Samana Downtown One

By Samana Developers in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai

Price from: AED 689,000; about £141K or $188K
Payment plan: 10% down, 1% a month (with post-dated cheques); 100% before handover, or 1 other plan
Handover: Q4 2029
Status: Off-plan

Developer rendering of the Samana Downtown One tower at dusk among neighbouring buildings

Daytime developer rendering of the Samana Downtown One tower and podium from the main road

Developer rendering of the Samana Downtown One entrance and podium at street level in the evening

Aerial developer rendering of the Samana Downtown One tower and its podium

Developer rendering of an open-plan kitchen and living area with lit ceiling details

Developer rendering of a living room with a curved sofa and full-height windows

Payment plan

10% down, 1% a month (with post-dated cheques)

100% due before handover

Down paymentOn booking10%AED 68,900
InstalmentMonth 65%AED 34,450
InstalmentMonth 125%AED 34,450
Monthly instalments1% a month for 80 months80%AED 551,200
Paid before handoverAED 689,000

As published by Samana. Samana does not split the monthly instalments between construction and after handover; at 80 months from booking they run past the stated December 2029 handover.

Amounts are worked on a studio apartment at its starting price of AED 689,000. Change home type

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Homes and prices

Samana Downtown One offers studio apartments, 1-bedroom apartments and 2-bedroom apartments. Open a home type for its payment schedule, buying costs and the nearest alternatives.

Studio apartmentsFrom AED 689K335 sq ft, AED 2,057 per sq ft, Samana's headline price. Property Finder lists the first studio layout at 335 sq ft.1-bedroom apartmentsFrom AED 1MTwo layouts on Samana's page. Property Finder gives the 1-bedroom launch price and 550 sq ft for the first layout.2-bedroom apartmentsFrom AED 1.4MTwo layouts on Samana's page. Property Finder gives the launch price and 943 sq ft for the first layout.

Starting prices are the published figures from the sources listed on this page, checked 13 November 2026. Sterling figures are indicative conversions. Ask for today's availability before relying on any figure.

Apartments
Studio to 2 bed
335 sq ft
Freehold

Developer: Samana Developers
Location: Jebel Ali Industrial 2, Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai
Buildings: 1

Overview

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.

Samana Downtown One is a residential tower by Samana Developers in Downtown Jebel Ali. Samana places it in Jebel Ali Industrial 2, on the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor and close to the Dubai Metro Red Line, and it was listed as the developer's latest launch on its website in November 2026.

The building offers studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments, with two layouts for each bedroom type. Samana's starting price is AED 689,000 for a studio. Property Finder, which lists the project as off-plan with developer stock, gives launch prices of about AED 1 million for a one-bedroom and AED 1.4 million for a two-bedroom flat, and sizes from 335 sq ft for a studio to 943 sq ft for the largest listed two-bedroom layout. Samana markets the tower around smart-home technology and lists an adult pool, jacuzzi, yoga lawn, golf simulator and rooftop and podium leisure space.

The payment plan is the long monthly structure Samana uses on its 2026 launches: 10% down with post-dated cheques (15% without), 5% at months 6 and 12, then 1% a month for 80 months (75 months without cheques). That spreads the cost thinly, but at 80 months the instalments continue well after the expected December 2029 handover, so the buyer is still paying for several years after receiving the keys.

Who it suits: an investor who wants a small, low-ticket apartment near Jebel Ali's free zone, port and business parks, where the tenant base is people who work locally. The metro and Sheikh Zayed Road give reasonable links to Dubai Marina and Expo City; Samana gives 10 to 15 minutes to Dubai Marina and JBR.

What to weigh: Downtown Jebel Ali has a cluster of similar studio and one-bedroom towers due in 2028 and 2029, including Samana's own Portside next door, which will compete for the same tenants. The setting is industrial. Samana has not published the number of apartments, floors or service charges. And Samana's record is short relative to the volume it has launched, so check the escrow account and registered completion date before you commit.

Buying costs

Government fees are paid on top of the purchase price. This is the position for the entry-level home; costs scale with price. In Dubai the registration authority is the DLD.

