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Yas Island · Abu Dhabi
Sobha City
Craftsmanship Finds Its Capital
Sobha Realty's first master-planned community in Abu Dhabi — apartments, villas and townhouses across three distinct neighbourhoods on Yas Island.
- Starting Price
- From AED 5.09M
- To Book Today
- 5% Down Payment
- Construction / Completion
- 40% / 60%
- Handover
- Dec 2029
- By Sobha Realty
- Three Communities
- Freehold
- Authorised Sobha Agent
Why Sobha
Why Buyers Choose Sobha
Five Decades of Craftsmanship
Founded in 1976 by Mr. PNC Menon — a craftsman-first philosophy of total control, precision and accountability that still defines every Sobha project.
A Global Footprint, One Standard
Sobha operates across the UAE, India, the UK, the US, Italy and Australia — applying the same quality discipline in every market it enters.
Backward-Integrated Construction
Sobha owns its manufacturing — in-house joinery, marble and metalwork — for a level of finish-quality control most developers simply can't match.
A Long-Term Bet on Abu Dhabi
Sobha City is the brand's first sustained, city-scale investment in the capital — a signal of confidence in Abu Dhabi's long-term growth.
Authorised Sobha Agent
As an authorised agent, Masterpiece Property provides developer-direct pricing and the latest floor plan releases — with no added markup.
Built for Vision 2030
Landscape-led cooling, walkability and reduced car dependency are designed into the masterplan from the ground up — not added as an afterthought.
Extended due to exceptional demand · Limited time offer, T&C apply
The Smarter Way to Own
Book With Just 5% Today
Pay only 40% during construction and the remaining 60% on completion — Sobha City's extended payment plan makes the capital's most crafted address easier to own.
- To Book Today
- 5%
- During Construction
- 40%
- On Completion
- 60%
- 5%On booking date
- 5%6 months from booking
- 5%12 months from booking
- 5%20 months from booking
- 5%24 months from booking
- 5%27 months from booking
- 5%30 months from booking
- 5%33 months from booking
- 60%On completion
Payment plan applicable on The Orchard & The Terraces at Sobha City
Homes starting from AED 5.09M*
*T&C apply.
Sobha Realty's Abu Dhabi Debut
About Sobha City — Sobha Realty's Abu Dhabi Debut
- Communities
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1 – 6
- Handover
- Dec 2029
- Ownership
- Freehold
- First Sobha masterplan in Abu Dhabi
- Three distinct communities
- 1 – 6 bedroom homes
- ~60% open & green space
- 2 km waterfront promenade
- Handover December 2029
The Developer
Sobha City marks Sobha Realty's first master-planned community in Abu Dhabi, and it is a significant arrival. For over five decades, Sobha has built its reputation on a single, uncompromising principle: total control over every stage of construction, from design to delivery. Sobha is one of the few developers in the region that owns its own backward-integrated manufacturing — including in-house joinery, marble and metalworks — giving it direct control over finish quality that most developers simply cannot match because they outsource it.
The Masterplan
Conceived at city scale on Yas Island, the masterplan spans canals, open green corridors and a 2km waterfront promenade, with approximately 60% of the total land area dedicated to open and green space — an unusually high ratio for a freehold community in the UAE. Over 50,000 trees are being planted across the development, supporting a roughly 20km wellness loop and a par-3 executive golf course that runs through the heart of the community.
Three Communities & The Offer
The community is structured around three residential neighbourhoods — The Orchard, The Terraces and River Cove Residences — each offering a different living format but built to the same Sobha standard of craftsmanship. Unit types span 1 to 6 bedrooms across apartments, garden villas and estate villas, with homes starting from AED 5.09M. Under the extended payment plan, buyers book with just 5% and pay only 40% during construction, with the remaining 60% due on completion (applicable on The Orchard and The Terraces). Handover is targeted for December 2029.
Built for Vision 2030
Sobha City is positioned in direct alignment with Abu Dhabi's 2030 vision for sustainable urban growth — landscape-led cooling, walkability and reduced car dependency are built into the masterplan from the ground up, not added as an afterthought.
Many Ways of Life, One City
Inside the Sobha City Masterplan
Sobha City is structured by water, landscape and movement. Canals, open spaces and green corridors aren't decorative additions — they are the foundation the entire masterplan is built around, organised into three pillars of daily life.
Connect
Where Community Takes Form
Tree-lined promenades, social courtyards and waterfront walkways create natural moments of interaction — retail, cafés and shared spaces woven into a vibrant, walkable environment.
Restore
Balance, Built into Daily Life
Green corridors, shaded pathways and water features designed to restore both body and mind — from meditation zones and wellness landscapes to quiet retreats under tree canopies.
