Sobha Sanctuary by Sobha Realty — Villas & Townhouses in Dubailand
Key facts
Verified by NARVA · 18 August 2026- Starting price
- AED 4.16M (4-bedroom townhouse, 2,521 sq ft)
- Price / sq ft from
- ~AED 1,650
- Unit types
- 4BR townhouses (middle and corner), 5BR twin villas, 4–6BR standalone villas
- Sizes
- 2,521–3,430 sq ft (townhouses) · 4,107 sq ft (twin villas) · 4,905–7,192 sq ft (standalone)
- Payment plan
- 60/40 — 20% booking, 40% in instalments over 30 months, 40% on completion
- Handover
- August 2029 (developer's anticipated completion date)
- Title type
- Freehold
- Service charge
- AED 4.5 per sq ft per year
- Developer
- Sobha Realty
- Area
- Dubailand — Lehbab Road and Al Ain Road
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Unit Pricing
Starting from AED 4.16M| Unit Type | Beds | BUA | From | Price / sqft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4BR Townhouse (middle & corner) | 4BR | 2,521–3,430 sqft | AED 4.16M | AED 1,650 / sqft | Available |
| 5BR Twin Villa | 5BR | 4,107 sqft | AED 7.29M | AED 1,775 / sqft | Available |
| 4BR Standalone Villa | 4BR | 4,905–4,985 sqft | AED 9.32M | AED 1,900 / sqft | Available |
| 5BR Standalone Villa | 5BR | 5,792–5,814 sqft | AED 11.0M | AED 1,899 / sqft | Sold out |
| 6BR Standalone Villa | 6BR | 7,192 sqft | AED 13.66M | AED 1,899 / sqft | Sold out |
BUA = Built-Up Area. Price / sqft is calculated as starting price ÷ BUA. Pricing reflects the developer's direct rate at the time of listing and is subject to availability; payment plans are provided on request.
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Pick a unit type to see the full instalment schedule, including DLD registration and booking fees.
Payment Plan — 60/40
On booking: plus DLD registration of 4%, the AED 40 knowledge fee and AED 1,110 Oqood fee, payable with the down payment
After the booking amount, the remaining construction instalments are spread over two and a half years, and 40% of the price is deferred until you receive your keys. Most Dubai villa projects ask for 70–80% before handover; Sanctuary asks for 60%. On a AED 4M townhouse, that difference is AED 400–800K you keep invested until completion.
Payments run through a DLD-registered escrow account (Dubai Islamic Bank). This offer is current and can be revised by the developer.
About This Project
Sobha Sanctuary is Sobha Realty's largest master plan to date: a 37.5 million sq ft wellness-led freehold community in Dubailand, on the corridor of Lehbab Road and Al Ain Road. Around half of the master plan is reserved for green and open space, planted with more than 50,000 trees and threaded with a 9 km wellness loop, a roughly 5 km leisure loop, and 20 km of connected cycling paths — figures that will make it one of the greenest communities in Dubai when delivered.
DistrictThe Grove
The standalone-villa cluster: Estate Villas in four, five and six-bedroom configurations, each with a private pool, courtyard and large terraces, set within the master plan's blue-green network of linear parks and buffered from main activity zones by layered landscaping.
DistrictThe Brooks
Five-bedroom twin villas and four-bedroom townhouses along the community's central green spine, within walking distance of the district park, wellness centre and community mall.
DistrictThe Willows
A quieter townhouse enclave set among the master plan's meditation gardens and forest trails.
Prices open at AED 4.16M for a four-bedroom townhouse of 2,521 sq ft and run to AED 14.02M at the top of the six-bedroom standalone range. Current availability covers the 4BR townhouses (middle and corner units), the 5BR twin villas, and the 4BR standalone villas; the 5BR and 6BR standalone villas are sold out.
The communityA self-contained small town
Two international schools, a hospital, a community mall, mosques, a wellness centre and a central park of roughly 800,000 sq ft, alongside a beach lagoon, lazy river and an unusually deep wellness programme — from salt-therapy chambers to forest-bathing trails.
