Sobha Sanctuary

Overview

Sobha Sanctuary is a master-planned community by Sobha Realty that combines apartments, townhouses and villas within one green, wellness-led neighbourhood. It is planned for approximately 20,000 families and is organised into five residential enclaves: The Brooks, The Greens, The Grove, The Willows and The Woods. Each enclave has its own architecture and unit mix while sharing the parks, water features and facilities of the wider community.

The masterplan is built on four ideas: nature, water, wellness and community. In numbers, that means over 50,000 trees, more than 50% open green space and a central park of approximately 800,000 sq ft. The project is under construction, with handover scheduled for August 2029, which places it firmly among the longer-horizon off-plan projects Dubai buyers can enter at launch-stage prices.

Location and connectivity

The listing gives the address simply as Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai, and the owner's material does not quote drive times to outside landmarks, so ask for the site plan and confirm road access before you decide. What is described in detail is how the community connects internally. Daily destinations are linked by walkable, landscaped streets and dedicated routes:

• A wellness loop of approximately 9 km for walking, jogging and outdoor fitness
• A leisure loop of approximately 5 km linking the main lifestyle destinations
• Around 20 km of cycling tracks across the masterplan
• Tree-lined green corridors joining each enclave to the central park, the community mall and the sports grounds

The aim is that a school run, a gym session or a coffee at the retail boulevard can happen on foot or by bike, without getting in the car.

The residences

The developer's price sheet lists two product groups with starting sizes and prices:

• 1 bedroom apartment: from 540 sq ft, AED 999,000
• 2 bedroom apartment: from 864 sq ft, AED 1,600,000
• 4 bedroom townhouse: from 2,459 sq ft, AED 4,100,000
• 5 bedroom semi-detached villa: from 4,106 sq ft, AED 7,200,000
• 4 bedroom detached villa: from 4,905 sq ft, AED 9,200,000
• 5 bedroom detached villa: from 5,792 sq ft, AED 11,100,000
• 6 bedroom detached villa: from 7,191 sq ft, AED 13,100,000

The owner's material describes how these homes are spread across the five enclaves:

• The Brooks: 4 bedroom Garden Villas and 5 bedroom Courtyard Villas along the central green spine, close to the park, wellness centre, mall and sports grounds
• The Greens: the same Garden and Courtyard Villa types on quieter, tree-lined streets set back from busier areas
• The Grove: 4, 5 and 6 bedroom Estate Villas with private pools, landscaped courtyards, large terraces and lifts in selected layouts
• The Willows: 4 bedroom Garden Villas in a wellness-focused enclave with yoga and Pilates pavilions, meditation spaces and a forest jogging loop
• The Woods: 1 and 2 bedroom apartments facing landscaped parks and water, with large balconies and a nearby education zone

Garden Villas are smart-home ready with private gardens. Courtyard Villas add spacious terraces and a private lift. For buyers comparing apartments for sale in Dubai, The Woods offers a way into a villa-led community at the lowest entry price in the project.

Amenities

Facilities are shared across all five enclaves rather than kept inside individual clusters:

Nature and outdoor spaces

• Central park of approximately 800,000 sq ft
• Forest walks, botanical gardens and sensory landscapes
• Event lawns, an amphitheatre and community courtyards
• Zen gardens, meditation lawns, reflexology paths and hammock courts

Sports and wellness

• Wellness centre with spa, hydrotherapy, sauna and steam rooms
• Football field, tennis court and cricket ground
• Outdoor fitness zones and yoga spaces

Water

• Beach lagoon and lazy river
• Splash pad and water sculpture plaza

Family and daily life

• Community mall, retail boulevard and farmers' market
• Social club, multipurpose halls and co-working spaces
• Children's play areas and family recreation zones
• Pet therapy gardens and pet play areas

About the developer

Sobha Realty is a premium developer best known in Dubai for Sobha Hartland and for building with its own backward-integrated model, in which design, engineering, manufacturing and construction are handled in-house. Buyers who have followed Sobha projects will see the same priorities here: a strong focus on build quality and finishes, set within a large, landscaped masterplan.

Pricing and payment plan

The launch price starts at AED 999,000 for a 1 bedroom apartment, rising to AED 13,100,000 for a 6 bedroom detached villa. A townhouse for sale Dubai buyers can consider here starts at AED 4,100,000 for 4 bedrooms and 2,459 sq ft.

The payment plan is spread across construction and handover:

• 10% on booking
• 30% during construction
• 60% on handover

That is a 40/60 structure: 40% is paid before completion and 60% on handover in August 2029. It is a payment plan Dubai buyers often look for because most of the price falls due only when the home is delivered. The owner has also advertised a limited-time 4% DLD fee waiver; ask whether it is still available on the unit you choose and get it confirmed in writing.

Buyer's guide for this project

The Dubai Land Department fee is normally 4% of the purchase price, paid on top of the price unless a waiver applies. Off-plan instalments go into the project's escrow account, which releases funds against construction progress. Before you buy property in Dubai at an early stage like this, check:

• Which enclave and plot the unit sits in, and its position relative to the park, roads and retail
• Whether the villa is a townhouse, semi-detached or detached layout, and its exact plot and built-up area
• The escrow account details and Oqood registration in the sales agreement
• The written terms of any DLD waiver and the handover date in the contract
• Estimated service charges for the community and the enclave

As a real estate agency Dubai buyers use for launch-stage purchases, Mahboob Estate can request the current availability, floor plans and payment schedule from Sobha Realty and go through each document with you.

Who it suits

Sobha Sanctuary suits families who want space, greenery and schools, sport and shops within walking distance. Buyers looking at villas for sale in Dubai have a wide range here, from 4 bedroom townhouses to 6 bedroom detached Estate Villas with private pools.

The apartments in The Woods suit first-time buyers, couples and investors who want a lower entry price in a large, landscaped community. With handover in August 2029 and 60% due at that point, the project also suits buyers who prefer to spread their outlay. For Dubai property investment, the long timeline and the 40/60 structure are worth weighing against your own plans for the money and for the home.

Across the properties for sale in Dubai at this stage of the market, a master-planned community with this many homes and facilities is a long-term choice, so it is best viewed as a place to live or hold for years rather than a quick resale. That outlook fits how many buyers approach Dubai real estate off-plan today.

Frequently asked questions

Who is developing Sobha Sanctuary?

Sobha Sanctuary is developed by Sobha Realty, the developer behind Sobha Hartland, using its in-house design and construction model.

When is handover?

Handover is scheduled for August 2029. The project is under construction, so check the date stated in your sales agreement.

What is the starting price?

Prices start at AED 999,000 for a 1 bedroom apartment of 540 sq ft. Villas start at AED 4,100,000 for a 4 bedroom townhouse.

What is the payment plan?

The plan is 10% on booking, 30% during construction and 60% on handover.

What are the five enclaves?

The Brooks, The Greens, The Grove, The Willows and The Woods. The first four are villa enclaves, and The Woods has the 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.