Which is cheaper, Samana Hills or The Central Downtown?

Samana Hills has the lower entry price, from AED 399,000 against AED 705,888 for The Central Downtown. Per square foot the order is The Central Downtown at AED 1,356 and Samana Hills at AED 1,390.

Which hands over first, Samana Hills or The Central Downtown?

Samana Hills is scheduled to hand over first, in 2021, against 2028 for The Central Downtown.

What payment plans do Samana Hills and The Central Downtown offer?

Samana Hills is offered on a 10/90 payment plan and The Central Downtown on 70/30.

What do homes cost in Al Barshaa South Third generally?

Homes in Al Barshaa South Third sold at an average of AED 1,355 per square foot, from sale transactions registered with the Dubai Land Department. That is up 6% over five years.

Samana Hills vs The Central Downtown

Samana Hills is the cheaper and earlier of the two: it starts at AED 399,000 against AED 705,888, a 77% gap and hands over in 2021 against 2028. The Central Downtown prices at AED 1,356 per square foot against AED 1,390. Both projects are in Al Barshaa South Third, so the same area benchmark applies to each.

A side-by-side comparison of two off-plan developments in Al Barshaa South Third, Dubai: pricing, payment plans, handover and developer track record, from official Dubai Land Department records.

Side by side

Samana Hills and The Central Downtown compared

Both projects are in Al Barshaa South Third · area avg AED 1,355/sqft · 5-yr area growth +6%. Samana Hills has the lower entry price.

Samana Hills versus The Central Downtown comparison
	Samana Hills	The Central Downtown
Starting price	AED 399,000	AED 705,888
Payment plan	10/90	70/30
Handover	2021	2028
Developer	Samana Developers	Aqua Developments
Total units	202	1,254
Developer projects	46	—
Developer delivered	6	—

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Data computed by Peak Trust Analytics · Dubai market data powered by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) · Updated Jul 2026. Proprietary — not to be reused or redistributed without authorization. Not investment advice.

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Samana Hills or The Central Downtown?: Samana Hills has the lower entry price, from AED 399,000 against AED 705,888 for The Central Downtown. Per square foot the order is The Central Downtown at AED 1,356 and Samana Hills at AED 1,390.
Which hands over first, Samana Hills or The Central Downtown?: Samana Hills is scheduled to hand over first, in 2021, against 2028 for The Central Downtown.
What payment plans do Samana Hills and The Central Downtown offer?: Samana Hills is offered on a 10/90 payment plan and The Central Downtown on 70/30.
What do homes cost in Al Barshaa South Third generally?: Homes in Al Barshaa South Third sold at an average of AED 1,355 per square foot, from sale transactions registered with the Dubai Land Department. That is up 6% over five years.