Sobha Sanctuary Dubai Launch – 37.5 Mn Sq Ft Master Community
Sobha Realty Launches Dh50 Billion Master Community as Group Marks 50-Year Milestone
Sobha Realty has launched Sobha Sanctuary, a Dh50 billion master-planned development that becomes the largest single project in the company's history and one of the most expansive residential communities announced in Dubai in recent years. Spanning about 37.5 million sq ft, the project is located off Al Ain Road, close to Sobha Elwood, and will be delivered in multiple phases over four to eight years.
Scale and Residential Mix
Sobha Sanctuary is planned as a fully integrated, mixed-use destination designed to accommodate about 20,000 families upon completion. The development will deliver around 20,000 residential units in total, comprising approximately 18,000 apartments and about 2,000 villas across various categories.
The first handovers are expected from the third quarter of 2029, with prices starting from Dh3.99 million. The first phase of launch will focus on villa living, with a limited release of 250 units across villa categories.
Community Design and Infrastructure
Sobha is positioning the development as a layered community rather than a single, homogeneous neighbourhood. Villa precincts will be gated and self-contained, while apartment clusters will support the population density needed for large-scale amenities.
At the centre of the community sits a large destination park, positioned as the social and recreational heart of the project. Surrounding it are a community mall, a wellness centre, and a wide range of active amenities including football grounds, running tracks, padel courts and a skate park. From the central park, four green corridors extend across the site, feeding into a six-kilometre leisure loop and a wider nine-kilometre wellness loop along the perimeter.
More than 50,000 trees will be integrated into the landscape, contributing to air quality, shade provision and microclimate improvement. The development includes a world-class hospital facility, two international schools, extensive retail offerings and a benchmark wellness centre, all distributed to ensure convenient access from residential areas.
A 50-Year Milestone
The launch coincides with the Sobha Group marking 50 years since its founding, a milestone the developer is using to underline both scale and long-term intent in the Dubai market. The Sobha Group was established in 1976. Founder PNC Menon set up an interior decoration firm in the Sultanate of Oman in 1976.
Francis Alfred, Managing Director of Sobha Realty, said: "Sobha Sanctuary represents a landmark moment for Sobha Realty as we mark 50 years of building with purpose, precision, and integrity. This masterplan reflects a long-term vision to create a community where nature, wellness, and thoughtful design come together at scale."
Market Context
The announcement comes as the Sobha Group marks its 50th anniversary and as Dubai continues to experience sustained demand across both off-plan and villa segments. Developers have been accelerating launches amid rising population inflows, with master communities becoming a defining theme of the current market cycle.
Deliveries are slated to begin from the third quarter of 2029, with unit prices starting from Dh3.99 million. The company's backward-integrated model — covering design, engineering, and construction — has been a cornerstone of its pitch to buyers seeking quality assurance amid the city's surging off-plan activity.
Phased Development
Delivery will take place in multiple phases over the coming years. Construction has started on the project with enabling works underway. The first phase, comprising 250 villas, is targeted for completion by the fourth quarter of 2029.