Ocean Bay or Ocean Crest on Dubai Islands: which SAMANA fits you?
Ocean Bay starts from AED 2,887,000 with a private pool in every unit, handover Q2 2028. Ocean Crest starts from AED 2,149,000 with pools in select units, handover Q4 2028. Both are SAMANA releases on Dubai Islands.
Ocean Bay starts from AED 2,887,000, with every apartment including a private pool, handover targeted for Q2 2028. Ocean Crest starts from AED 2,149,000, a lower entry point, with private pools in select units only, handover targeted for Q4 2028. Both are SAMANA releases on Dubai Islands, but the pool guarantee is the main thing separating them.
The published facts side by side
| Item | Ocean Bay | Ocean Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | SAMANA | SAMANA |
| Unit types | 1 to 4 bedroom residences | 1 to 4 bedroom residences |
| Private pool | Every unit | Select units only |
| Starting price | AED 2,887,000 | AED 2,149,000 |
| Payment plan | 20% during construction, 10% each at months 12, 18 and 24, then 2% per month over 25 months post-handover | PDC option: 15% down payment, 5% at month 4, 10% on handover, then 1% per month over 70 months |
| Handover | Q2 2028 | Q4 2028 |
| Building | Six-floor boutique residence | 63 residences, boutique waterfront tower |
What sets Ocean Bay apart
Ocean Bay is a six-floor boutique residence built around the idea of island serenity paired with refined coastal living. Every apartment, from 1 to 4 bedrooms, includes a private pool, and the low-rise massing keeps most units within easy reach of ground-level amenities. The project sits near the island's marina, beach and the Dubai Frame.
What sets Ocean Crest apart
Ocean Crest is a boutique waterfront tower offering 63 residences from 1 to 4 bedrooms with panoramic sea and skyline views. Several layouts include private pools on the balcony, though not every unit carries one, unlike Ocean Bay's guarantee across the whole building. The project sits close to the island's marina and beach promenade, within reach of Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport.
How the payment plans differ
Ocean Bay's plan runs 20% during construction, then 10% at each of months 12, 18 and 24, before an extended post-handover schedule of 2% per month over 25 months. Ocean Crest's PDC option starts with a 15% down payment, 5% at month 4, 10% on handover, then 1% per month over 70 months. Both extend well past handover, but the monthly post-handover share and down payment differ, which matters for a buyer comparing long-term cash flow.
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Choosing between the two
- If a guaranteed private pool on every unit matters most, Ocean Bay delivers that across its full building.
- If a lower entry price matters more, Ocean Crest has the lower published starting price of the two.
- If an earlier handover matters, Ocean Bay targets Q2 2028 versus Q4 2028 for Ocean Crest.
The Golden Visa threshold on Ocean Bay
At a starting price of AED 2,887,000, Ocean Bay sits above the AED 2 million threshold commonly referenced for a Golden Visa application tied to a Dubai property purchase, available subject to conditions confirmed by the relevant authorities. Ocean Crest's AED 2,149,000 starting price also clears that same threshold, though both figures apply only to the purchase price, with eligibility always confirmed directly with the authorities rather than assumed from the listed price.
Dubai Islands as a wider district
Ocean Bay and Ocean Crest sit inside Dubai Islands, alongside other SAMANA and Prestige One releases such as HADO by Beyond and the Coastal Haven collection. Our best projects in Dubai Islands 2026 roundup places both within the wider district lineup, and our guide to villas for sale on Dubai Islands compares villa alternatives for buyers weighing a house rather than an apartment with a pool.
Next step with Orven
If a guaranteed private pool or a lower entry price matters more to your search, send your target budget and priority on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or email sales@orvenproperties.com. An Orven adviser confirms current availability and the full payment schedule for whichever project fits your brief. You can also browse current listings on Find Your Home or the Ocean Bay project page directly.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Ocean Bay or Ocean Crest? Ocean Crest, starting from AED 2,149,000 versus AED 2,887,000 for Ocean Bay.
Does every unit have a private pool? Only in Ocean Bay, where every apartment includes one. Ocean Crest offers private pools in select units only.
Which handover is earlier? Ocean Bay, targeted for Q2 2028, ahead of Ocean Crest's Q4 2028.
Are the payment plans the same? No, Ocean Bay runs 20% during construction plus staged instalments then a 25-month post-handover schedule, while Ocean Crest's PDC option runs 15% down, 5% at month 4, 10% on handover, then 1% per month over 70 months.
Do both starting prices clear the Golden Visa threshold? Yes, both AED 2,887,000 for Ocean Bay and AED 2,149,000 for Ocean Crest sit above the commonly referenced AED 2 million threshold, subject to conditions confirmed by the authorities.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Ocean Bay or Ocean Crest?
Ocean Crest, starting from AED 2,149,000 versus AED 2,887,000 for Ocean Bay.
Does every unit have a private pool?
Only in Ocean Bay, where every apartment includes one. Ocean Crest offers private pools in select units only.
Which handover is earlier?
Ocean Bay, targeted for Q2 2028, ahead of Ocean Crest's Q4 2028.
Are the payment plans the same?
No, Ocean Bay runs 20% during construction plus staged instalments then a 25-month post-handover schedule, while Ocean Crest's PDC option runs 15% down, 5% at month 4, 10% on handover, then 1% per month over 70 months.
Do both starting prices clear the Golden Visa threshold?
Yes, both AED 2,887,000 for Ocean Bay and AED 2,149,000 for Ocean Crest sit above the commonly referenced AED 2 million threshold, subject to conditions confirmed by the authorities.
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