Samana Collecta at The World Islands, Dubai

Dubai's World Islands have always been easy to admire from a distance. Living on them is a different story. Samana Developers wants to change that with Samana Collecta, a new premium brand whose first project sits on one of the city's most talked-about waterfront locations.

The development is valued at more than AED 4 billion (about US$1.1 billion). It is planned to bring 849 residences to the island, with a focus on year-round living rather than weekend escapes. If you've been watching Dubai's waterfront market for something new, this is one to look at closely.

What Is Samana Collecta?

Samana Collecta is the new premium, lifestyle-led brand from Samana Developers, a name many Dubai buyers already know from its off-plan launches across the city. Where earlier projects focused on scale and accessibility, Collecta aims higher. It concentrates on location, design and the everyday experience of living there.

The flagship project is at The World Islands, a man-made archipelago of around 300 islands arranged in the shape of a world map, a few kilometres off the Dubai coast. Samana has acquired roughly six island plots there, and it plans to follow this first project with others, in Dubai and later abroad.

Home Options: From Studios to Floating Villas

The mix is wider than you'd expect on an island project.

Branded Apartments

The 840 apartments range from studios to four-bedroom layouts, so there is room for solo buyers, couples, families and investors alike.

Floating Villas

Seven floating villas are planned for buyers who want something truly different. Few places in the world let you live on the water in this way, and fewer still sit this close to a major city.

Tree Villas

Two tree villas add a quieter, more design-driven option to the collection.

Larger apartments and the villa categories are expected to price above the entry level.

Getting to the Mainland: Yacht Shuttles Every 30 Minutes

Island living only works if getting around is easy. Samana plans regular yacht shuttle services between the island and mainland Dubai, running at 30-minute intervals. Embarkation points will be announced closer to launch.

This matters for daily life. Dubai's business districts, schools, restaurants and beaches are on the mainland, and a predictable shuttle makes the island practical to live on, not only to visit.

Why The World Islands, and Why Now?

Samana's CEO, Imran Farooq, has described The World Islands as one of Dubai's last major waterfront frontiers. The plan is to build a community people call home all year, with the services, amenities and connectivity of a primary residence, while keeping the privacy that island life offers.

The timing is worth noting. Dubai recorded roughly 122,900 property sales worth AED 378.6 billion in the first nine months of 2026, according to an analysis of Dubai Land Department data. Samana is betting that demand for distinctive waterfront homes will keep growing, and that The World Islands will benefit.

Who Is Samana Collecta For?

• End users who want a waterfront home with real privacy but still want to reach the city easily.
• Investors looking at a branded, limited-supply island location, with an entry point expected below AED 2 million.
• Lifestyle buyers drawn to the floating and tree villas, which are unlike most homes on the market.
• Second-home buyers who want a distinctive address in Dubai.

Key Highlights

• 840 Branded Apartments Across Studio to 4-Bedroom Layouts
• 7 Floating Villas and 2 Tree Villas
• Prime Waterfront Location on The World Islands
• Yacht Shuttle Services Every 30 Minutes to Mainland Dubai
• Prices Expected to Start Below AED 2 Million
• Designed for Year-Round Island Living
• Flagship Project of the New Samana Collecta Brand
• Gross Development Value Exceeding AED 4 Billion

Payment Plan and Handover

At the time of writing, Samana has not published the full payment plan, handover date or unit-level pricing. Details are expected to be released as the launch progresses. To receive the official brochure, floor plans and the latest availability as soon as they are confirmed, register your interest with our team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Samana Collecta is a new premium real estate brand by Samana Developers. Its first project is a branded residential development at The World Islands, Dubai.

The project plans 849 residences: 840 branded apartments, 7 floating villas and 2 tree villas.

Residences are expected to start below AED 2 million. Larger apartments and villas will cost more, and final pricing will be confirmed by the developer.

Studios, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, along with floating villas and tree villas.

Yacht shuttle services are planned to run between the island and the mainland every 30 minutes. Embarkation points will be announced closer to launch.

It is on The World Islands, a man-made archipelago a few kilometres off the Dubai coastline, originally developed by Nakheel.

It offers a rare waterfront location, a branded development and an entry price expected below AED 2 million. As with any off-plan purchase, review the payment plan, handover timeline and developer track record before deciding.

These have not yet been officially announced. Contact us for the latest confirmed information.

Register Your Interest in Samana Collecta

Island living in Dubai is moving from concept to reality. If Samana Collecta fits what you're looking for, get in touch to receive the official brochure, floor plans and early availability as soon as they are released.