Palm Grove Villas vs The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary
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
The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary starts 18% lower, at AED 9,420,000 against AED 11,530,000. 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 The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary works out at about AED 1,920 per sq ft against AED 2,395 at Palm Grove Villas.
Sooner to complete
Palm Grove Villas is targeted for Q4 2028, ahead of The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Palm Grove Villas | The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Sobha Realty | Sobha Realty |
| Location | Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain | Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 11,530,000 | AED 9,420,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,395 | 1,920 |
| Home types | Villas | Villas |
| Bedrooms | 4 bed | 4 to 6 bed |
| Sizes | 4,814 to 5,219 sq ft | 4,905 to 7,192 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/50/40 | 20/40/40 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 230,600 | AED 377,820 |
| 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 | Palm Grove Villas | The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom villas | AED 11,530,0004,814 to 5,219 sq ft | AED 9,420,0004,905 to 4,985 sq ft | AED 2,110,000 more at Palm Grove Villas |
Palm Grove Villas
Four-bedroom beach villas in Sobha's Palm Grove cluster on Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain, from AED 11.53 million. Property Finder lists completion for December 2028 on a 10/50/40 plan.
What works
- Beachfront villas in a gated cluster on an island planned and built by a single developer.
- Large four-bedroom houses of about 4,800 to 5,200 sq ft on Property Finder's figures.
- 40% of the price is held back until handover on the published 10/50/40 plan.
What to weigh
- From AED 11.53 million in an emirate with no comparable resale evidence; an exit could take a long time.
- The island's first phase was reported in 2024 as due in December 2027; Property Finder now shows December 2028, and Sobha publishes no date.
- Property Finder's prices of AED 10.5 million and AED 11 million are below Sobha's current figure; confirm the price and plot before reserving.
The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary
The largest villas in Sobha Sanctuary: detached estate homes of about 4,900 to 7,200 sq ft set back from the busier parts of the community. From AED 9.42 million; completion listed for December 2029.
What works
- Detached villas of about 4,900 to 7,200 sq ft, the largest homes in Sobha Sanctuary
- Guest bedroom and maid's room on the ground floor of every published layout
- Positioned by Sobha away from the community's high-activity zones, beside green and water corridors
What to weigh
- Property Finder lists the project as sold out while Sobha still lists prices; availability is limited at best
- About AED 3.8 million falls due at handover on the cheapest villa
- No resale evidence yet in Sobha Sanctuary to support prices of about AED 1,900 per sq ft
Palm Grove Villas or The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary?
Which is cheaper, Palm Grove Villas or The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary?
The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary has the lower starting price at AED 9,420,000, compared with AED 11,530,000 at Palm Grove Villas. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Palm Grove Villas has the earlier target (Q4 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Palm Grove Villas is sold on a 10/50/40 plan with 60% due before handover. The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Palm Grove Villas and The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Sobha Realty.
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
