A.SREENIVASA REDDY (ABU DHABI)
Sobha Realty has announced its entry into Abu Dhabi with the launch of “Sobha City”, a masterplanned, nature-led waterfront community, marking its first large-scale residential development in the UAE capital.
Spanning approximately 38 million square feet, with an initial phase covering around 8 million square feet, the project is located in Al Bahiya along the E10 and E12 corridor, close to Zayed International Airport and Yas Island, a statement said.
The development is designed as a low-density, family-oriented “city within a city” that integrates residential, leisure and social infrastructure within a self-sustained ecosystem, the statement added.
A spokesperson for Sobha Realty told Aletihad that the project will comprise 4,000 apartments and 2,500 villas, with one-bedroom apartment prices starting from Dh1.31 million and villa prices from Dh4.96 million. The total project cost is estimated at Dh40 billion.
The development will offer a mix of residences, including waterfront apartments, garden and estate villas, and mansions, catering to both families and global investors seeking long-term value.
Each unit will reflect Sobha Realty’s focus on design quality, with technology-enabled living environments and high-quality finishes.
The masterplan places a strong emphasis on nature and wellbeing, with around 60% of the area dedicated to open and green spaces, including more than 50,000 trees, forest-inspired landscapes and shaded walkways.
An 18-kilometre wellness loop and pedestrian-first pathways are designed to promote a lifestyle centred on health, movement and ease. A key feature of the development is a two-kilometre waterfront promenade and integrated marina destination that combines leisure, retail and social spaces.
The community will also include schools, healthcare facilities, mosques and an executive Par-3 golf course, ensuring essential amenities are embedded within the masterplan.
The project reflects Abu Dhabi’s evolving position as a global destination characterised by stability, cultural depth and quality of life, while aligning with broader development goals focused on liveability, sustainability and economic diversification.
“Abu Dhabi holds a unique position as a city that balances cultural authenticity with forward-looking ambition, and our entry reflects a long-term belief in its evolution not just as a solid real estate market, but as a place where communities can grow with family-oriented intention,” said Ravi Menon, Chairman of Sobha Group.
Francis Alfred, Managing Director of Sobha Realty, said: “As we expand our footprint into Abu Dhabi, Sobha City will be the embodiment of our vertically integrated approach to development, ensuring not only exceptional quality but also long-term resilience and value.
"This positions us strongly within a market driven by sustained population growth, investor-friendly policies, and projected increased demand for integrated, lifestyle-oriented developments.”