The developerWhy Sobha matters here
Sobha builds under a backward-integration model — land, design, construction, interiors and landscaping managed in-house, a structure recognised by Harvard Business School — which is why Sobha handovers are consistently used as the quality benchmark in Dubai's off-plan market. The anticipated completion date is August 2029.
Layouts & Specifications
Standalone villa layouts (The Grove — from the developer's floor plans): every standalone villa comes with a private swimming pool, a ground-floor guest bedroom with en-suite, a maid's room, and both a formal living room and a separate first-floor family living room. The 4BR types carry a study; plots run 4,955–6,274 sq ft.
What's included: all homes are smart-home enabled with fitted wardrobes and appliance-fitted kitchens (Bosch/Siemens or equivalent in standalone villas; Bosch or equivalent in townhouses and twin villas), Duravit-or-equivalent sanitary ware, and covered parking. Ceiling heights run to ~3.0 m in standalone-villa living areas.
One practical note from the developer's plans, worth knowing before you sign: the villa is handed over with the pool built and statutory safety fencing installed, but the decking around the pool is left to the owner to finish. That is standard practice in several Dubai villa communities — it lets you choose your own outdoor materials — but it is a post-handover cost to budget for.
The scarcity argument is real, and it is bigger than this one project. In 2025, villas and townhouses were 17% of Dubai's sales — and premium units from Tier-A developers made up less than 20% of that 17%. True premium villa supply is what is actually scarce in this market. Sanctuary sits squarely in that category: around 2,200 villas and townhouses on 37.5 million sq ft — fewer single-family homes than some single Business Bay developments hold apartments. Low density protects privacy now and value later, because a developer can put 800-plus apartments on a plot that fits 30 to 50 villas; villa prices carry the land, and premium land in Dubai only moves one way.
The payment terms are among the lightest in the market for single-family homes: 60% before handover, when most villa projects ask for 70–80%. That 10–20% difference on a AED 4M townhouse is AED 400–800K you keep invested until you collect your keys — and the bigger the unit, the bigger the difference. Running costs stay light too: at AED 4.5 per sq ft, service charges sit at the low end of the villa band (3–6 AED), against 15–30 AED for apartments.
Buyers whose daily life runs through Dubai Marina or DIFC — Downtown is 30–35 minutes away, and if that is far from your commute, this is the wrong project regardless of its merits. And the area is still new: you will not get the feel of an established community from day one. In a few years, the surrounding projects will be fully operational — which is exactly why now is the entry point.
Why this project
Location
Sobha Sanctuary occupies a large inland site in Dubailand, on the corridor formed by Lehbab Road and Al Ain Road. This is the growth edge of Dubai's villa map — the corridor where the emirate's large-format family communities are being built, precisely because the land parcels are big enough for real master plans: Sanctuary's 37.5 million sq ft could not exist closer in.
By handover in August 2029, the community is planned to operate as a small town in its own right — two international schools, a hospital and a community mall within the master plan — which materially reduces how often residents need to leave at all. Al Maktoum International Airport is 30 minutes away, and Academic City's university cluster is 20 minutes.
The honest trade-off is distance from the coast and the central business districts: Downtown is 30–35 minutes and Dubai International Airport 40–45. Buyers should drive the route at their own commute hour before deciding.
About SOBHA
Sobha Realty has operated in Dubai since 2003, but the story starts in 1976, when founder PNC Menon began building palaces and mosques for the royal families of Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Brunei; Sobha India followed in 1995, with projects across 27 cities.
Everything is built in-house, from planning and construction to snagging and post-handover maintenance — a backward-integration model recognised by Harvard Business School.
The record shows in delivery: on time through the 2020 pandemic, and when the 2024 rains flooded communities across Dubai, Sobha's roads stayed clear and its homes stayed dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the starting price of Sobha Sanctuary?
Sobha Sanctuary prices start at AED 4.16M for a four-bedroom townhouse of 2,521 sq ft. Five-bedroom twin villas run AED 7.29M–7.49M, and four-bedroom standalone villas AED 9.32M–9.72M. The five and six-bedroom standalone villas (AED 11M–14.02M at launch) are sold out. These are the developer's official launch prices and may move with availability.
