Sobha Realty · Al Bahiya
Sobha City - Apartments
Sobha City, Al Bahiya, Abu DhabiFor sale · Starting from
AED 2,650 per sqft · 20% down payment
Listed by
White & Co Real Estate
White & Co Real Estate
Based in Dubai
Ask about availability, pricing, or arrange a viewing directly with White & Co Real Estate.
- Unit types
- 1 Bedroom Apartment, 2 Bedroom Apartment
- Size
- 566 – 1,013 sqft
- Handover
- Q1 2030
- Payment plan
- 60/40
About the project
About Sobha City - Apartments
Sobha City Abu Dhabi is a 38 million sq.ft master community by Sobha Realty in Al Bahiya, combining waterfront living, extensive greenery and low-density residential neighbourhoods. It is the developer's first major project in the capital, following an established delivery track record in Dubai.
Location
Al Bahiya, Abu Dhabi
• Approx. 14 mins to Zayed International Airport
• Approx. 13 mins to Yas Mall
• Approx. 15 mins to Ferrari World
• Approx. 15 mins to Etihad Arena
The Community
• Approx. 38 million sq.ft master development
• Approx. 60% open and green space
• 50,000+ trees
• 2 km waterfront promenade
• Integrated marina
• 18+ km wellness loop
• Greg Norman-designed Par-3 golf course
• Schools, retail, healthcare and community facilities planned
Phase 2 – Expression of Interest
Phase 2 is currently open for Expressions of Interest. No launch date has been officially confirmed. EOI amounts, unit sizes and starting prices shown are estimates based on Phase 1 and are subject to change until confirmed by Sobha Realty. An early EOI helps position interested buyers for allocation, subject to Sobha's process.
Video tour
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Units & prices
Two unit types
1 Bedroom Apartment and 2 Bedroom Apartment
Notes
Prices shown are Phase 1 starting prices for reference;
Phase 2 pricing is unconfirmed.
Phase 2 EOI amounts (AED): 1BR Apt 40,000 · 2BR Apt 75,000 · 3BR+Majlis Garden Villa 155,000 · 4BR+Majlis Garden Villa 205,000 · 4BR Estate Villa 230,000 · 5BR Estate Villa 255,000 · 6BR Estate Villa 305,000.
Sizes are starting saleable areas.
Payment plan
Payment plan: 60/40
60% during construction, 40% on completion. T&C apply.
- 20%Booking amountOn booking dateAED 300,000
- 5%1st instalment6 months from bookingAED 75,000
- 5%2nd instalment9 months from bookingAED 75,000
- 5%3rd instalment12 months from bookingAED 75,000
- 5%4th instalment15 months from bookingAED 75,000
- 5%5th instalment18 months from bookingAED 75,000
- 5%6th instalment24 months from bookingAED 75,000
- 5%7th instalment30 months from bookingAED 75,000
- 5%8th instalment36 months from bookingAED 75,000
- 40%Final instalmentOn completionAED 600,000
Amounts are worked out on the starting price of AED 1.50M.
Amenities
Features & amenities
What the property and community offer.
- Canal and marina access
- Parks and waterfront walking trails
- Clubhouse
- Retail mall
- Three on-site schools
- 35% landscaped greenery across the masterplan
- Private swimming pool to villas
- Fitted kitchens, no shell units delivered
- Elevator to 5BR twin townhouses
Location
Al Bahiya
Sobha City, Al Bahiya, Abu Dhabi
- Yas Island
- 20 min
- Abu Dhabi International Airport
- 25 min
- Abu Dhabi CBD and ADGM
- 25 min
- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
- 25 min
- Saadiyat Island
- 30 min
Nearby
The investment case
Who it suits, and why
Type of investment
Capital appreciation
- For investors who prioritise long-term value growth and accept a more modest rental yield.
- Suits buyers with a longer horizon who don't rely on rental income.
Best positioned for
Capital appreciation investors with a four to six year horizon taking Phase 1 entry into a long development cycle, end users seeking a family-sized villa or townhouse in an Abu Dhabi master community, and apartment investors seeking an accessible Abu Dhabi freehold entry from AED 1.35M. Abu Dhabi gross rental yields on apartments have been holding above 5% in comparable waterfront locations.
Investment analysis
Sobha City is a large-scale, mixed-use master community being delivered by Sobha Realty in Abu Dhabi, the developer's first major project in the capital.
Phase 1 comprises 470 units across three distinct sub-products, addressing multiple buyer profiles within a single masterplan and serving a broad price range from AED 1.35M for apartments to AED 13.4M for estate villas.
The project sits at an early entry point in what is expected to be a multi-phase, long-cycle development, making it most relevant to investors targeting pre-handover capital appreciation and medium-term hold strategies within Abu Dhabi's expanding residential market.
Why this works
- Phase 1 is constrained at 470 units against a masterplan intended to deliver thousands, creating pricing scarcity within the construction cycle
- 20% at booking activates full price appreciation exposure across a four-year build
- Eight uniform construction instalments of 5% spread capital deployment at predictable intervals
- The 40% back-loaded completion payment aligns with mortgage financing for both UAE residents and non-residents
- Sobha Realty is vertically integrated, owning its construction, fit-out and manufacturing operations, which has supported consistent delivery timelines at Sobha Hartland and Sobha Reserve
- Three on-site schools directly reduce vacancy risk for 3 to 6 bedroom product
- Canal and marina access creates a scarcity premium relative to standard inland community supply
- Apartment entry from AED 1.35M is competitive for Abu Dhabi waterfront-adjacent positioning
- The AED peg to the US dollar eliminates currency risk for dollar-denominated investors
Exit options
- Pre-handover resale via NOC transfer, subject to developer approval
- Post-handover long-term lease of apartments to the Abu Dhabi professional and family tenant base
- Post-handover long-term lease of villas and townhouses to family tenants anchored by the on-site schools
- Long-term hold for capital appreciation within the maturing masterplan over a seven to ten year horizon
The developer
Sobha Realty
Sobha Realty
A Dubai developer with roots back to 1976, known for building almost everything in house. Flagship is Sobha Hartland in MBR City, with a strong name for finish quality.
Founded 1976 · Head office Dubai · Builds in Dubai, Umm Al Quwain
Get in touch
Interested in Sobha City - Apartments?
Listed by
White & Co Real Estate
White & Co Real Estate
Based in Dubai
Ask about availability, pricing, or arrange a viewing directly with White & Co Real Estate.
Agency ORN: 25663
Next steps
- 1Review available Phase 1 inventory across apartments, townhouses and villas
- 2Select the optimal unit type and configuration against your investment strategy
- 3Secure allocation with the EOI deposit, from AED 35,000 to AED 300,000 depending on product tier
- 4Structure the full payment timeline and confirm the cheque schedule with Sobha