SAMANA Portside — Convertible Pool Residences in Downtown Jebel Ali
SAMANA Downtown Jebel Ali Portside is a residential and commercial development by Samana Developers in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai. Built as a single tower with a ground floor, three podium levels, and nine residential floors, it offers convertible one- and two-bedroom apartments, each with a private pool, alongside ground-floor retail space.
Unit Types
1 & 2-bedroom convertible apartments with private pools
Area From
On Request
Handover
Q3 2029
Payment Plan
1% per month, 20/80 post handover
Developer
Samana Developers
SAMANA Portside Location — Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai
Downtown Jebel Ali sits inside one of Dubai's most important commercial and connectivity corridors, with direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road. The district combines Jebel Ali Free Zone, established commercial hubs, and a growing network of global businesses, supported by metro and road links that connect daily life across the city. It places residents close to logistics, trade, and employment centres that continue to expand along this stretch of Dubai.
20 Minutes
Dubai Metro, Palm Jebel Ali
20 Minutes
Expo City Dubai, Dubai Marina
20 Minutes
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Dubai Investment Park (DIP)
20 Minutes
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
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Amenities at SAMANA Portside
Outdoor gym
Adult swimming pool
BBQ area
Children’s play area
Outdoor cinema
Property Types at SAMANA Portside
SAMANA Portside offers two-bedroom apartments with a private pool, available across two layout types, each designed to convert into a three-bedroom home. Interiors are arranged with well-balanced room proportions and a functional flow between the bedrooms, living and dining areas, and the outdoor pool terrace. This convertible two-to-three-bedroom range is built for households whose space needs grow over time, without requiring a move to a different unit or building.
One-bedroom apartments are available across three layout types, each with a private pool and each convertible into a two-bedroom home. Every unit, across both bedroom counts, is delivered with its own pool rather than shared pool access alone. The building also includes six ground-floor retail units, delivered core and shell, adding a commercial component to the residential tower above.
Floor Plans — SAMANA Portside
Starting price
AED 1,100,000
($ 299,516)
Starting price
AED 1,550,000
($ 422,045)
Price
By Request
Payment Plan and Completion Date — SAMANA Portside
SAMANA Portside is offered on two payment plans, both extending past handover. Plan 1 requires 10% down; Plan 2 requires 15%. Both continue with 5% at month 6, 5% at month 12, and the balance at 1% per month through construction and after handover, completing Q3 2029.
Plan 1 (PDC)
Plan 2 (Non-PDC)
Investment Appeal of SAMANA Portside, Downtown Jebel Ali
SAMANA Portside combines an entry point from AED 1,100,000 for a private-pool home, a fast-growing commercial district, and payment terms that extend well past handover, lowering the upfront capital an investor needs to commit.
Early Entry Into a Growth Corridor
Downtown Jebel Ali already contributes more than 36% of Dubai’s GDP and draws 74% of the emirate’s foreign direct investment, home to over 11,000 companies and 100+ Fortune 500 firms. Buying at SAMANA Portside’s launch pricing means entering ahead of further infrastructure, including The Loop, a planned 93-kilometre walking and cycling corridor, and the continued expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport, both expected to add long-term value to the corridor.
Rental Demand Across Dubai’s Market
Dubai apartments currently average a gross rental yield of around 7,15% citywide, with nearby Dubai Investment Park, one of the landmarks within 20 minutes of SAMANA Portside, posting yields as high as 8,53%. SAMANA Portside’s convertible layouts widen the pool of tenants a single unit can serve, from a couple in a one-bedroom to a family in its three-bedroom conversion, supporting occupancy across changing tenant profiles over the life of the building.
Payment Plans That Extend Past Handover
Both SAMANA Portside payment plans continue after completion rather than concluding at handover. Plan 1 carries a post-handover portion of 10% plus a 4% DLD component; Plan 2 carries 15% plus the same 4% DLD. Spreading a meaningful share of the price beyond Q3 2029 reduces the capital an investor must commit before the building is complete, and lets part of the remaining balance be funded from rental income once the unit is handed over and let out.
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Infrastructure Advantages of Downtown Jebel Ali
Transport and Road Connectivity
SAMANA Portside sits with direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai's primary arterial highway, and within reach of the Dubai Metro network. Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is within a 20-minute drive, positioning the district near what is planned as one of the region's largest future aviation gateways. This combination of an immediate highway connection and metro proximity supports fast, flexible movement across Dubai for residents and commuting professionals.
Lifestyle and Leisure Infrastructure
Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai Marina, and Expo City Dubai are all reachable within 20 minutes, giving residents access to established retail, dining, and cultural destinations without leaving the corridor. Looking ahead, Palm Jebel Ali is planned to add around 110 kilometres of coastline with more than 80 hotels and resorts, beach clubs, and public parks, roughly twice the scale of Palm Jumeirah, extending the district's lifestyle offer over the coming years.
Social and Urban Infrastructure
Downtown Jebel Ali is anchored by Jebel Ali Free Zone and a growing base of established commercial hubs, supported by existing road and metro links rather than infrastructure still in planning. This established connectivity, paired with SAMANA Portside's ground-floor retail units, supports day-to-day convenience for residents and adds to the long-term rental stability that a well-connected, employment-adjacent district can offer investors.
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