Alaia Developments

Alaia Developments brings a contemporary, design-forward identity to Dubai's residential market — a developer whose distinctive name signals a new generation approach to property: where design quality, specification precision, and investment performance converge in buildings that stand out in Dubai's competitive residential landscape.

TL;DR Snapshot

| Attribute | Detail | |---|---| | Developer | Alaia Developments | | Category | Dubai boutique residential developer — contemporary design identity | | Philosophy | Design-forward delivery — contemporary quality at investment-grade performance | | Market Focus | Dubai mid-to-upper residential — design-conscious specification | | Development Style | Contemporary; design-led; investment-disciplined | | Target Buyer | Design-conscious investors; quality-motivated owner-occupiers; international buyers | | Gross Yield Range | 7.5–9.5% | | Differentiator | Contemporary design identity — Alaia as signal of design quality and investment precision |

Development Philosophy: Design-Forward Investment

Alaia Developments operates from the conviction that design quality and investment performance are mutually reinforcing in Dubai's residential market. Design-forward buildings attract design-conscious tenants who pay above-average rents. They maintain secondary market value better than generic comparables because their quality reads as deliberate rather than accidental. They generate lower void periods because the building's distinctiveness makes it easy to find in the mind of tenants searching for quality.

The Alaia Design-Investment Framework:

Specification as Design: Every specification element in an Alaia development is chosen as a design decision, not just a cost comparison. Floor tile format and tone are chosen for the light they create in the living space. Kitchen palette is chosen for its relationship to the flooring and the light quality of the room. Bathroom specification is chosen for coherence with the master bedroom's character. The result is a building that reads as designed — a coherent system rather than a collection of individual decisions.

Contemporary Endurance: Alaia avoids specification that is trendy in the sense that it will date within a decade. Contemporary endurance is the target — specification that is clearly modern but not of a specific moment; that will appeal to quality tenants across a 10-year investment horizon without feeling dated at year 5.

Investment Discipline Within Design: Design quality operates within investment discipline at Alaia. Projects are priced to deliver competitive yields at market rental rates. Zone selection prioritises areas where design-quality tenants — the professionally successful, internationally mobile, aesthetically motivated buyer market — are concentrated and rental demand is evidenced.

Delivery Quality: A well-designed building that is poorly executed is an investment liability. Alaia applies precision to construction quality — material selections delivered as specified; installation executed to design intent; quality verified by independent inspection before handover.

Specification: Alaia Design Standard

| Element | Alaia Standard | |---|---| | Living Flooring | Large-format Italian porcelain (80×80cm) in refined stone or concrete tone — design-coherent palette; 2mm precision | | Bedroom Flooring | Engineered timber in warm natural oak — design quality underfoot; acoustic benefit | | Kitchen Design | Handle-free European cabinetry in warm neutral; engineered stone worktop in selected design tone; integrated hardware | | Appliances | Bosch or Miele integrated — oven, induction hob, extractor, refrigerator, dishwasher; all in SPA | | Master Bathroom | Rainfall shower; full stone-effect tile to ceiling in design-coherent tone; frameless glass; Hansgrohe tapware | | Guest Bathrooms | Full tile; quality tapware; frameless glass — design consistency throughout | | Wardrobes | Full-height fitted — handle-free profile matching kitchen; organised interior | | Ceiling Height | 3.1m in living areas — contemporary quality; generous light | | Balcony | 2.5–3.0m depth; large-format outdoor porcelain; frameless glass — design continuation to exterior | | Acoustic | Enhanced inter-floor insulation — 52dB+ rating | | Smart Home | Alexa/Google integration — AC, lighting, blinds, security; energy monitoring | | Lobby | Design-led double-height lobby; natural material feature; artwork; 24-hour concierge | | MEP | Premium fixtures; pre-handover certification |

Amenity Programme: Design-Quality Living

| Amenity | Alaia Specification | |---|---| | Pool | Design-oriented pool — geometric or curved form; quality mosaic; design-led deck with quality loungers | | Fitness Suite | Commercial gym — Life Fitness or Technogym; cardio; strength; functional; yoga area | | Wellness Centre | Sauna and steam; cold plunge; relaxation zone | | Rooftop Garden | Landscaped design-led terrace — mature planting; city views; quality seating; BBQ; dining | | Co-Working Lounge | Design-led professional workspace; acoustic booths; high-speed fibre | | Cinema Lounge | Private screening room on selected projects | | Children's Zone | Contemporary safe play — design-quality materials | | Lobby Lounge | Design-led social reception area | | Parking | Covered parking 1+ per unit; EV charging; visitor parking | | Building Management | Design-quality maintenance standard; resident app; planned maintenance |

Zone Strategy: Design Tenants, Evidenced Demand

Alaia Developments targets zones where design-quality tenant concentration and rental demand coincide:

