The Eden at Sobha Central

By Sobha Realty in Sobha Central, Dubai

Price from: AED 1,720,000; about £352K or $468K
Payment plan: 60/40; 60% before handover, or 1 other plan
Handover: Q4 2029
Status: Under construction

Render of the Sobha Central towers seen from street level

Render of a shaded podium lounge beside a pool at Sobha Central

Render of terraced lawns on a landscaped podium between towers

Render of a podium running track and lawns between apartment towers

Render of an apartment living room with full-height windows

Render of a bedroom with full-height windows

Payment plan

60/40

60% due before handover

Booking deposit and construction instalments60%AED 1,032,000
On handoverQ4 2029 ()40%AED 688,000
Paid before handoverAED 1,032,000

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Homes and prices

The Eden at Sobha Central offers 1-bedroom apartments and 2-bedroom apartments. Open a home type for its payment schedule, buying costs and the nearest alternatives.

1-bedroom apartmentsFrom AED 1.72M568 to 695 sq ft, AED 3,028 per sq ft 2-bedroom apartmentsFrom AED 2.48M956 to 1,202 sq ft, AED 2,594 per sq ft

Starting prices are the published figures from the sources listed on this page, checked 12 November 2026. Sterling figures are indicative conversions. Ask for today's availability before relying on any figure.

Apartments
1 to 2 bed
568 to 1,202 sq ft
Freehold

Developer: Sobha Realty
Location: Sobha Central, Sobha Central, Dubai
Buildings: 1
Golden Visa: Prices reach the AED 2 million threshold

Overview

One- and two-bedroom apartments in a Sobha Central tower on Sheikh Zayed Road near JLT, from AED 1.72 million, with lift access to the scheme's podium mall. Completion is listed for December 2029.

The Eden is one of six residential towers at Sobha Central, the mixed-use development by Sobha Realty on Sheikh Zayed Road beside Jumeirah Lake Towers. Property Finder places the site in Jebel Ali 1. The towers share a podium with a shopping mall, a multiplex cinema, a gym, a prayer hall, a medical clinic and a supermarket, and Sobha says The Eden's lift lobbies connect residents to these facilities under cover.

The tower has one- and two-bedroom apartments only. Sobha's published plans show one-bedroom homes of 568 to 695 sq ft and two-bedroom homes of 956 to 1,202 sq ft, balconies included. Sobha's listing card quotes sizes from 599 sq ft, slightly above the smallest plan, so check the exact unit.

On 12 November 2026 Sobha listed The Eden from AED 1.72 million to AED 3.47 million. Property Finder shows stock available, with an older starting figure of AED 1.59 million and two-bedroom homes from AED 2.48 million. At Sobha's entry price a 568 sq ft one-bedroom costs about AED 3,000 per sq ft; compare that with resale prices in neighbouring JLT and Dubai Marina before committing.

Property Finder lists two plans: 60% during construction and 40% on handover, or 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover. Construction is recorded from June 2025, and completion is expected in December 2029.

The practical draw is transport and convenience. Sobha gives about 2 minutes to Jebel Ali Metro Station and 12 to 13 minutes to JLT, Dubai Marina and JBR, and day-to-day shopping is in the building. That makes The Eden a fit for professionals working in Dubai Marina, Media City or the Jebel Ali free zone, and for investors targeting them. Against that, five sister towers and a number of other launches nearby will deliver large numbers of similar one- and two-bedroom flats at about the same time, and the 40% due on handover is a large sum to arrange.

Buying costs

Government fees are paid on top of the purchase price. This is the position for the entry-level home; costs scale with price. In Dubai the registration authority is the DLD.

Purchase priceEntry 1-bedroom apartment at The Eden at Sobha CentralAED 1,720,000

DLD transfer fee (4%)Paid to the Dubai Land Department on registration. The department lists it as 2% from each party, but contracts almost always pass the full 4% to the buyer, so a developer's '50% DLD waiver' means the developer is paying its own listed half. Off-plan, it is paid when the sale is registered in the Oqood system.AED 68,800

Oqood registration admin feeOqood portal fee of AED 1,000 plus knowledge and innovation fees, for registering the off-plan sale contract.AED 1,020

Estimated total to completeAED 1,789,820about £367K

Developers may add their own administration charge on off-plan sales. It is set by the developer, not the land department, so it is not included in this estimate: ask for it in writing before you reserve. Adjust the assumptions in the buying cost calculator.