Purchase priceEntry studio apartment at Samana Downtown OneAED 689,000

DLD transfer fee (4%)Paid to the Dubai Land Department on registration. The department lists it as 2% from each party, but contracts almost always pass the full 4% to the buyer, so a developer's '50% DLD waiver' means the developer is paying its own listed half. Off-plan, it is paid when the sale is registered in the Oqood system.AED 27,560

Oqood registration admin feeOqood portal fee of AED 1,000 plus knowledge and innovation fees, for registering the off-plan sale contract.AED 1,020

Estimated total to completeAED 717,580about £147K

Developers may add their own administration charge on off-plan sales. It is set by the developer, not the land department, so it is not included in this estimate: ask for it in writing before you reserve. Adjust the assumptions in the buying cost calculator.

Golden Visa. Homes here are priced below the AED 2 million threshold for the 10-year visa, though properties can be combined to reach it. Check eligibility

Location

In Jebel Ali Industrial 2, marketed as Downtown Jebel Ali, with access to Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Metro Red Line. Samana gives 5 to 10 minutes to the metro and Aster Cedars Hospital, 10 to 15 minutes to Dubai Marina, JBR, Dubai Parks and Resorts and JAFZA One, and 15 to 20 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport, Expo City Dubai, Dubai Investment Park and Mall of the Emirates.

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Al Maktoum International Airport: 15 min
Expo City Dubai: 15 min
Dubai Marina: 30 min
Dubai International Airport: 40 min
Abu Dhabi city: 60 min

Approximate drive times in normal traffic, measured for Downtown Jebel Ali as a whole.

About Downtown Jebel Ali

Directly on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and on the Dubai Metro Red Line
Next to Jebel Ali Free Zone and port, a large and stable source of tenants
About 15 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City on Bayut's figures
Starting prices of about AED 450,000 to AED 690,000 on Property Finder in November 2026

Downtown Jebel Ali area guide

Amenities

Adult pool
Jacuzzi
Yoga lawn
Golf simulator
Walkway
Podium and rooftop leisure spaces

Developer: Samana Developers

Fast-launching private Dubai developer of lower-priced apartments, known for resort-style buildings with private pools in selected apartments.

Headquarters: Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Ownership: Privately held; led by chief executive Imran Farooq.

Samana Developers profile and track record

Adviser's view

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.
Tenant demand from the Jebel Ali free zone, port and nearby business parks.

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.
An industrial setting, with community facilities still largely unbuilt.

Questions buyers ask

What is the starting price at Samana Downtown One?

Samana's starting price was AED 689,000 for a studio on 13 November 2026. Property Finder listed launch prices of about AED 1 million for a one-bedroom and AED 1.4 million for a two-bedroom apartment.

When is Samana Downtown One due for handover?

Samana gives December 2029 as the expected handover.

What is the payment plan at Samana Downtown One?

With post-dated cheques: 10% down, 5% in month 6, 5% in month 12 and 1% a month for 80 months. Without cheques: 15% down, the same two 5% instalments and 1% a month for 75 months. The monthly payments continue after handover.

Who is the developer of Samana Downtown One?

Samana Downtown One is being developed by Samana Developers. About Samana Developers: Fast-launching private Dubai developer of lower-priced apartments, known for resort-style buildings with private pools in selected apartments.

Does buying at Samana Downtown One qualify for a Golden Visa?

Not on its own at current prices: the 10-year Golden Visa needs property worth AED 2 million or more, and homes here start from AED 689K. Two or more properties can be combined to reach the threshold. See our Golden Visa guide.

What fees are payable on top of the price at Samana Downtown One?

The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 689,000 that comes to about AED 27,560, plus small administration charges. There is no stamp duty, no annual property tax and no tax on rental income for individuals in the UAE, though your home country may tax you. Our buying cost calculator itemises it.

Sources and verification

Facts on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026. Prices, availability and payment plans are set by the developer and can change without notice; treat them as a guide until you have a current offer in writing.

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Starting prices are the published figures from this page's sources, checked 13 November 2026.

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Studio apartments

10% down, 1% a month (with post-dated cheques) plan

Due on booking: AED 68,900
Paid before handover: AED 689,000 (100%)
Registration fees, estimate: AED 28,580
Total to complete: AED 717,580

Fees are the published registration charges. Developers usually collect them at or soon after booking and can add their own administration charge. Every stage