Azizi Lina vs Samana Portside
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 48% lower, at AED 572,000 against AED 1,099,000. 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 1,764 at Samana Portside.
Sooner to complete
Azizi Lina is targeted for Q3 2028, ahead of Samana Portside in Q3 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 Portside asks for 100%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Azizi Lina | Samana Portside |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Azizi Developments | Samana Developers |
| Location | Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai | Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q3 2028 | Q3 2029 |
| Price from | AED 572,000 | AED 1,099,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,729 | 1,764 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | Studio to 3 bed | 1 to 2 bed |
| Sizes | 321 to 1,391 sq ft | 623 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 44,980 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | No |
| Total homes | n/a | 126 |
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 Portside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,066,000653 to 867 sq ft | AED 1,099,000623 sq ft | AED 33,000 more at Samana Portside |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,593,000899 to 1,391 sq ft | AED 1,600,000 | AED 7,000 more at Samana Portside |
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 Portside
An eight-storey Samana building of 126 one- and two-bedroom apartments in Downtown Jebel Ali, launched in August 2026 from AED 1.1 million, with private pools and completion expected in July 2029.
What works
- Small building: 126 apartments over eight storeys, according to the launch report.
- Convertible layouts from 623 sq ft, larger than the studios typical of the district.
- Private pools, which Samana says every apartment has.
What to weigh
- Samana's FAQ says every apartment has a private pool; the launch press says selected apartments. Check the unit's plan.
- Property Finder lists two phases with Q2 and Q4 2029 handovers; Samana gives July 2029 for the project.
- The 80-month plan continues long after completion.
Azizi Lina or Samana Portside?
Which is cheaper, Azizi Lina or Samana Portside?
Azizi Lina has the lower starting price at AED 572,000, compared with AED 1,099,000 at Samana Portside. 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 Portside is sold on a 10% down, 1% a month (with post-dated cheques) plan with 100% due before handover.
Are Azizi Lina and Samana Portside by the same developer?
No. Azizi Lina is by Azizi Developments and Samana Portside is by Samana Developers. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
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