SAMANA Developers builds resort-style residential and some commercial properties, primarily in Dubai, with private-pool apartments and lifestyle amenities for investors and owner-occupiers. It also pursues international branded residences, including a Maldives development, combining off-plan sales with design-led community concepts globally.
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| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANA SantoriniDubai Studio City, Dubai157 units | 10.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 10.0/ 10 |
The building-specific Google aggregate is 5/5 from 13 reviews, which is the largest qualifying review base and converts to 10/10 under the stated curve. The eight written reviews read were all positive and no recurring building-specific complaints or serious failures were found, so no commentary adjustment is applied. Structure remains unevidenced because the available material did not publish resident structural or systems ratings. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The building-specific review material is uniformly positive: reviewers call it an “Excellent and luxurious building,” describe an “Awesome and serene environment,” and praise its contemporary amenities and family-friendly setting. The official handover description lists private pools, an infinity pool, gym, sauna and hammam, outdoor cinema, yoga spaces, barbecue areas and children's play zones, but these are developer-stated amenities rather than independent operational ratings. | ||
| Samana MiamiJumeirah Village Circle, District 14, Dubai93 units | 7.1/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.7/ 10 |
The building-specific place listing provides the largest identifiable building-level review base and publishes 3.9/5 from 15 reviews, which converts to 6.7/10 under the requested curve. Property Finder's 13-review material is explicitly community-oriented and was therefore reported but excluded; the limited written commentary adds one moderate service/handover concern without enough verified building-condition evidence to score structure. | Not found in sources: No verified structural complaints · No verified plumbing complaints · No verified HVAC complaints · No verified electrical complaints · No verified leak or waterproofing complaints | ||
Published material describes modern design and says the project's “attention to detail in both the architecture and the interior finishes is exceptional.” Property Finder publishes a community-level maintenance score of 3.8/5, but this is not a building-specific engineering or condition rating, and no review inspected provided verified reports of structural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, leak or waterproofing failures. | Positive published comments describe “excellent 24/7 service and friendly residents,” a “nice, peaceful and calm location,” and “top-notch” amenities. Countervailing evidence includes a complaint that emails were ignored and handover was 13 months late, while Property Finder community feedback identifies peak-hour traffic as the main drawback; the available material is partly promotional and not all comments are confirmed resident experience. | ||
| SAMANA Golf AvenueDubai Studio City, Dubai233 units | 6.8/ 10 | 5.8/ 10 | 6.1/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps supplies the largest published review base, 61 reviews, and its 3.9/5 building rating sets the level at 6.6/10 before commentary. The newer resident evidence contains unresolved leaks, an AC handover problem and weak fittings, while other reviews praise facilities, golf amenities, location and infrastructure; applying the permitted commentary movement produces 6.1/10. The evidence is current through the stated research date, but the detailed written reviews are still a small and mixed subset of the 61-review aggregate. | |||
Published resident feedback includes a serious but single-review report of persistent leaks that damaged paint in the living room, balcony and showers despite four repair attempts. Another resident reported that the AC did not work from day one and that they were asked to pay for pipe cleaning; contrasting older reviews call the infrastructure good and the facilities flawless, while a later visitor noted “significant improvements in maintenance and overall upgrades.” | The review record credits Samana Golf Avenue with “flawless facility,” golf amenities, large living areas and convenient nearby schools, hospitals and shopping. Day-to-day criticisms include traffic noise despite double glazing, an access-card system described as “very annoying,” and complaints that emails and calls about defects were ignored; the newest positive operational comment reported “significant improvements in maintenance and overall upgrades.” | ||
| Samana Park ViewsArjan, Dubai176 units | 6.2/ 10 | 5.9/ 10 | 5.9/ 10 |
The Google Reviews/Maps building aggregate of 3.8/5 from 44 reviews sets the level, converting to 6.4/10 under the specified curve. Repeated complaints about false alarms and management/communication reduce that level, while repeated praise for amenities, responsiveness and the resident community partly offsets it. The evidence is current to the research date, but individual review dates and platform publication timing vary. | |||
