Rome by Samana Developers

Rome by Samana Developers: Off-Plan 2-Bedroom Apartments in MBR City, Meydan South

Rome by Samana Developers is a freehold off-plan apartment building in MBR District 11 (Meydan South), part of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, offering 2-bedroom units of 1,165 sq.ft with a Q1 2027 handover. RERA-registered, DLD-listed, and open to all nationalities.

MBR City / Meydan South: The Downtown Adjacency Case

Mohammed Bin Rashid City is a master-planned development extending south from the Downtown Dubai fringe into the Nad Al Sheba and Meydan corridor. District 11 sits within this zone, adjacent to Meydan Racecourse and within a 10-15 minute drive of Business Bay and Downtown. Emaar, Sobha, and multiple other developers are building concurrently in the surrounding area. The honest caveat: retail, dining, and community services remain limited at the district level, so buyers should assess current ground conditions alongside the longer-term planning vision before committing.

AED 2,376 per sq.ft: Where Rome Sits in the Market

At AED 2,376 per square foot, Rome prices above the Business Bay range and below Downtown Dubai, which reflects Meydan South's corridor position between the two. At this tier, Samana competes directly with Sobha and Emaar product. Buyers should compare build quality and developer completion track records before committing. Samana's completed projects have largely been delivered in the AED 1,200–1,500/sqft range, and Rome represents a step up in price bracket for the developer.

Q1 2027 Handover and the Payment Split

With Q1 2027 as the handover date, buyers today are acquiring a near-completion project. The plan loads 71% into the construction window — 15% on booking plus 56% during construction — with 5% due at handover and 24% spreading across the following 24 months. This is more front-loaded pre-handover than Ocean Pearl's 40/60 structure, but the post-handover window still provides meaningful cash-flow relief after receiving keys. The unit delivers unfurnished.