Sobha Sanctuary Community Guide

Sobha Sanctuary sits off Al Ain Road, in the Al Yufrah 1 area of Dubailand, close to Sobha's existing Sobha Elwood community. Al Ain Road is Dubai's E66 highway, one of the emirate's main arterial routes linking central Dubai to Al Ain and the wider Dubailand corridor.

• Total site area: 37.5 million square feet
• Residential unit mix: approximately 20,000 units, comprising 18,000 apartments for sale and 2,000 villas
• Phasing: delivered in phases, with the first phase focused on villa living and a limited release of around 250 units
• Handover: first handovers expected from Q3 2029, with delivery spread over four to eight years
• Starting price: from Dh3.99 million

Sobha Realty's official launch statement confirms the masterplan will include:

• A hospital facility and two international schools, alongside retail areas and a wellness centre
• A central destination park, described by Sobha as the ecological, social, and recreational core of the masterplan
• A community mall with retail and dining outlets
• Sports and recreation infrastructure including football grounds, running tracks, padel courts, and a skate park
• A 6 km "Leisure Loop" connecting four continuous green corridors, feeding into a 9 km wellness loop around the perimeter, with over 50,000 trees lining nature promenades, shaded walkways, and water features

Sobha Realty structures the Sanctuary lifestyle proposition around four pillars, as presented on its official project page:

1. Mental Wellbeing: meditation gardens and wellness zones designed for mindfulness and stress reduction.
2. Physical Wellbeing: fitness centres, yoga pavilions, jogging trails, and swimming pools.
3. Social Wellbeing: clubhouses and community gathering spaces.
4. Environmental Wellbeing: landscaped gardens, tree-lined boulevards, and sustainable green infrastructure.

The community is also organized around four everyday lifestyle themes on Sobha's official site: Live, Dine, Learn, and Entertainment, covering residential living, community dining spaces, education-supportive surroundings, and low-key social and entertainment areas woven into shared outdoor space.

Per Sobha Realty's official navigation and community structure, Sobha Sanctuary currently comprises:
Villas:

• The Willows
• The Grove
• The Greens
• The Brooks

Apartments:

• The Woods

Sobha Realty has published a downloadable masterplan brochure via its official Sobha Sanctuary page for buyers who want architectural and floor-plan detail directly from the source.

Sobha Sanctuary is being delivered through Sobha Realty's fully backward-integrated model, which keeps design, engineering, and construction under in-house control, the same approach the developer applies across its portfolio.

Sobha Group traces its roots to 1976, when it began as an interior decoration firm in Oman founded by PNC Menon, and has since grown into an international developer with projects spanning the UAE, Oman, and India. In Dubai, Sobha Realty operates 15 masterplans, including its flagship Sobha Hartland community, home to more than 11,000 residents, and Sobha Siniya Island, the developer's first island project.

On the launch, Sobha Realty Managing Director Francis Alfred described Sobha Sanctuary as a landmark moment for the company as it marks 50 years of building with purpose, precision, and integrity, positioning the masterplan as a long-term vision where nature, wellness, and thoughtful design come together at scale.

• Starting prices begin at AED 3.99 million, positioning Sobha Sanctuary in Dubai's premium villa and apartment segment.
• Dubai permits foreign nationals to purchase freehold property in designated areas, and qualifying property investment values can support eligibility for the UAE's Golden Visa long-term residency program. This is general UAE policy, not a Sobha Sanctuary specific guarantee. Confirm current thresholds with official UAE authorities or a conveyancer.
• As with any off-plan Dubai project, buyers should independently verify Sobha Realty's RERA project registration, escrow account details, and payment plan terms directly with the developer before committing funds.
• This section is informational only and is not financial or legal advice. Consult a licensed financial advisor or real estate lawyer before making an investment decision.