“Nature at Sobha City is not an addition — it is infrastructure.”
A 2km waterfront promenade, forest trails and shaded corridors woven through the heart of the city.
Masterplan Amenities
A City Built Around Wellbeing
- 2km Waterfront Promenade
- Par-3 Executive Golf
- ~20km Wellness Loop
- Family Parks & Play Areas
- Forest Trails & Gardens
- Open-Air Fitness & Sport Courts
- Mosque & Amphitheatre
- Pavilion & Social Decks
- Tai-Chi & Wellness Lawns
- Indoor Games & Adventure Park
- Meditation Zones & Shaded Walkways
- Concierge, Arrival Courts & Parking
Three Communities, One City
Choose Your Way of Living
Each neighbourhood is designed around a different rhythm of living, but built to the same Sobha standard of craftsmanship.
Estate Villas · 4 – 6 Bedroom
The Orchard
Garden Living, Re-Imagined
Estate villas nested in landscaped gardens, mature canopies and shaded courtyards — a neighbourhood designed for the slower hours of the day, with private pools, green vistas and generous plots.
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Garden Villas · 3 – 4 BR + Majlis
The Terraces
Where Living Finds Balance
Garden villas with terraced layouts that step toward the green, each with a dedicated Majlis. Light, air and outlook designed in — indoor and outdoor living moving as one continuous environment.
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Waterfront Apartments · 1 – 2 Bedroom
River Cove Residences
Your Waterfront Address
1 and 2-bedroom apartments across two towers that line the canal — direct waterfront views, floor-to-ceiling glazing, promenade access and the most accessible entry point into Sobha City.
Explore River Cove Residences→
Residences & Floor Plans
Homes for Every Stage of Life
From 1 & 2-bedroom waterfront apartments to 6-bedroom estate villas. Detailed floor plans and the latest pricing are shared on request.
The Orchard — Estate Villas
Private pool, backyard, entrance foyer court, lift access and covered parking as standard; larger layouts add a guest suite, maid's room and formal & family living areas.
- 4 Bedroom
- ~4,309 – 4,516 sq.ft saleable
- 5 Bedroom
- ~5,318 – 5,418 sq.ft saleable
- 6 Bedroom
- ~6,383 sq.ft saleable
The Terraces — Garden Villas
Every villa includes a private backyard with green vistas, an entrance foyer court, covered parking, a dedicated Majlis and an elevated terrace connected to the garden; 4-bedroom layouts add lift access.
- 3 Bedroom + Majlis
- ~2,578 – 3,453 sq.ft saleable
- 4 Bedroom + Majlis
- ~4,195 – 4,524 sq.ft saleable
River Cove — Waterfront Apartments
Floor-to-ceiling glazing, a private balcony extending the living space, and direct promenade access at ground level — across two towers along the waterfront edge.
- 1 Bedroom
- ~566 – 609 sq.ft totalCanal / Green / Amenity
- 2 Bedroom
- ~1,212 sq.ft totalCanal View
Sobha City · Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Connected by Design
Sobha City is positioned at the centre of Abu Dhabi's cultural, leisure and global gateways on Yas Island — with seamless access to the capital's key destinations within minutes.
- Yas Mall
- 13 min
- Zayed International Airport
- 14 min
- Ferrari World
- 15 min
- Etihad Arena
- 15 min
- Yas Waterworld
- 15 min
- Disneyland Abu Dhabi (upcoming)
- 15 min
- Space42 Arena
- 15 min
- The Fountains, Yas Mall
- 15 min
- SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
- 16 min
- CLYMB Yas Island
- 16 min
- Yas Beach
- 17 min
- Yas Bay Waterfront
- 18 min
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- 25 min
The Masterplan
A Self-Sustaining Township
Planned around walkability and choice, Sobha City brings marina living, beach-inspired experiences and forest-led neighbourhoods together within one integrated city — green corridors and canals form the structure, not the decoration.
- Trees Planted
- 50,000+
- Open & Green Space
- ~60%
- Waterfront Promenade
- 2 km
- Wellness Loop
- ~20 km
- Executive Golf Course
- Par-3
The Investment Case
Why Invest in Sobha City
- 01
A Prime Yas Island Address
One of Abu Dhabi's fastest-growing corridors — anchored by Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Mall, Etihad Arena and the upcoming Disneyland Abu Dhabi.
- 02
A Globally Proven Developer
Sobha brings a proven international delivery record and design quality into Abu Dhabi. From AED 5.09M — with just 5% to book and only 40% paid during construction — the structure suits both end-users and investors.
- 03
Liveability That Holds Value
A structurally high ratio of open and green space (~60%), combined with the waterfront promenade and golf course, supports strong long-term liveability and resale appeal — factors that consistently support capital values in comparable master-planned communities on Yas Island and Saadiyat Island.
