Sobha AquaCrest vs Sobha Aquamont
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
Sobha Aquamont starts 5% lower, at AED 1,110,000 against AED 1,170,000. 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 Sobha Aquamont works out at about AED 1,972 per sq ft against AED 2,019 at Sobha AquaCrest.
Sooner to complete
Sobha Aquamont is targeted for Q2 2028, ahead of Sobha AquaCrest in Q2 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Sobha AquaCrest | Sobha Aquamont |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Sobha Realty | Sobha Realty |
| Location | Downtown UAQ, Umm Al Quwain | Downtown UAQ, Umm Al Quwain |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q2 2029 | Q2 2028 |
| Price from | AED 1,170,000 | AED 1,110,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,019 | 1,972 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments, duplexes |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 2 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 569 to 1,238 sq ft | 565 to 2,212 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 60/40 | 20/40/40 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 23,400 | AED 22,200 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | 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 | Sobha AquaCrest | Sobha Aquamont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,170,000569 to 744 sq ft | AED 1,110,000565 to 601 sq ft | AED 60,000 more at Sobha AquaCrest |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,700,000858 to 1,238 sq ft | AED 1,440,426732 to 1,147 sq ft | AED 259,574 more at Sobha AquaCrest |
Sobha AquaCrest
One- and two-bedroom waterfront apartments by Sobha in Umm Al Quwain, launched in October 2025. Property Finder lists developer stock from AED 1.17 million on a 60/40 plan, with completion in June 2029.
What works
- Entry price of about AED 1.17 million for a new Sobha apartment, with sizes from 569 sq ft
- Listed by Property Finder among Sobha's projects with developer stock
- Waterfront setting in a coastal district planned by Sobha, with completion listed for mid 2029
What to weigh
- No page for the building was found on Sobha's own website, so details rest on Property Finder and press reports
- Sources differ on the location (Umm Al Quwain Marina against Downtown UAQ) and on the unit mix
- Umm Al Quwain's resale and rental markets are small and largely untested for new towers
Sobha Aquamont
The first residential launch in Sobha's Downtown UAQ, on the Umm Al Quwain coast: one- and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom duplexes from AED 1.11 million, with completion listed for mid-2028.
What works
- Beachfront setting on a coastline Sobha says runs to 11 km, with about 7 km of beaches
- Entry price of about AED 1.11 million, below Sobha's Dubai projects
- Published floor plans, including three-bedroom duplexes with maid's rooms
What to weigh
- Downtown UAQ is a new district; the marina, shops and parks are not yet built
- Umm Al Quwain has a far smaller and less liquid property market than Dubai
- About 40 minutes to Dubai on Sobha's figure, longer in peak traffic
Sobha AquaCrest or Sobha Aquamont?
Which is cheaper, Sobha AquaCrest or Sobha Aquamont?
Sobha Aquamont has the lower starting price at AED 1,110,000, compared with AED 1,170,000 at Sobha AquaCrest. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Sobha Aquamont has the earlier target (Q2 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Sobha AquaCrest is sold on a 60/40 plan with 60% due before handover. Sobha Aquamont is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Sobha AquaCrest and Sobha Aquamont by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Sobha Realty.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
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