New York energy, JVC address, and a private pool on your balcony. SAMANA Manhattan 2 is a 20-storey off-plan development by Samana Developers in Jumeirah Village Circle offering studio, 1, and 2-bedroom apartments from AED 0.799 million, with private balcony pools on select units and a Q4 2026 handover. In one of Dubai's highest-transacting apartment districts, this is the project that gives mid-market buyers a genuinely differentiated product.
Samana Manhattan 2 is a 20-storey off-plan residential development in Jumeirah Village Circle one of Dubai's most active apartment markets, with over AED 16.6 billion in property transactions recorded in 2024 alone. Developed by Samana Developers, the project follows the sold-out success of the original Samana Manhattan and brings a New York-inspired design aesthetic to JVC District 12. The building will deliver studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments ranging from 137 to 2,282 sq.ft, with handover scheduled for Q4 2026. For buyers who want a branded, lifestyle-driven apartment in a well-connected mid-city community, this is the project where that case is strongest.
The residences are built around one central idea: private luxury at an accessible price point. Select units feature private balcony swimming pools a signature feature of Samana's portfolio giving residents a personal retreat without the resort-tower queue. Layouts are open-plan with floor-to-ceiling windows, high-end kitchen fittings, built-in wardrobes, and contemporary bathrooms. Studio apartments average 137 sq.ft; 1-bedroom units extend from around 295 sq.ft; 2-bedroom apartments reach up to 2,282 sq.ft, with larger layouts offering three bathrooms, a private pool, and dedicated terrace space. Smart home automation is available on select units. These are not standard JVC apartments the private pool option repositions them in the mid-market.
Jumeirah Village Circle spans approximately 870 hectares and was master-planned by Nakheel as a circular, family-focused community. Over 30 landscaped parks are distributed across the district, connected by jogging tracks and cycling paths. The community retail ecosystem includes Circle Mall 5 minutes from the building with 80+ stores, Carrefour, fitness centres, and dining options. JSS International School and Kids World Nursery serve the education needs of families within a short drive. Clinics and pharmacies operate inside the community. The JVC design philosophy keeps green space, schools, and daily retail within walking or short driving distance of every residential cluster Manhattan 2 sits inside that framework.
Samana Manhattan 2 enters the market at AED 0.799 million for studios well inside JVC's current average transaction range of AED 1.0 million per unit across all types. JVC rental yields for studios run at 8–8.5% gross, with 1-bedroom units averaging 7.4% and 2-bedroom apartments approximately 6.7%, according to current market data. Samana Developers has a consistent delivery track record across completed projects including Samana Greens, Samana Hills, and Samana Golf Avenue all handed over on schedule. The freehold status of Manhattan 2 means buyers of all nationalities retain full ownership rights. Buyers targeting units at AED 2 million or above qualify for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. JVC recorded over 13,725 apartment transactions in 2025, the highest volume of any Dubai district demand is structural, not speculative.
JVC's investor case is reinforced by one metric above all: it was the number one area for apartment purchases in Dubai in 2025. That sustained transaction volume reflects real occupancy demand young professionals, couples, and families choosing JVC as a long-term address rather than a stopgap. Samana Manhattan 2 sits at the intersection of that demand and a differentiated product: private pool units in a community known for value. The 20% booking amount locks your unit and price today. Q4 2026 handover gives buyers approximately two years of construction-phase payment. Contact the Dubai Housing team now to confirm current unit availability before the next price revision.
Dubai's property market rewards informed, early buyers. Samana's pricing model with a flexible post-handover payment option spreading 50% of the purchase price over years beyond the key date makes this one of the few off-plan projects where the financial structure is as considered as the design. Few JVC projects combine a globally recognisable New York theme, private balcony pools, flexible payment terms, and a proven developer track record in one address. This is that address.
