Samana Downtown One (Jebel Ali) — SKID Score 5.5/10

Key information

Delivery date: Dec 2029
Location: Dubai, Jebel Ali, Samana Downtown One
Payment plan: 10/90/0
Property types: Apartment
Government fee: 4% + AED 4,200 admin
Ownership type: Freehold
Starting price / sq.ft: AED 2,522 / sq.ft
Unit sizes: From 370 sq.ft
SKID score: 5.5 / 10 (Proceed with caution)

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Payment plan

10%

Down payment

AED 93K

At sales launch

90%

During construction

AED 841K

Construction milestones

0%

On handover

AED 0

Dec 2029

Published milestone schedule · Payment plan 1 (PDC, ~3,5 years post handover)

10% + 4% DLD + 4200 AED Admin fee10% · AED 93K

80% (1% per month)80% · AED 747K

5%5% · AED 47K

Project timeline

Project announcement
Samana Developers official release
Booking & registration
Open for unit reservation
Construction phase
Active development
Expected completion
Dec 2029

About the project

Proceed with caution.

Several evidenced factors are weak.

Samana Downtown One is a residential development by Samana Developers in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai. The building comprises one basement level, a ground floor, three podium levels, 20 residential floors, and a rooftop. The project offers studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments, including selected layouts with a storage room. The residences are equipped with smart home systems for everyday comfort. The architecture combines a slender tower silhouette, panoramic glazing, rounded balconies, and expressive vertical lines. Contrasting elements and architectural lighting emphasise the building’s contemporary character. The interiors feature a refined modern palette, flowing forms and panoramic windows. The project’s amenities include swimming pools, fitness spaces, a yoga area, a golf simulator, an outdoor cinema, children’s areas, mini golf, and rooftop leisure spaces. The development offers convenient access to Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Metro Red Line. A metro station and Aster Cedars Hospital are about 5–10 minutes away, while Dubai Marina, JBR, Dubai Parks & Resorts, and JAFZA One can be reached in around 10–15 minutes. Expo City Dubai, Dubai Investment Park are approximately 15–20 minutes away.

High pre-handover capital commitment: 100% due before completion

This project appears expensive relative to comparable transactions.

Amenities

Adults’ Pool
BBQ
Children’s Pool
Cigar Lounge
Covered Gym
Fitness Zone
Gaming Lounge
Golf Simulator
Jogging Tracks
Kids’ Play Area
Kids’ Splash Pad
Lift
Lobby
Lounge
Mini Golf
Open-Air Gym
Outdoor Cinema
Outdoor Yoga
Pool Deck
Pool Lounge
Shallow Pool
Shared Jacuzzi
Sitting Area
Smart Home
Walking Paths

Units

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Studio

Floor plan not published by source

370 sq.ft · AED 2,522 / sq.ft

From AED 934K

1 BR

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

2 BR

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

Building

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

Floor plans & layouts

Floor plans not yet published by developer

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Price comparison & DLD history

8-Factor Evidence Breakdown

8/8 factors backed by verified evidence (100% weight coverage) · skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

5.5/ 10

Historical DLD Transaction Context

Asking price is 66.1% higher than nearby completed homes (+AED 1,004/sq.ft.)

66.1% above comparable sales

The developer asks AED 934,117 (~AED 2,522/sq.ft. for a published 370 sq.ft. starting unit), while comparable residential homes in Jebel Ali sold for a median of AED 1,518/sq.ft. (AED 562,267 for the same size).

1. Published Asking Price

AED 2,522 / sq.ft.

AED 934,117 starting price · 370 sq.ft.

2. Historical Nearby Closed Sales

AED 1,518 / sq.ft.

~AED 562,267 for the same size

3. Spread vs Historical Median

+AED 1,004 / sq.ft. (+66.1%)

+AED 371,850 vs historical median

Show bar comparison & transaction context

Published Launch AskAED 2,522 / sq.ft.

Historical Nearby Closed Sales MedianAED 1,518 / sq.ft.

Historical transaction context: The asking rate is 66.1% (~AED 371,850 on a 370 sq.ft. unit) above recent nearby completed homes in Jebel Ali. Paying above recent nearby transactions increases your upfront entry basis—local secondary prices would need to sit at least 66.1% higher—plus ~4%–6% in registration and resale costs—at handover just to match today's baseline.

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Down payment10%

AED 93K

At booking

During construction90%

AED 841K

Construction milestones

On handover0%

AED 0

Handover Dec 2029

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Key takeaways before you buy

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Bottom Line

High pre-handover capital commitment: 100% due before completion

The published payment schedule requires 100% of the contract price (~AED 934,117) during construction, with 0% due at or after handover. (Verified Fact · Verified Launch Schedule)

Payment-Plan Exposure

100/0 Split

High pre-handover capital commitment: 100% due before completion

The published payment schedule requires 100% of the contract price (~AED 934,117) during construction, with 0% due at or after handover.

Why this matters: Front-loaded installment schedules increase capital tied up while the building is unfinished; confirm that milestones are linked to certified construction progress rather than calendar dates.

Pricing vs. Closed Sales

+66.1% (+AED 1,004/sq.ft.)

Asking price is 66.1% above nearby closed sales (+AED 1,004/sq.ft.)

The developer asks AED 2,522/sq.ft., whereas comparable homes in Jebel Ali sold for a median of AED 1,518/sq.ft. (~AED 371,850 higher for the same area).

