The Woods Abode vs The Woods Retreat
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 Retreat starts 25% lower, at AED 1,200,000 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 Abode works out at about AED 1,935 per sq ft against AED 2,025 at The Woods Retreat.
Side by side
| Attribute | The Woods Abode | The Woods Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Sobha Realty | Sobha Realty |
| Location | Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai | Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 1,600,000 | AED 1,200,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,935 | 2,025 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 2 bed | 1 to 2 bed |
| Sizes | 546 to 964 sq ft | 546 to 965 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 49,020 |
| 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 Retreat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,600,000827 to 964 sq ft | AED 1,600,000864 to 965 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 Retreat
Stepped apartment buildings with garden courts and water features in The Woods at Sobha Sanctuary. One- and two-bedroom flats from AED 1.2 million, 20/40/40 plan, completion listed for December 2029.
What works
- Stepped, garden-court design with water features and shaded walkways, according to Sobha
- New Sobha apartment from AED 1.2 million, with in-house construction and finishing
- Access to two main roads: Dubai to Al Ain and Jebel Ali to Lehbab, per Sobha
What to weigh
- Sobha's own sources disagree on price: AED 1.2 million on the listing, AED 999,000 in the page FAQ
- Listing card sizes (650 to 1,130 sq ft) differ from the published floor plans (546 to 965 sq ft)
- Completion listed for December 2029 by Property Finder; not stated by Sobha
The Woods Abode or The Woods Retreat?
Which is cheaper, The Woods Abode or The Woods Retreat?
The Woods Retreat has the lower starting price at AED 1,200,000, 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?
Both have the same stated handover target: Q4 2029.
How do the payment plans differ?
The Woods Abode is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover. The Woods Retreat is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are The Woods Abode and The Woods Retreat 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
