Nawayef East vs The Orchard 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
Nawayef East starts 32% lower, at AED 6,600,000 against AED 9,700,000. 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 Nawayef East works out at about AED 1,657 per sq ft against AED 2,150 at The Orchard at Sobha City.
Sooner to complete
Nawayef East is targeted for Q4 2028, ahead of The Orchard at Sobha City in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Nawayef East asks for 40% of the price before handover; The Orchard at Sobha City asks for 60%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Nawayef East | The Orchard at Sobha City |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Modon | Sobha Realty |
| Location | Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi | Sobha City, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 6,600,000 | AED 9,700,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,657 | 2,150 |
| Home types | Villas | Villas |
| Bedrooms | 4 to 7 bed | 4 to 6 bed |
| Sizes | 3,983 to 5,037 sq ft | 4,309 to 6,383 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 40/60 | 20/40/40 |
| Due before handover | 40% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 132,000 | AED 194,000 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Starting prices for the same home type
| Home type | Nawayef East | The Orchard at Sobha City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom villas | AED 6,600,0003,983 sq ft | AED 9,700,0004,309 to 4,516 sq ft | AED 3,100,000 more at The Orchard at Sobha City |
Nawayef East
Four- to seven-bedroom villas on a man-made hill on Hudayriyat Island, from AED 6.6 million on a 40/60 plan. Modon launched the east hill in November 2024 and gives handover in December 2028.
What works
- Villas on a man-made hill, which Modon has laid out to give homes views over the city and the sea
- A AED 5 billion main construction contract for Nawayef East and West was awarded in December 2025
- Each home has a terrace, a pool, a majlis and a large garden, according to Modon
What to weigh
- 60% of the price is due at handover, about AED 3.96 million on the entry villa
- Modon has not published how many villas remain in each collection
- Handover dates differ: December 2028 from Modon, March and September 2028 on Property Finder's two listings
The Orchard at Sobha City
Three-storey four- to six-bedroom villas in a wooded cluster of Sobha City, Sobha Realty's first Abu Dhabi community. Four-bedroom villas from AED 9.7 million; completion listed for December 2029.
What works
- Large three-storey villas, from about 4,300 sq ft for four bedrooms
- Maid's room in every layout and a driver's room in the six-bedroom type
- Wooded cluster with trails, wellness decks and a mosque in the plan
What to weigh
- Sobha's first Abu Dhabi community; no local delivery record yet
- About AED 3.9 million is due at handover on the cheapest listed villa
- Sobha's current listing shows four-bedroom villas only; five- and six-bedroom prices come from Property Finder
Nawayef East or The Orchard at Sobha City?
Which is cheaper, Nawayef East or The Orchard at Sobha City?
Nawayef East has the lower starting price at AED 6,600,000, compared with AED 9,700,000 at The Orchard at Sobha City. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Nawayef East has the earlier target (Q4 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Nawayef East is sold on a 40/60 plan with 40% due before handover. The Orchard at Sobha City is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Nawayef East and The Orchard at Sobha City by the same developer?
No. Nawayef East is by Modon and The Orchard 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
