The Orchard at Sobha City vs Wadeem Gardens
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
Wadeem Gardens starts 10% lower, at AED 8,700,000 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 Wadeem Gardens works out at about AED 1,507 per sq ft against AED 2,150 at The Orchard at Sobha City.
Sooner to complete
The Orchard at Sobha City is targeted for Q4 2029, ahead of Wadeem Gardens in Q2 2031. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Wadeem Gardens asks for 25% of the price before handover; The Orchard at Sobha City asks for 60%.
Side by side
| Attribute | The Orchard at Sobha City | Wadeem Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Sobha Realty | Modon |
| Location | Sobha City, Abu Dhabi | Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q2 2031 |
| Price from | AED 9,700,000 | AED 8,700,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,150 | 1,507 |
| Home types | Villas | Villas |
| Bedrooms | 4 to 6 bed | 4 to 6 bed |
| Sizes | 4,309 to 6,383 sq ft | 5,726 to 7,750 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 20/40/40 | 25/75 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 25% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 194,000 | AED 174,000 |
| 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 | The Orchard at Sobha City | Wadeem Gardens | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom villas | AED 9,700,0004,309 to 4,516 sq ft | AED 8,700,0005,726 sq ft | AED 1,000,000 more at The Orchard at Sobha City |
| 5-bedroom villas | AED 11,160,0005,318 to 5,418 sq ft | AED 10,200,0006,781 sq ft | AED 960,000 more at The Orchard at Sobha City |
| 6-bedroom villas | AED 13,400,0006,383 sq ft | AED 11,600,0007,750 sq ft | AED 1,800,000 more at The Orchard at Sobha City |
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
Wadeem Gardens
Four- to six-bedroom villas on Hudayriyat Island from AED 8.7 million, launched by Modon in September 2026 for handover in Q2 2031, with 75% of the price due at handover and ADIB off-plan finance of up to 75%.
What works
- Only 25% of the price is paid before handover, and ADIB offers off-plan finance of up to 75%
- Large villas: 532 to 720 sq m on Modon's factsheet, each with space for a private pool
- Planned within a district of schools, clubhouses, healthcare and retail along a 2.3 km spine
What to weigh
- Handover is scheduled for Q2 2031, so buyers wait more than four years for the home
- About AED 6.5 million falls due at handover on the AED 8.7 million entry villa
- The district amenities are planned rather than built, and will arrive in stages
The Orchard at Sobha City or Wadeem Gardens?
Which is cheaper, The Orchard at Sobha City or Wadeem Gardens?
Wadeem Gardens has the lower starting price at AED 8,700,000, 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?
The Orchard 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?
The Orchard at Sobha City is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover. Wadeem Gardens is sold on a 25/75 plan with 25% due before handover.
Are The Orchard at Sobha City and Wadeem Gardens by the same developer?
No. The Orchard at Sobha City is by Sobha Realty and Wadeem Gardens is by Modon. 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
