The Terraces at Sobha City

By Sobha Realty in Sobha City, Abu Dhabi

Price from: AED 5,090,000; about £1.04M or $1.39M
Payment plan: 20/40/40; 60% before handover
Handover: Q4 2029
Status: Under construction

Render of a pair of two-storey villas with covered parking at The Terraces

Render of a couple on a villa terrace with outdoor seating

Render of a dog park with agility equipment beside villas

Render of people walking along a waterfront promenade with palm trees and buildings beyond

Render of a restaurant at night with diners and a view over water and moored boats

Render of a villa living room opening onto a garden pool where children are playing

Render of a villa dining area with a marble table and upholstered chairs

Render of a villa bedroom with full-height windows and a ring pendant light

Payment plan

20/40/40

60% due before handover

Down paymentOn booking20%AED 1,018,000
During construction40%AED 2,036,000
On handoverQ4 2029 ()40%AED 2,036,000
Paid before handoverAED 3,054,000

As listed by Property Finder.

Amounts are worked on a 3-bedroom villa at its starting price of AED 5,090,000.

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Homes and prices

The Terraces at Sobha City offers 3-bedroom villas and 4-bedroom villas. Open a home type for its payment schedule, buying costs and the nearest alternatives.

3-bedroom villasFrom AED 5.09M2,578 to 3,453 sq ft, AED 1,974 per sq ft, Sobha sells these as three-bedroom villas with a majlis. Types C and D add a maid's room. Property Finder shows a launch price of AED 4.96 million.4-bedroom villasOn request4,194 to 4,524 sq ft, Three floors with a roof terrace and maid's room. Sobha's listing runs to AED 8.82 million; Property Finder shows a launch price of AED 8.07 million.

Starting prices are the published figures from the sources listed on this page, checked 12 November 2026. Sterling figures are indicative conversions. Ask for today's availability before relying on any figure.

Villas
3 to 4 bed
2,578 to 4,524 sq ft
Freehold

Developer: Sobha Realty
Location: The Terraces, Sobha City, Abu Dhabi
Sales launched: April 2026
Golden Visa: Prices reach the AED 2 million threshold

Overview

Three- and four-bedroom villas with a majlis in an activity-focused cluster of Sobha City at Al Bahiya, Abu Dhabi. From AED 5.09 million on a 20/40/40 plan; completion listed for December 2029.

The Terraces is a villa cluster in Sobha City, the community Sobha Realty launched at Al Bahiya in April 2026, its first project in Abu Dhabi. The National reported the scheme at 38 million sq ft, with the first phase due for handover in the fourth quarter of 2029. Sobha designs The Terraces around outdoor activity: homes have direct access to cycle paths, jogging tracks, fitness zones and wellness decks, and a mosque is planned in the cluster.

It is the entry point to Sobha's villas in Abu Dhabi. Sobha's floor plans show three-bedroom villas with a majlis in four layouts of 2,578 to 3,453 sq ft over two floors, the larger two adding a maid's room. The four-bedroom villa with a majlis is a three-storey house of 4,194 sq ft with a roof terrace on Sobha's plan; Property Finder lists four-bedroom sizes up to 4,524 sq ft. The majlis, a formal reception room, is a feature aimed at Emirati and Gulf families.

On 12 November 2026 Sobha listed villas from AED 5.09 million to AED 8.82 million, subject to availability. Property Finder shows launch prices of AED 4.96 million for three-bedroom and AED 8.07 million for four-bedroom villas, and marks the project as possibly sold out. Sobha's listing is the current reference, but stock may be thin.

Property Finder gives the plan as 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, with completion in December 2029 and construction recorded from April 2026. Sobha's page does not give a date. On a AED 5.09 million villa the handover payment is about AED 2 million.

The Terraces suits an active family that wants a new house with a reception room near Yas Island, where Sobha gives about 13 minutes to Yas Mall and 14 to Zayed International Airport. Weigh the newness of everything: Sobha has no delivered project in Abu Dhabi, Sobha City's facilities are only just under construction, and there is no resale market yet to judge prices against.

Buying costs

Government fees are paid on top of the purchase price. This is the position for the entry-level home; costs scale with price. In Abu Dhabi the registration authority is the ADREC.

Purchase priceEntry 3-bedroom villa at The Terraces at Sobha CityAED 5,090,000

Registration fee (2%)Paid to Abu Dhabi's real-estate registry (ADREC / DMT) when the sale is registered. The default is an equal split between the parties, but most contracts pass the full 2% to the buyer.AED 101,800

Estimated total to completeAED 5,191,800about £1.06M

Developers may add their own administration charge on off-plan sales. It is set by the developer, not the land department, so it is not included in this estimate: ask for it in writing before you reserve. Adjust the assumptions in the buying cost calculator.

