Sobha City: Abu Dhabi's Debut Master Community

Waterfront living beside Yas Island, Sobha Realty's first master-planned city in Abu Dhabi.

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Overview

Sobha Realty made its Abu Dhabi debut with the announcement of a Dh40-billion nature-led waterfront community in Al Bahia. Located close to Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport, the project will feature 4,000 apartments and 2,500 villas, with prices for one-bedroom units starting from Dh1.3 million for apartments and Dh4.69 million for villas. An additional 80 exclusive mansions will go on sale later, rounding out the offering for ultra-premium buyers.

Phase 1 of the community is structured across three named clusters — River Cove Residences (apartments), The Terraces (garden villas/townhouses) and The Orchard (estate villas). Phase one, about a third of units, is on sale now with handover in Q4 2029. Phase 1 is live, comprising 470 homes across three unit types, with handover scheduled for December 2029.

The masterplan is built around water, landscape and movement. The project entails over 50,000 trees, vast landscaped green corridors, and ecological open spaces, with a 2 km-long waterfront promenade forming the core lifestyle spine of the community. The layout dedicates roughly 60% of the land to green spaces and waterfront zones, built around a "City Living with Nature" concept.

Sobha Realty enters Abu Dhabi on the back of its Dubai track record, most notably Sobha Hartland, which today houses over 11,000 residents. Chairman Ravi Menon described the vision succinctly: "Sobha City has been envisioned as a living environment that feels calm, enduring, and deeply connected to its surroundings, while being future-ready."

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Unit Types, Sizes & Pricing

Phase 1 spans apartments, garden villas and estate villas, with wider mansion inventory to follow in a later release.

Type Size Price Status
1 BR Apartment (River Cove Residences)566 – 753 sq ftAED 1.31 M onwardsPhase 1 – Selling
2 BR Apartment (River Cove Residences)850 – 1,216 sq ftAED 2.40 M onwardsPhase 1 – Selling
3-4 BR Garden Villa / Townhouse (The Terraces)2,572 – 4,520 sq ftAED 4.96 M onwardsPhase 1 – Selling
4-6 BR Estate Villa (The Orchard)4,300 – 6,384 sq ftAED 9.05 M onwardsPhase 1 – Selling
Exclusive MansionsTo be announcedPrice on requestLaunching Later

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Amenities

Sobha City is planned as a self-contained wellness-first city, with amenities distributed across canals, promenades and green corridors.

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Waterfront Promenade

A landscaped promenade running through the community for evening walks and social gathering.

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Wellness Loop

A dedicated jogging and cycling loop threading through the masterplan for active residents.

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Par-3 Golf Course

A signature golf amenity woven into the community's open green landscape.

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Multi-Sport Courts

Courts for tennis, basketball and other sports spread across the community.

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Amphitheater & Lounges

Community lounges and an amphitheater for events and everyday social life.

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Children's Play Areas

Dedicated play zones designed for families with young children.

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Green Corridors & Canals

Over 50,000 trees and canal-fed landscaping forming the ecological backbone of the city.

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Schools & Clinics

Integrated schools and healthcare clinics planned within the community for daily convenience.

Floor Plans

Floor plans range from compact 1-2 bedroom waterfront apartments at River Cove Residences to expansive 4-6 bedroom estate villas at The Orchard, catering to first-time buyers and large families alike.

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Location & Connectivity

Sobha City sits in Al Bahia, one of Abu Dhabi's fastest-growing residential corridors. The development is a 38 million sq ft waterfront community in Al Bahia, positioned adjacent to Yas Island, and 14 minutes from Zayed International Airport. The location enjoys excellent connectivity to major highways including E10, E11, and E12, ensuring seamless access to Abu Dhabi's key destinations. Being next to Yas Island puts residents minutes from the emirate's biggest entertainment draws. The location near Yas Island provides easy access to key attractions such as Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World, and Yas Mall. Its proximity to Yas Island, major entertainment hubs, and the upcoming Disney Abu Dhabi further strengthens the area's long-term appeal for families and investors alike.

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Questions, Answered

What is Sobha City Abu Dhabi?
Sobha City is Sobha Realty's debut master-planned community in Abu Dhabi, spread across roughly 38 million sq ft in Al Bahia, featuring apartments, garden villas, estate villas and future mansions.
Where exactly is the project located?
The community is located in Al Bahia, next to Yas Island and about 14 minutes from Zayed International Airport, with direct access to the E10, E11 and E12 highway corridors.
What unit types are available in Phase 1?
Phase 1 offers 1-2 BR apartments at River Cove Residences, 3-4 BR garden villas/townhouses at The Terraces, and 4-6 BR estate villas at The Orchard.
What are the starting prices?
Prices start from AED 1.31 million for 1-bedroom apartments, AED 2.40 million for 2-bedroom apartments, AED 4.96 million for garden villas/townhouses, and AED 9.05 million for estate villas.
What is the payment plan?
Sobha City is offered on a 60/40 payment plan, with 60% payable during construction and 40% on handover, backed by a booking amount typically around 10-20%.
When is the handover date?
Handover for Phase 1 is scheduled for Q4 2029.
Can foreign nationals buy in Sobha City?
Yes, Al Bahia is a freehold zone, allowing buyers of all nationalities to own property in Sobha City.
What amenities will residents have access to?
The masterplan includes a 2 km waterfront promenade, a 20 km wellness loop, a Par-3 golf course, multi-sport courts, an amphitheater, community lounges and children's play areas, along with canals and extensive green corridors.
How big is the overall Sobha City masterplan?
At full build-out the community will span about 38 million sq ft and include 4,000 apartments, 2,500 villas and 80 exclusive mansions.
Who is developing Sobha City?
The project is developed by Sobha Realty, the Dubai-based developer known for Sobha Hartland, making this its first large-scale residential venture in Abu Dhabi.

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