The Woods Abode vs The Woods Horizon
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 Woods Horizon starts 32% lower, at AED 1,090,000 against AED 1,600,000. 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 Woods Horizon works out at about AED 1,923 per sq ft against AED 1,935 at The Woods Abode.
Sooner to complete
The Woods Abode is targeted for Q4 2029, ahead of The Woods Horizon in Q4 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | The Woods Abode | The Woods Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Sobha Realty | Sobha Realty |
| Location | Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai | Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q4 2030 |
| Price from | AED 1,600,000 | AED 1,090,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,935 | 1,923 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 2 bed | 1 to 2 bed |
| Sizes | 546 to 964 sq ft | 547 to 964 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 65,020 | AED 44,620 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | No |
| 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 Woods Abode | The Woods Horizon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,600,000827 to 964 sq ft | AED 1,600,000864 to 964 sq ft | Same |
The Woods Abode
An apartment building in The Woods cluster of Sobha Sanctuary, where Sobha is currently selling two-bedroom flats from AED 1.6 million. 20/40/40 plan, with completion listed for December 2029.
What works
- Two-bedroom apartments of up to 964 sq ft from AED 1.6 million, built and finished in-house by Sobha
- Sobha places the building near a planned school and the community's parks and green corridors
- Family-oriented shared facilities, including a nursery and children's play area
What to weigh
- Sobha's current listing offers two-bedroom flats only; one-bedroom availability is unclear despite the launch price still shown on Property Finder
- Completion is listed for December 2029 by Property Finder; Sobha gives no date
- About AED 640,000 falls due at handover on a AED 1.6 million apartment
The Woods Horizon
One- and two-bedroom apartments in The Woods cluster of Sobha Sanctuary, off Al Ain Road. From AED 1.09 million on a 20/40/40 plan, with completion listed for December 2030.
What works
- Entry price of AED 1.09 million for a new Sobha apartment, low for this developer in Dubai
- Floor plans published with suite and balcony areas, so sizes can be checked precisely
- Powder room in every published layout, including the one-bedroom
What to weigh
- Completion is listed for December 2030 by Property Finder; Sobha's page gives no date
- Prices have risen from the AED 999,000 launch figure still shown on Property Finder to AED 1.09 million on Sobha's site
- The Woods comprises several towers of similar one- and two-bedroom flats due between 2029 and 2030, which will compete for tenants and buyers
The Woods Abode or The Woods Horizon?
Which is cheaper, The Woods Abode or The Woods Horizon?
The Woods Horizon has the lower starting price at AED 1,090,000, compared with AED 1,600,000 at The Woods Abode. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
The Woods Abode has the earlier target (Q4 2029). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
The Woods Abode is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover. The Woods Horizon is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are The Woods Abode and The Woods Horizon 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
