Samana Downtown One 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
Samana Downtown One starts 37% lower, at AED 689,000 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 Samana Portside works out at about AED 1,764 per sq ft against AED 2,057 at Samana Downtown One.
Sooner to complete
Samana Portside is targeted for Q3 2029, ahead of Samana Downtown One in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Samana Downtown One | Samana Portside |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Samana Developers | Samana Developers |
| Location | Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai | Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai |
| Status | Off-plan | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q3 2029 |
| Price from | AED 689,000 | AED 1,099,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,057 | 1,764 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | Studio to 2 bed | 1 to 2 bed |
| Sizes | 335 sq ft | 623 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10% down, 1% a month (with post-dated cheques) | 10% down, 1% a month (with post-dated cheques) |
| Due before handover | 100% | 100% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 28,580 | AED 44,980 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | 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 | Samana Downtown One | Samana Portside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,000,000 | AED 1,099,000623 sq ft | AED 99,000 more at Samana Portside |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,400,000 | AED 1,600,000 | AED 200,000 more at Samana Portside |
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.
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.
Samana Downtown One or Samana Portside?
Which is cheaper, Samana Downtown One or Samana Portside?
Samana Downtown One has the lower starting price at AED 689,000, 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?
Samana Portside has the earlier target (Q3 2029). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Samana Downtown One is sold on a 10% down, 1% a month (with post-dated cheques) plan with 100% 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 Samana Downtown One and Samana Portside by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Samana Developers.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
The right choice depends on your budget, timing and what the property is for. Tell us and we'll give you a recommendation, with the reasons.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
