Samana Resorts: off-plan project in International Media Production Zone
Samana Resorts is an off-plan residential apartment project in International Media Production Zone, registered with the Dubai Land Department as project no. 2895 and developed by SAMANA International Real Estate Development L.L.C. From October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026, 206 off-plan sales were registered there at a median price of AED 1,094,426 (AED 1,325 per sq ft); 80% of sales fall between AED 694,000 and AED 1,311,884.
- 206off-plan sales in 12 months
- AED 1,094,426median sale price
- AED 1,325median price per sq ft
- 2%construction progress (DLD)
- May 2028end date in the register
- 969registered units
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026. Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
What the figures say
- Positioning: at AED 1,325 per sq ft, Samana Resorts is 7.6% below the median of off-plan sales across the 18 projects tracked in International Media Production Zone (AED 1,433 per sq ft), and 25% below the median of Dubai off-plan sales (AED 1,768 per sq ft).
- Sales pace: 206 off-plan sales in 12 months, about 17 a month; number 4 by sales in International Media Production Zone over the period.
- Construction: 2% complete in the DLD register, construction is at an early stage; planned end May 2028.
- Profile: the best-selling type (apartment · 1 bedroom) makes up 57.3% of sales, alongside 2 other types.
Samana Resorts: official project sheet
Details from the project register kept by the Dubai Land Department. Off-plan payments go to the project's escrow account, as required by Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007.
| Item | DLD register |
|---|---|
| DLD project number | 2895 |
| Registered developer | SAMANA International Real Estate Development L.L.C (developer no. 1229) |
| Master developer | Dham FZ-LLC |
| Community (master project) | International Media Production Zone |
| DLD area | Me'Aisem First |
| Register status | active |
| Construction progress | 2% |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Planned end | May 30, 2028 |
| Registered units | 969 units |
| Buildings | 2 |
| Escrow account | escrow agent registered with the DLD for this project |
Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
Samana Resorts off-plan prices by unit type
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months, at least 3 sales per row. Entry ticket observed: apartment · studio, at a median AED 749,038.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Range (AED) | Median size | Price / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 75 | AED 749,038 | 653,058 – 773,452 | 40 m² (431 sq ft) | AED 1,727 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 118 | AED 1,156,520 | 1,000,922 – 1,307,651 | 86 m² (926 sq ft) | AED 1,223 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 13 | AED 1,519,914 | 1,300,141 – 1,661,839 | 121 m² (1,302 sq ft) | AED 1,188 |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
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Sales by unit type
Apartment · 1 bedroom: 57.3% of off-plan sales, with a median size of 86 m² (79 to 110 m² for 80% of them).
- Apartment · 1 bedroom: 57.3% (118 sales)
- Apartment · Studio: 36.4% (75 sales)
- Apartment · 2 bedrooms: 6.3% (13 sales)
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
Samana Resorts off-plan price by quarter
The median off-plan price per sq ft moved from AED 1,534 in Q1 2025 to AED 1,329 in Q3 2026 (-13.4%). Quarter-to-quarter changes also reflect the mix of units sold.
| Quarter | Off-plan sales | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 169 | AED 1,534 | — |
| Q2 2025 | 335 | AED 1,480 | -3.5% |
| Q3 2025 | 229 | AED 1,448 | -2.1% |
| Q4 2025 | 73 | AED 1,552 | +7.2% |
| Q1 2026 | 65 | AED 1,350 | -13% |
| Q2 2026 | 67 | AED 1,201 | -11% |
| Q3 2026 | 20 | AED 1,329 | +10.6% |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, off-plan sales registered since 1 January 2024, as of 16/10/2026.
Rents in International Media Production Zone
To gauge the rental market around Samana Resorts: annual rents of Ejari contracts registered in International Media Production Zone over the last 12 months (6,932 contracts).
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 3,153 | AED 38,000 | 33,000 – 44,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 2,679 | AED 56,000 | 47,500 – 67,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 989 | AED 77,000 | 66,000 – 100,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 111 | AED 90,000 | 75,000 – 110,000 |
To compare a market rent with your purchase price and running costs, the rental yield calculator works it through step by step.
