Press & Media - SAMANA Developers

Gulf Business, Top 50 Leaders and CEOs - Imran Farooq

From bold ideas to billion-dollar success: The entrepreneur redefining Dubai's real estate future Through strategic thinking, innovation, and relentless execution, Imran Farooq has created a global-facing real estate powerhouse redefining lifestyle-driven lifestyle development in Dubai and beyond.

Gulf News - Will higher material costs make Dubai homes more expensive?

At SAMANA Developers, CEO Imran Farooq said the company will not pass the increase to existing buyers because 91% of its units across various projects have already been sold. "At SAMANA , we are in a specific position because the majority of our units, 91% across our various projects, have already been sold. Because of this, we bear the additional costs internally; we cannot and will not pass these increases on to our buyers", Farooq said.

CW Property Awards 2026 - SAMANA Developers

Last night marked the inaugural CW Property Awards, held at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, bringing together some of the region’s leading developers, consultants, architects, and real estate professionals. The evening celebrated the projects, companies, and individuals driving innovation and excellence across the property sector, with winners recognised across 26 categories. Read on to discover this year’s winners and join us in congratulating all those recognised for their contributions to shaping the region’s built environment.

The Power 150 List 2026 - Construction Week

A period of rapid scale, vertical integration, and market consolidation has defined SAMANA Developers’ trajectory over the past 12 months, as the company strengthened its position among Dubai’s leading off-plan residential developers while accelerating both delivery and sales performance across its portfolio.

SAMANA Developers confirms 6 project handovers in 2026, 11 in 2027

Dubai-based SAMANA Developers has unveiled its operational roadmap for 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Dubai’s top five off-plan sellers in Q1 2026. The plan highlights the company’s focus on steady construction growth, operational stability, and delivering absolute peace of mind for stakeholders.

SAMANA Developers breaks ground on 5 projects across Dubai

Dubai-based Samana Developers broke ground on five new projects with a combined value of 1.9 billion UAE dirhams ($517.36 billion) on Thursday. The five projects will contain around 1,428 residential units, the developer said in a press statement.

Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders 2026 - Imran Farooq, SAMANA Developers

Farooq founded Samana Developers in 2017. In 2025, the company recorded $1.9 billion in gross sales and launched 16 new projects across Dubai and achieved vertical integration by establishing in-house architectural and construction arms.

The launch of 50+ projects marked a defining milestone in SAMANA’s journey

SAMANA Developers, an award-winning Dubai real estate developer, celebrated the launch of its 50th project, marking a major milestone in its growth journey. Ranked among Dubai’s top five off-plan developers, SAMANA continues to strengthen investor confidence through quality, reliable partnerships, and resort-inspired communities.

SAMANA Developers Celebrates Major Milestone with Handover of Samana Santorini

SAMANA Developers, ranked among Dubai’s top five off-plan developers, marks the successful handover of SAMANA Santorini, further strengthening its track record for timely delivery and its position in the UAE real estate market.

Samana Developers becomes fifth largest off-plan seller in Dubai

Samana Developers, an award-winning real estate developer based in Dubai, has announced its ranking as the fifth highest off-plan seller in volume for the first half of 2025, according to Property Monitor and Oqood.