Sobha Selene Beach Residences is a beach facing cluster within the Beach Residences collection on Sobha Siniya Island, the private island masterplan by Sobha Realty in Umm Al Quwain. The project offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments along with a limited run of 3 bedroom duplexes, positioned so homes look out over either the turquoise shoreline or the island golf course. Sobha names this phase after Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon, and the layouts follow that calm brief with generous balconies and panoramic sea views across the upper floors.
What separates Selene from the earlier Siniya Island releases is its position in the beach band of the masterplan with the golf course directly behind it, so the same unit can hold a sea view from the living room and fairway green from the bedroom side. Within the Beach Residences collection, which already counts Coraline, Delphine, Florine, Starline, Coastline, Aquamarine, Tranquil and Pristine phases, Selene is the cluster Sobha markets as the more refined release, with select fully furnished units and tighter attention to layout detail.
Sobha Realty lists the official price band for Selene Beach Residences from AED 1.42 million to AED 2.38 million, roughly INR 3.3 crore to INR 5.5 crore or USD 390,000 to USD 653,000. The live resale market tells a sharper story. As of June 2026, Property Finder carries 13 active Selene listings asking between AED 1.13 million and AED 2.2 million, with 1 bedroom units quoted from AED 2,200 per sq ft and a 2 bedroom of 807 sq ft asking AED 2.2 million.
Several of those listings carry original price, distress deal and motivated seller tags, meaning early buyers are releasing units at or below launch pricing before handover. That spread between the builder band and the secondary asking range is the actual opportunity on this page. A verified beachfront 1 bedroom near AED 1.15 million simply does not exist in Dubai, where Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Islands beachfront starts at multiples of that figure per sq ft. Windows like this one tend to close once a Sobha phase approaches completion.
Sobha Siniya Island is the first private island masterplan in Umm Al Quwain, connected to the mainland by a 1.7 km bridge, so residents get genuine island seclusion without ferry dependence. The wider Siniyah Island market now shows around 265 active listings with an average price near AED 1.3 million and an average rate of about AED 2,500 per sq ft, confirming real transactional depth rather than a paper market.
The macro picture does the rest of the work. Umm Al Quwain sits directly in the path of tourism spillover from Ras Al Khaimah, where the Wynn Al Marjan resort is set to reshape demand across the northern Emirates coast. Selene is a 10 minute drive from that corridor yet still prices like an early cycle market. Buyers who tracked how Marjan Island rates moved after the Wynn announcement will recognise the setup: island scarcity, a branded developer, and an entry price the neighbouring emirate can no longer offer.
Three buyer profiles fit this project naturally. End users from Dubai and Sharjah looking for a weekend or retirement home get island calm within commuting distance of both cities. Short stay investors get a furnished Tower C unit that can list on holiday rental platforms from handover day, in a market where beachfront supply is still thin. And long horizon investors get a low entry ticket into a masterplan whose hotel, resort and golf components are still being delivered, which is historically where island masterplans generate their steepest value curve.
Two honest cautions. First, this is Umm Al Quwain, not Dubai, so the regulatory framework sits with the UAQ authorities rather than DLD, and rental demand will build with the island itself rather than arriving on day one. Second, the spread between developer pricing and resale asking prices means unit selection matters. Confirm the exact tower, floor, view line and payment schedule against Sobha's sales documentation at booking, since published figures are market indicative and subject to change
Sobha publishes exact Type A figures rather than broad unit categories, and they are worth quoting precisely. The 1-bedroom residences range from 514 to 664 sq. ft. The 2-bedroom apartments span 655 to 1,341 sq. ft., offering flexible layouts for couples and families. Exclusive 3-bedroom apartments reach up to 2,159 sq. ft., while premium 3-bedroom duplexes range from 1,793 to 1,956 sq. ft. for those seeking expansive two-level island living. Every layout is designed around large windows that draw the sea or golf views directly into the main living space.
The amenity stack is built around water and open space rather than a token gym floor. Residents get a lagoon beach and a separate natural beach, an infinity swimming pool, adventure water sports, a yacht club, landscaped courtyards and dedicated children's play areas, all inside the gated island masterplan. The standout commercial detail is Tower C arriving fully furnished, crafted for immediate comfort, which lets holiday let and short stay investors start earning from handover day without spending the AED 50,000 plus that a beachfront fit out normally demands.
Selene sits on Sobha Siniya Island off the Umm Al Quwain coast, reached by a 1.7 km bridge that keeps the island private without isolating it. Al Marjan Island, home of the upcoming Wynn resort, is a 10 minute drive, Sharjah is 30 minutes and Dubai is around 50 minutes, placing the address inside commuting reach of both city job markets while keeping a nature first setting of open water, mangroves and flamingos. For investors, that 10 minute line to Marjan is the one to watch, because Selene prices today at a fraction of what comparable beachfront asks next to the casino resort corridor.
Content Reviewed By: Vikas Taneja — RERA Certified Broker (BRN: 82127), Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. (ORN: 28658). Advising HNI and NRI buyers on Dubai off-plan and ready property, with direct transaction experience across Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour, MBR City, Sobha Hartland, The Valley, and Dubailand communities.
Company Authority: Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. is a DLD-registered brokerage (ORN:28658) operating under Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). All project data on this page is cross-checked against the developer’s official documentation and DLD records. Pricing and availability are market-indicative at the time of review and subject to change.
Selene Beach Residences is a beach and golf facing apartment cluster by Sobha Realty on Sobha Siniya Island in Umm Al Quwain, offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and limited 3 bedroom duplexes with panoramic sea views.
Sobha's official price band runs from AED 1.42 million to AED 2.38 million, while live resale listings on Property Finder in June 2026 range from about AED 1.13 million to AED 2.2 million.
Official floor plans offer 1-bedroom apartments from 514 to 664 sq. ft., 2-bedroom residences from 655 to 1,341 sq. ft., and spacious 3-bedroom homes reaching 2,159 sq. ft. Premium 3-bedroom duplexes range from 1,793 to 1,956 sq. ft., providing an exclusive two-level living experience. Balcony areas are included within the total unit sizes, while every layout is designed to maximize natural light and frame the surrounding sea or golf course views.
Tower C is delivered fully furnished by Sobha Realty, while the project as a whole includes select fully furnished units, making it ready for immediate use or rental.
Dubai is around a 50 minute drive, with Sharjah at 30 minutes and Al Marjan Island, home of the upcoming Wynn resort, just 10 minutes away via the 1.7 km island bridge.
Limited Period: Free DLD Waiver on select units