Published reviews contain limited physical-systems evidence rather than an engineering assessment. One reviewer reported that “the alarm works day and night without reason,” while another said the parking barrier “only works half the time” and that “the soundproofing is terrible”; these are resident complaints, not verified defect findings. | Daily life appears divided. Positive reviews call out “great amenities,” “24/7 security,” “helpful management” and “friendly fun co-residents,” but negative reviews describe repeated alarm disturbances, sleepless nights from nearby construction, parking uncertainty and management that was “constantly” ignoring requests. | ||
| SAMANA HillsArjan, Dubai202 units | 6.1/ 10 | 4.8/ 10 | 7.7/ 10 Property Finder 5/5 · no review count · propertyfinder.ae Property Finder publishes 5/5 with no review count. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.7. |
Google’s building-specific 3.6/5 aggregate from 106 reviews is the only large review base and converts to 5.9/10, setting the level. The written complaints include repeated leaks, mold and delayed maintenance, including one electrical-safety report, while other reviews praise responsive staff, facilities and location; the resulting overall score is 4.9/10. The structural and living sub-scores are separated because the evidence is materially worse for reported physical defects than for amenities and staff. | |||
Structural feedback is mixed but includes serious reported failures. Reviewers mention “leaks in the apartments,” “water leaking into the electrical system,” leaking drainage, peeling walls and mold; another tenant reported a short circuit and randomly sounding fire alarms. A separate tenant said the building was bright and tidy and had not encountered mold, so these are reported experiences rather than independently verified engineering findings. | Day-to-day accounts range from “they respond to tenate very fast” and praise for Rocky’s support to complaints that maintenance took “a lot of time and efforts,” management did not address defects, and security staff were confrontational. Amenities and location are recurring positives: reviewers cite the gym, swimming pool, peaceful setting and access to major roads, but the overall Google aggregate is only 3.6/5 from 106 reviews. | ||
| SAMANA GreensArjan, Al Barsha South 3, Al Barsha South, Dubai122 units | 5.6/ 10 | 4.6/ 10 | 5.6/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest eligible building-specific review base, at 3.8/5 from 53 resident reviews, which converts to a 6.4 anchor under the requested curve. The score is reduced because several separate reviews report serious leaks, ceiling or mould damage, ventilation problems and prolonged repair delays; it is not reduced for the absence of a structural rating, and the few positive reviews provide only limited counterweight. | |||
Structural and systems feedback is materially negative in the available resident reviews. One resident reported a bathroom ceiling leaking for three months, mould spreading for ten months and a waterproofing issue; another described a water heater failure causing “a waterfall coming from the ceiling for almost 2 months,” while a newer review alleged absent fresh-air/exhaust ventilation. A separate older review praised the functional, spacious interior and “amazing decorations,” but this is outweighed qualitatively by the repeated infrastructure complaints. | Daily-life reports are inconsistent and appear to have changed over time. One December 2024 review praised the building as “always clean” and said maintenance was prompt, and another called the location and amenities good; however, other residents describe emails being ignored, “incompetent building management,” ineffective security, disruptive noise and persistent smells. The latest sampled complaint cited construction noise starting around 7:00 AM and affecting sleep. |
Abu Dhabi Office 4 Jeddah St Al Danah - Zone 1 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Partner Office – Egypt Office 17, Block 18 East Hub Mall, Madinaty New Cairo, Egypt
Abu Dhabi Office 4 Jeddah St Al Danah - Zone 1 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Partner Office – Egypt Office 17, Block 18 East Hub Mall, Madinaty New Cairo, Egypt
Samana Developers ... has partnered with Elie Saab ... to launch an exclusive real estate development in the Maldives.
Samana Developers has appointed Prestige Constructions ... as the main contractor ...
AREC Engineering Consultants are the architects on the project.
Samana Developers ... has partnered with Elie Saab ... to launch an exclusive real estate development in the Maldives.
Samana Developers has appointed Prestige Constructions ... as the main contractor ...
AREC Engineering Consultants are the architects on the project.
| DEVELOPER LICENCE | 1344 Dubai Land Department · AE |
| United Arab Emirates | active 6 projects tracked |
| Maldives | active 0 projects tracked |
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| Retail | 2 of 6 |
“On Time, Every Time” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a philosophy—it means we deliver when we say we will, every time.Entrepreneur Middle East Jul 10, 2025https://mena.entrepreneur.com/entrepreneurs/building-bigger-smarter-bolder-imran-farooq-on-samanas/494457
Imran Farooq is the Founder and CEO of Samana Developers
He established Samana Group as a diversified conglomerate operating across sectors such as corporate services, business centres, immigration solutions and investments.