SAMANA Manhattan 2 offers studios (137 sq.ft), 1-bedroom apartments (from 295 sq.ft), and 2-bedroom apartments (up to 2,282 sq.ft), all with open-plan layouts, private balconies, and select units with private plunge pools.
SAMANA Manhattan 2 delivers a lifestyle amenity package anchored by its most distinctive feature: private balcony pools available on select units across the tower. Beyond the individual units, a shared leisure pool deck, outdoor cinema, rooftop basketball court, indoor gym, steam room, and children's play zones cover the full daily lifestyle spectrum. The building sits within JVC's 870-hectare community, adding 30+ district parks, Circle Mall's 80+ retail outlets, and established school and healthcare infrastructure to the resident's day. This is an amenity environment built for actual use, not brochure photography.
Jumeirah Village Circle occupies one of Dubai's most strategically balanced positions central enough for quick access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Khail Road (E44), but planned as a residential village rather than a commercial corridor. The result is a 870-hectare freehold community with 30+ parks, established schools, and retail infrastructure, sitting 10 minutes from Dubai Marina, 15 minutes from Mall of the Emirates, and 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai. For investors, JVC posted over AED 16.6 billion in apartment transactions in 2024 the highest volume of any Dubai community confirming the district's position as Dubai's most consistently in-demand residential address.
Content Reviewed By: Vikas Taneja — RERA Certified Broker (BRN: 82127), Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. (ORN: 28658). Advising HNI and NRI buyers on Dubai off-plan and ready property, with direct transaction experience across Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour, MBR City, Sobha Hartland, The Valley, and Dubailand communities.
Company Authority: Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. is a DLD-registered brokerage (ORN:28658) operating under Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). All project data on this page is cross-checked against the developer’s official documentation and DLD records. Pricing and availability are market-indicative at the time of review and subject to change.
SAMANA Manhattan 2 is located in JVC District 12, Jumeirah Village Circle off Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). It sits 10 minutes from Dubai Marina, 15 minutes from Mall of the Emirates, and 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai. Circle Mall, JSS International School, and Dubai Miracle Garden are all within 5 minutes.
SAMANA Manhattan 2 offers studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments ranging from 137 to 2,282 sq.ft. Select units feature private balcony swimming pools a signature offering by Samana Developers. All layouts include open-plan living, floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in wardrobes, and high-end kitchen fittings. Browse more apartments in JVC at dubaihousing-ae.com/our-communities/jumeirah-village-circle.
You can book a unit in SAMANA Manhattan 2 with 20% down. Starting prices begin at AED 0.799 million for a studio apartment. Contact the Dubai Housing team to confirm current unit availability and pricing across the studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom configurations.
SAMANA Manhattan 2 runs on an extended 8-year interest-free plan. You pay 20% on booking, then 1% per month across 35 construction months, followed by 1% per month for 50 months post-handover. Only 20% is required upfront to secure your unit making this one of JVC's most buyer-accessible off-plan payment structures.
SAMANA Manhattan 2 is scheduled for handover in Q4 2026. Samana Developers has a confirmed delivery track record across completed projects including Samana Greens, Samana Hills, and Samana Golf Avenue all handed over on schedule. The construction-linked milestone payment plan contractually confirms the build schedule.
Yes - units at SAMANA Manhattan 2 valued at AED 2 million or above qualify buyers for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. The larger 2-bedroom configurations and penthouse-tier units in the project reach or exceed this threshold. Confirm the specific unit value with the Dubai Housing team before booking.
SAMANA Manhattan 2 combines three strong investment signals: JVC's studio rental yields of 8–8.5% gross (1-beds averaging 7.4%), entry pricing from AED 0.799M in Dubai's number one apartment transaction district, and private pool units that command a rental premium in a mid-market community. Add 0% capital gains tax, freehold ownership for all nationalities, and a proven developer and the case is clear. Browse more off-plan apartments in JVC at dubaihousing-ae.com/our-communities/jumeirah-village-circle.
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