SAMANA launches COLLECTA brand with Dh4bn World Islands project

SAMANA Developers has launched a new premium real estate brand, SAMANA COLLECTA, beginning with a Dh4 billion flagship project at The World Islands in Dubai. The development marks the company’s expansion from mass-market residential projects into the high-end, branded lifestyle segment. Flagship project at The World Islands The first development under the COLLECTA brand will be situated at The World Islands, featuring 840 branded residences, seven floating villas, and two tree villas. The project has a gross development value (GDV) exceeding Dh4 billion. SAMANA intends for the island to function as a year-round primary residence rather than a temporary vacation spot, a shift from previous development models for the archipelago. Residential units will start at a price point below Dh2 million. The inventory includes studios alongside one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes. According to the developer, the project is being designed in collaboration with an unnamed Italian luxury brand, with the specific identity of the partner to be disclosed at a later date. Infrastructure and connectivity plans To support full-time residency, the developer plans to implement a yacht shuttle service running at 30-minute intervals between the mainland and the island. On-site facilities will include multiple beaches, a lagoon, a beach club, co-working spaces, and a Michelin-recognised Italian floating restaurant concept. Imran Farooq, CEO of SAMANA Developers, stated on Monday, 19 October,…