SAMANA Developers has opened sales registrations for SAMANA Downtown One, a new apartment tower in Downtown Jebel Ali, close to Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Metro Red Line. The developer released the project on 13 October 2026, with studios from AED 689,000, a 10% down payment option and expected handover in December 2029. Expressions of interest opened on 14 October.
It follows SAMANA Portside in the same district and is one of the more affordable new launches on the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor this month.
Credit: SAMANA Developers
Key Facts
| Developer | SAMANA Developers |
|---|---|
| Location | Downtown Jebel Ali (Jebel Ali Industrial 2), next to Sheikh Zayed Road |
| Released | 13 October 2026 (developer). EOIs opened 14 October 2026 |
| Homes | 257 apartments in one tower with 20 residential floors (as registered and reported by agents) |
| Unit types | Studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. Some 1- and 2-bedroom layouts include a store room |
| Starting price | Studios from AED 689,000 (developer). 1-bedroom from about AED 1.039M and 2-bedroom from about AED 1.429M (as reported from the EOI announcement) |
| Payment plan | 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% payments and 1% a month for 75 months |
| EOI | AED 40,000 (as reported by agent platforms) |
| Expected handover | December 2029 (Q4 2029) |
| Metro | Red Line station about 5 to 10 minutes away (developer) |
Where It Is
Despite the name, Downtown Jebel Ali is not Downtown Dubai. It is the mixed-use district along Sheikh Zayed Road between Dubai Marina and Expo City, on the Red Line. SAMANA Downtown One sits in Jebel Ali Industrial 2, on the inland side of the highway.
The developer gives these drive times:
- 5 to 10 minutes: Dubai Metro and Aster Cedars Hospital
- 10 to 15 minutes: Dubai Marina, JBR, Dubai Parks and Resorts and JAFZA One
- 15 to 20 minutes: Al Maktoum International Airport, Expo City Dubai, Dubai Investments Park and Mall of the Emirates
Jebel Ali Village and Discovery Gardens are close by for everyday shopping and services.
Credit: SAMANA Developers
The Building and Amenities
SAMANA is marketing Downtown One as a smart-home building with technology built into the apartments. The amenities are split between the podium and the rooftop.
First-floor podium: adult pool, kids' pool and splash pool, jacuzzi, pool deck, lazy lounge, outdoor cinema, BBQ area, game zone, mini golf, yoga lawn and a kids' play area.
20th-floor rooftop: indoor gym, outdoor gym, rooftop lounge and cigar lounge.
The brochure also shows a golf simulator and an immersive fitness studio.
Credit: SAMANA Developers
Prices and Payment Plan
SAMANA's project page lists studios from AED 689,000, subject to availability. Agent platforms reporting the EOI announcement give one-bedroom apartments from about AED 1.039 million and two-bedroom apartments from about AED 1.429 million. Ask for the official price list for the exact unit before you commit.
The developer offers two plans:
- With post-dated cheques (PDC): 10% down payment, 5% in month 6, 5% in month 12, then 1% a month for 80 months.
- Without PDCs: 15% down payment, 5% in month 6, 5% in month 12, then 1% a month for 75 months.
Because the monthly payments run for more than six years and handover is expected in December 2029, a large part of the price is paid after you get the keys. Agent summaries put it at roughly 60% before handover and 40% after. Check your own schedule in the Sale and Purchase Agreement.
Why It Matters for Buyers and Investors
Low entry, long plan. An AED 689,000 studio with 1% monthly instalments is easier on cash flow than most launches. Remember that the 4% DLD fee is extra and is usually paid up front.
Rental demand. Jebel Ali's job base (JAFZA, Expo City and the logistics corridor) brings steady demand for studios and one-bedroom homes. Rents here are usually lower than in Dubai Marina, so check expected rent against your monthly instalments after handover.
Growing supply. Several developers are building in Downtown Jebel Ali and Jebel Ali Industrial. Pick a good floor, view and layout to stand out when the building is finished.
Do your checks. Before paying an EOI, confirm the DLD project registration, the escrow account and the completion date in the Sale and Purchase Agreement. Ask what happens to the AED 40,000 EOI if you don't go ahead.
Talk to Luxwell Real Estate
Luxwell Real Estate can send you the SAMANA Downtown One brochure, floor plans and current availability, and compare it with other Jebel Ali and Sheikh Zayed Road launches.
- Call: +971 50 856 2749
- WhatsApp: +971 50 856 2749
- Email: info@luxwellrealestate.com
- Website: www.luxwellrealestate.com
Details are based on SAMANA Developers' project page and brochure, plus agent-platform reports of the EOI announcement. Prices and availability can change. Always verify registration and escrow details with the Dubai Land Department before making any payment.
Sources: SAMANA Developers official project page and brochure (13 October 2026); Alnair EOI notice (14 October 2026); Augusta Properties and GRAF project summaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is SAMANA Downtown One?
- SAMANA lists studios from AED 689,000, subject to availability. Agent platforms report one-bedroom apartments from about AED 1.039 million and two-bedroom apartments from about AED 1.429 million. Confirm the price of the exact unit with the official price list.
Where is SAMANA Downtown One?
- In Downtown Jebel Ali (Jebel Ali Industrial 2), next to Sheikh Zayed Road. The developer says the Dubai Metro Red Line is 5 to 10 minutes away and Dubai Marina and JBR are 10 to 15 minutes away. It is not in Downtown Dubai.
What is the payment plan?
- 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% payments and 1% a month for 75 months. Part of the price is paid after handover.
When is handover?
- SAMANA expects handover in December 2029 (Q4 2029). Check the contractual completion date in your Sale and Purchase Agreement.
What unit types are available?
- Studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in a single tower of about 257 homes. Some one- and two-bedroom layouts include a store room.
How do I register interest?
- Agent platforms report an AED 40,000 expression of interest. Luxwell Real Estate can share the brochure, floor plans and EOI terms, and help you check DLD registration and escrow details first.
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