IVY Gardens 2

Samana moves past its mid-rise playbook with a 35-storey tower in Dubailand

IVY Gardens 2 rises 35 residential floors above a four-level podium, a ground floor and two basement levels. For Samana Developers, that's a clear jump in scale. Its earlier addresses nearby, such as Samana Ibiza or Parkville, top out at around twenty floors. Here, the developer is betting on height within Dubailand Residence Complex, an area long dominated by mid-rise blocks. The unit range runs from studios to three-bedroom penthouses, with handover set for 30 November 2028.

Forty levels above ground, two basement parking floors

The building's layout is straightforward. The two basement levels, together with part of the podium, handle covered parking, freeing up the space around the tower itself. The four podium floors also hold the shared amenities. Above that, the 35 residential floors get panoramic glazing, and the upper units should clear the surrounding buildings, which sit well below tower height. That gap is the project's real selling point: in a district where most residential buildings stay under fifteen or twenty storeys, open sightlines become a genuine differentiator, both for renters and for resale.

From studios to three-bedroom penthouses

The layout mix covers four unit types: studios, one and two-bedroom apartments, and three-bedroom penthouses on the top floors. The overall mix follows the standard Dubailand pattern, weighted toward smaller units aimed at the rental market. Some apartments come with a private pool, a formula Samana has rolled out across several of its projects in the area for years. Every unit ships with smart home technology built in, no extra cost for the upgrade. For landlords, that detail matters: smart home features are now a baseline expectation among expat tenants shopping this segment.

Tennis, an open-air cinema and a hammam on the podium

The amenity list is long, but three items stand out. First, the tennis court, unusual in vertical residences in a district where ground-level space is at a premium. Second, the open-air cinema, set up on the podium terraces. Third, the wellness area, which brings together a spa, sauna, hammam and yoga studio. For families, the complex includes a kids' pool, a splash pad and a play area, alongside the shared pools, a gym and a jogging track. Concierge service and valet parking round out the offering, and will eventually feed into the service charges.

Southeast Dubai, 15 to 20 minutes from the central hubs

Dubailand Residence Complex sits in the southeastern edge of the city, linked by major highways to central Dubai. The developer quotes 15 to 20 minutes to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Dubai International Airport (DXB), figures that hold outside peak traffic hours. The area has schools, medical centres and university campuses nearby, plus a large park. This is a neighbourhood built for year-round residents rather than tourists, which points demand toward long-term rentals.

Who buys a tower like this in Dubailand

The most likely buyer is a buy-to-let investor looking for a lower entry price than Dubai Marina or Business Bay, without giving up comparable amenities. Studios and one-bedroom units target young professionals working in the nearby business districts. Two-bedroom units and penthouses lean more toward expat families, drawn by local schools and the kids' facilities. Freehold status keeps the purchase open to foreign buyers without restriction. The end-2028 deadline leaves roughly three years of construction, a timeline worth watching for a tower of this height, which takes longer to build than the twenty-storey residences Samana usually delivers.