Samana Portside

By Samana Developers in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai

Price from: AED 1,099,000; about £225K or $299K
Payment plan: 10% down, 1% a month (with post-dated cheques); 100% before handover, or 1 other plan
Handover: Q3 2029
Status: Off-plan

Daytime developer rendering of the Samana Portside building with palm trees at its base

Evening developer rendering of the Samana Portside building and entrance

Developer rendering of the pool deck with loungers, a jacuzzi and a children's play area

Developer rendering of the lobby lounge with sofas and shelving

Developer rendering of an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area

Developer rendering of the gym with treadmills facing the pool

Developer rendering of a bedroom with glass doors opening onto a pool

Payment plan

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

100% due before handover

Down paymentOn booking10%AED 109,900
InstalmentMonth 65%AED 54,950
InstalmentMonth 125%AED 54,950
Monthly instalments1% a month for 80 months80%AED 879,200
Paid before handoverAED 1,099,000

As published by Samana. The monthly instalments are not split between construction and after handover; at 80 months they run past the stated July 2029 completion.

Amounts are worked on a 1-bedroom apartment at its starting price of AED 1,099,000. Change home type

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Homes and prices

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

1-bedroom apartmentsFrom AED 1.1M623 sq ft, AED 1,764 per sq ft, Three layouts, which Samana says convert to two-bedroom configurations. 110 of the 126 apartments are one-bedroom.2-bedroom apartmentsFrom AED 1.6MTwo layouts, convertible to three-bedroom configurations according to Samana. Price is Property Finder's launch price. 16 two-bedroom homes in total.

Some starting prices are Property Finder listings, as noted against each home type; the others come 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
1 to 2 bed
623 sq ft
126 homes
8 floors

Developer: Samana Developers
Location: Jebel Ali Industrial Area 2, Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai
Sales launched: August 2026
Tenure: Freehold

Overview

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.

Samana Portside is a boutique residential building by Samana Developers in Downtown Jebel Ali, in what Samana and the launch press call Jebel Ali Industrial Area 2. It was one of three projects Samana launched within a month in summer 2026. Gulf Construction's report of 17 August 2026 describes eight storeys with 126 apartments (110 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom) and six retail units.

The homes are larger than the studios that dominate this district. Samana gives sizes from 623 sq ft, and markets the layouts as convertible: the one-bedroom plans can be arranged as two bedrooms, and the two-bedroom plans as three. Prices start at AED 1,099,000. Property Finder, which lists developer stock, gives about AED 1.6 million for a two-bedroom. The private pool is the selling point. Samana's FAQ says every apartment has one, while the launch press says selected apartments; check the floor plan of the specific unit.

Samana's published plan is 10% down with post-dated cheques (15% without), 5% at months 6 and 12, and 1% a month for 80 months (75 without cheques). That runs well beyond the stated July 2029 completion. Property Finder shows a different, construction-linked plan, so take the schedule from Samana in writing.

Property Finder lists the project as two phases, Portside and Portside 2, with handovers in Q2 and Q4 2029. Samana markets one project on its website, so ask which phase a unit is in and its registered completion date.

Who it suits: a buyer who wants a one-bedroom with space to use as two, in a small building close to the metro and the Jebel Ali employment zones. What to weigh: the district's industrial setting, a large pipeline of competing apartments due in 2028 and 2029, the maintenance and service-charge cost of private pools, and a payment schedule that continues for years after completion.

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 1-bedroom apartment at Samana PortsideAED 1,099,000

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 43,960

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 1,143,980about £234K

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 Downtown Jebel Ali along Sheikh Zayed Road, in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 2, with access to the Dubai Metro Red Line. Samana lists the metro, Palm Jebel Ali, Al Maktoum International Airport, Expo City Dubai, Dubai Investment Park, JBR and Dubai Marina as within 20 minutes.

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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
Kids' pool
Large leisure pool deck
Indoor gym
Outdoor gym
Outdoor cinema
BBQ area
Kids' play area
Private pools in apartments
Six retail 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

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.
Close to Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Metro Red Line.

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.
Private pools add maintenance, water and insurance costs; service charges are not published.

Questions buyers ask

What is the starting price at Samana Portside?

Samana gave a starting price of AED 1,099,000 on 13 November 2026. Property Finder listed two-bedroom apartments from about AED 1.6 million.

How many apartments does Samana Portside have?

126, according to the August 2026 launch report: 110 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom apartments in an eight-storey building, with six retail units.

When will Samana Portside be completed?

Samana gives an anticipated completion of July 2029. Property Finder lists two phases, with handovers in Q2 and Q4 2029.

Do all apartments at Samana Portside have a private pool?

Samana's FAQ says every apartment has a private pool, but the launch press describes private pools in selected apartments. Confirm on the floor plan for the unit you are offered.

What is the payment plan at Samana Portside?

The published plan is 10% down, 1% a month (with post-dated cheques): 10% down payment, 5% instalment, 5% instalment and 80% monthly instalments. That means 100% of the price is paid before the keys are handed over.

Who is the developer of Samana Portside?

Samana Portside 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.

Can foreigners buy at Samana Portside?

Yes. Downtown Jebel Ali is a designated area where buyers of any nationality can own freehold property, whether or not they live in the UAE. The purchase is registered with the DLD.

Does buying at Samana Portside 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 1.1M. 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 Portside?

The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 1,099,000 that comes to about AED 43,960, 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 from the developer and from Property Finder, as each home type notes, checked 13 November 2026.

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1-bedroom apartments

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

Due on booking: AED 109,900
Paid before handover: AED 1,099,000 (100%)
Registration fees, estimate: AED 44,980
Total to complete: AED 1,143,980

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