Freehold for All Nationalities
Yas Island is an approved freehold zone — foreign buyers get full title-deed ownership with no UAE residence visa required. Units priced at AED 2M or above also qualify for the UAE 10-Year Golden Visa.
- Starting Price
- From AED 5.09M
- To Book
- 5% Down Payment
- Handover
- Dec 2029
- All Nationalities
- Freehold
Gallery
Life at Sobha City
Frequently Asked Questions
Sobha City — Answered
What is Sobha City?
Sobha City is Sobha Realty's first master-planned community in Abu Dhabi, located on Yas Island. It spans three residential neighbourhoods — The Orchard, The Terraces and River Cove Residences — offering apartments, garden villas and estate villas from 1 to 6 bedrooms, set within 50,000+ trees, a 2km waterfront promenade and a par-3 executive golf course.
Who is the developer behind Sobha City?
Sobha Realty, a developer with over five decades of experience and active operations across the UAE, India, the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy and Australia. Sobha is known for backward-integrated construction — it controls its own manufacturing and finishing trades rather than outsourcing them.
Where is Sobha City located?
Sobha City is located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi — approximately 14 minutes from Zayed International Airport, 13 minutes from Yas Mall, and 15 minutes from Ferrari World, Etihad Arena and the upcoming Disneyland Abu Dhabi.
What is the starting price for a unit at Sobha City?
Homes at Sobha City currently start from AED 5.09 million. Under the extended payment plan offer, buyers book with just 5% and pay only 40% during construction, with the remaining 60% due on completion (applicable on The Orchard and The Terraces). Pricing varies by community, unit type and bedroom count — contact Masterpiece Property for the current price list.
What is the payment plan at Sobha City?
The extended offer runs a 40/60 structure: 5% on the booking date, followed by 5% at 6, 12, 20, 24, 27, 30 and 33 months from booking — 40% in total during construction — with the remaining 60% due on completion. The plan is applicable on The Orchard and The Terraces at Sobha City, and the offer has been extended due to exceptional demand. T&C apply.
What types of homes are available at Sobha City?
Sobha City offers three distinct residential formats: estate villas at The Orchard (4, 5 and 6-bedroom), garden villas at The Terraces (3-bedroom + Majlis and 4-bedroom + Majlis), and 1 and 2-bedroom waterfront apartments at River Cove Residences.
When is the handover date for Sobha City?
Sobha City has an expected handover of December 2029.
What amenities does Sobha City offer?
Sobha City includes a 2km waterfront promenade, a par-3 executive golf course, a ~20km wellness loop, children's play areas, forest trails, multi-sport courts, an open-air gym, a mosque, an amphitheatre, and approximately 60% open and green space across the masterplan.
Is Sobha City a good investment in Abu Dhabi?
Sobha City benefits from its Yas Island location — one of Abu Dhabi's fastest-growing entertainment and lifestyle corridors — combined with Sobha Realty's international delivery track record. The community's high ratio of open green space, waterfront promenade and golf course are amenities that typically support strong long-term liveability and resale demand in comparable Abu Dhabi master-planned communities.
Can foreigners buy property at Sobha City?
Yes. Yas Island is an approved freehold investment zone, meaning foreign nationals from any country can purchase a unit at Sobha City with full title-deed ownership. No UAE residence visa is required to buy.
Does a unit at Sobha City qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?
Properties priced at AED 2 million or above in approved Abu Dhabi freehold zones qualify buyers for the UAE 10-Year Golden Visa once completed and registered. With homes in the current release starting from AED 5.09 million, units across The Orchard and The Terraces comfortably exceed this threshold — Masterpiece Property can confirm Golden Visa eligibility on specific units.
How do I register interest or get the price list for Sobha City?
Submit your details through the registration form on this page, call 800 666 888, or WhatsApp Masterpiece Property directly. As an authorised Sobha agent, we provide the latest masterplan, unit layouts and pricing across all three Sobha City communities.
Register Your Interest
Be Among the First at Sobha City
Submit your details and a Masterpiece Property advisor will share the Sobha City masterplan, available unit layouts across all three communities, and the latest pricing — book with just 5% today and pay only 40% during construction.
- Developer
- Sobha Realty
- Location
- Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Communities
- The Orchard · The Terraces · River Cove
- Property Types
- Apartments, Garden & Estate Villas
- Bedrooms
- 1 to 6 Bedrooms
- Starting Price
- From AED 5.09M
- Down Payment
- 5% on Booking
- Payment Plan
- 40% During Construction · 60% On Completion
- Handover
- December 2029
- Ownership
- Freehold
Sobha Realty · Authorised Agent