Golden Visa. Larger unit types here are priced above AED 2 million, the threshold for the 10-year visa by property. Check eligibility

Location

Within Sobha Central on Sheikh Zayed Road beside Jumeirah Lake Towers, in the area Property Finder records as Jebel Ali 1, about two minutes from Jebel Ali Metro Station according to Sobha.

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Jebel Ali Metro Station: 2 min
JLT: 12 min
Dubai Marina: 13 min
JBR: 13 min

Approximate drive times in normal traffic.

About Sobha Central

About two minutes from Jebel Ali metro station (Sobha)
Mall, offices, supermarket, gym and prayer hall at podium level (Sobha)
About 12 to 13 minutes by car to JLT, Dubai Marina and JBR (Sobha)
Six towers sold separately, so buyers can choose by height and handover date

Sobha Central area guide

Amenities

Leisure pool
Outdoor gym
Outdoor cinema
Family barbecue and gathering space
Children's play area
Shopping mall in the podium
Multiplex cinema
Gym
Prayer hall
Medical clinic
Supermarket
Office space

Developer: Sobha Realty

Private luxury developer that designs, manufactures and builds in-house; best known for Sobha Hartland in Dubai, now also in Abu Dhabi and Umm Al Quwain.

Founded: 1976
Headquarters: Dubai, UAE
Ownership: Privately held. Part of Sobha Group, founded by PNC Menon; Ravi Menon is group chairman.

Sobha Realty profile and track record

Adviser's view

What works

About two minutes from Jebel Ali Metro Station on Sobha's figures
Covered lift access from the tower to a podium mall, supermarket, cinema, gym and clinic
Sheikh Zayed Road address next to JLT and Dubai Marina
Choice of a 60/40 plan or a 20/40/40 plan
Compact one-bedroom layouts suit the rental market for single professionals

What to weigh

Six towers at Sobha Central, plus other launches nearby, will compete for the same tenants on completion
About AED 3,000 per sq ft at the entry price; compare with resale prices in JLT and Dubai Marina
Completion is not expected until December 2029
40% of the price is due on handover
Living beside Sheikh Zayed Road brings traffic noise; ask about orientation and floor

Questions buyers ask

What is the starting price at The Eden?

Sobha listed The Eden from AED 1.72 million to AED 3.47 million on 12 November 2026, subject to availability.

When will The Eden be completed?

Property Finder lists expected completion in December 2029.

What payment plans are offered?

Property Finder lists two: 60% during construction and 40% on handover, or 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover.

How big are the apartments?

Sobha's plans show one-bedroom homes of 568 to 695 sq ft and two-bedroom homes of 956 to 1,202 sq ft.

Is The Eden freehold?

Yes. Property Finder lists it as freehold.

Who is the developer of The Eden at Sobha Central?

The Eden at Sobha Central is being developed by Sobha Realty. About Sobha Realty: Private luxury developer that designs, manufactures and builds in-house; best known for Sobha Hartland in Dubai, now also in Abu Dhabi and Umm Al Quwain.

Does buying at The Eden at Sobha Central qualify for a Golden Visa?

Homes priced at AED 2 million or more can support an application for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. At The Eden at Sobha Central, larger unit types reach that level, while the smallest do not. Approval is at the authorities' discretion and off-plan purchases have their own conditions: see our Golden Visa guide.

What fees are payable on top of the price at The Eden at Sobha Central?

The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 1,720,000 that comes to about AED 68,800, plus small administration charges. There is no stamp duty, no annual property tax and no tax on rental income for individuals in the UAE, though your home country may tax you. Our buying cost calculator itemises it.

Sources and verification

Facts on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026. Prices, availability and payment plans are set by the developer and can change without notice; treat them as a guide until you have a current offer in writing.

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Starting prices are the published figures from this page's sources, checked 12 November 2026.

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1-bedroom apartments

60/40 plan

Paid before handover: AED 1,032,000 (60%)
Registration fees, estimate: AED 69,820
Total to complete: AED 1,789,820

Fees are the published registration charges. Developers usually collect them at or soon after booking and can add their own administration charge. Every stage