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SOBHA "Sobha City"
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SOBHA "Sobha City"

Launch price AED 5.09M*

*Prices, availability, and purchase conditions may change frequently. Contact SKID on WhatsApp for the latest verified unit availability and pricing.

Developer

Key information

Delivery date
Dec 2029
Location
Abu Dhabi, Al Bahia, SOBHA "Sobha City"
Payment plan
20/20/60
Property types
Villa
Government fee
2% + AED 450 admin
Ownership type
Freehold
Starting price / sq.ft
AED 1,975 / sq.ft
Unit sizes
From 2,578 sq.ft
SKID score
7.6 / 10 (Worth comparing)

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Payment plan

20%

Down payment

AED 1.02M

At sales launch

20%

During construction

AED 1.02M

Construction milestones

60%

On handover

AED 3.05M

Dec 2029

Published milestone schedule · Payment Plan

20% + 2% Pre-Registration charges + 450 AED DARI fee20% · AED 1.02M
20%20% · AED 1.02M
60%60% · AED 3.05M

Project timeline

  1. Project announcement

    Sobha Realty official release

  2. Booking & registration

    Open for unit reservation

  3. Construction phase

    Active development

  4. Expected completion

    Dec 2029

About the project

Worth comparing.

The evidenced factors are mixed.

Sobha City is Sobha Realty’s master-planned community in Abu Dhabi's Al Bahyah district. The community is structured by water, landscape, and movement. The collection presents three-, four-, five-, and six-bedroom villas. Residences planned for every stage of life, with clarity, comfort, and lasting value. The interior conveys a sense of refined calm, where soft neutral tones, elegant textures, and contemporary furnishings create a serene and sophisticated living environment. World-class amenities flawlessly serve the residents' routine and include jogging and cycling tracks, open-air fitness zones, golf areas, a mosque, multi-purpose lawns, an amphitheater and social zones, sculptural gardens, outdoor dining and gathering zones, a climbing wall, kids' play areas, and many more. Sobha City offers seamless access to the capital’s key destinations: Yas Mall can be reached in 13 minutes, Zayed International Airport is in 14 minutes, Etihad Arena, Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, and Disneyland Abu Dhabi are in 15 minutes, Yas Bay Water Front is in 18 minutes, and Louvre Abu Dhabi is in 25 minutes.

Estimated ~3.7-year horizon until 2029-12 target handover (~44 months)

Target completion is scheduled for 2029-12. SKID does not assume or predict developer delays, but a ~3.7-year construction window carries potential schedule and market-cycle exposure.

Amenities

  • BBQ
  • Beach Access
  • Climbing Wall
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Lawn
  • Concierge Service
  • Covered Parking
  • Dining outlets (coffee houses & restaurants)
  • Event Lawns
  • Floral Garden
  • Forest Walk
  • Fountain
  • Gaming Lounge
  • Golf Course
  • Green Lawn (Dog Park)
  • Jogging Tracks
  • Lagoon-Style Swimming Pool
  • Landscaped Garden
  • Landscaped Open Areas
  • Landscaped Park
  • Leisure Areas
  • Lift
  • Meditation Zone
  • Mosque
  • Multipurpose Sports Courts
  • Open-Air Gym
  • Outdoor Kids’ Play Area
  • Outdoor Multipurpose Space
  • Outdoor Yoga
  • Park Access
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool Deck
  • Private Pool
  • Recreational Areas
  • Resting Areas
  • Retail Outlets
  • Security & CCTV
  • Shared Gym & Fitness Centre
  • Sitting Area
  • Skate Park
  • Social Zone
  • Sports Ground
  • Storage Areas
  • Walking Paths

Units

from developer

3 BR

Floor plan not published by source

2,578 sq.ft · AED 1,975 / sq.ft

From AED 5.09M

4 BR

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

5 BR

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

6 BR

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

Villa

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

Townhouse

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

Floor plans & layouts

Floor plans not yet published by developer

Request the latest developer brochure and unit floor plan sheets on WhatsApp.

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Price comparison & DLD history

8-Factor Evidence Breakdown

6/8 factors backed by verified evidence (76% weight coverage) · skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

7.6/ 10
Historical DLD Transaction Context

Insufficient evidence — comparable sales benchmark unavailable

Insufficient evidence

No verified same-emirate transaction registry benchmark available for this emirate.

Not enough nearby closed sales yet for a historical DLD comparison

Without at least 3 recent closed sales of the same residential property type in this neighborhood, you cannot verify whether the developer's asking price is above or below market. Request recent transfer deeds in adjacent buildings before paying a booking deposit.

1. Published Asking Price

AED 1,975 / sq.ft.

AED 5,091,251 starting price · 2,578 sq.ft.

