Sobha City Al Bahia Abu Dhabi | Freehold Villas & Apartments

The Address & The Vision

An Address Worth Coming Home To

Sobha City is Sobha Realty's first master-planned community in Abu Dhabi — a 38 million square foot freehold development in Al Bahia conceived not as a residential cluster but as a fully integrated urban environment where living, wellness, retail and community are designed together from the outset. Announced in April 2026 and valued at AED 40 billion, it marks the most significant single development launch in Abu Dhabi's recent history. Phase 1 releases approximately 470 homes across apartments, townhouses and villas, with handover targeted for December 2029.

Three distinct sub-communities give the masterplan its character: The Orchard, with private estate villas defined by expanse and calm; The Terraces, with garden villas that unfold outward through private gardens and elevated terraces; and River Cove, three residential towers along a promenade overlooking water. Each sub-community is complete in itself, yet shares a spine of canals, shaded walkways and over 50,000 trees that connect the whole. Around 60 percent of the total land area is given over to green and landscaped zones, so nature is not an amenity added at the edge but woven through every street and courtyard.

The design rests on three pillars that Sobha has named Live, Connect and Restore. Live addresses the home itself — proportioned rooms, natural light, privacy between plots. Connect shapes the promenades, retail courtyards and community pavilions where daily life unfolds in the open. Restore treats nature as infrastructure: shade, water, greenery and quiet are engineered into the plan as deliberately as roads and drainage. A signature golf course designed by a globally recognised player and a two-kilometre artificial-beach promenade bring those three pillars into daily contact with the landscape.

Behind the design is a construction model that Sobha has refined since PNC Menon founded the group in Oman in 1976. Sobha operates on a backward-integrated model — design, engineering, glazing, metalwork, furniture manufacturing and construction are all managed in-house — a model recognised in a Harvard Business School case study. That single chain of custody, from concept drawing to final handover, is what allows the developer to hold one consistent standard across a project of this scale. With over 140 million square feet of delivered developments worldwide and 2025 UAE sales of AED 22.7 billion, the organisation behind Sobha City has the track record to match its ambition here.

Abu Dhabi is at a defining moment in its residential evolution: freehold ownership is now open to all nationalities, Zayed International Airport continues to expand its global network, and the Yas Island corridor is adding leisure anchors — including Disneyland Abu Dhabi — that will permanently redefine the catchment around Al Bahia. Sobha City is positioned at the centre of that momentum, available at entry prices from AED 1.31 million for one-bedroom apartments to AED 13.44 million for six-bedroom estate villas. Those entering during Phase 1 do so at the front of a phased rollout that will ultimately reshape this part of the capital.

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Configurations & Pricing

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Starting from AED 1.31M onwards

Configuration	Size	Starting Price
1 Bedroom Apartment Waterfront apartments along the River Cove promenade with open views	589 sq.ft.	AED 1.31M
2 Bedroom Apartment Spacious waterfront residences in the River Cove towers with promenade access	589 sq.ft.	AED 2.40M
3 Bedroom Garden Villa The Terraces garden villas with private outdoor space and elevated terraces	2578 sq.ft.	AED 4.96M
4 Bedroom Garden Villa Generous garden villas with Majlis and layered indoor-outdoor living	2578 sq.ft.	AED 8.07M
4 Bedroom Estate Villa The Orchard private estate villas with lift, pool and panoramic green vistas	4309 sq.ft.	AED 9.05M
5 Bedroom Estate Villa Expansive estate villas with covered parking and landscaped private gardens	4309 sq.ft.	AED 11.58M
6 Bedroom Estate Villa Landmark estate residences offering the maximum footprint within The Orchard	4309 sq.ft.	AED 13.44M

Lifestyle

World-Class Amenities

Recreation

Waterfront promenade — 2 km artificial beach
Amphitheatre and social decks
Sculptural gardens
Community clubhouse per cluster
Retail promenade with cafes and dining
Marina
Tai-chi and wellness lawns
Outdoor dining zones

