Nakheel vs SAMANA Developers

Nakheel31 projectsSAMANA Developers22 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 600K vs AED 674K

Nakheel and SAMANA Developers are two of the largest off-plan developers active in the UAE today. In our current catalogue, Nakheel has 31 active off-plan projects and SAMANA Developers has 22. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: Nakheel from AED 600K, SAMANA Developers from AED 674K. Nakheel concentrates inventory in Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands, MBR City; SAMANA Developers in Dubai Land, Dubai Islands, MBR City. Configurations: Nakheel offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-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.

Nakheel vs SAMANA Developers: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner NakheelAED 600K vs AED 674K (11% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner Nakheel31 vs 22 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverTieBoth start in Q4 2026.
  • Wider area coverageWinner SAMANA DevelopersActive in 8 vs 6 UAE areas.

Nakheel wins on cheaper entry, more projects; SAMANA Developers wins on wider area coverage.

Where Nakheel and SAMANA Developers compete head-to-head

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

AreaNakheelSAMANA Developers
Dubai Islands3 Nakheel projects in Dubai Islands
7.0% yield · from AED 2.0M
4 SAMANA Developers projects in Dubai Islands
7.0% yield · from AED 2.2M
MBR City2 projects
6.5% yield · from AED 1.4M
3 SAMANA Developers projects in MBR City
6.5% yield · from AED 1.9M
MetricNakheelSAMANA Developers
Active off-plan projects3122
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield8.5%8.5%
Price rangeAED 600K – AED 42MAED 674K – AED 5.4M
Median price/sqftAED 2138AED 896
Median appreciation to handover10%10%
Handover spreadQ4 2026 – Q4 2029Q4 2026 – Q4 2028
Top areasPalm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands, MBR CityDubai Land, Dubai Islands, MBR City
Top payment plans20/60/20, 10/60/30, 20/45/3515/85, 20/10/70, 60/40
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed
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12 off-plan projects
Dubai Islands
Nakheel
Bay Grove Residences Phase 4 By Nakheel
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q3 2028
AED 2.00M+ Hot
Dubai Islands
Nakheel
Beach Residences Dubai Islands
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 2.60M+
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Crystal Springs Villa
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 18.10M+ Hot
JVC
Nakheel
Ibis at Jumeirah Village Circle
JVC · Dubai
8.5% yield+7% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 600K+ Hot
MBR City
Nakheel
Naya Phase 2 By Nakheel
MBR City · Dubai
6.5% yield+12% apprec.Q3 2028
AED 1.70M+
MBR City
Nakheel
Naya Phase 3 By Nakheel
MBR City · Dubai
6.5% yield+7% apprec.Q3 2027
AED 1.37M+
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, Nakheel or SAMANA Developers?
Nakheel has more active off-plan projects (31) than SAMANA Developers (22). Project counts are tracked from our live catalogue of UAE off-plan inventory.
Which is cheaper to buy off-plan, Nakheel or SAMANA Developers?
Nakheel is currently cheaper to enter, with prices from AED 600K versus AED 674K for SAMANA Developers.
Which developer offers higher rental yields, Nakheel or SAMANA Developers?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% for Nakheel 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 Nakheel and SAMANA Developers compete head-to-head?
Both developers currently have active off-plan inventory in 2 shared areas: Dubai Islands, MBR City. These submarkets are the easiest places to compare the two side by side at unit level.
What payment plans do Nakheel and SAMANA Developers typically offer?
Most common Nakheel plans in our catalogue: 20/60/20; 10/60/30. 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 Nakheel and SAMANA Developers projects hand over?
Nakheel handovers run from Q4 2026 to Q4 2029; SAMANA Developers handovers run from Q4 2026 to Q4 2028.
Which developer has better capital appreciation potential, Nakheel or SAMANA Developers?
Median projected capital appreciation to handover is broadly comparable: 10% for Nakheel 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, Nakheel 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 Nakheel on entry pricing. Long-hold investors who want optionality get the wider inventory pick with Nakheel. Use the side-by-side breakdown above to weigh the trade-offs against your own priorities.
How many bedroom configurations do Nakheel and SAMANA Developers offer, and which is better for family units?
Nakheel offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed in our current catalogue. SAMANA Developers offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed. Nakheel goes up to 8-bedroom units versus 4-bedroom for SAMANA Developers, which matters if you're shopping for a larger family home.