UAE-based Samana Developers has announced the launch of its new real estate brand, Samana Collecta, thus marking the next phase of the company’s growth and its expansion into premium, lifestyle-led development. 

A major player in the UAE's real estate sector, Samana is now creating a dedicated platform for a more selective portfolio of developments defined by distinctive locations, state-of-the-art design, international brand collaborations and highly curated residential experiences.

Samana Collecta is built around a “life first” philosophy - choosing locations not simply for their address, but for the life they can enable. The company plans to establish the brand through a pipeline of destinations in Dubai and International markets.

Its first flagship development will be located at The World Islands, with a gross development value exceeding AED 4 billion. The project will comprise 840 branded residences, in addition to seven floating villas and two tree villas, and will seek to introduce a new proposition for one of Dubai’s most distinctive waterfront locations: an island designed as a place to live throughout the year.

On the launch, CEO Imran Farooq said: "The first chapter of Samana was about proving that we could scale, compete and establish ourselves among Dubai’s leading developers. Samana Collecta is about what comes next. We are taking what we have learned and applying it to the premium segment, with a sharper focus on location, design, experience and the way people want to live."

"We see The World Islands as one of Dubai’s most extraordinary waterfront frontiers. The opportunity now is to make island living work for everyday life — not only as somewhere to visit, but as somewhere people can genuinely call home. Dubai is evolving rapidly, and so are the expectations of residents, families, entrepreneurs and professionals. We want to create a destination that responds to that shift while remaining closely connected to the city," stated Farooq.

"Our ambition for Collecta extends beyond a single development. Dubai will be where we establish the brand and prove what it stands for, and taking the concept to international destinations," he added.

The World Islands development is being planned around year-round residential living, combining privacy and waterfront access with the services, amenities and connectivity expected from a primary residence.

The island will feature multiple beaches, a lagoon, swimming pools, a beach club, water-sports facilities, spas, indoor and outdoor gyms, co-working spaces and a dedicated welcome centre, alongside everyday retail and services designed to support residents’ routine needs. Core residential amenities and services are planned to be operational from the first handover.

Dining will form an important part of the destination, with a number of restaurant concepts planned, including a signature floating Italian restaurant developed with a Michelin-recognised culinary partner.

Regular yacht shuttle services are planned between the island and mainland Dubai at 30-minute intervals, with embarkation points to be announced closer to launch.

The combination of regular transport, co-working facilities, high-speed connectivity and everyday services is also designed to reflect changing working patterns, with more entrepreneurs and professionals now able to live and work with greater flexibility. For Samana, this reinforces the potential for island living to become part of everyday life rather than simply an occasional experience.

The residential collection will include studios and one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, together with the floating and tree villas. All residences are planned with sea views, with layouts designed to maximise the visual relationship with the water through extended sightlines, generous glazing and carefully considered spatial planning.

Italian-inspired landscaping will extend across the wider island, while the residences are being created in collaboration with a globally recognised Italian luxury marque renowned for its design heritage, craftsmanship and distinctive contemporary style. The identity of the brand partner will be announced separately.-TradeArabia News Service