What is the payment plan for Sobha Sanctuary?
The official plan is 60/40: 20% on booking, then 10% each at 6, 12, 24 and 30 months from the booking date, with the final 40% on completion. DLD's 4% fee and Oqood charges are payable with the down payment. Most Dubai villa projects ask for 70–80% before handover; Sanctuary asks for 60%.
When will Sobha Sanctuary be completed?
The developer's anticipated completion date is August 2029. As with any off-plan project, this is a target date rather than a guarantee; Sobha's delivery record is among the strongest of Dubai's private developers — it stayed on schedule even through the 2020 pandemic, when many developers slipped.
Where exactly is Sobha Sanctuary located?
Sobha Sanctuary is in Dubailand, on the corridor of Lehbab Road and Al Ain Road. Dubai Rugby Sevens is 12 minutes away, Academic City 20 minutes, Global Village and Al Maktoum International Airport 30 minutes, and Downtown Dubai 30–35 minutes. Some listing sites place it in MBR City — that is incorrect.
Can foreigners buy in Sobha Sanctuary?
Yes. Sobha Sanctuary is a freehold project, registered as such with the Dubai Land Department, so buyers of any nationality can own their home outright with a title deed — there is no leasehold structure and no local-partner requirement. Purchases are registered through Oqood during construction and run through a DLD-regulated escrow account.
Is Sobha Sanctuary a good investment?
The case rests on scarcity and structure. Premium Tier-A villa supply is a small fraction of Dubai's market — villas were 17% of 2025 sales, and premium units under 20% of that — while Sanctuary holds roughly 2,200 villas and townhouses on 37.5 million sq ft. A plot that fits 800-plus apartments fits 30–50 villas, so villa values carry Dubai's rising land cost. It suits end-users and long-hold investors more than short-term flippers.
Does buying in Sobha Sanctuary qualify for a UAE Golden Visa?
Property purchases of AED 2M or more can qualify a buyer for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa, and every home in Sobha Sanctuary starts above that threshold. Off-plan purchases can qualify subject to the prevailing rules on payment and registration status; we advise confirming the current requirements at the time of purchase, as criteria are updated periodically.
What are the service charges at Sobha Sanctuary?
Service charges at Sobha Sanctuary are AED 4.5 per sq ft per year — at the low end of the typical villa band of 3–6 AED, and far below the 15–30 AED common in apartment towers. On a 2,521 sq ft townhouse, that is roughly AED 11,300 a year, a fraction of what a comparable-value apartment would carry in annual charges.
Can I resell my Sobha Sanctuary unit before completion?
Yes — off-plan resale in Dubai is permitted once a developer-set percentage of the purchase price has been paid and the developer issues a no-objection certificate; the threshold is set by Sobha and can change, so we confirm the current requirement before you buy. Sanctuary's instalment structure means resale eligibility is typically reached well before handover.
What unit types and sizes are available?
Currently available: four-bedroom townhouses (middle and corner units, 2,521–3,430 sq ft), five-bedroom twin villas of 4,107 sq ft, and four-bedroom standalone villas of 4,905–4,985 sq ft with private pools. The five-bedroom (5,792–5,814 sq ft) and six-bedroom (7,192 sq ft) standalone villas are sold out. All homes are smart-home enabled with fitted kitchens and wardrobes.
What amenities will Sobha Sanctuary have?
The master plan reserves about half its 37.5 million sq ft for green and open space, with 50,000+ trees, a 9 km wellness loop, ~5 km leisure loop, 20 km of cycling paths, a beach lagoon, lazy river, sports arenas and an ~800,000 sq ft central park. Community infrastructure includes two international schools, a hospital, a community mall, mosques and co-working spaces — planned as a self-contained small town.
Who is the developer of Sobha Sanctuary?
Sobha Realty, operating in Dubai since 2003. Its founder began in 1976 building palaces and mosques for the royal families of Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Brunei, and established Sobha India in 1995 with projects across 27 cities. In the UAE, Sobha has 16 premium addresses — 13 in Dubai, one in Abu Dhabi and two in Umm Al Quwain — and builds everything in-house, from planning to post-handover maintenance.
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