By Mina Vucic | Jul 10, 2025
An exclusive conversation with Samana Developers’ founder Imran Farooq
“On Time, Every Time” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a philosophy—it means we deliver when we say we will, every time.
Imran Farooq is the Founder and CEO of Samana Developers, one of Dubai’s fastest-growing private real-estate development companies and a key part of the broader Samana Group.
Imran Farooq is the Founder and CEO of Samana Developers
He established Samana Group as a diversified conglomerate operating across sectors such as corporate services, business centres, immigration solutions and investments.
His unique approach focuses on enhancing everyday living — prioritising leisure spaces, resort style environments and practical amenities.
Imran Farooq is the Founder and CEO of Samana Developers
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at Saurashtra University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at Saurashtra University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Savitribai Phule Pune University
Chartered Accountant The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountant The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
# Nainesh Parekh
# Nainesh Parekh
### Financial Controller - DarGlobal
### Deputy General Manager - Corporate Finance - Meydan Group
### Manager Finance & Management Accounting - Godrej Enterprises Group
### Consultant - PwC
### Group Chief Financial Officer & Board Member - SAMANA Developers (Current) Jan 2024 - Present
### Group Chief Financial Officer & Board Member - SAMANA Developers (Current) Jan 2024 - Present
As a Chartered Accountant and a Law Graduate with over 19 years of experience, I oversee…
### Group Chief Financial Officer & Board Member - SAMANA Developers (Current) Jan 2024 - Present
### Group Chief Financial Officer & Board Member - SAMANA Developers (Current) Jan 2024 - Present
As a Chartered Accountant and a Law Graduate with over 19 years of experience, I oversee…
As a Chartered Accountant and a Law Graduate with over 19 years of experience, I oversee…
### Group Chief Financial Officer & Board Member - SAMANA Developers (Current) Jan 2024 - Present
# Syed Husain Managing Director-Samana Developers
# Syed Husain Managing Director-Samana Developers
### Chief Sales Officer (CSO) - HRE Development
### General Manager - Danube Properties
### Vice President of Sales - Homes 4 Life Real Estate Broker LLC
### Manager of Sales - Emaar
### Director of sales - DAMAC Properties
### Associate Vice President-Agency development - Bharti AXA Life Insurance
### Managing Director - SAMANA Developers (Current) Jan 2026 - Present
### Managing Director - SAMANA Developers (Current) Jan 2026 - Present
Professional Experience in multiple industries with varied roles and responsibilities like Sales, Business development, Strategic initiatives, Business Analytics Market Intelligence, Profit Center Management, Strategic initiatives, Distribution build up,Vendor Management.
Please join us in welcoming Syed Husain to SAMANA Developers as Managing Director – Sales.
With proven expertise across top-tier developers, Syed brings deep market insight, strategic clarity, and a strong track record of driving growth.
Total Experience: 22 years and 10 months
### Manager of Sales - Emaar
### Director of sales - DAMAC Properties
Please join us in welcoming Syed Husain to SAMANA Developers as Managing Director – Sales.
Bachelor of Commerce at St Claret College
Bachelor of Commerce at St Claret College
# Rajeef Rahim Chief Sales Officer - Samana Developers
# Rajeef Rahim Chief Sales Officer - Samana Developers
### Assistant Accountant - Premiers Management & Consultancy Dubai Jun 2010 - Jul 2012
### Financial Associate - Hewlett Packard Enterprise
### Cheif Sales Officer (Current) Oct 2025 - Present
### Cheif Sales Officer (Current) Oct 2025 - Present
Chief Sales Officer - Samana Developers Total Experience: 18 years
# Rajeef Rahim Chief Sales Officer - Samana Developers
Chief Sales Officer - Samana Developers Total Experience: 18 years
### VP Sales & Business Development May 2024 - Oct 2025
# Rajeef Rahim Chief Sales Officer - Samana Developers
PGDM at Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
PGDM at Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
CA, Accounting and Finance at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
CA, Accounting and Finance at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Accounting and Finance at Indira Gandhi National Open University
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Accounting and Finance at Indira Gandhi National Open University
