Sobha Sanctuary First Residential Apartment Phase Launched – 1 & 2-Bedroom Homes Unveiled
First Residential Apartment Phase Unveiled Within Sobha Sanctuary Master Community
Sobha Realty officially launched the first apartment phase within the Sobha Sanctuary master community on 25 March 2026, offering 1- and 2-bedroom residences designed for long-term living. This marks the first residential sales release within the AED 50 billion, 37.5 million sq ft Dubailand master development.
Scope and Scale of the Master Community
Spanning approximately 37.5 million square feet, Sobha Sanctuary is located off Al Ain Road, close to Sobha Elwood, and will be delivered in multiple phases over four to eight years. The project is designed to accommodate about 20,000 families upon completion, with approximately 18,000 apartments and 2,000 villas across categories. First handovers are expected from the third quarter of 2029, with prices starting from AED 3.99 million.
Design Philosophy Centred on Wellness and Green Space
The masterplan reflects a long-term vision to create a community where nature, wellness, and thoughtful design come together at scale. Fifty percent of the land is open, allocated to either parks, water bodies, or community facilities, with only 50 percent used for residential activities. The landscaping plan includes more than 50,000 trees, designed to improve shading, air quality, and the local microclimate.
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.
Integrated Community Infrastructure
Sobha Sanctuary is planned to include two international schools, a hospital facility, and a large retail offering distributed across the masterplan. A layered network of green spines connects the community amenities to villa neighbourhoods and mixed-use precincts, promoting walkability, cycling, and active mobility while reducing reliance on vehicles.
Phased Delivery Strategy
The project will be delivered in at least three phases, with handovers spread over four to eight years starting from Q3 2029. The apartment phase release represents a significant addition to the early-stage marketing of the broader community, positioning both villa and apartment residents within the same integrated wellness-led environment.
Sobha Realty's Approach to Development
Sobha Realty has built its reputation through fully backward-integrated operations, controlling every phase of the building process from design, engineering, and construction to finishes. The company's managing director stated that the development represents a landmark moment as the Sobha Group marks 50 years of building with purpose, precision, and integrity. Sobha recently reported AED 30 billion in sales for FY 2025, reflecting a 30% year-on-year increase.
The company operates across the UAE with a portfolio exceeding 39,000 units across 14 master-planned projects in Dubai and Umm Al Quwain as of 2025, with expansion into Abu Dhabi through the launch of Sobha City. This apartment phase at Sobha Sanctuary reinforces the developer's continued focus on large-scale, amenity-rich communities positioned for long-term value creation.