Emaar Properties and SAMANA Developers are two of the largest off-plan developers active in the UAE today. In our current catalogue, Emaar Properties has 68 active off-plan projects and SAMANA Developers has 22. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.
Entry prices: Emaar Properties from AED 1.1M, SAMANA Developers from AED 674K. Emaar Properties concentrates inventory in Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai South, The Valley; SAMANA Developers in Dubai Land, Dubai Islands, MBR City. Configurations: Emaar Properties offers 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-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.
| Metric | Emaar Properties | SAMANA Developers |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 68 | 22 |
| Median est. yield | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Top est. yield | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Price range | AED 1.1M – AED 28M | AED 674K – AED 5.4M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 950 | AED 896 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 16% | 10% |
| Handover spread | Q3 2026 – Q2 2031 | Q4 2026 – Q4 2028 |
| Top areas | Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai South, The Valley | Dubai Land, Dubai Islands, MBR City |
| Top payment plans | 10/70/20, 10/80/10, 20/60/20 | 15/85, 20/10/70, 60/40 |
| Configurations offered | 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed |