DAMAC Properties vs SAMANA Developers

DAMAC Properties100 projectsSAMANA Developers22 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 547K vs AED 674K

DAMAC Properties and SAMANA Developers are two of the largest off-plan developers active in the UAE today. In our current catalogue, DAMAC Properties has 100 active off-plan projects and SAMANA Developers has 22. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: DAMAC Properties from AED 547K, SAMANA Developers from AED 674K. DAMAC Properties concentrates inventory in Dubai Land, Dubai Investment Park, Damac Lagoons; SAMANA Developers in Dubai Land, Dubai Islands, MBR City. Configurations: DAMAC Properties offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed; SAMANA Developers offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, payment plans, areas covered and active project counts before shortlisting.

DAMAC Properties vs SAMANA Developers: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner DAMAC PropertiesAED 547K vs AED 674K (19% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner DAMAC Properties100 vs 22 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverTieBoth start in Q4 2026.
  • Wider area coverageWinner DAMAC PropertiesActive in 12 vs 8 UAE areas.

DAMAC Properties wins on cheaper entry, more projects, wider area coverage.

Where DAMAC Properties and SAMANA Developers compete head-to-head

1 shared submarket where both developers have active off-plan inventory today — the cleanest places to compare the two side by side at unit level.

AreaDAMAC PropertiesSAMANA Developers
Dubai Land31 DAMAC Properties projects in Dubai Land
7.0% yield · from AED 680K
8 SAMANA Developers projects in Dubai Land
7.0% yield · from AED 674K
MetricDAMAC PropertiesSAMANA Developers
Active off-plan projects10022
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield8.0%8.5%
Price rangeAED 547K – AED 36MAED 674K – AED 5.4M
Median price/sqftAED 788AED 896
Median appreciation to handover11%10%
Handover spreadQ4 2026 – Q4 2030Q4 2026 – Q4 2028
Top areasDubai Land, Dubai Investment Park, Damac LagoonsDubai Land, Dubai Islands, MBR City
Top payment plans20/55/25, 20/60/20, 20/40/4015/85, 20/10/70, 60/40
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed
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12 off-plan projects
Business Bay
Damac Properties
Altitude
Business Bay · Dubai
6.2% yield+8% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 3.33M+
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Antigua
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+15% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 2.75M+ Hot
Business Bay
Damac Properties
Aykon City 3
Business Bay · Dubai
6.2% yield+7% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 650K+
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Bahamas
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+17% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 3.91M+ Hot
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Bahamas Phase 2
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+17% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 2.75M+ Hot
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Bali Phase 2 at Damac Islands
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+11% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.10M+ Hot
Al Warsan
Samana Developers
Greenfield by Samana
Al Warsan · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 850K+ Hot
Dubai Islands
Samana Developers
Ocean Bay by Samana
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.27M+ Hot
MBR City
Samana Developers
Rome By Samana
MBR City · Dubai
6.5% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 2.11M+
MBR City
Samana Developers
Rome phase 2 By Samana
MBR City · Dubai
6.5% yield+7% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 1.90M+
Dubai Land
Samana Developers
Samana Avenue
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 1.52M+
Dubai Land
Samana Developers
Samana Avenue Phase 3
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+20% apprec.TBA
AED 837K+

Frequently asked questions

Which developer has more off-plan projects in the UAE, DAMAC Properties or SAMANA Developers?
DAMAC Properties has more active off-plan projects (100) than SAMANA Developers (22). Project counts are tracked from our live catalogue of UAE off-plan inventory.
Which is cheaper to buy off-plan, DAMAC Properties or SAMANA Developers?
DAMAC Properties is currently cheaper to enter, with prices from AED 547K versus AED 674K for SAMANA Developers.
Which developer offers higher rental yields, DAMAC Properties or SAMANA Developers?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% for DAMAC Properties and 7.0% for SAMANA Developers. Yields are derived from current advertised rentals against projected handover pricing and should be treated as an estimate.
Where do DAMAC Properties and SAMANA Developers compete head-to-head?
Both developers currently have active off-plan inventory in 1 shared area: Dubai Land. These submarkets are the easiest places to compare the two side by side at unit level.
What payment plans do DAMAC Properties and SAMANA Developers typically offer?
Most common DAMAC Properties plans in our catalogue: 20/55/25; 20/60/20. Most common SAMANA Developers plans: 15/85; 20/10/70. Individual project terms vary — check each project page for the exact instalment schedule.
When do DAMAC Properties and SAMANA Developers projects hand over?
DAMAC Properties handovers run from Q4 2026 to Q4 2030; SAMANA Developers handovers run from Q4 2026 to Q4 2028.
Which developer has better capital appreciation potential, DAMAC Properties or SAMANA Developers?
Median projected capital appreciation to handover is broadly comparable: 11% for DAMAC Properties and 10% for SAMANA Developers, based on advertised handover prices vs current entry prices in our catalogue.
Which developer is a better fit for me, DAMAC Properties or SAMANA Developers?
The right answer depends on what you optimise for. Yield hunters get similar median yields either way. First-time buyers on a budget get more room with DAMAC Properties on entry pricing. Long-hold investors who want optionality get the wider inventory pick with DAMAC Properties. Use the side-by-side breakdown above to weigh the trade-offs against your own priorities.
How many bedroom configurations do DAMAC Properties and SAMANA Developers offer, and which is better for family units?
DAMAC Properties offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed in our current catalogue. SAMANA Developers offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed. DAMAC Properties goes up to 7-bedroom units versus 4-bedroom for SAMANA Developers, which matters if you're shopping for a larger family home.