Off-Plan Retail Shop at Rome by Samana, MBR City District 11 – Below Original Price Plus DLD

Property Overview

This off-plan retail shop at Rome by Samana Developers in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, District 11, is offered at AED 3,278,972 for 1,180 sq ft. The agent states an original purchase price of AED 3,600,000, which puts the asking price AED 321,028 (8.9%) below OP and 12.4% below OP plus the 4% DLD fee. AED 957,136 has been paid, and handover is stated for September 2028.

Property Highlights

• Asking price: AED 3,278,972
• Original purchase price (agent-stated): AED 3,600,000
• Saving versus OP: AED 321,028 (8.9%)
• OP plus 4% DLD fee (calculated): AED 3,744,000
• Saving versus OP plus DLD: AED 465,028 (12.4%)
• Built-up area: 1,180 sq ft
• Rate: approximately AED 2,779 per sq ft
• Paid to date (agent-stated): AED 957,136
• Handover (agent-stated): September 2028
• Use: retail shop

Why the Price Qualifies as Below OP

The benchmark is the seller's original purchase price of AED 3,600,000, from the agent brief received on 14 October 2026. The asking price of AED 3,278,972 is AED 321,028 lower, equal to 8.9% of OP. The agent describes the deal as below OP plus DLD. Adding the standard 4% DLD fee (AED 144,000) gives AED 3,744,000, so the asking price is AED 465,028 (12.4%) below that combined cost. Dividing the asking price by 1,180 sq ft gives about AED 2,779 per sq ft.

This compares the price only with the seller's own purchase cost. It is not a claim that the shop is below current market value for retail space in the area.

About the Project, Developer and Community

Samana Developers markets its Rome residential projects in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, District 11 (also called Meydan District 11). Published material for Samana Rome 3 describes a low-rise development with private pools in every apartment, plus fitness, spa, leisure-pool and family amenities. District 11 is a villa and low-rise community between Meydan and Al Khail Road.

The specific Rome phase and building for this shop were not supplied, so the project details above are general and should be confirmed with the agent and the SPA.

Unit Details

The agent describes a 1,180 sq ft retail shop. Its position (ground-floor frontage, podium or internal), the permitted trade activities and the parking allocation have not been supplied. These should be confirmed with the agent, the SPA and Samana's retail guidelines.

Payment Plan and Handover

The agent states that AED 957,136 has been paid and that handover is expected in September 2028. The remaining balance to Samana was not supplied. Samana Rome 3 was launched on a 15/35/50 plan (15% on booking, 35% during construction, 50% on handover), so a large portion may fall due at handover. Take the outstanding amount, the instalment dates and the handover date from Samana's statement of account and the SPA.

Location and Connectivity

MBR City District 11 lies between Meydan and Al Khail Road, with access towards Downtown Dubai, Business Bay and Dubai Hills. Exact travel times depend on the route and time of day and have not been verified for this listing.

Verification Notes

• Agent-supplied facts: project name "Rome by SD", location, use, size, asking price, original price, amount paid and September 2028 handover.
• DPF-calculated figures: savings against OP and against OP plus 4% DLD, and price per sq ft.
• External research: Samana Rome 3 location, concept, amenities and launch payment plan, from a secondary property portal. DPF has interpreted "SD" as Samana Developers.
• Not supplied: Rome phase, building, shop position, permitted use, remaining balance, parking and service charge.