Sobha The S Tower

Overview of Sobha The S Tower

Sobha The S Tower is a completed residential tower by Sobha Realty in Dubai Internet City, with its address on Sheikh Zayed Road. It holds a small collection of very large homes, registered as apartments and penthouses, and every layout on record starts at four bedrooms. The building was personally envisioned by the developer's founder, PNC Menon, and Sobha presents it as one of its signature residential addresses.

Because the tower is finished, the question for a buyer is no longer when it will be delivered. It is whether the home, the view and the price suit them now. That places it among the ready properties Dubai buyers can walk through before they commit, with the lobby, the lifts and the shared facilities already built and running.

This page sets out what is known about the tower: its location and travel times, the two unit sizes on record, the building features, the launch price and the steps involved in buying. Where the owner's information does not cover a point, we say so instead of filling the gap. For anyone comparing properties for sale in Dubai at this level, the aim is to give you the facts that matter before a viewing.

Location and connectivity

The tower sits on the Al Sufouh stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road, inside the Dubai Internet City community. For anyone who works in Internet City or Media City, this is a short-commute address, and the coast, the Palm and the Marina are all within a few minutes by car. Approximate drive times from the tower, as published by the owner:

• Sobha Realty Metro Station: about 2 minutes
• Dubai Internet City Metro Station: about 2 minutes
• Emirates Golf Club: about 3 minutes
• Palm Jumeirah: about 5 minutes
• Dubai Marina: about 5 minutes
• Dubai Media City: about 6 minutes
• JBR Beach: about 8 minutes
• Mall of the Emirates: about 10 minutes

Two metro stations within roughly two minutes is the practical point here. Residents can reach much of the city without a car, and visitors and staff have an easy way in. Jumeirah Lake Towers is also close by along the same road.

Views are the other reason people look at this tower. Floor-to-ceiling windows face out towards the Arabian Gulf, Palm Jumeirah, the Emirates Golf Club and the city skyline. What a particular home sees depends on its floor and orientation, so confirm the view of the exact unit during a viewing rather than relying on the building in general.

The residences

The S Tower is built around a limited number of large homes. The pricing data on record lists two layouts, each given as a minimum floor area:

• 4 bedroom residence: from 4,705 sq ft
• 5 bedroom residence: from 11,270 sq ft

The gap between the two is wide. The 5 bedroom layout starts at more than twice the floor area of the 4 bedroom, so they suit quite different households. The first is a generous family home; the second is closer to a villa placed in the sky.

These are luxury apartments Dubai buyers usually compare with villas rather than with ordinary flats, and the specification follows that idea:

• Floor-to-ceiling windows and a contemporary glass facade
• Smart home automation and contactless technology
• Private outdoor living spaces
• Premium interior finishes throughout

The project is registered with both apartment and penthouse types. If your brief is a penthouse for sale Dubai buyers can move into without waiting for construction, ask us which units in the tower carry the penthouse classification and what is currently on offer.

Building features and amenities

Shared facilities are designed for a small number of residents, which keeps them quieter than in a large tower. The owner's information lists the following.

Arrival and service

• Double-height entrance lobby
• Dedicated concierge service
• The S Café for residents
• Contactless high-speed lifts

Wellness and leisure

• Infinity swimming pool
• Fully equipped fitness centre
• Spa and wellness facilities
• Residents' lounge and entertainment areas
• Landscaped outdoor spaces

About the developer

Sobha Realty is a premium developer best known for Sobha Hartland and for its focus on build quality. The company draws on more than five decades of construction experience under its founder, PNC Menon, and it handles much of its design and building work in-house.

Among Sobha projects in Dubai, The S Tower stands apart for its size and format: a single tower of large homes rather than a wide master-planned community. That gives buyers a chance to see how Sobha finishes a building at the top end of its range.

Pricing and payment

The launch price on record for Sobha The S Tower is AED 16,000,000. Prices for the individual 4 and 5 bedroom layouts are not published, and no payment plan is recorded for the project.

That matters for how you plan the purchase. A buyer used to the payment plan Dubai developers attach to new launches should expect something different here: a completed home is usually paid for in cash or with a mortgage at the point of transfer. Treat the launch figure as a starting reference, since an owner reselling a finished unit sets their own asking price.

The Dubai Land Department transfer fee is 4% of the purchase price. On AED 16,000,000, that is AED 640,000, payable at transfer on top of the price itself. At that launch figure, the tower sits in the upper bracket of apartments for sale in Dubai, and buyers at this level usually line up their financing before viewing.

Buyer's guide for this project

If you plan to buy property in Dubai at this level, a short checklist saves time and avoids surprises at transfer:

• Confirm the exact unit, floor, built-up area and view, and compare the area with the minimums above.
• Ask if you are buying from Sobha Realty or from an existing owner, because that decides the contract and the paperwork.
• Budget for the 4% DLD fee, trustee office charges and, if you borrow, the bank's valuation and arrangement fees.
• Request the annual service charge for the unit and what it covers, including concierge and facilities.
• Check that the title deed is clear, or that any mortgage on it will be settled at transfer.

In Dubai real estate, escrow accounts protect buyers while a building is under construction. With the tower complete, the protection comes from the transfer itself at a registered trustee office, where payment and the new title deed change hands together.

As a real estate agency Dubai buyers use for both new and resale homes, Mahboob Estate can arrange viewings, confirm what is available in the tower and walk you through each of these steps.

Who it suits

The S Tower fits a fairly specific buyer. Families who need four or five bedrooms but want to stay close to work in Internet City or Media City will find the location hard to match in villa form. Professionals who value two nearby metro stations and short drives to the Marina and the Palm are another natural fit.

For Dubai property investment, the case rests on the facts above: a completed Sobha tower, a small number of large homes, a Sheikh Zayed Road address and good transport links. We do not quote rental yields for this project because none are on record; ask us for current comparable figures before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sobha The S Tower ready or still under construction?

The project is completed, so buyers can view the building and its facilities before they purchase.

What unit sizes are available?

The records list 4 bedroom residences from 4,705 sq ft and 5 bedroom residences from 11,270 sq ft, registered as apartments and penthouses.

What was the launch price?

The launch price on record is AED 16,000,000; current prices for a specific unit can differ, so ask us for what is on offer today.

How close is the metro?

Both Sobha Realty Metro Station and Dubai Internet City Metro Station are about two minutes away.

What fees should I budget for?

Plan for the 4% Dubai Land Department fee, trustee office charges, any mortgage costs and the annual service charge.