Source: Dubai Land Department, Ejari rent contracts (open data), 20/10/2025 to 20/10/2026.
Where is Samana Resorts?
Samana Resorts is in International Media Production Zone (DLD area Me'Aisem First), Dubai.
- Nearest metro station: Damac Properties
- Nearest shopping mall: Marina Mall
- Nearest landmark: Sports City Swimming Academy
Source: Dubai Land Department, reference points attached to registered sales.
Further reading
- All off-plan projects in International Media Production Zone
- All DLD sales at Samana Resorts (new and resale)
- International Media Production Zone property prices
- International Media Production Zone rents
- All SAMANA International Real Estate Development L.L.C projects
- Our developer guide
Other off-plan projects in International Media Production Zone
- Vista by Vision — AED 1,248/sq ft
- Samana Sky Views — AED 1,526/sq ft
- Reef 996 — AED 1,644/sq ft
- Ivy at Park FIVE — AED 1,456/sq ft
- Binghatti Elite — AED 1,543/sq ft
- Sera Gardens by Vision — AED 1,513/sq ft
- Soul by vision — AED 1,165/sq ft
- Elm at Park FIVE — AED 1,327/sq ft
More projects by SAMANA International Real Estate Development L.L.C
- Samana Boulevard Heights
- Samana Barari Heights
- Samana IBIZA
- Samana Park Meadows
- Samana IVY Gardens 2
- Samana Avenue
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- Casa Vista Residence By Golden Woods, Jumeirah Village Circle — AED 1,095,000
- Aurelia Residence, Dubai Sports City — AED 1,093,271
- FH Residency, Jumeirah Village Triangle — AED 1,096,085
- 09 Life Residences, Dubai Land Residence Complex — AED 1,091,100
- Empire Livings, Dubai Science Park — AED 1,100,000
- Electra, Jumeirah Village Circle — AED 1,089,104
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a home at Samana Resorts cost?
Over the last 12 months, the 206 off-plan sales registered with the DLD show a median price of AED 1,094,426, or AED 1,325 per sq ft; 80% fall between AED 694,000 and AED 1,311,884. The developer's current prices are on its price list.
When will Samana Resorts be completed?
In the DLD project register (as of 15/06/2026), the project is "active", 2% complete, with a planned end date of May 30, 2028. The handover date is confirmed by the developer.
Who is the developer of Samana Resorts?
The DLD register lists SAMANA International Real Estate Development L.L.C (developer no. 1229), in a community developed by Dham FZ-LLC.
What unit types are sold at Samana Resorts?
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months cover: apartment · 1 bedroom (118), apartment · studio (75), apartment · 2 bedrooms (13). Best-selling type: apartment · 1 bedroom, at a median AED 1,156,520 for 86 m².
Has the price per sq ft at Samana Resorts changed?
The median off-plan price moved from AED 1,534 per sq ft in Q1 2025 to AED 1,329 in Q3 2026, based on DLD-registered sales.
How do I get the Samana Resorts price list and payment plan?
Ask with the "Get the price list" button or on WhatsApp at +971 55 772 2710: a RERA-licensed Cevitas advisor sends you the available units, the developer's prices and the current payment plan, with no buyer commission on new launches.
Sources and method
Off-plan sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), residential sales registered off-plan ("Off-Plan Properties") from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026. Median price = middle registered price; range = 80% of sales (10th to 90th percentile). Price per sq ft = price / registered area (1 m² = 10.764 sq ft).
Developer, status, progress and dates: DLD "Projects" register (data.dubai) and "Developers" register (data.dubai), extract as of June 15, 2026. Progress is the figure from the latest DLD inspection on record; the end date is the one declared in the register and may be updated by the DLD.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), median annual rent of residential contracts over the last 12 months in the area.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe official transactions and an official register; they are not a valuation, a promise of return or investment advice. The developer's current prices are on its price list.