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Binghatti vs Samana

Delivery record, prices and payment plans side by side, so you can see which one suits you.

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Binghatti logoBinghattiFast mid-rise builds, low prices, branded flagships
Samana Developers logoSamana Developers1%-a-month plans and private pools, mid-market

In short

Binghatti or Samana: the short answer

We rate the two the same on delivery: both "Mixed". Compare the project-by-project handover tables on each profile. They sit at a similar price level ("Value"). The community and the building matter more than the developer name.

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Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked October 2026

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Binghatti vs Samana at a glance

BinghattiSamana
Delivery recordMixedMid-rises built in 13–18 months, on time; flagship towers running 8–21 months lateMixedEarly buildings near plan; Santorini ~12 months late; Mykonos and Waves unconfirmed
PricesValueStudios from AED 585,000 in Majan and AED 765,000+ in JVC and Al Jaddaf (Oct 2026)ValueMost 2025–26 launches from about AED 570k to 1.1m (October 2026)
Payment plan40/60–70/30Construction-linked, varies by tower; Skyrise and One used 20/50/301% a monthWhole plan runs about 8–8.5 years on fixed calendar dates
Post-handover plansRareNone on current launches listed by Bayut (October 2026)CommonTypically 23–36% of the price paid after handover over 3–5 years
Founded20082017
OwnershipPrivate and family-owned.Private, part of SAMANA Group; founder and CEO Imran Farooq; not listed
Homes deliveredNot published1,300+ units; five buildings with 890 units identified
Credit ratingB+, positive outlookNone published
Best known forBugatti Residences, Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co, Mercedes-Benz Places, and mid-rise towers in JVC and Al Jaddaf1%-a-month payment plans; private-pool apartments in Arjan, JVC, Dubai Studio City and Dubai Sports City
Selling now26 projects33 projects
Best forStudios and 1-beds under AED 1m; Bugatti, Jacob & Co, Mercedes addresses; JVC and Al Jaddaf investorsSmall deposit, low monthly payment; Private-pool studios and 1-beds; Holiday-let investors

These are our summaries from dated sources, not ratings from a review site. The evidence is on each profile.

Payment plans

How you pay: Binghatti and Samana

A typical Binghatti plan

On bookingDuring constructionOn handover

On a home priced at AED 1,000,000 that is AED 200,000 on booking, AED 500,000 during construction, AED 300,000 on handover. Government registration fees are paid on top.

A typical Samana plan

1% a month. Whole plan runs about 8–8.5 years on fixed calendar dates

Strengths and risks

What each does well, and what to check

Binghatti

What Binghatti does well

  • Fast builds on mid-rise towers: Binghatti Nova took about 13 months, Creek about 14 and Canal about 17.
  • Low entry prices: studios from AED 585,000 at Skyflame in Majan and AED 765,000-775,000 in JVC and Al Jaddaf.
  • Access to capital unusual for a family developer: two listed USD sukuk and a Fitch rating.
In full
  • Fast builds on mid-rise towers: Binghatti Nova took about 13 months, Creek about 14 and Canal about 17. Binghatti Corner completed in March 2024, on its estimated date.
  • Low entry prices: studios from AED 585,000 at Skyflame in Majan and AED 765,000-775,000 in JVC and Al Jaddaf (Bayut, October 2026).
  • Access to capital unusual for a family developer: two listed USD sukuk (2024 and 2025) and a Fitch rating.

Check before you buy

  • Flagship dates have moved: Bugatti Residences was due December 2025 and Bayut now shows Q3 2027; Burj Binghatti was due June 2026; One by Binghatti was due May 2026.
  • Binghatti Hillviews and Binghatti Elite were still under construction in October 2026, with no revised date published.
  • Expect resale competition: Bayut showed 304 listings in Skyrise and 541 in Wraith, and Business Bay apartment prices fell 13% in the six months to October 2026.
In full
  • Flagship dates have moved: Bugatti Residences was due December 2025 and Bayut now shows Q3 2027; Burj Binghatti was due June 2026 (now Q2 2027); One by Binghatti was due May 2026 (now Q1 2027). Check the DLD-registered date in your SPA.
  • Binghatti Hillviews (due April 2026) and Binghatti Elite (due Q2 2026) were still under construction in October 2026, with no revised date published.
  • Expect resale competition: Bayut showed 304 listings in Skyrise and 541 in Wraith (October 2026), and Business Bay apartment prices fell 13% in the six months to October 2026.

Choose Binghatti if: Binghatti suits investors who want a Dubai studio or 1-bed under about AED 1m in JVC, Al Jaddaf, Majan, Dubai Science Park or Motor City, paying 40-70% during construction, and who are comfortable holding through a possible delay. Read the full Binghatti profile

Samana Developers

What Samana does well

  • Low entry prices: most 2025-26 Dubai launches start between about AED 570k and AED 1.1m.
  • The 1%-a-month plan keeps payments small and spreads them over about eight years, with 23-36% paid after handover.
  • Private pools on balconies in mid-market low-rise buildings, which few developers offer at this price.
In full
  • Low entry prices: most 2025-26 Dubai launches start between about AED 570k and AED 1.1m (Bayut and Property Finder, October 2026).
  • The 1%-a-month plan keeps payments small and spreads them over about eight years, with 23-36% paid after handover (2026 plans).
  • Private pools on balconies in mid-market low-rise buildings, which few developers offer at this price.

Check before you buy

  • Launch dates have slipped. Santorini was promised for April 2025 and completed in April 2026.
  • Mykonos, Waves and Golf Views had no confirmed completion in portal data seen in October 2026.
  • Instalments fall on fixed calendar dates, not construction stages, so you keep paying on schedule even if the building runs late.
In full
  • Launch dates have slipped. Santorini was promised for April 2025 and completed in April 2026. Rely on the completion date in your SPA, not the brochure date.
  • Mykonos (promised July 2025), Waves (first estimated Q1 2025) and Golf Views (Q2-Q3 2026) had no confirmed completion in portal data seen in October 2026. Check the latest DLD construction percentage.
  • Instalments fall on fixed calendar dates, not construction stages, so you keep paying on schedule even if the building runs late.

Choose Samana if: Samana suits investors who care most about a small deposit and a low monthly payment, and who are happy to pay over eight years. Read the full Samana profile

FAQs

Binghatti vs Samana: your questions

Which is better, Binghatti or Samana?

It depends on what you need. Binghatti is best for: studios and 1-beds under aed 1m; bugatti, jacob & co, mercedes addresses; jvc and al jaddaf investors. Samana is best for: small deposit, low monthly payment; private-pool studios and 1-beds; holiday-let investors.

Who delivers on time more reliably, Binghatti or Samana?

We rate the two the same on delivery: both "Mixed". Compare the project-by-project handover tables on each profile. Binghatti: Mid-rises built in 13–18 months, on time; flagship towers running 8–21 months late. Samana: Early buildings near plan; Santorini ~12 months late; Mykonos and Waves unconfirmed.

Is Binghatti or Samana cheaper?

They sit at a similar price level ("Value"). The community and the building matter more than the developer name.

How do Binghatti and Samana payment plans compare?

Binghatti typically uses 40/60–70/30 (Construction-linked, varies by tower; Skyrise and One used 20/50/30). Samana typically uses 1% a month (Whole plan runs about 8–8.5 years on fixed calendar dates).

Does Binghatti or Samana offer post-handover payment plans?

Samana is the more likely to offer a post-handover plan (Binghatti: rare; Samana: common). Terms change by project, so confirm in writing.

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