SAMANA Collecta World Islands is the first project from SAMANA COLLECTA, the new premium brand of SAMANA Developers, planned on The World Islands, about four kilometres off the Dubai coast. Announced in October 2026 with a gross development value above AED 4 billion, the island community is expected to include 849 homes: 840 branded residences ranging from studios to four-bedroom apartments, seven floating villas and two tree villas, all planned with sea views. Founded in 2018, SAMANA has launched 54 projects in Dubai, and The World Islands is one of the city’s most exclusive waterfront addresses, with a fixed supply of islands that cannot be expanded.
The residences are being designed with an Italian luxury brand partner, to be named separately, with generous glazing, long sightlines and Italian-inspired landscaping across the island. Planned amenities include multiple beaches, a lagoon, swimming pools, a beach club, water-sports facilities, spas, indoor and outdoor gyms, co-working spaces, a welcome centre and everyday retail and services. Dining concepts include a floating Italian restaurant created with a Michelin-recognised culinary partner. Unit sizes and floor plans have not yet been released and will be confirmed at launch.
Prices are expected to start below AED 2 million, a low entry point for island living in Dubai, while the payment plan and handover date are still to be announced. A yacht shuttle is planned to link the island with mainland Dubai every 30 minutes, with embarkation points to be confirmed. The World Islands sits roughly 25 minutes from Dubai Marina and 35 minutes from Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport. For buyers who want early access to a rare island launch, registering interest now is the best way to secure priority on SAMANA Collecta.
