Meraas vs SAMANA Developers

Meraas18 projectsSAMANA Developers22 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 1.8M vs AED 674K

Meraas and SAMANA Developers are two of the largest off-plan developers active in the UAE today. In our current catalogue, Meraas has 18 active off-plan projects and SAMANA Developers has 22. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: Meraas from AED 1.8M, SAMANA Developers from AED 674K. Meraas concentrates inventory in City Walk, Dubai Land, Dubai Design District; SAMANA Developers in Dubai Land, Dubai Islands, MBR City. Configurations: Meraas offers 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.

Meraas vs SAMANA Developers: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner SAMANA DevelopersAED 674K vs AED 1.8M (61% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner SAMANA Developers22 vs 18 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner SAMANA DevelopersQ4 2026 vs Q1 2027 (nearest handover).
  • Wider area coverageWinner SAMANA DevelopersActive in 8 vs 7 UAE areas.

SAMANA Developers wins on cheaper entry, more projects, earlier handover, wider area coverage.

Where Meraas 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.

AreaMeraasSAMANA Developers
Dubai Land4 Meraas projects in Dubai Land
7.0% yield · from AED 6.1M
8 SAMANA Developers projects in Dubai Land
7.0% yield · from AED 674K
MetricMeraasSAMANA Developers
Active off-plan projects1822
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield7.0%8.5%
Price rangeAED 1.8M – AED 111MAED 674K – AED 5.4M
Median price/sqftAED 561AED 896
Median appreciation to handover12%10%
Handover spreadQ1 2027 – Q3 2030Q4 2026 – Q4 2028
Top areasCity Walk, Dubai Land, Dubai Design DistrictDubai Land, Dubai Islands, MBR City
Top payment plans20/55/25, 20/40/40, 10/55/3515/85, 20/10/70, 60/40
Configurations offered1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed
Browse by developer: All Meraas projects, all SAMANA Developers projects
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12 off-plan projects
Dubai Design District
Meraas Holding
Atelis
Dubai Design District · Dubai
7% yield+13% apprec.Q3 2029
AED 2.10M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Crestlane 3
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.60M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Crestlane
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+12% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 2.62M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Crestlane Phase 5
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+16% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 2.80M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Phase 3 By Meraas
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+12% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 2.50M+
Dubai Design District
Meraas Holding
Design Quarter
Dubai Design District · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.75M+
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, Meraas or SAMANA Developers?
SAMANA Developers has more active off-plan projects (22) than Meraas (18). Project counts are tracked from our live catalogue of UAE off-plan inventory.
Which is cheaper to buy off-plan, Meraas or SAMANA Developers?
SAMANA Developers is currently cheaper to enter, with prices from AED 674K versus AED 1.8M for Meraas.
Which developer offers higher rental yields, Meraas or SAMANA Developers?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% for Meraas 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 Meraas 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 Meraas and SAMANA Developers typically offer?
Most common Meraas plans in our catalogue: 20/55/25; 20/40/40. 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 Meraas and SAMANA Developers projects hand over?
Meraas handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q3 2030; SAMANA Developers handovers run from Q4 2026 to Q4 2028.
Which developer has better capital appreciation potential, Meraas or SAMANA Developers?
Median projected capital appreciation to handover is broadly comparable: 12% for Meraas 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, Meraas 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 SAMANA Developers on entry pricing. Long-hold investors who want optionality get the wider inventory pick with SAMANA Developers. Use the side-by-side breakdown above to weigh the trade-offs against your own priorities.
How many bedroom configurations do Meraas and SAMANA Developers offer, and which is better for family units?
Meraas offers 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. Meraas goes up to 7-bedroom units versus 4-bedroom for SAMANA Developers, which matters if you're shopping for a larger family home.