Samana Santorini, Studio City
Samana Santorini is a five-storey residential building in Dubai Studio City, developed by Samana Holding Ltd through its subsidiary Samana International Real Estate Development, and marketed under the SAMANA (Samana Developers) brand. Construction began in April 2023, and the building was formally completed and handed over in April 2026. It comprises a total of 157 units in a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments, with select units marketed with private balcony pools.
Developer
Samana Holding Ltd (SAMANA / Samana Developers)
Unit mix
Studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments
Storeys
5 storeys (G+5)
Total units
157 units
Area
Dubai Studio City, Dubailand
About Samana Santorini
Samana Santorini is a five-storey (G+5) residential building in Dubai Studio City, developed by Samana Holding Ltd through its subsidiary Samana International Real Estate Development. Construction began in April 2023, and the building was formally completed and handed over in April 2026. It comprises a total of 157 units in a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments, with select units marketed with private balcony pools.
The building takes its name and architectural inspiration from Santorini, Greece, reflected in its white-and-blue Cycladic-style facade. It is a distinct, standalone project within the large SAMANA (Samana Developers) portfolio, which spans dozens of buildings across Dubai, including the neighbouring Samana Golf Avenue in the same Studio City community. "Samana Santorini" is not shared with, or a phase of, any other Samana project, and it is unrelated to DAMAC Lagoons' separately-developed "Santorini" villa and townhouse community, or to any Santorini-branded hospitality property elsewhere in the UAE.
Samana Santorini is open to buyers of all nationalities on a freehold basis, consistent with Dubai Studio City's status as a freehold master-planned community within Dubailand.
Location & Nearby Landmarks
Samana Santorini sits in Dubai Studio City, within Dubailand, close to Hessa Street, with convenient access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Per developer and portal location data, Dubai Miracle Garden and Mall of the Emirates are roughly 10 to 15 minutes' drive away, while Downtown Dubai, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai International Airport are each roughly 20 to 30 minutes' drive away, and Palm Jumeirah is roughly 20 minutes' drive.
For neighbouring Building Guides in the same Dubai Studio City area, see Royale Stays' Samana Golf Avenue, Azizi Vista, Studio City, and Celia Residence, Studio City guides.
Drive times are sourced from developer/portal location data and are general area context, not precise measured drive times.
Unit Types at Samana Santorini
Samana Santorini offers a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments across its five storeys and 157 total units. Select units are marketed with private balcony pools. Three-bedroom units are the largest configuration, at roughly 1,303 sq ft, with three ensuite bedrooms, a separate bathroom, a kitchen, a living/dining area, and a balcony.
Amenities
Per building data sources, Samana Santorini offers a central podium with a large infinity pool and cascading water features, private balcony pools on select units, an outdoor cinema, a rooftop jogging track, a gymnasium and health club, a Jacuzzi, a sauna and steam room, a barbecue area, a children's play area with a separate kids' pool, and valet parking services.
Transportation & Access
Dubai Studio City does not currently have its own Dubai Metro station. By road, Samana Santorini has convenient access to Hessa Street and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, both major arterial routes connecting to the rest of Dubai. Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Miracle Garden are roughly 10 to 15 minutes' drive away, while Downtown Dubai, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai International Airport are each roughly 20 to 30 minutes' drive away.
Drive-time estimates are sourced from developer/portal location data; treat as general estimates, not live traffic figures.
Price Guide: Samana Santorini Prices
Studio apartments at Samana Santorini start from roughly AED 469,000 to AED 570,000 for the smallest units (around 35 to 39 square metres), with blended pricing across the project averaging approximately AED 1,270 to AED 1,340 per square foot. Larger one-, two-, and three-bedroom units scale up from there, with three-bedroom apartments (around 1,303 sq ft) commanding the highest per-unit prices in the building.
Figures above are sourced from portal listing and market-analysis pages (Property Finder, dxbinteract.com, propsearch.ae) as of September 2026 and will move over time; they are a general guide, not a live quote.
Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Income Potential
Any short-term rental of an apartment at Samana Santorini would require a DTCM holiday-home permit, the same as anywhere else in Dubai. Dubai Studio City is not currently among Royale Stays' five core managed areas (Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, JBR and Business Bay), so no earnings figures or managed-listing history are implied for this specific building.
Owners of a comparable Dubai freehold apartment elsewhere in Royale Stays' core managed areas can enquire about the company's standard short-term rental management services, which start from a 15% fee and cover furnishing, photography, pricing, check-in, guest communications and maintenance. Every short-term rental in Dubai also requires a DTCM holiday-home permit.
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