Samana Ocean Bay vs Samana Ocean Pearl 2
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 Ocean Bay starts 33% lower, at AED 2,887,000 against AED 4,278,811. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Samana Ocean Pearl 2 is targeted for Q4 2027, ahead of Samana Ocean Bay in Q2 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Samana Ocean Bay | Samana Ocean Pearl 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Samana Developers | Samana Developers |
| Location | Dubai Islands, Dubai | Dubai Islands, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q2 2028 | Q4 2027 |
| Price from | AED 2,887,000 | AED 4,278,811 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | n/a |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 4 bed | 1 to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 808 to 2,157 sq ft | 843 to 1,977 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 50/50 with 3-year post-handover | 50/50 with 3-year post-handover |
| Due before handover | 30% | 30% |
| Post-handover payments | Yes | Yes |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 116,500 | AED 172,172 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Samana Ocean Bay
A boutique six-floor Samana project of one- to four-bedroom apartments with private pools on Dubai Islands, from AED 2.89 million on Samana's page, with half the price payable after a Q2 2028 handover.
What works
- Half the price is payable after handover, over two to three years.
- Private pool in every apartment, according to Samana.
- Boutique scale: six floors, across two buildings on Property Finder.
What to weigh
- Samana's AED 2.887 million starting price differs from Property Finder's lower developer quotes; confirm the price list.
- Samana's page shows two different payment plans and Property Finder a third.
- Dubai Islands has a large pipeline of competing apartments due around 2028.
Samana Ocean Pearl 2
The second Ocean Pearl building on Dubai Islands: one- to four-bedroom Samana apartments, most with private pools, from AED 4.28 million, completing in Q4 2027 with half or more payable after handover.
What works
- Completion due in Q4 2027 according to Samana, with Property Finder giving Q1 2027.
- Half or more of the price payable after handover, depending on the plan.
- Private pools in one-, two- and four-bedroom layouts.
What to weigh
- Samana's page shows two different plans and Property Finder two more; confirm the schedule.
- High ticket sizes for the floor area compared with Samana's mainland projects.
- Dubai Islands has a large pipeline of competing apartments.
Samana Ocean Bay or Samana Ocean Pearl 2?
Which is cheaper, Samana Ocean Bay or Samana Ocean Pearl 2?
Samana Ocean Bay has the lower starting price at AED 2,887,000, compared with AED 4,278,811 at Samana Ocean Pearl 2. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Samana Ocean Pearl 2 has the earlier target (Q4 2027). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Samana Ocean Bay is sold on a 50/50 with 3-year post-handover plan with 30% due before handover. Samana Ocean Pearl 2 is sold on a 50/50 with 3-year post-handover plan with 30% due before handover.
Are Samana Ocean Bay and Samana Ocean Pearl 2 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