Why this matters: The asking rate is 66.1% (~AED 371,850 on a 370 sq.ft. unit) above recent nearby completed homes in Jebel Ali. Paying above recent nearby transactions increases your upfront entry basis—local secondary prices would need to sit at least 66.1% higher—plus ~4%–6% in registration and resale costs—at handover just to match today's baseline.

Competing Supply (Potential Risk)

14 Launches

14 competing off-plan launches tracked in Jebel Ali — potential handover competition

SKID tracks 14 competing off-plan launches in Jebel Ali. While phased handovers and district demand may absorb new inventory, a concentrated pipeline increases potential competition among resale buyers at handover.

Why this matters: Future supply impact is a potential risk rather than a certainty: if multiple towers deliver in the same window, sellers may face longer marketing times or more competitive secondary resale pricing.

SKID intelligence

How does this project compare across all 8 factors?

Evidence Coverage: 8/8 factors (100%)
Methodology: skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

How SKID scores & compares projects

Last evaluated: 2026-10-26

Strong

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Watch

• Established prime district
• 2 other catalog project(s) already past their published handover
• Handover is more than three years out
• Service charge published at 15

Risk

• Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: +22.7% above per sq ft in this community
• Busy pipeline: 14 other launches in Jebel Ali
• 0% of the price is due at or after handover
• 20 primary off-plan registrations in this community (0 completed or secondary resales recorded yet)

See all 8 scoring factorsWhy SKID gave it 5.5

Why SKID gave it 5.5

Location

Weight: 24.2%

6.8/ 10

Established prime district

Entry price

Weight: 18.2%

3.2/ 10

Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: +22.7% above per sq ft in this community

Developer

Weight: 18.2%

7.4/ 10

2 other catalog project(s) already past their published handover

Supply / competition

Weight: 12.1%

5.0/ 10

Busy pipeline: 14 other launches in Jebel Ali

Payment plan

Weight: 12.1%

3.3/ 10

0% of the price is due at or after handover

Delivery risk

Weight: 6.1%

6.7/ 10

Handover is more than three years out

Exit liquidity

Weight: 6.1%

4.5/ 10

20 primary off-plan registrations in this community (0 completed or secondary resales recorded yet)

Service charges

Weight: 3%

7.1/ 10

Service charge published at 15

Factor	Weight	Score
Location Established prime district	24.2%	6.8/ 10
Entry price Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: +22.7% above per sq ft in this community	18.2%	3.2/ 10
Developer 2 other catalog project(s) already past their published handover	18.2%	7.4/ 10
Supply / competition Busy pipeline: 14 other launches in Jebel Ali	12.1%	5.0/ 10
Payment plan 0% of the price is due at or after handover	12.1%	3.3/ 10
Delivery risk Handover is more than three years out	6.1%	6.7/ 10
Exit liquidity 20 primary off-plan registrations in this community (0 completed or secondary resales recorded yet)	6.1%	4.5/ 10
Service charges Service charge published at 15	3%	7.1/ 10

Recent sales nearby

Date	Type	Price	Sq ft	AED / sq ft
2026-07-06	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.28M	847	1,517
2026-07-06	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 906K	606	1,495
2026-07-06	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 574K	327	1,756
2026-07-06	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 561K	328	1,712
2026-07-03	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 622K	330	1,885
2026-07-03	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 791K	532	1,488
2026-07-03	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 869K	670	1,298
2026-07-03	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 858K	670	1,280
2026-07-02	Ready · Apartment	AED 520K	350	1,486
2026-07-02	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 499K	440	1,133
2026-07-02	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 485K	474	1,023
2026-07-02	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 596K	326	1,828
2026-07-01	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 525K	474	1,108
2026-07-01	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 525K	474	1,108
2026-07-01	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 629K	425	1,481
2026-07-01	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 583K	330	1,767
2026-07-01	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 475K	440	1,078
2026-07-01	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 500K	440	1,135
2026-07-01	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 574K	327	1,754
2026-07-01	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 598K	327	1,828
2026-06-30	Ready · Apartment	AED 565K	807	699
2026-06-30	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 587K	338	1,738
2026-06-30	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 499K	474	1,053
2026-06-30	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 635K	441	1,441

Closed sales in this community. These are not this tower's own contracts unless the record says so.

Location

Dubai, Jebel Ali, Samana Downtown One

Interactive map ready (1 verified location)

· Jebel Ali, Dubai

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Living in Jebel Ali

Historical DLD Median

AED 1,518 / sq.ft

Historical DLD Sample

170 closed sales

Ownership

Freehold

Frequently asked questions

Is Samana Downtown One a good off-plan investment in Jebel Ali?

Samana Downtown One in Jebel Ali (Dubai) scores 5.5/10 (caution) on the independent SKID 8-factor off-plan model across 100% evidenced factor weight. Proceed with caution. Several evidenced factors are weak. Strongest evidenced factor: developer. Weakest: entry price. Historical DLD Closed Transactions: matched closed sales in Jebel Ali record a median of AED 1,518/sqft across 170 verified transactions. Reviewed by SKID Investment Research Engine (as of 2026-10-26).

Who is building Samana Downtown One?

Samana Developers is the developer named on this launch.

When is handover for Samana Downtown One?

The published handover is Dec 2029.

What is the starting price of Samana Downtown One?

The published starting price is AED 934K.

What does the SKID screen mean for Samana Downtown One?

The SKID screen for this launch in Jebel Ali is 48 out of 100. It ranks the published payment plan, handover date, starting price, and whether a developer is named. It is not a buy signal. Run the simulation before you reserve.