Al Ghadeer Gardens vs The Terraces at Sobha City
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
Al Ghadeer Gardens starts 33% lower, at AED 3,423,529 against AED 5,090,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
More space for the money
On average Al Ghadeer Gardens works out at about AED 1,558 per sq ft against AED 1,974 at The Terraces at Sobha City.
Sooner to complete
The Terraces at Sobha City is targeted for Q4 2029, ahead of Al Ghadeer Gardens in Q4 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Al Ghadeer Gardens asks for 55% of the price before handover; The Terraces at Sobha City asks for 60%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Al Ghadeer Gardens | The Terraces at Sobha City |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aldar | Sobha Realty |
| Location | Al Ghadeer, Abu Dhabi | Sobha City, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2030 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 3,423,529 | AED 5,090,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,558 | 1,974 |
| Home types | Villas | Villas |
| Bedrooms | 4 bed | 3 to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 2,197 sq ft | 2,578 to 4,524 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 5/50/45 | 20/40/40 |
| Due before handover | 55% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 68,471 | AED 101,800 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 828 | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Al Ghadeer Gardens
Townhouses and villas in two phases at Al Ghadeer, due in Q2 and Q4 2030. On 13 November 2026 Aldar's only developer stock was three four-bedroom villas in phase N2 from AED 3,423,529.
What works
- Houses rather than apartments: two- to four-bedroom townhouses and villas
- Family facilities including a community centre, pool, splash pad, sports courts and an edible garden
- A low 5% deposit at launch under the plan Property Finder lists
What to weigh
- Only three four-bedroom villas were offered by Aldar on 13 November 2026; the townhouses appear to be sold
- 45% of the price, about AED 1.54 million on the villas now listed, falls due at handover
- Abu Dhabi city centre is about 45 minutes away on Property Finder's figures
The Terraces at Sobha City
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.
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
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
Al Ghadeer Gardens or The Terraces at Sobha City?
Which is cheaper, Al Ghadeer Gardens or The Terraces at Sobha City?
Al Ghadeer Gardens has the lower starting price at AED 3,423,529, compared with AED 5,090,000 at The Terraces at Sobha City. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
The Terraces at Sobha City has the earlier target (Q4 2029). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Al Ghadeer Gardens is sold on a 5/50/45 plan with 55% due before handover. The Terraces at Sobha City is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Al Ghadeer Gardens and The Terraces at Sobha City by the same developer?
No. Al Ghadeer Gardens is by Aldar and The Terraces at Sobha City is by Sobha Realty. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
The right choice depends on your budget, timing and what the property is for. Tell us and we'll give you a recommendation, with the reasons.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
