IVY Gardens

Fourteen floors, a single podium and pools built into the apartments

IVY Gardens is a 14-storey residential building sitting on a single podium level. That's the scale of a neighbourhood building, a world away from the towers multiplying across Dubailand Residence Complex (DLRC). Samana Developers is selling studios and one to three-bedroom apartments here, some of them with a private pool built directly into the unit. Handover is scheduled for 30 November 2027, on a freehold basis. The developer has since launched IVY Gardens 2 in the same area, considerably taller, which makes this first phase the compact version of the brand.

Between Emirates Road and Al Ain Road

The brochure positions the project between two major highways: Emirates Road (E611) and Al Ain Road (E66). This placement matters more than the stated drive times, since it allows residents to exit DLRC toward Sharjah, Abu Dhabi or the city centre without crossing congested areas. Zayed University and Kent College are listed at 5 minutes away, IMG Worlds of Adventure and Al Barari at 10 minutes, Global Village at 13. Downtown Dubai, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are around 22 minutes away, and DXB airport roughly 20 minutes. A note of caution on some figures: the sales sheet puts Dubai Miracle Garden at 5 to 10 minutes, while the brochure says 20, which shows how much these estimates depend on time of departure.

Two basement levels, retail at ground floor

The building is organised across two basement levels for covered parking, a ground floor given over to retail, a podium and the 14 residential floors above. The ground-floor units are meant to house cafes and restaurants, useful in an area where everyday amenities are still spread thin. The single podium concentrates the shared facilities. The facade plays on greenery and open spaces, with no architect named in the documents provided. Apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows and light colour palettes, a familiar choice for Samana.

From studio to three-bedroom, private pool included

The offering spans the full range, from studios to three-bedroom units. The main selling point remains the private pool built into some apartments, a format Samana has rolled out across most of its recent buildings. At a mid-market price point, this individual pool is mainly there to stand out in the short-term rental market. Proximity to Kent College and Zayed University broadens the pool of potential tenants: expat families drawn by the British school, teachers, students. Studios, meanwhile, are more likely to target young professionals working around Dubai Silicon Oasis or Al Quoz.

Open-air cinema and a rooftop jogging track

The amenities list is long, but three items stand out. The rooftop includes a jogging track and a barbecue area, making good use of space that's often left for technical equipment. An open-air cinema complements the pool deck, which features a main infinity pool, a children's pool and a decorative waterfall. The rest is more conventional: indoor and outdoor gym, sauna, steam room, shared jacuzzi, play area, concierge and valet. Security relies on on-site guards and a CCTV network.

Samana and its "On Time, Every Time" motto

Samana Developers belongs to Samana Group of Companies, based in Dubai and led on the development side by Imran Farooq. The group's motto is "On Time, Every Time", a commitment on delivery timing that buyers will be able to check at the end of 2027. Its portfolio spans Jumeirah Village Circle, Arjan, Majan, Discovery Gardens and Dubai Islands, consistently built around mid-sized buildings fitted with private pools. At DLRC, IVY Gardens precedes IVY Gardens 2 and its 35 storeys. For an investor, this first phase offers a smaller building, meaning fewer units in direct competition at resale and on the rental market.