Maserati and SAMANA COLLECTA reveal 840-home Maserati Island in Dubai

Dubai, UAE - Maserati and SAMANA COLLECTA, the new ultra-premium real estate brand of SAMANA Developers, have announced Maserati Island at The World Islands off Dubai, a branded community of 840 residences that the carmaker describes as its first residential living destination.

The partners call the island a flagship destination, planned as a residential development to be lived in throughout the year and shaped around the identity of the Trident, Maserati’s emblem.

The scheme reveals the brand behind the project SAMANA Developers unveiled at The World Islands in October. At that point, the first SAMANA COLLECTA development was given a gross development value of more than $1.09 billion (AED 4 billion), with an Italian luxury brand partner still unnamed.

Alongside the 840 branded residences, the masterplan includes seven water villas and two tree villas, which the release describes as ultra-exclusive and set among greenery. Italian-inspired landscaping runs across the island.

The first release is 232 residences, each with its own pool, in studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom and four-bedroom layouts.

According to the developer, every home is positioned to face uninterrupted sea views. Large areas of glazing, open floor plans and long sightlines are meant to echo the feeling of driving a grand tourer through the Italian countryside, the companies said.

The concept follows on from Casa Maserati, the carmaker’s lifestyle vision, and carries the Trident’s cultural identity into homes. Maserati ties that identity to Italian Gran Turismo, and to elegance, design, craftsmanship and Italian hospitality.

Inside the apartments and shared lounges, furniture will come from the Giorgetti Maserati Edition, a collection the two Italian companies created together in 2025.

Architect Carlo Colombo of A++ Studio is curating a single interior design scheme for the project. It interprets the Trident’s design language through sculptural shapes, balanced proportions, fine materials and careful detailing.

Leather, carved wood and dynamic forms are paired with a measured mix of light, texture, colour and atmosphere. The companies say the rooms are meant to appeal to the senses and reflect what they call the Trident’s emotional modernity.

The hospitality offer is also intended to go beyond exclusive services, taking in wellness, culture, food and shared experiences, which the partners present as an expression of authentic Italian living.

SAMANA COLLECTA and Maserati say the island is designed as a primary home for year-round living, combining privacy with city-style convenience. Resort facilities and everyday infrastructure are due to be available to residents from the first handover.

Dining and social life will centre on several restaurants, among them a signature floating Italian restaurant, and a beach club.

Residents will also have private beaches, a central lagoon, resort pools, holistic spas, indoor and outdoor fitness pavilions and a marina for water sports.

Executive co-working lounges, ultra-high-speed internet, everyday shops and concierge services are planned with entrepreneurs and international families in mind.

Dedicated luxury yacht shuttles will connect Maserati Island with mainland Dubai, a trip the partners describe as a calm coastal commute.

Imran Farooq, CEO of SAMANA Developers, said: “Partnering with Maserati for the debut of Maserati Island represents a defining milestone—not just for SAMANA COLLECTA, but for the luxury real estate landscape of Dubai as a whole. When we established SAMANA COLLECTA, our vision was to transcend traditional development by curating rare destinations defined by uncompromising design, international prestige, and a true ‘life-first’ philosophy. By bringing together Maserati’s legendary heritage of Italian craftsmanship and timeless elegance with our expertise in large-scale master-planning, we are creating something entirely unprecedented in the region. The World Islands is one of Dubai’s most extraordinary waterfront frontiers, and through this collaboration, we are proud to introduce a world-class lifestyle destination that cements Dubai’s status as the global capital of architectural innovation and ultra-luxury living.”

Santo Ficili, CEO of Alfa Romeo & Maserati, said: “With Maserati Island, we’ve taken an important step in the journey that began with Casa Maserati, transforming our vision of Italian luxury into an exclusive living experience. The collaboration with SAMANA COLLECTA enables us to bring the Trident’s identity and values to one of the most prestigious destinations in the world, giving life to a project as unique and extraordinary as our cars. Maserati’s vision of luxury has always been distinctive, founded on elegance, beauty, passion, and attention to detail. With Maserati Island, these values find a new and tangible expression, strengthening our bond with our clientele and broadening the dialogue with an ever-expanding international audience. It is a project that embodies the Made in Italy excellence that the Trident has represented and championed around the world for over a century.”

Cristiano Fiorio, Chief Marketing Officer of Maserati and General Manager of BOTTEGAFUORISERIE, said: “As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Trident emblem, we are thrilled to collaborate with SAMANA COLLECTA on a project that marks an important milestone in Maserati’s history. Maserati Island is one of the first tangible expressions of Casa Maserati, bringing our identity from the road into the living space. Italian lifestyle, timeless design, pure elegance, and sensory appeal come to life in the lines, colours, and materials, as well as in the furnishings, thanks to our strategic partnership with Giorgetti for the common areas and the solutions available for the apartments. The attention to detail that sets our cars apart becomes a new way to experience the Maserati universe, further enhancing our prestige and standing on the international stage.”

SAMANA COLLECTA is the ultra-premium, lifestyle-led arm of SAMANA Developers, which describes itself as one of Dubai’s top 10 real estate developers. The brand says it is built on a “life-first” philosophy and focuses on rare waterfront and international sites, architectural design and collaborations with global luxury brands.

SAMANA Developers has launched 54 projects in Dubai, handed over more than 1,300 units and has over 13,000 units under construction, according to the company.

Maserati Island’s branded residences are due to be ready from 2030.