# Ankit Daluka
# Ankit Daluka
SAMANA | Damac | Lodha | HUL | Edukite | PGDM - IIM Lucknow | CA | Ops & Strategy
SAMANA | Damac | Lodha | HUL | Edukite | PGDM - IIM Lucknow | CA | Ops & Strategy
SAMANA | Damac | Lodha | HUL | Edukite | PGDM - IIM Lucknow | CA | Ops & Strategy
### Manager - Edukite Learning
### Manager - Bondane Pharma
### Director Strategy and Operations - COO Office (Current) Jan 2026 - Present
### Director Strategy and Operations - COO Office (Current) Jan 2026 - Present
### Director Strategy and Operations - COO Office (Current) Jan 2026 - Present
### Director Strategy and Operations - COO Office (Current) Jan 2026 - Present
SAMANA | Damac | Lodha | HUL | Edukite | PGDM - IIM Lucknow | CA | Ops & Strategy
### Director Strategy and Operations - COO Office (Current) Jan 2026 - Present
SAMANA | Damac | Lodha | HUL | Edukite | PGDM - IIM Lucknow | CA | Ops & Strategy
SAMANA | Damac | Lodha | HUL | Edukite | PGDM - IIM Lucknow | CA | Ops & Strategy
### Director Strategy and Operations - COO Office (Current) Jan 2026 - Present
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Information Technology Majoring in (Computer Science) at University of Jordan
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Information Technology Majoring in (Computer Science) at University of Jordan
Certificate in Disruptive Strategy to Lead Innovation and Growth by Harvard Business School
Certificate in Disruptive Strategy to Lead Innovation and Growth by Harvard Business School
# Haneen Malhas
# Haneen Malhas
NextCare | Allianz Partners Jun, 2016 - Feb, 2022
Migrate Business Services May, 2013 - May, 2016
Orange | France Telecom Group Aug, 2004 - Apr, 2013
### VP of Business Transformation and Automation - SAMANA Developers (Current) Mar 2024 - Present
### VP of Business Transformation and Automation - SAMANA Developers (Current) Mar 2024 - Present
Driving Strategic Initiatives aimed at modernizing Samana’s Group Sales and Operations, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and enhancing organizational efficiency.
### VP of Business Transformation and Automation - SAMANA Developers (Current) Mar 2024 - Present
### VP of Business Transformation and Automation - SAMANA Developers (Current) Mar 2024 - Present
Haneen is an accomplished and detail-oriented Business Transformation Leader with 20 years of experience
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Information Technology Majoring in (Computer Science) at University of Jordan
### Orange | France Telecom Group
### VP of Business Transformation and Automation - SAMANA Developers (Current) Mar 2024 - Present
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samana Miami | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jumeirah Village Circle, District 14 | residential for sale, retail | 931 | G+1P+6 | — | USD 29.9m other | 20/801 | 2022 | September 16, 2022 | Oct 2024 – Dec 2024 | Jul 2026 | +20.0 mo (+19.0 to +21.0) | estimated | completed |
| SAMANA Santorini | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Studio City | residential for sale | 1571 | B+G+4F+R | — | AED 150m other | 20/50/1/291 | 2023 | 20 February 2023 | Apr 2025 | Apr 2026 | +12.0 mo (+12.0 to +12.0) | sourced | completed |
| Samana Park Views | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Arjan | residential for sale | 1761 | G+6 | — | USD 40.5m investment announced | 15/47/381 | 2021 | September 29, 2021 | Apr 2024 – Jun 2024 | Apr 2024 | −1.0 mo (−2.0 to 0.0) | sourced | completed |
| SAMANA Golf Avenue | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Studio City | residential for sale | 2331 | Ground plus 4 | — | AED 100m other | 15/70/151 | 2020 | February 18, 2020 | Jul 2022 – Sep 2022 | Dec 2023 | +16.0 mo (+15.0 to +17.0) | sourced | completed |
| SAMANA Hills | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Arjan | residential for sale | 2021 | G+5 | 100,000 sq ft | AED 100m other | 50/501 | 2019 | March 2019 | Jul 2021 – Sep 2021 | Jun 2022 | +10.0 mo (+9.0 to +11.0) | sourced | completed |
| SAMANA Greens | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Arjan, Al Barsha South 3, Al Barsha South | residential for sale, retail | 1221 | G+4 | 119,580 sq ft | AED 75m other | PDC: 15% Booking; 1% Per month X 42 months; 6.5% on 12th Month; 6.5% on 18th Month; 0.5% per month X 60 months. Non PDC: 20% Booking; 6.5% on 12th Month; 6.5% on 18th Month; 0.5% per month X 50 months.1 | 2018 | September 2018 | Jan 2020 – Apr 2020 | Oct 2020 | +7.5 mo (+6.0 to +9.0) | sourced | completed |
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