Samana Developers has launched Samana Collecta, a new premium brand, with a first project on The World Islands off the Dubai coast. Its gross development value is more than AED 4 billion, about $1.09 billion.
The project is planned with 840 branded residences, seven floating villas and two tree villas. Homes run from studios to four bedrooms, all planned with sea views, and an Italian luxury brand partner for the residences is to be named separately.
01The project
| Samana Collecta, The World Islands | |
|---|---|
| Gross development value | more than AED 4bn |
| Branded residences | 840, studio to 4 bedrooms |
| Floating villas | 7 |
| Tree villas | 2 |
| Entry price | below AED 2 million |
| Premium homes | about AED 3,000 per sq ft |
| Delivery | 4 years from the start of construction (target about 39 months) |
Samana Developers, as reported on 15 and 16 October 2026. Payment plan and sales date on request.
"Our contractual delivery commitment to buyers will be four years. However, our internal target is approximately 39 months," said Imran Farooq, chief executive of Samana Developers.
02Getting there and what is planned
Yacht shuttles will run to mainland Dubai every 30 minutes, with the embarkation points to be announced closer to launch. Samana will build the island's own electricity, water, sewerage, waste and marine transport services.
Planned amenities include several beaches, a lagoon, pools, a beach club, water sports, spas, gyms, co-working space and shops, plus a floating Italian restaurant with a Michelin-recognised culinary partner. Core amenities are due to open from the first handover.
Samana has acquired about six island plots at The World Islands, with further projects planned. The project is funded mainly through off-plan sales.
03What it means if you are buying
Register for the price list. Our Samana Collecta page has the homes, villas and delivery terms, and we send prices when sales open.
Island living depends on the boat. With access by yacht shuttle, check where the mainland embarkation points will be and how service charges cover the marine transport before you commit. See The World Islands area guide.
Delivery is measured from the start of construction. A four-year commitment counts from when building begins, not from booking, so ask for the construction start date with the payment plan.
Compare with Samana's mainland projects. Samana's other projects, from studios in Dubailand to Dubai Islands apartments, are on the Samana Developers page.
SourcesWhere this story comes from.
Sources
- Zawya (Refinitiv): Samana Developers unveils $1.1bln branded residential project at The World Islands in Dubai, 15 October 2026
- Middle East Construction News: Samana marks its debut in the premium property market with Collecta, 16 October 2026
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17 Oct 2026, 12:42 GST · Reported by OffPlan Insider Newsdesk, checked against the developer's own material before publication. Updated 17 Oct 2026, 15:36 GST.
