Samana Rome 3

A pool in every apartment, across just six floors, in Meydan

Six residential levels, not one more. Samana Rome 3 stacks a basement, a ground floor, a podium, six residential floors and a rooftop terrace in District 11 of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, the area better known as Meydan. The building is limited to one and two-bedroom apartments, and each unit comes with its own pool. Handover is set for 30 June 2028, on a freehold basis. The "3" in the name marks the latest instalment of the Rome concept from Samana Developers, a builder that has made its name on the private, in-unit pool, from Arjan to Dubailand.

A low-rise scale, a departure from the towers of Majan

Samana typically builds 20, 30 or even 35-storey towers elsewhere, notably in Majan and Dubailand. Rome 3 goes the other way with a compact volume that reads more like a neighbourhood residence. That format has a direct payoff: fewer units per floor, shorter waits for lifts, and service charges spread across a smaller pool of units. It also caps the views, since at six storeys residents look out over the neighbourhood rather than the Downtown skyline. The facade borrows classical motifs drawn from Rome and gives them a contemporary treatment. The developer has not named an architect, which remains standard practice for this type of project in Dubai.

Two layouts, a pool with each one

The sales plan runs to just two products: the one-bedroom apartment with pool and the two-bedroom apartment with pool. No studios, no three-bedrooms, no penthouses. This narrow lineup targets single occupants, couples and small families, as well as investors after a rental product that is easy to position. The brochure highlights large windows and generously sized living rooms, without publishing exact square footage. Before signing, buyers would do well to ask for the detailed floor plans, especially the pool's size and orientation, since that feature is what justifies the price gap against a standard apartment in the area.

Open-air cinema, spa and a children's pool

Beyond the private pool, the list of shared amenities runs long for a building this size. There is an open-air cinema, a spa, a yoga studio, a communal gym and a shared pool with its own deck. Families get a children's pool and a play area. Landscaped gardens and rest areas round out the offering. The outdoor cinema is the least common item on the list: it remains rare in mid-market residences, and Samana has already used it at Parkville to stand out from the crowd.

Between the E311, the E44 and Sheikh Zayed Road

Meydan sits at the junction of three major roads: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Al Khail Road (E44). The brochure also mentions access to Al Ain Road, Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Road and Emirates Road. According to the developer, Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are 10 to 15 minutes away by car. DXB Airport, Kite Beach and Academic City are 15 to 20 minutes away, while Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Mall of the Emirates and Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) are 25 to 30 minutes out. No metro station is announced nearby, so a car remains a daily necessity.

An apartment block in a district of villas

District 11 is best known for its villas: the Wellington Grand Villas, with its 22 homes facing the lagoon, and the 46 villas of Knightsbridge Phase 2. Rome 3 brings a smaller-footprint entry point to the area, opening up the address without the budget of a house. The brochure points to a private family club and a community centre in the district, along with schools, medical facilities and shops still to come. Most of these amenities have yet to be delivered, and their timeline will shape the neighbourhood's rental appeal by 2028. For an investor, the bet rests as much on District 11 reaching maturity as on the building itself.