The Orchard at Sobha City 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
The Terraces at Sobha City starts 48% lower, at AED 5,090,000 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 The Terraces at Sobha City works out at about AED 1,974 per sq ft against AED 2,150 at The Orchard at Sobha City.
Side by side
| Attribute | The Orchard at Sobha City | The Terraces at Sobha City |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Sobha Realty | Sobha Realty |
| Location | Sobha City, Abu Dhabi | Sobha City, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 9,700,000 | AED 5,090,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,150 | 1,974 |
| Home types | Villas | Villas |
| Bedrooms | 4 to 6 bed | 3 to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 4,309 to 6,383 sq ft | 2,578 to 4,524 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 20/40/40 | 20/40/40 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 194,000 | AED 101,800 |
| 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.
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
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
The Orchard at Sobha City or The Terraces at Sobha City?
Which is cheaper, The Orchard at Sobha City or The Terraces at Sobha City?
The Terraces at Sobha City has the lower starting price at AED 5,090,000, 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?
Both have the same stated handover target: Q4 2029.
How do the payment plans differ?
The Orchard at Sobha City is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover. The Terraces at Sobha City is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are The Orchard at Sobha City and The Terraces at Sobha City 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
