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SAMANA Downtown One in Jebel Ali
Studios and one and two bedroom apartments in a 20 storey tower in Downtown Jebel Ali, on Sheikh Zayed Road, from AED 689,000 with a post handover plan.
My take on SAMANA Downtown One
SAMANA Downtown One is a 20 storey tower over three podium floors in Downtown Jebel Ali, on Sheikh Zayed Road near the Metro Red Line. It sits between Dubai Marina, Expo City and Al Maktoum International, the corridor where much of Dubai's future employment and population growth is planned.
The plan is what sets it apart. After 15% on booking you pay 1% a month, and with completion in December 2029 about 38% of the price falls after handover, so rent can help pay the balance.
SAMANA is a mid market developer rather than a government backed one, but it handed over more than 1,300 homes in 2025 and has a long run of completed resort style buildings.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want to spread the cost past handover
- Investors who like the Jebel Ali and Expo City corridor
- A sub AED 1 million entry close to the Metro
What to weigh up
- Monthly payments continue for about three years after handover
- SAMANA is a private developer, not government backed
- Downtown Jebel Ali is still being built out
Key details
- Studios, one and two bedroom apartments
- Ground, three podium floors and 20 residential floors
- 15% on booking, then 1% a month over 75 months
- Completion expected in December 2029
Gallery
Developer illustrations.
Prices and home types
| Home | Size | Launch price from |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | From 335 sq ft | AED 0.69M |
| 1 bed apartment | From 550 sq ft | AED 1.04M |
| 2 bed apartment | From 943 sq ft | AED 1.43M |
Launch prices, subject to availability. I send the current price list layout by layout, because the headline price only ever buys the entry unit.
The Post handover payment plan
Paid at reservation.
1% a month, plus 5% in months 6 and 12.
1% a month after you collect the keys.
A 4% Dubai Land Department fee is paid alongside the deposit. How payment plans work.
Location and drive times
Amenities
- Rooftop pool
- Gym
- Smart home technology
- Landscaped podium
- Children's play area
- Residents' lounge
About SAMANA Developers
SAMANA is a Dubai developer known for resort style apartment buildings and for being among the first to offer private pools on apartment balconies. It handed over more than 1,300 homes in 2025 and was one of the top five off plan sellers in Dubai that year, with AED 7.1 billion of sales.
SAMANA Downtown One questions
What is the starting price at SAMANA Downtown One?
SAMANA Downtown One starts from about £142,000 (AED 689,000). That is the entry price for the smallest layout and all homes are subject to availability.
When will SAMANA Downtown One be completed?
Completion is currently expected in December 2029.
What is the payment plan at SAMANA Downtown One?
The plan is Post handover: 15% on booking, then 1% a month over 75 months.
Where is SAMANA Downtown One?
It is in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai.
Can overseas investors buy at SAMANA Downtown One?
Yes. It is in a freehold area, so foreign nationals can own in their own name, with no residency and no local partner. The whole purchase can be completed remotely.
