Azizi Lina vs Samana Downtown One
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
Azizi Lina starts 17% lower, at AED 572,000 against AED 689,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
More space for the money
On average Azizi Lina works out at about AED 1,729 per sq ft against AED 2,057 at Samana Downtown One.
Sooner to complete
Azizi Lina is targeted for Q3 2028, ahead of Samana Downtown One in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Azizi Lina asks for 50% of the price before handover; Samana Downtown One asks for 100%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Azizi Lina | Samana Downtown One |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Azizi Developments | Samana Developers |
| Location | Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai | Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q3 2028 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 572,000 | AED 689,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,729 | 2,057 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | Studio to 3 bed | Studio to 2 bed |
| Sizes | 321 to 1,391 sq ft | 335 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/40/50 | 10% down, 1% a month (with post-dated cheques) |
| Due before handover | 50% | 100% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 23,900 | AED 28,580 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | No |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Starting prices for the same home type
| Home type | Azizi Lina | Samana Downtown One | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio apartments | AED 572,000321 to 512 sq ft | AED 689,000335 sq ft | AED 117,000 more at Samana Downtown One |
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,066,000653 to 867 sq ft | AED 1,000,000 | AED 66,000 more at Azizi Lina |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,593,000899 to 1,391 sq ft | AED 1,400,000 | AED 193,000 more at Azizi Lina |
Azizi Lina
An Azizi apartment building in Downtown Jebel Ali beside JAFZA and the metro, launched in September 2025, with studios to three-bedroom flats from AED 572,000 and completion listed for September 2028.
What works
- About three minutes to Life Pharmacy metro station, by Azizi's figure.
- Next to JAFZA, a large source of tenants.
- Studios from about AED 572,000 to AED 601,000 depending on the source.
What to weigh
- Half the price is due on handover in both listed plans.
- Several similar towers in Downtown Jebel Ali complete around the same time.
- The three-bedroom size is not published.
Samana Downtown One
Samana's latest launch: a single tower of studios to two-bedroom apartments in Downtown Jebel Ali, near the metro Red Line, from AED 689,000 with handover expected in December 2029.
What works
- Low entry price for a new Dubai apartment: studios from AED 689,000.
- On the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor, close to the Dubai Metro Red Line.
- Small monthly instalments of 1% a month spread over more than six years.
What to weigh
- The monthly plan runs years beyond the December 2029 handover; budget for payments after completion.
- Many similar small-unit towers are due in Downtown Jebel Ali in 2028 and 2029.
- Unit count, floor count and service charges are not published.
Azizi Lina or Samana Downtown One?
Which is cheaper, Azizi Lina or Samana Downtown One?
Azizi Lina has the lower starting price at AED 572,000, compared with AED 689,000 at Samana Downtown One. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Azizi Lina has the earlier target (Q3 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Azizi Lina is sold on a 10/40/50 plan with 50% due before handover. Samana Downtown One is sold on a 10% down, 1% a month (with post-dated cheques) plan with 100% due before handover.
Are Azizi Lina and Samana Downtown One by the same developer?
No. Azizi Lina is by Azizi Developments and Samana Downtown One is by Samana Developers. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
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