Active

Signature golf course
Open-air gymnasium
Multi-sport courts
Climbing and adventure park
Jogging track — 18 km community loop
Cycling path
Shaded walkways
Swimming pool

Family

Three international schools on site
Kids play areas
Family parks
Community lounges
Mosque
Meditation zones
Yoga deck
Healthcare facilities on site

Garden

Over 50,000 trees across the masterplan
Canal network and water features
Green corridors linking sub-communities
Landscaped courtyards
Mangrove-inspired coastal planting
Shaded pedestrian streets
Community gardens
Pocket parks within each cluster

Master & Floor Plans

Detailed master plan and unit-wise floor plans available on request.

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Location / Address

A Defining Address

Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi, UAE · Al Bahia · Abu Dhabi

Al Bahia sits on the north-eastern fringe of Abu Dhabi, flanked by the E10, E11 and E12 highways and connected directly via Exit 34B. The district has grown steadily over two decades as part of the emirate's planned suburban expansion, attracting families who value space, coastal access and a quieter pace without sacrificing reach into either Abu Dhabi or Dubai. Yas Island — home to Ferrari World, SeaWorld, Warner Bros. World and the upcoming Disneyland Abu Dhabi, announced by The Walt Disney Company and Miral in May 2025 — is approximately five minutes away by car. Zayed International Airport is roughly 14 minutes from Al Bahia, placing the community at the crossroads of Abu Dhabi's leisure and connectivity infrastructure.

Within this corridor, Sobha City occupies a site structured around a two-kilometre waterfront promenade, canals and green corridors that together account for approximately 60 percent of the total land area. The address places residents within reach of Yas Mall, Deerfields Mall, Aspen Heights British School and Al Rahba Hospital, while the E10 and E12 dual frontage means the Abu Dhabi city centre is a straightforward drive south. TAQA Water Solutions has committed an AED 150 million upgrade to wastewater infrastructure serving Al Bahia and surrounding areas, signalling the pace of public investment flowing into this corridor. For buyers seeking freehold ownership open to all nationalities, this remains one of the few addresses in the capital offering that right at a master-community scale.

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Connectivity

Location Advantages

Thoroughfares

E10 — Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (dual frontage) — On-site / direct access
E12 — Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Highway (dual frontage) — On-site / direct access
E11 — Abu Dhabi–Dubai Highway — 5 mins
Zayed International Airport (AUH) — 14 mins

Corporate

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Al Maryah Island — 30 mins
Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) — 20 mins
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi — 25 mins
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) — 30 mins

Hospitality

Yas Mall — 13 mins
Deerfields Mall, Al Bahia — 5 mins
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island — 15 mins
Etihad Arena, Yas Island — 15 mins
Disneyland Abu Dhabi (under development), Yas Island — 15 mins

Education

Aspen Heights British School, Al Bahia — 5 mins
Amity International School, Al Bahia — 7 mins
Three international schools planned within Sobha City — On-site
Khawarizmi International College — 10 mins

Healthcare

Al Rahba Hospital — 10 mins
SEHA Al Bahia Healthcare Center — 5 mins
NMC Royal Hospital — 15 mins
Ahalia Hospital — 15 mins
Lifeline Hospital, Al Shahama — 12 mins

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Beyond the Project

Infrastructure & Growth

Abu Dhabi Tram Line 4 — Airport to Yas Island Rail Link

The Abu Dhabi Transport Company has announced Tram Line 4, connecting Zayed International Airport's Terminal A to Yas Island, passing through the Al Bahia corridor and directly improving transit access for Sobha City residents.

Disneyland Abu Dhabi on Yas Island

Announced by The Walt Disney Company and Miral in May 2025, the seventh Disney theme park globally will be built on Yas Island — five minutes from Sobha City — permanently anchoring leisure and tourism demand in this corridor.