2. Historical Nearby Closed Sales

Not yet available

Recorded closed sales in this area

3. Spread vs Historical Median

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Compared with recorded nearby sales

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Down payment20%

AED 1.02M

At booking

During construction20%

AED 1.02M

Construction milestones

On handover60%

AED 3.05M

Handover 2029

View full 8-factor score breakdown & recent DLD sales

Key takeaways before you buy

Plain-language summary of pricing, payment terms, and delivery outlook

Bottom Line

Estimated ~3.7-year horizon until 2029-12 target handover (~44 months)

Target completion is scheduled for 2029-12. SKID does not assume or predict developer delays, but a ~3.7-year construction window carries potential schedule and market-cycle exposure. (Potential Risk · Estimate — Potential Timeline Risk)

Handover Horizon (Potential Risk)
~3.7 Yrs (2029-12)

Estimated ~3.7-year horizon until 2029-12 target handover (~44 months)

Target completion is scheduled for 2029-12. SKID does not assume or predict developer delays, but a ~3.7-year construction window carries potential schedule and market-cycle exposure.

Why this matters: Capital committed during construction remains illiquid until handover, and multi-year timelines carry potential exposure to contractor pacing, phased delivery, and market shifts.

Payment-Plan Exposure
40/60 Split

Balanced milestone schedule: 60% payable at or after handover

The published payment schedule requires 40% of the contract price (~AED 2,036,500) during construction, with 60% due at or after handover.

Why this matters: Deferring at least 40%–50% of the purchase price until completion reduces pre-handover cash lock-in, though buyers must still plan liquidity or financing for the final installment.

Developer Track Record (Tier Estimate)
8.2/10 Tier Est.

Limited project-level completion data for Sobha Realty in feed (8.2/10 tier estimate)

Sobha Realty is classified as an established UAE developer (8.2/10 tier baseline estimate), but historical project-by-project handover delay records are incomplete in this dataset.

Why this matters: Brand tier baselines are calculated estimates rather than verified on-time guarantees; verify the project-specific ADREC escrow registration and construction milestones.

SKID intelligence

How does this project compare across all 8 factors?

Evidence Coverage
6/8 factors (75.8%)
Methodology
skid-geo-v3.0-8factor
How SKID scores & compares projects

Last evaluated: 2026-11-02

Strong

  • • Established Tier-1 UAE master developer track record
  • • 2 other live launches in Al Bahia
  • • 60% of the price is due at or after handover, keeping strong buyer leverage until completion
  • • Service charge published at 5

Watch

  • • Amenities mention beach, park
  • • Handover is more than three years out

Risk

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See all 8 scoring factorsWhy SKID gave it 7.6

Why SKID gave it 7.6

Location

Weight: 32%

6.5/ 10

Amenities mention beach, park

Entry price

Weight: 18.2%

Insufficient evidence (N/A)

No verified same-emirate transaction registry benchmark available for this emirate

Developer

Weight: 24%

8.2/ 10

Established Tier-1 UAE master developer track record

Supply / competition

Weight: 16%

8.0/ 10

2 other live launches in Al Bahia

Payment plan

Weight: 16%

8.4/ 10

60% of the price is due at or after handover, keeping strong buyer leverage until completion

Delivery risk

Weight: 8%

6.7/ 10

Handover is more than three years out

Exit liquidity

Weight: 6.1%

Insufficient evidence (N/A)

Insufficient evidence (N/A)

Service charges

Weight: 4%

8.6/ 10

Service charge published at 5

Location

Abu Dhabi, Al Bahia, SOBHA "Sobha City"

Interactive map ready (1 verified location)

· Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi
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Living in Al Bahia

Historical DLD Median

Area benchmark

Historical DLD Sample

DLD area records

Ownership

Freehold

Frequently asked questions

Is SOBHA "Sobha City" a good off-plan investment in Al Bahia?

SOBHA "Sobha City" in Al Bahia (Abu Dhabi) scores 7.6/10 (compare) on the independent SKID 8-factor off-plan model across 76% evidenced factor weight. Worth comparing. The evidenced factors are mixed. Strongest evidenced factor: service charges. Weakest: location. Reviewed by SKID Investment Research Engine (as of 2026-11-02).

Who is building SOBHA "Sobha City"?

Sobha Realty is the developer named on this launch.

When is handover for SOBHA "Sobha City"?

The published handover is Dec 2029.

What is the starting price of SOBHA "Sobha City"?

The published starting price is AED 5.09M.

What does the SKID screen mean for SOBHA "Sobha City"?

The SKID screen for this launch in Al Bahia is 72 out of 100. It ranks the published payment plan, handover date, starting price, and whether a developer is named. It is not a buy signal. Run the simulation before you reserve.

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