Golden Visa. Every unit type here is priced above AED 2 million, the threshold for the 10-year visa by property. Check eligibility

Location

A villa cluster within Sobha City at Al Bahiya, Abu Dhabi, linked to the community's cycling, jogging and fitness routes.

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Yas Mall: 13 min
Zayed International Airport: 14 min
Etihad Arena: 15 min
Ferrari World: 15 min
Disneyland Abu Dhabi (planned): 15 min
Yas Bay Waterfront: 18 min

Approximate drive times in normal traffic.

About Sobha City

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)

Sobha City area guide

Amenities

Cycling trails
Outdoor fitness zones
Open lawns
Sports court
Wellness decks
Yoga zone and meditation deck
Jogging track
Shaded walkways
Community pavilion
Family parks
Forest trails
Mosque

Developer: Sobha Realty

Private luxury developer that designs, manufactures and builds in-house; best known for Sobha Hartland in Dubai, now also in Abu Dhabi and Umm Al Quwain.

Founded: 1976
Headquarters: Dubai, UAE
Ownership: Privately held. Part of Sobha Group, founded by PNC Menon; Ravi Menon is group chairman.

Sobha Realty profile and track record

Adviser's view

What works

Lowest entry price among Sobha's Abu Dhabi villas, from AED 5.09 million
Majlis in every layout, which suits Gulf family buyers and widens the resale audience
Direct access to cycling, jogging and fitness routes, according to Sobha
About 13 minutes to Yas Mall and 14 to Zayed International Airport on Sobha's figures
No post-handover instalments

What to weigh

Property Finder marks the project as possibly sold out; confirm availability with Sobha
Sobha's first Abu Dhabi community, with no local delivery record
About AED 2 million is due at handover on the cheapest villa
Completion listed for December 2029 by Property Finder; Sobha's page gives no date
No resale evidence yet in Sobha City against which to test prices

Questions buyers ask

What is the starting price at The Terraces, Sobha City?

Sobha Realty listed villas from AED 5.09 million to AED 8.82 million on 12 November 2026, subject to availability. Property Finder shows launch prices of AED 4.96 million for three-bedroom and AED 8.07 million for four-bedroom villas.

When will The Terraces be completed?

Property Finder lists December 2029, with construction recorded from April 2026. Sobha's page does not give a date.

What is the payment plan?

20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, according to Property Finder.

What villa types are available?

Three-bedroom villas with a majlis of 2,578 to 3,453 sq ft and a four-bedroom villa with a majlis of 4,194 sq ft on Sobha's floor plans; Property Finder lists four-bedroom sizes up to 4,524 sq ft.

Who is the developer of The Terraces at Sobha City?

The Terraces at Sobha City is being developed by Sobha Realty. About Sobha Realty: Private luxury developer that designs, manufactures and builds in-house; best known for Sobha Hartland in Dubai, now also in Abu Dhabi and Umm Al Quwain.

Can foreigners buy at The Terraces at Sobha City?

Yes. Sobha City is a designated area where buyers of any nationality can own freehold property, whether or not they live in the UAE. The purchase is registered with the ADREC.

Does buying at The Terraces at Sobha City qualify for a Golden Visa?

Homes priced at AED 2 million or more can support an application for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. At The Terraces at Sobha City, every unit type starts above that level. Approval is at the authorities' discretion and off-plan purchases have their own conditions: see our Golden Visa guide.

What fees are payable on top of the price at The Terraces at Sobha City?

The main cost is the registration fee (2%). On the entry price of AED 5,090,000 that comes to about AED 101,800, plus small administration charges. There is no stamp duty, no annual property tax and no tax on rental income for individuals in the UAE, though your home country may tax you. Our buying cost calculator itemises it.

Sources and verification

Facts on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026. Prices, availability and payment plans are set by the developer and can change without notice; treat them as a guide until you have a current offer in writing.

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Starting prices are the published figures from this page's sources, checked 12 November 2026.

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3-bedroom villas

20/40/40 plan

Due on booking: AED 1,018,000
Paid before handover: AED 3,054,000 (60%)
Registration fees, estimate: AED 101,800
Total to complete: AED 5,191,800

Fees are the published registration charges. Developers usually collect them at or soon after booking and can add their own administration charge. Every stage