TAQA Water Solutions AED 150 Million Wastewater Upgrade

A 9.5 km deep gravity-driven infrastructure line serving Al Bahia, Al Sader and Taweelah raises hydraulic capacity to 120,000 m3 per day, underpinning the long-term development capacity of the district.

Zayed International Airport Terminal A Expansion

Abu Dhabi's new mega-terminal has significantly increased the airport's annual passenger capacity, deepening the international connectivity that makes the Al Bahia–Yas Island corridor attractive to global residents and investors.

Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 Urban Expansion — Al Bahia Growth Zone

Al Bahia sits within Abu Dhabi's Vision 2030 designated growth corridor; government road widening, plot sub-division for 230 new residential plots and ongoing utility upgrades are actively underway, directly supporting Sobha City's phased rollout.

Build Quality

Specifications

Structure

Reinforced concrete frame with low-density masterplan design
Seismic and thermal performance engineering standards

Flooring

Premium marble and porcelain finishes in living and dining areas
Engineered wood flooring in bedrooms

Bathroom

High-specification sanitary ware and tapware throughout
Rain showers and freestanding tubs in estate villa configurations

Kitchen

Fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
Solid-surface countertops and premium cabinetry

Doors & Windows

Floor-to-ceiling glazing for natural light and cross-ventilation
Thermal-break aluminium window systems

Electrical

Smart home readiness with structured cabling
Energy-efficient LED lighting throughout

Security

24/7 gated community security and CCTV
Video intercom systems to all residences
Dedicated covered and secured parking per unit

Why Invest

Compelling Reasons

1

Freehold for All Nationalities

Sobha City is a 100 percent freehold master community in Abu Dhabi, open to buyers of every nationality — one of the very few addresses in the capital offering this right at city scale, alongside a 60/40 interest-free payment plan structured over three construction years.

2

City-Scale Masterplan, Not a Cluster

At 38 million square feet, Sobha City is planned as a self-sustaining urban ecosystem with schools, healthcare, retail, a golf course, a marina and 18 km of green pathways built into the foundation — not bolted on later. Phase 1 alone covers approximately 8 million square feet.

3

60 Percent Green Coverage by Design

Approximately 60 percent of the total land area is allocated to landscaped parks, canals, shaded corridors and green open space — including over 50,000 trees — making the natural environment the structural backbone of daily life rather than a peripheral feature.

4

Five-Minute Proximity to Yas Island

The Al Bahia location places residents five minutes from Yas Island's existing attractions — Ferrari World, SeaWorld, Warner Bros. World, Yas Mall and Etihad Arena — and within 15 minutes of the forthcoming Disneyland Abu Dhabi, the seventh Disney resort globally.

5

Backward-Integrated Developer with 50-Year Track Record

Sobha Realty designs, engineers, manufactures and builds entirely in-house — a model Harvard Business School has studied — eliminating the subcontractor chain and delivering one consistent standard from concept to handover across projects exceeding 140 million square feet worldwide.

6

Phase 1 Entry at a Corridor Inflection Point

Abu Dhabi's residential transaction volumes surged 160 percent year-on-year in 2025. Sobha City's Phase 1 of approximately 470 units is the opening window into a 38 million square foot community; buyers entering now are acquiring before the masterplan's full infrastructure and price discovery mature.

About the Developer

SOBHA

Sobha was founded on 7 August 1995 by P. N. C. Menon, who established the original interior decoration firm in Oman in 1976 . The Indian arm went public in 2006 with its IPO on Indian stock exchanges , and the company changed its name to Sobha Limited on 18 August 2014 . Headquartered in Bengaluru with a corporate presence in Dubai, the listed company today employs over 7,621 employees as of March 2026 and reported annual revenue of ₹4,160 crore as on 31 March 2025 . The group operates across India, the UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Brunei.

