Rome Phase 2 by Samana in Mohammed Bin Rashid City
Samana Developers is delivering Rome Phase 2 in District 11, Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The project is an apartment development at the sub-AED 2M price level, targeting both owner-occupiers and buy-to-let investors. Construction started on 2 January 2025 and the targeted handover is June 2027. With build work already underway, the project has moved past the pre-launch phase where most off-plan uncertainty is concentrated.
District 11 in Mohammed Bin Rashid City
Mohammed Bin Rashid City is a large-scale master-planned community between Downtown Dubai and the Meydan precinct. District 11 sits in the residential interior, away from the more exposed highway-facing parcels. Al Khail Road connects the area to Business Bay and Downtown in roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car. Dubai International Airport is around 20 minutes away in normal traffic.
The practical appeal is city access without the pricing floor of Downtown or the density of Business Bay. MBR City runs mid-density residential, which makes for lower road congestion and a more settled street environment than higher-density Dubai neighbourhoods. The master-planned layout means roads and infrastructure are built to serve the community rather than adapted from an older urban pattern. For rental investors, the proximity to major employment and business centres draws a broad pool of working professionals as tenants.
AED 1,900,000: One Price Across Both Bedroom Sizes
The entire range is listed at AED 1,900,000. Both 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units carry this same figure. Uniform pricing across bedroom types is unusual. For a 1-bedroom buyer, AED 1.9M is competitive for the MBR City address. For a 2-bedroom buyer, it is an aggressive entry for this type of unit in the district. The flat pricing makes the 2-bedroom configuration the more distinctive offer here.
This uniform structure also suggests a compact, consistent product rather than a tiered offering across different floor levels or building positions.
1-Bedroom and 2-Bedroom Apartments
Units come in two configurations: 1-bedroom (Type A) and 2-bedroom (Type A). Both carry the same layout classification, suggesting a consistent floor plate with bedroom count as the primary differentiator. The project is apartment-only. The buyer mix spans solo professionals and couples seeking city access, and small families or remote workers who need a second room without crossing AED 2M. The two-bedroom at this price is a direct entry into the two-bedroom market in MBR City for buyers below the AED 2M threshold.
Amenities: Indoor Pool and a Resident-Focused Set
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Leisure | Indoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens |
| Fitness | Gymnasium |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Security | CCTV Security |
Six amenities in total. The indoor swimming pool is the standout. An enclosed pool delivers year-round usability, which matters given how extreme summer temperatures make outdoor water use impractical for several months. The gymnasium and children's play area together point to residents with longer-term occupancy intentions rather than short-term rental turnover. On-site restaurants add daily convenience without requiring residents to leave the building. For a six-amenity package at this price level, the set covers the fundamentals most mid-market residents prioritise.
Build Progress and the June 2027 Target
Construction started on 2 January 2025. Targeted completion is June 2027. By mid-2026, approximately 18 months of build work are already complete, putting the project well past its early foundation stages. The 18-month progress represents a meaningful reduction in early-stage risk relative to buyers who entered at launch. Buyers entering now face a remaining wait of around 12 months to the targeted handover, which is a shorter exposure window than buying at project inception. A mid-2027 handover positions units for occupancy or rental entry in the second half of that year.