Bayfront Marina Residences Sobha at Siniya Island

Umm Al Quwain is one of the 7 emirates of the UAE. Siniya Island is a natural island off its coast, and Sobha Siniya Island is the new community being built on it.

Sobha Realty is part of Sobha Group, which PNC Menon started in 1976 in Muscat, Oman. The company does much of its own work, from design to making building parts to construction. This is called backward integration. In Dubai it is best known for Sobha Hartland, and it also builds in Abu Dhabi and Umm Al Quwain. This tower is part of the Sobha Realty marina residences series.

Buyers pay in 3 steps. The first payment is made at booking, the biggest share is paid while the tower is being built, and the last share is paid when the keys are handed over. This helps buyers plan their savings. These Siniya Island apartments for sale are open to all nationalities, so freehold apartments in Umm Al Quwain are within reach of overseas buyers too.

• Sea view lovers: People who like water views and an evening walk by the marina.
• First home buyers: The 1 bedroom homes are compact and ready to move in.
• Growing families: The larger homes have more room, and the biggest one has a big terrace.
• Boat fans: Boat owners can moor their boats at the community.
• Holiday home buyers: Weekend trips are easy because the island is close to Marjan Island and the main roads.
• Investors: Buyers who want a ready home in a new island community.

• Location and access: The island is just off the Umm Al Quwain coast and is joined to the mainland by a 1.7 km bridge. Residents drive across it to reach the mainland.
• Developer and partnership: Sobha Realty is building the island together with Umm Al Quwain Properties. The deal was signed in the presence of Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain. So the island has both a private developer and the local government behind it.
• Size and open space: The island has about 16.1 million sq ft of land, and 46 percent of it is open green space. That is nearly half, so there is room for parks and walking paths as well as buildings.
• Ownership: This is a freehold community. People of every nationality can own a home outright, which suits overseas buyers as well as UAE residents.
• Types of homes: There are 3 home types. Beach Residences are fully furnished apartments, Marina Residences are apartments by the marina, and Island Villas have 4, 5 and 6 bedrooms.
• Nature and wildlife: The mangroves stay in place, and the island is home to gazelles, oryx, flamingos and rare turtles. Families who like fresh air and wildlife will find it very different from a busy city area.
• History: The island was home to the oldest known pearl fishing town in the Persian Gulf, about 1,400 years ago. Archaeologists also found an ancient monastery that dates to between 534 and 656 CE.
• Beach, marina and golf: Plans include an 18 hole golf course, a private marina with boat docking, a yacht club and white sand beaches. A clubhouse with fine dining and a boardwalk are also planned.
• Shops and dining: A retail boulevard with boutiques, cafes and restaurants is planned, so residents can shop and eat without leaving the island.

Here are the main reasons buyers look at this tower.

• Furniture included: Tower A homes arrive furnished, so a buyer does not have to shop for sofas, beds or wardrobes before moving in. This saves both time and extra spending after the keys are handed over.
• Water views from home: The apartments face the marina and a lagoon. A walking street with eateries is right outside, so a sea breeze and an evening stroll are part of daily life.
• One company from plan to handover: The same developer designs, builds and hands over the tower. Buyers deal with one team instead of many contractors, which keeps the work and the finish consistent.
• Outdoor space in every home: Each apartment has a balcony, a terrace or a private yard, so residents can sit outside and watch the water. The largest home has a very big terrace for an apartment.
• A fit for every stage of life: The tower has 7 layouts, from compact 1 bedroom homes to a large 3 bedroom home. A single buyer, a couple or a family can each find a home that suits them.
• Payments spread over time: Most of the cost is paid while the tower is being built. Only the final share falls due at handover, which gives buyers time to plan their money.

The two islands are close neighbours, so many buyers look at both. This table compares the two communities side by side.