Urgent Sale | 22.8% Below OP | Corner Retail in Samana Barari Lagoons

Overview of the deal

This is an urgent resale of an off-plan corner retail unit at Samana Barari Lagoons in Majan, developed by Samana. The project is under construction, with completion recorded for 1 January 2028 and handover stated as Q1 2028. The owner is asking AED 1,699,000.

According to the owner, the original price plus the 4% DLD fee came to AED 2,200,000, so the asking price is AED 501,000, or 22.8%, below that figure. This comparison uses the owner's own numbers, not an independent valuation, and should be verified at the time of enquiry. Resales of off-plan properties Dubai buyers take over mid-schedule differ from a new launch, so the figures below show what is left to pay.

The unit

The owner describes the unit as follows:

• Type: corner retail

• Size: 885 sq ft

• Floor: Podium Level 2

• View: none listed

• Parking: included

• Handover: Q1 2028

• Service charges: AED 15 per sq ft

A corner position gives a shop two frontages instead of one, which can help it stand out within a podium.

The building and community

Samana Barari Lagoons is a Samana project in Majan, Dubai. Samana describes itself as a developer focused on lifestyle residences, private pool apartments and flexible payment plans. The unit sits in the building's podium.

No amenity list, footfall data or tenant mix is on record, so ask us for the floor plans and retail layout.

Price, discount and payment position

The buyer pays the following on transfer, as stated by the owner:

• Payment to seller: AED 642,017

• DLD transfer fee (4% of original price + AED 40): AED 84,655

• Trustee office fee: AED 5,250

• Buyer's agency commission (2% + VAT): AED 35,679

That makes AED 767,601 due on transfer. The buyer then takes over the remaining developer schedule:

• February 2027: AED 211,393

• August 2027: AED 126,836

• February 2028: AED 126,836

• March 2028: AED 63,418

• 50 monthly post-handover payments of AED 10,570 (AED 528,500 in total)

The remaining payment plan totals AED 1,056,983, and the owner states the total cost for the buyer as AED 1,824,584. As of October 2026, none of the instalments listed above has fallen due. Ask for the developer's statement of account to confirm what has already been paid. All figures should be verified at enquiry.

Why this deal and for whom

The deal suits a business owner who wants a shop of their own in Majan, or a buyer looking at Dubai property investment in retail who is comfortable waiting until 2028 for handover. Rental income, resale value and the handover date are not guaranteed, and nothing here is a promise of returns.

In Dubai real estate, a long post-handover schedule spreads part of the cost beyond completion. For anyone weighing commercial property Dubai options, the figures above show the cash needed now and later.

What happens next

Mahboob Estate, a real estate agency Dubai buyers use for resales, handles these steps:

• Confirm availability and the current asking price with the owner

• Review the sale and purchase agreement and the developer's statement of account

• Check the permitted retail use and the podium plans

• Sign the resale agreement and obtain the developer's no objection certificate

• Complete the transfer at the trustee office and take over the remaining instalments

If you plan to buy property in Dubai through a resale like this, contact us early. Urgent sale units can be reserved or withdrawn at short notice.

FAQ

How was the 22.8% discount worked out?

The owner compares the AED 1,699,000 asking price with an original price plus 4% DLD of AED 2,200,000. It is the owner's figure, not a valuation, so verify it at enquiry.

How much do I pay on transfer?

The owner's breakdown gives AED 767,601 on transfer, covering the payment to the seller, the DLD fee, the trustee fee and the agency commission.

When is handover?

Handover is stated as Q1 2028, with completion recorded for 1 January 2028. Timelines on properties for sale in Dubai can move, so check the latest status with the developer.