−3% Samana Portofino
Studio
About the building
12-storey residential building in Dubai Production City. Developer — Samana Holding Ltd. Architect — Arec Engineering Consult.
What the building has
- Swimming pool
Where it is
Dubai Marina
The original high-rise waterfront: a dense forest of towers around a man-made marina, and still the busiest rental market in the city.
- reliable rental income
- car-free living
- fast resale
What to check: Much of the stock is fifteen to twenty years old and building condition varies enormously. Get the service charge history and walk the common areas before you offer — an unmaintained tower will cost you more than the discount you got.
Full district guide →Questions and answers about lot NP9-108098
How much is this studio in Samana Portofino?
Lot NP9-108098 is priced at AED 750 000, about $204 000. The size is 398 sq ft (37 m²), which works out at AED 1 884 per sq ft.
How much has the price of this lot been cut?
The price before the cut was AED 771 468; it is now AED 750 000 — AED 21 468 less, or 3%.
Is this expensive or cheap for Dubai Marina?
The database holds 188 lots in Dubai Marina, starting from AED 500 000. The area median is AED 2 312 per sq ft; this lot, at AED 1 884, is 19% below it. 21 lots in the area have a reduced price. The median is taken from listings in our database, not from registered sales.
Dubai Marina area guide →Is the property ready or still under construction?
The handover date in the listing is Q4 2028. Until then payments follow the developer's payment plan. The date comes from the seller and is checked against the sale agreement before a deal.
Can I get a mortgage on this lot while it is still under construction?
During construction the buyer pays the developer under the payment plan — UAE banks grant standard mortgages on ready homes. A loan is possible for the final payment, once the property has its completion certificate.
Mortgage for the final payment →What costs come on top of the price?
The main one is the Dubai Land Department registration fee: 4% of the price, AED 30 000 for this lot. With a mortgage the bank charges for processing and valuation, and the mortgage is registered for a separate fee. I will send the full calculation for this lot on request.
Does buying this lot qualify for a UAE residence visa?
On price the lot clears the classic threshold for the two-year residence visa, AED 750 000. It is AED 1 250 000 short of the 10-year Golden Visa, granted from AED 2 000 000. The threshold is measured by the Dubai Land Department valuation, not the contract, and only freehold qualifies.
Golden Visa and residence visas →What is known about Samana Portofino?
The building has 12 floors and 226 units. The developer is Samana Developers. Figures are from the project passport: Propsearch and the Dubai Land Department.
How do I view the property and get the exact address?
Lots in the database are anonymised: the unit number, exact address and owner's details are not published. Send the lot code NP9-108098 on WhatsApp or Telegram — I will confirm the lot is still for sale, send the full details and arrange a viewing.
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