--- title: "Samana Portside by Samana Developers" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/downtown-jebel-ali/samana-portside markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/dubai/downtown-jebel-ali/samana-portside.md type: development description: "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." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 4 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Samana Portside by Samana Developers > 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. Facts last verified 13 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Developer | [Samana Developers](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/samana) | | Location | [Downtown Jebel Ali](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/downtown-jebel-ali) (Jebel Ali Industrial Area 2), Dubai | | Status | launched | | Developer's handover target | Q3 2029 | | Sales launched | 2026-08 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 1,099,000 to AED 1,600,000 (published figure, 13 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 1,764 | | Home types | 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments | | Total units | 126 | | Floors | 8 | | Golden Visa value test | All published prices are below AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview Samana Portside is a boutique residential building by [Samana Developers](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/samana) in [Downtown Jebel Ali](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/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. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,099,000 | | 623 sq ft | | available | | 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,600,000 | | | 2 | available | Prices are published starting prices from the developer or Property Finder, as each type's note says, checked 13 November 2026. ## Payment plans ### 10% down, 1% a month (with post-dated cheques) - Down payment: 10% (On booking) - Instalment: 5% (Month 6) - Instalment: 5% (Month 12) - Monthly instalments: 80% (1% a month for 80 months) Paid before handover: 100%. 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. ### 15% down, 1% a month (without post-dated cheques) - Down payment: 15% (On booking) - Instalment: 5% (Month 6) - Instalment: 5% (Month 12) - Monthly instalments: 75% (1% a month for 75 months) Paid before handover: 100%. As published by Samana. Property Finder shows 10/80/10 and 15/75/10 construction-linked plans instead; ask Samana for the written schedule. ## 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. ## 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. ## 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 ## Questions and answers ### 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](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/samana). 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](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/guides/uae-golden-visa-property). ### 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](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/tools/purchase-cost-calculator) itemises it. ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 13 November 2026. - [Samana Developers: Samana Portside at Downtown Jebel Ali](https://www.samanadevelopers.com/projects/samana-portside-at-downtown-jebel-ali) - [Property Finder: Samana Portside](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/samana-developers/samana-portside) - [Property Finder: Samana Portside 2](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/samana-developers/samana-portside-2) - [Gulf Construction: Samana boosts presence in Dubai with three new residential projects (17 August 2026)](https://gulfconstructiononline.com/ArticleTA/466649) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/downtown-jebel-ali/samana-portside. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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