Zone Selection Priorities:

1. Design-conscious tenant density — creative, tech, finance, and senior professional communities
2. Lifestyle activation — F&B, gallery, retail, and cultural infrastructure
3. Employment proximity — 20-minute drive to major employment centres
4. Specification gap — shortage of design-quality product in zone
5. Infrastructure trajectory — zone improving toward design-quality tenant expectations

Target Development Zones:

• Business Bay and City Walk adjacency — design-conscious professional tenant base
• Dubai Design District (d3) adjacency — design community concentration
• Downtown Dubai fringe — design-forward lifestyle zone; international tenant profile
• Jumeirah Village Circle — value-yield design opportunity; growing design tenant base

Investment Returns

The Design Investment Advantage:

| Design Quality Factor | Investment Mechanism | Investor Benefit | |---|---|---| | Design-forward specification | Premium tenant attraction | 10–15% above-generic rental rate | | Specification coherence | Building photographability | Lower vacancy marketing cost | | Contemporary endurance | 10-year design relevance | Secondary market premium maintained | | Delivery precision | Specification compliance | Investment model integrity |

Yield Analysis (Dubai mid-to-upper market, 2024):

| Format | Price Range | Annual Rent | Gross Yield | |---|---|---|---| | Studio (420–560 sqft) | AED 520K–730K | AED 46K–65K | 8.7–9.0% | | 1BR (720–980 sqft) | AED 845K–1.2M | AED 72K–101K | 8.4–8.5% | | 2BR (1,100–1,500 sqft) | AED 1.45M–2.05M | AED 120K–169K | 8.2–8.3% | | 3BR (1,600–2,200 sqft) | AED 2.3M–3.4M | AED 182K–267K | 7.9–8.0% |

5-Year Return Illustration (1BR, AED 980,000):

• Annual rental income: AED 82,320 (gross, 8.4%)
• 5-year cumulative rental: ~AED 444,000 (2.5% annual growth)
• Capital appreciation at 7% p.a.: AED 980,000 → AED 1,375,000
• 5-year total return: ~AED 839,000 (~86% of purchase price, unlevered)

These figures are illustrative. Actual returns depend on market conditions, occupancy, and financing.

Target Tenant Profile

| Profile | Typical Tenancy | Key Requirements | |---|---|---| | Creative and design professionals | 1–2 years | Design quality; aesthetic coherence; connectivity | | Tech and finance professionals | 1–2 years | Contemporary spec; smart home; lifestyle access | | International design-conscious buyers | 1–2 years | Design quality reference; building distinctiveness | | Senior lifestyle-motivated professionals | 2–3 years | Design environment; amenity quality; community | | Established international couples | 2–3 years | Kitchen design; outdoor quality; specification coherence |

Connectivity

| Destination | Drive Time | |---|---| | Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa | 8–15 min | | Business Bay / DIFC | 8–15 min | | Dubai Design District (d3) | 8–15 min | | City Walk | 5–12 min | | Dubai Marina / JBR | 18–28 min | | Mall of the Emirates | 15–22 min | | Dubai International Airport | 18–28 min | | Dubai Hills Mall | 12–20 min |

Regulatory Compliance

Full RERA compliance across all Alaia Developments projects:

• Project-specific escrow accounts at RERA-approved UAE banks
• DLD registration prior to sales launch
• Construction milestone-linked fund release
• SPA compliant with UAE real estate law
• RERA project numbers verifiable via DLD portal

International buyers: All projects in Dubai freehold zones open to all nationalities. UAE investor visa from AED 750,000.

Sustainability

• Building envelope above Dubai Green Building Regulations
• Inverter HVAC with unit-level energy monitoring
• LED throughout with occupancy sensing — dimming for design-quality lighting atmosphere
• Low-flow water fixtures: 35% consumption reduction
• EV charging at all parking bays
• Sustainable material sourcing policy — provenance tracking

FAQ: Alaia Developments

Q: How does design quality translate into investment returns specifically? A: Three channels: rental premium (design-conscious tenants pay above-average rents for buildings that match their quality expectations — typically 10–15% above generic comparables); void reduction (distinctive design-quality buildings generate more tenant inquiries per void period); secondary market premium (design-coherent buildings maintain above-average per sq ft values at exit because they attract quality buyers as well as quality tenants).

Q: How is design specification coherence enforced contractually? A: SPA specification binding with specific material grades, palette descriptions, and brand references. Pre-handover inspection by a QC firm with design quality assessment capability. Key release only on compliance with design specification intent.

Q: Can international buyers purchase? A: Yes. Dubai freehold zones; all nationalities. UAE investor visa from AED 750,000.

Q: What payment plans are available? A: Standard off-plan: 20–30% at booking, construction milestone payments, 30–40% at handover. Post-handover extended plans on selected projects.