Off-plan
River Cove Residences
Sobha Realty
- Apartments
- 1 to 4 bed
- 566 to 1,813 sq ft
- Handover Q4 2029
- 20/40/40 plan
From AED 4.53M
Sobha City, Abu Dhabi
Off-plan property in Sobha City
New developments, starting prices and what Sobha City is like to live in.
- Developments
- 3
- Prices from
- AED 4.53M
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Master developer
- Sobha Realty
Pictured: The Orchard at Sobha City by Sobha Realty
New developments in Sobha City
3 developments by Sobha Realty, with entry prices from AED 4.53M to AED 13.4M.
Off-plan
The Orchard at Sobha City
Sobha Realty
- Villas
- 4 to 6 bed
- 4,309 to 6,383 sq ft
- Handover Q4 2029
- 20/40/40 plan
From AED 9.7M
Sobha City, Abu Dhabi
Off-plan
The Terraces at Sobha City
Sobha Realty
- Villas
- 3 to 4 bed
- 2,578 to 4,524 sq ft
- Handover Q4 2029
- 20/40/40 plan
From AED 5.09M
Sobha City, Abu Dhabi
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What new homes cost in Sobha City
The lowest published starting price for each home type across the developments we cover here.
| Home type | Lowest price at | From |
|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom apartmentsin 1 development | River Cove Residences | AED 4,530,000 |
| 3-bedroom villasin 1 development | The Terraces at Sobha City | AED 5,090,000 |
| 4-bedroom villasin 1 development | The Orchard at Sobha City | AED 9,700,000 |
| 5-bedroom villasin 1 development | The Orchard at Sobha City | AED 11,160,000 |
| 6-bedroom villasin 1 development | The Orchard at Sobha City | AED 13,400,000 |
Developer list prices, each dated on its development page. Not a valuation.
What Sobha City is like
Sobha Realty's first Abu Dhabi community: a 38 million sq ft township at Al Bahiya, north of Yas Island, with waterfront apartments and villas. Launched in April 2026; first homes due in late 2029.
Sobha City is the master community that took Sobha Realty into Abu Dhabi. The National reported the launch in April 2026 as a project of about 38 million sq ft at Al Bahiya, with a first-phase handover scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2029. Sobha describes a self-contained township planned around walking, with marina, beach and forest-themed neighbourhoods, and homes ranging from one- and two-bedroom apartments to villas of four to six bedrooms.
The first releases are River Cove Residences, apartments on the waterfront promenade; The Terraces, three- and four-bedroom villas; and The Orchard, larger villas. In November 2026 Sobha listed River Cove from about AED 4.53 million, The Terraces from AED 5.09 million and The Orchard from AED 9.70 million. Property Finder lists all three for completion in December 2029, on a plan of 20% down, 40% during construction and 40% on completion, and records construction as starting in April 2026.
Sobha's drive times from River Cove are about 13 minutes to Yas Mall, 14 to Zayed International Airport, 15 to Ferrari World and Etihad Arena, and 15 to the planned Disneyland Abu Dhabi. That puts it within reach of Yas Island's leisure district and the airport, but on the edge of the city rather than in it.
This is an early-stage purchase. Everything outside the first clusters exists only on the master plan, Sobha has no completed project in Abu Dhabi to inspect, and Property Finder already flags River Cove and The Terraces as possibly sold out while Sobha's listing still shows prices. Buyers should check what is actually available and plan for a long wait for the wider community.
Suits
- Long-term buyers prepared to wait for a new community to form
- Villa buyers wanting new stock near Yas Island
- Buyers who rate Sobha's construction record in Dubai
- Families planning a move in 2030 or later
In its favour
- About 13 minutes to Yas Mall and 14 to Zayed International Airport (Sobha)
- Single developer in control of a 38 million sq ft master plan (The National)
- Waterfront apartments and villa clusters sold separately
- First homes listed for completion in December 2029 (Property Finder)
Worth knowing
- Sobha's first Abu Dhabi project: there is no local delivery record to inspect
- Shops, schools and the wider township exist only on the master plan
- 40% of the price is due on completion under the published plan
- Property Finder flags some clusters as possibly sold out while Sobha's listing still shows prices; confirm availability
- Prices from about AED 4.5 million are high for a location on the edge of the city
How Sobha City connects
Approximate drive times in normal traffic.
- Yas Mall13 min
- Zayed International Airport14 min
- Ferrari World15 min
- Etihad Arena15 min
- Yas Bay Waterfront18 min
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Sobha City: questions buyers ask
Where is Sobha City?
At Al Bahiya on the northern side of Abu Dhabi, north of Yas Island. Sobha gives about 13 minutes by car to Yas Mall and 14 minutes to Zayed International Airport.
When will Sobha City be completed?
The first clusters, River Cove Residences, The Terraces and The Orchard, are listed by Property Finder for December 2029. The National reported a first-phase handover target of the fourth quarter of 2029. The wider community will take longer.
Can foreigners buy in Sobha City?
Property Finder lists the Sobha City projects as freehold. Ask Sobha to confirm the title type in writing before paying a deposit.
How much does new property in Sobha City cost?
Among the developments we cover in Sobha City, prices start from AED 4,530,000 at River Cove Residences. The highest entry price is AED 9.7M at The Orchard at Sobha City.
Which developers are building in Sobha City?
Current developments we cover in Sobha City are by Sobha Realty.
Considering Sobha City?
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