Samana Ocean Bay

By Samana Developers in Dubai Islands, Dubai

Price from: AED 2,887,000; about £592K or $786K
Payment plan: 50/50 with 3-year post-handover; 30% before handover, or 1 other plan
Handover: Q2 2028
Status: Under construction

Developer rendering of the Samana Ocean Bay buildings with landscaped grounds

Developer rendering of the two Ocean Bay buildings with a lagoon-style pool between them

Developer rendering of a pool terrace with loungers and gardens

Developer rendering of the pool deck with sun loungers and palms

Developer rendering of the pool running alongside the building

Developer rendering of sunken seating with a fire pit inside the pool

Developer rendering looking down between the buildings to the pool and gardens

Payment plan

50/50 with 3-year post-handover

30% due before handover

Down paymentOn booking10%
InstalmentMonth 65%
Monthly instalments1% a month for 15 months15%
On handover20%
Monthly instalments after handover1% a month for 36 months36%
Instalments after handover7% in months 12 and 24 after handover14%
Paid before handover30%

The plan shown in the payment section of Samana's project page.

Prices are on request, so the plan is shown in percentages.

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For Samana Ocean Bay

Homes and prices

Samana Ocean Bay offers 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments and 4-bedroom apartments. Open a home type for its payment schedule, buying costs and the nearest alternatives.

1-bedroom apartmentsOn request808 sq ft, Samana's smallest size for the project. Property Finder's developer listings show 823 to 1,332 sq ft and quote from about AED 2.04 million.2-bedroom apartmentsOn request1,212 to 1,761 sq ft, Sizes from Property Finder's developer listings, which quote from about AED 3.4 million.3-bedroom apartmentsOn request1,553 to 2,157 sq ft, Sizes from Property Finder's developer listings, which quote from about AED 4.1 million.

4-bedroom apartmentsLimitedOn requestProperty Finder showed a single four-bedroom developer listing. Price on request.

The headline price of AED 2,887,000 is the published starting price for Samana Ocean Bay as a whole. Prices by home type are on request. Sterling figures are indicative conversions. Ask for today's availability before relying on any figure.

Apartments
1 to 4 bed
808 to 2,157 sq ft
6 floors
Freehold

Developer: Samana Developers
Location: Dubai Islands, Dubai
Sales launched: September 2025
Buildings: 2
Golden Visa: Prices reach the AED 2 million threshold

Overview

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.

Samana Ocean Bay is a low-rise waterfront project by Samana Developers on Dubai Islands, one of four Samana residential projects there alongside Ocean Pearl, Ocean Pearl 2 and Ocean Crest. Samana describes six floors of apartments; Property Finder lists two buildings, Tower A and Tower B, and a sales start of September 2025. In November 2026 Property Finder still showed developer listings across one-, two- and three-bedroom types, and Samana's page carried a price with no sold-out label.

The homes are one- to four-bedroom apartments from 808 sq ft, and Samana's FAQ says every apartment includes a private pool. Pricing needs care. Samana's page gives a starting price of AED 2,887,000. Property Finder's developer listings quote lower figures: about AED 2.04 million to AED 2.3 million for a one-bedroom, AED 3.4 million for a two-bedroom and AED 4.1 million for a three-bedroom. Get the current price list from Samana before comparing.

The payment structure is the draw for many buyers: half during construction and half over two to three years after handover. Samana's page shows two versions. The main plan is 10% down, 5% in month 6, 1% a month for 15 months and 20% on handover, then 1% a month for 36 months plus 7% at months 12 and 24 after handover. The FAQ gives 20% down, three 10% instalments at months 12, 18 and 24, then 2% a month for 25 months after handover. Samana gives handover as Q2 2028.

Shared amenities are quiet rather than sporty: a leisure water lounge, sun deck, hammock, Zen and meditation gardens, an outdoor cinema, a gym and a jogging track.

Who it suits: a buyer who wants a pool apartment on Dubai Islands in a small building, and who values paying half after completion. What to weigh: Dubai Islands is still being built out, with heavy competing supply due by 2028; the gap between Samana's and Property Finder's prices; pool maintenance costs; and a post-handover schedule that is a real debt to plan for.

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 price at Samana Ocean BayAED 2,887,000

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 115,480

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 3,003,500about £615K

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. Every unit type here is priced above AED 2 million, the threshold for the 10-year visa by property. Check eligibility

Location

On Dubai Islands, off the Deira coast. Samana gives 10 to 15 minutes to Dubai Islands Marina and Dubai Frame, and 15 to 20 minutes to Dubai International Airport, DIFC, Downtown Dubai and Dubai Mall.

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Dubai International Airport: 20 min
Downtown Dubai: 24 min
Dubai World Trade Centre: 24 min
Business Bay: 33 min

Approximate drive times in normal traffic, measured for Dubai Islands as a whole.

About Dubai Islands

More than 20 km of beaches and 60 km of waterfront, according to Nakheel
About 20 minutes to Dubai International Airport
Mid-rise and low-rise buildings rather than towers
Wide choice of developers, from Nakheel and Ellington to smaller private firms

Dubai Islands area guide

Amenities

Private pool in every apartment
Leisure water lounge
Sun deck
Outdoor cinema
Hammock garden
Zen garden
Meditation deck
Gym and wellness facilities
Landscaped walking and jogging track
Kids' play area

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

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.
Handover due in Q2 2028, sooner than most current launches.

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.
Private pools add maintenance and service-charge costs that are not published.

Questions buyers ask

What is the starting price at Samana Ocean Bay?

Samana's page gave AED 2,887,000 on 13 November 2026. Property Finder's developer listings quoted lower figures, from about AED 2.04 million for a one-bedroom. Ask Samana for the current price list.

Do all apartments at Samana Ocean Bay have a private pool?

Yes, according to Samana's FAQ, which says every apartment includes a private pool.

When is Samana Ocean Bay due for handover?

Samana gives Q2 2028.

Is there a post-handover payment plan at Samana Ocean Bay?

Yes. Both plans on Samana's page put 50% of the price after handover, paid over 25 to 36 months.

Who is the developer of Samana Ocean Bay?

Samana Ocean Bay 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 Ocean Bay?

Yes. Dubai Islands 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 Ocean Bay qualify for a Golden Visa?

Homes priced at AED 2 million or more can support an application for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. At Samana Ocean Bay, every unit type starts above that level. Approval is at the authorities' discretion and off-plan purchases have their own conditions: see our Golden Visa guide.

What fees are payable on top of the price at Samana Ocean Bay?

The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 2,887,000 that comes to about AED 115,480, 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.