Samana Manhattan, JVC: Studios to Two-Bedrooms from AED 689,000
Samana Developers delivered Samana Manhattan in District 13 of Jumeirah Village Circle. The project covers apartments from compact studios to two-bedroom units. The price spread is wide, which signals this is a building built for multiple buyer profiles at once.
Where District 13 Sits and What That Means
Jumeirah Village Circle occupies the middle of Dubai's residential corridor. Dubai Marina is roughly 15 minutes by car. Downtown and Business Bay are around 20 to 25 minutes. The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road runs along the eastern edge of JVC, which keeps most of the city within a single highway connection.
District 13 is one of the quieter sub-pockets within JVC. It sits away from the main internal roads, which means less pass-through traffic. For investors, JVC draws consistent demand from young professionals and couples who want more space than Dubai Marina or JLT offers at their price point. The community is well-served enough for daily life, and prices remain below comparable product in Marina or Business Bay.
AED 689K to AED 1.69M: Three Distinct Entry Points
AED 689,000 gets you a studio of around 401 or 406 square feet depending on layout. This is an investor entry. At that price in JVC, the numbers work for rental yield, and the unit will attract tenants who want an affordable address with amenities.
At AED 1,100,000, the one-bedroom unit covers 793 square feet. That unit suits a single professional planning to live there, or an investor targeting a tenant profile that wants a dedicated bedroom.
The AED 1,690,000 two-bedroom at 1,215 square feet is the top of the range. Couples and small families looking for a longer-term home or a larger rental unit sit at this end.
The studio-to-two-bed spread means this building serves buyers across a wide budget and purpose range. The tenant mix and eventual resale pool will reflect that diversity.
Amenities: A Family-Oriented Set With Two Unusual Extras
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Pools | Shared Pool, Children's Pool, Private Pool |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Services | Valet Parking |
The private pool is rare for a mid-range JVC project. So is valet parking, which adds a service layer you would expect at a higher price tier. The children's pool and play area make the family orientation clear. This is not a building focused purely on single tenants or investors seeking minimal frills. The amenity set says Samana is targeting residents who plan to actually use the building, not just park capital in it.
December 2025 Completion: Likely Already Handed Over
Construction started in June 2023. The expected completion was December 2025, which has now passed. This project is at or past handover. For a buyer looking at this now, the off-plan waiting period is effectively behind you. You are buying into a building that is finished or very close to it, which removes the construction risk associated with earlier-stage off-plan purchases.
Getting In for 20% Down, with 29% Post-Handover
| Payment Phase | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down Payment | 20% |
| During Construction | 50% |
| At Handover | 1% |
| Post-Handover | 29% |
The 20% down payment is a standard Dubai entry point. What stands out is the 29% post-handover portion. For a buyer entering now, with the project at or near completion, the construction phase payments are largely behind the schedule. The remaining weight falls on the post-handover instalments. That structure defers a meaningful share of the total cost to a period when the unit can generate rental income, which helps with cash flow planning. The 1% at handover is minimal and keeps the transition cost low.