Developer comparison · as of 26 October 2026
Danube vs Samana
Two developers, one register. Every figure on this page is computed from the live VILA Properties project register (1,116 off-plan projects, refreshed weekly from developer data), not from a brochure. Entry prices are the lowest starting price on each developer's live projects.
| Measure | Danube | Samana |
|---|---|---|
| Off plan projects in Dubai | 14 | 27 |
| Entry price from | 874,000 | 689,000 |
| Median entry price | 1.75M | 1.23M |
| Median down payment | 10% | 15% |
| Projects bookable with 10% down or less | 71% | 30% |
| Projects with a post-handover payment plan | 10 (71%) | 8 (30%) |
| Most common payment split | 10/59/1/30 (4 of 14) | 10/10/80 (5 of 27) |
| Most handovers scheduled for | 2029 | 2028 |
| Handover years | 2027 to 2029 | 2026 to 2029 |
| Communities with live projects | 11 (Business Bay, DMC (Dubai Maritime City), Dubai Silicon Oasis) | 10 (Dubai Islands, Dubai Land Residence Complex, Majan) |
| Main property types | Apartment, Townhouse | Apartment, Office |
Off plan projects in Dubai with a price and a handover still ahead, from the VILA project register, as of 26 October 2026.
- More choice: Samana (27 live projects vs 14).
- Lower entry price: Samana (from AED 689,000 vs AED 874,000).
- Median entry price: Danube AED 1.75M, Samana AED 1.23M.
- Smaller typical down payment: Danube (median 10% vs 15%).
- Post-handover plans: Danube 10 of 14 projects, Samana 8 of 27.
- Footprint: Danube builds in 11 communities, Samana in 10.
Source: the VILA Properties project register (RERA ORN 45990), refreshed weekly from developer data. Prices are developer starting prices in AED; payment splits are the developer's published booking, construction and handover instalments.
Newest from Danube
| Project | Community | From | Payment split | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahrukhz Residences by Danube | Maritime City | 1.65M | 10 · 20 · 70 | Q4 2029 |
| Shahrukhz By Danube | Al Sufouh | 2.61M | 30 · 10 · 20 · 40 | Q2 2029 |
| Oasiz 2 | Dubai Silicon Oasis | 6.56M | 10 · 20 · 70 | Q3 2027 |
| Greenz | Al Warsan | 3.99M | 20 · 40 · 40 | Q4 2029 |
| Serenz | JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle) | 969,000 | 50 · 50 | Q4 2029 |
| Breez | DMC (Dubai Maritime City) | 1.31M | 20 · 50 · 30 | Q1 2029 |
| Aspirz | Dubai Sports City | 874,000 | 10 · 59 · 1 · 30 | Q4 2028 |
| Sparklz | Al Furjan | 1.84M | 10 · 59 · 1 · 30 | Q2 2028 |
Entry price by community, Danube
| Community | Projects | From |
|---|---|---|
| DMC (Dubai Maritime City) | 2 | 1.31M |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 2 | 1.52M |
| Business Bay | 2 | 2.43M |
| Dubai Sports City | 1 | 874,000 |
| JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle) | 1 | 969,000 |
| JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers) | 1 | 1.14M |
Newest from Samana
| Project | Community | From | Payment split | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samana Barari Lagoons | Majan | 8.93M | 10 · 10 · 80 | Q1 2028 |
| Samana Downtown One | Jebel Ali Freezone Extension | 689,000 | 10 · 10 · 80 | Q4 2029 |
| Samana South Haven 2 | Dubai Industrial City | 757,647 | 15 · 59 · 1 · 25 | Q2 2029 |
| Samana Greenfield 2 | Dubai International City | 1M | 15 · 85 | Q3 2029 |
| Samana Portside | Jebel Ali Freezone Extension | 1.34M | 10 · 90 | Q3 2029 |
| Ocean Crest | Dubai Islands | 2.94M | 10 · 30 · 60 | Q3 2028 |
| Green Field | Dubai International City | 4.28M | 10 · 10 · 80 | Q1 2029 |
| Samana Business Hub | Jebel Ali Freezone Extension | 2.06M | 20 · 30 · 10 · 40 | Q2 2029 |
Entry price by community, Samana
| Community | Projects | From |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Islands | 5 | 2.94M |
| Majan | 4 | 877,690 |
| Dubai Land Residence Complex | 4 | 971,844 |
| Jebel Ali Freezone Extension | 3 | 689,000 |
| Dubai Industrial City | 3 | 757,647 |
| Dubai International City | 2 | 1M |
