC with 1 & 2-bedroom apartments, a low-monthly 60/40 payment plan, and 2027 handover — Reportage product in a location that supports both rental and short-let demand.
For investors
For investors, Alba Tower's differentiator is location: Al Satwa's proximity to Downtown, DIFC and the coast supports stronger short-let and professional-tenant demand than outer budget communities, and the 1% monthly plan improves cash-on-cash during construction. Weigh the higher entry price versus outer areas and Reportage's delivery pace.
If you will live there
For end users, Alba Tower puts you minutes from Downtown, City Walk and the beach in a low-rise, boutique building — with a payment plan of just 1% per month during construction.
FAQs
What is the starting price of Alba Tower?
Alba Tower starts from around AED 1,009,617 for a 1-bedroom apartment, with 2-bedroom units from about AED 1,455,350.
What is the payment plan for Alba Tower?
Alba Tower offers a 60/40 payment plan with 1% monthly instalments: 20% down payment, around 41% during construction, and around 39% post-handover.
When is the handover of Alba Tower?
Alba Tower is targeting handover in Q4 2027.
Where is Alba Tower located?
Alba Tower is in Jumeirah Garden City, Al Satwa — a central Dubai district close to Downtown, DIFC, Sheikh Zayed Road and the coast.
Is Alba Tower a good investment?
Alba Tower's central Al Satwa location supports stronger short-let and professional-tenant demand than outer budget areas, and the 1% monthly plan eases cash flow. Balance that against a higher entry price and the developer's delivery pace.
Which Alba Tower is this — there seem to be two in Dubai?
Two different projects share the name: THIS page covers Alba Tower by Reportage Properties in Jumeirah Garden City, Al Satwa (12 storeys, 72 residences, 1–2 bedrooms). A separate 'Alba Tower' by Century 7 Properties also exists in Dubai. Confirm the developer name on any listing before you transact — prices and quality differ significantly between the two.
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Data & accuracy: Figures on this page are compiled from Dubai Land Department open data, developer materials and market sources, and can change without notice. Prices, payment plans, handover dates and availability must be verified directly with the developer or a RERA-licensed broker before you commit to anything. Nothing here is financial advice or an offer to sell. Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll correct it. Last updated 13 Oct 2026.