What sets the firm apart is its backward-integration model, refined since the early 2000s. Featured in a Harvard Business School case study, this model ensures that from the first architectural sketch to the final polish on a wooden floor, every aspect is handled in-house . By the early 2000s, the company had begun fully implementing Backward Integration in India, launching three advanced factories in Bangalore , with dedicated teams covering architecture, engineering, MEP and finishing. Every home undergoes 1,456 rigorous quality checks before handover , supported by German engineering benchmarks and in-house precast technology.

The portfolio spans residential apartments, villas, row houses, plotted developments, integrated townships and commercial assets. Having delivered over 548 iconic projects across the country, SOBHA continues to deliver premium living spaces that blend meticulous craftsmanship with modern design . From its Bengaluru base the company has expanded into Delhi NCR, Coimbatore, Kerala, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and GIFT City , with Mumbai and Greater Noida among its newer markets. Signature addresses include Sobha Neopolis, Sobha Dream Acres, Sobha City Gurgaon Sector 108, Sobha Hartland Dubai and Sobha Brooklyn Towers.

The ownership philosophy is anchored in founder P. N. C. Menon's principle of Passion at Work and a refusal to outsource quality. The backward integration model has allowed SOBHA to get complete control over its supply chain, ensuring a strong base of vendors who supply quality raw materials and other products required, and since this model insulates the company from dependence on the external ecosystem, SOBHA can plan ahead and manage inventories . The result for buyers is consistent build quality, predictable handovers and long-term resale strength backed by a publicly listed, founder-led governance structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sobha City located, and how well connected is it to the rest of Abu Dhabi?+

Sobha City is located in Al Bahiya, along the E10 and E12 corridor, close to Zayed International Airport and Yas Island. The site sits between the E10, E11, and E12 highways with direct access via Exit 34B. Residents are approximately 13 minutes from Yas Mall, 14 minutes from Zayed International Airport, and 15 minutes from Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

What types of homes and sizes are available at Sobha City?+

At full build-out, the masterplan will accommodate 4,000 apartments, 2,500 premium villas, and 80 exclusive mansions to be released in a later phase. Phase 1 comprises 100 standalone villas, 100 townhouses, and 270 waterfront apartments. Sizes start from 4,309 sq ft for estate villas, from 2,578 sq ft for garden villas, and from 589 sq ft for waterfront apartments.

What are the starting prices for homes at Sobha City?+

Prices for one-bedroom apartments start from AED 1.3 million, while villas begin at AED 4.69 million for a 2,557 sq ft unit. Villa pricing begins at AED 4.96 million at the higher end of the range. Contact the sales team for current availability and exact unit pricing, as figures may vary by sub-community and floor plan.

What is the expected handover timeline for Phase 1?+

The first phase of Sobha City is scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of 2029. The payment structure for Phase 1 is 60% payable across three years of construction and 40% on completion.

What amenities and green spaces will the community include?+

60% of the masterplan is dedicated to open and green spaces, with more than 50,000 trees, forest-inspired landscapes, shaded walkways, and an 18-kilometre wellness loop designed for walking and cycling. The development also features a two-kilometre waterfront promenade with an integrated marina, schools, healthcare facilities, mosques, and an executive Par-3 golf course designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design.

Can buyers of any nationality purchase at Sobha City, and what ownership type applies?+

Sobha City is a fully integrated freehold community, open to all nationalities. The masterplan spans three distinct sub-communities — The Orchard, The Terraces, and River Cove Residences — structured around water, landscape, and green corridors.

Who is the developer behind Sobha City, and what is their track record?+

Sobha Realty is the developer behind Sobha City — a project that marks the company's first large-scale master community in Abu Dhabi, expanding its footprint beyond Dubai and Umm Al Quwain. The developer brings over 30 years of experience and more than 20 completed projects to the UAE market. Sobha Realty operates on a backward-integrated model — managing design, engineering, manufacturing, and construction entirely in-house — an approach recognised by Harvard Business School for maintaining a unified quality standard from concept to handover.