Sobha Realty has entered the Abu Dhabi real estate market with Sobha City, a large-scale waterfront development valued at around $11 billion (AED 40 billion). The project spans 38 million sq ft in Al Bahiya and is planned as a low-density, nature-focused community with strong emphasis on green space, connectivity, and long-term residential living.
This launch marks Sobha Realty’s first major project in Abu Dhabi and reflects rising demand for family-oriented housing and integrated communities in the capital. The masterplan includes apartments, villas, and future mansions, along with retail, education, and healthcare infrastructure within the development.
A key context to this expansion is Sobha Realty’s earlier launch in January of Sobha Sanctuary in Dubai. That project is valued at AED 50 billion ($13.61 billion) and spans 37.5 million sq ft in Al Yufrah. Together, these two mega developments show the developer’s aggressive growth strategy across major UAE markets, with a clear focus on large-scale, master-planned communities.
Key Highlights
Project Scale and Investment
- Sobha City value: around $11 billion (AED 40 billion)
- Total area: 38 million sq ft
- First phase: حوالي 8 million sq ft
- Planned as a large integrated residential community
Residential Mix
- Around 4,000 apartments planned
- Close to 3,000 villas including garden and estate villas
- Ultra-premium mansions planned in later phases
- Designed for both end-users and long-term investors
Location Advantage
- Located in Al Bahiya
- Close to Zayed International Airport
- Near Yas Island and major attractions
- Direct access via E10 and E12 highways
Nature and Lifestyle Focus
- Around 60% of land dedicated to green areas
- Over 50,000 trees planned
- 18 km wellness loop for walking and cycling
- Pedestrian-friendly layout
Waterfront and Community Features
- 2 km waterfront promenade
- Marina and leisure zones
- Schools, healthcare, and retail within the community
- Golf and lifestyle facilities
Strategic Expansion by Sobha Realty
- Entry into Abu Dhabi with its first mega project
- Builds on earlier Dubai launch of Sobha Sanctuary
- Sobha Sanctuary spans 37.5 million sq ft and is valued at AED 50 billion
- Shows focus on large-scale master developments across UAE
Sobha City highlights a clear strategy by Sobha Realty to expand into high-growth markets with large, planned communities. Along with Sobha Sanctuary in Dubai, it shows a strong push toward long-term residential developments focused on space, greenery, and integrated living.
