The Woods Abode vs The Woods Serenity
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 Serenity starts 24% lower, at AED 1,210,000 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 2,032 at The Woods Serenity.
Side by side
| Attribute | The Woods Abode | The Woods Serenity |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1,210,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,935 | 2,032 |
| 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 49,420 |
| 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 Serenity | 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 Serenity
The second apartment release in The Woods at Sobha Sanctuary, with parkland on two sides. One- and two-bedroom flats from AED 1.21 million on a 20/40/40 plan; completion listed for December 2029.
What works
- Plot bordered by parkland at front and rear, according to Sobha
- Entry price of AED 1.21 million for a new Sobha apartment
- Two-bedroom layouts of up to 964 sq ft on the published plans
What to weigh
- Sobha's starting price is about 21% above the AED 999,000 launch price still shown on Property Finder
- Size ranges differ between Sobha's listing card (626 to 1,130 sq ft) and its published plans (547 to 964 sq ft)
- Completion listed for December 2029 by Property Finder; Sobha gives no date
The Woods Abode or The Woods Serenity?
Which is cheaper, The Woods Abode or The Woods Serenity?
The Woods Serenity has the lower starting price at AED 1,210,000, 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 Serenity is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are The Woods Abode and The Woods Serenity 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
