The Willows at Sobha Sanctuary

By Sobha Realty in Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai

Price from: AED 4,060,000; about £832K or $1.11M
Payment plan: 10/50/40; 60% before handover
Handover: Q3 2029
Status: Under construction

Render of two-storey villas behind a landscaped garden with a curved path at The Willows

Render of three people doing yoga on a lawn in front of villas

Aerial render of tennis and padel courts beside a playing field, with buildings beyond

Render of a lagoon beach with sun loungers and mid-rise buildings beyond

Render of a lagoon with swimmers and a curved mid-rise building behind palm trees

Render of a bedroom with a double bed, writing desk and tall windows

Render of a spa relaxation lounge with loungers and blossom trees

Payment plan

10/50/40

60% due before handover

Down paymentOn booking10%AED 406,000
During construction50%AED 2,030,000
On handoverQ3 2029 ()40%AED 1,624,000
Paid before handoverAED 2,436,000

As listed by Property Finder.

Amounts are worked on a 4-bedroom villa at its starting price of AED 4,060,000.

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Homes and prices

The Willows at Sobha Sanctuary offers 4-bedroom villas. Open a home type for its payment schedule, buying costs and the nearest alternatives.

4-bedroom villasFrom AED 4.06M2,459 to 3,430 sq ft, AED 1,651 per sq ft, Sobha's AED 4.06 million to 4.16 million listing covers villas of 2,459 to 2,521 sq ft (Types A and B); the larger Types C and D were not priced on the listing.

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.

Villas
4 bed
2,459 to 3,430 sq ft
Freehold

Developer: Sobha Realty
Location: The Willows, Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai
Sales launched: February 2026
Golden Visa: Prices reach the AED 2 million threshold

Overview

Four-bedroom villas in a wellness-themed cluster of Sobha Sanctuary, off Al Ain Road. From AED 4.06 million with 10% on booking, and completion listed for August 2029.

The Willows is a four-bedroom villa cluster in Sobha Sanctuary, the master community Sobha Realty is building in Al Yufrah, off Al Ain Road. Property Finder records bookings opening in June 2026, a few months after construction began on the neighbouring villa clusters. Sobha surrounds it with wellness-oriented facilities: forest jogging and cycling loops, a yoga and Pilates pavilion, outdoor calisthenics, botanical gardens and nature-based play areas, plus a neighbourhood mosque, a clubhouse and a pet zone.

Only one house type is sold here. Sobha publishes four two-storey four-bedroom layouts of 2,459 to 3,430 sq ft, the larger ones adding a maid's room and an upstairs living area. These are the same plans Sobha shows for The Greens and The Brooks. On 12 November 2026 Sobha's listing priced The Willows at AED 4.06 million to AED 4.16 million for villas of 2,459 to 2,521 sq ft, which corresponds to the two smaller layouts. Property Finder still shows the AED 3.99 million launch figure.

The Willows has a lower deposit than its neighbours: Property Finder lists 10% on booking, 50% during construction and 40% on handover, against 20% down at The Greens and The Brooks. Completion is listed for August 2029, with construction recorded as starting in June 2026. Sobha's page gives no date.

This suits a family that wants a four-bedroom house with a garden from about AED 4 million, and that values outdoor exercise space and a nearby mosque. Taking the listing range at face value, the price works out at about AED 1,650 per sq ft, a useful figure to compare against resale houses in established communities.

Weigh the timing and the setting. Handover is almost three years away, the community has no completed homes, and its schools, mall and central park are still to be built. The handover payment is about AED 1.6 million. Sobha gives about 30 minutes to Downtown Dubai by car, and there is no metro.

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 4-bedroom villa at The Willows at Sobha SanctuaryAED 4,060,000

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 162,400

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 4,223,420about £865K

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. Every unit type here is priced above AED 2 million, the threshold for the 10-year visa by property. Check eligibility

Location

A villa cluster in Sobha Sanctuary, Al Yufrah, Dubailand, reached from Al Ain Road (E66), with a neighbourhood mosque and clubhouse planned within the cluster.

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Dubai Rugby Sevens: 5 min
Dubai Outlet Mall: 8 min
Downtown Dubai: 30 min
Al Maktoum International Airport: 30 min
Dubai International Airport: 35 min

Approximate drive times in normal traffic.

About Sobha Sanctuary

A single developer that positions itself on in-house design, construction and finishing quality
Large planned park and green corridors, with schools, a hospital and a community mall in the master plan
Villas and apartments sold in the same community, from AED 999,000 for a one-bedroom flat at launch
Direct access to Al Ain Road

Sobha Sanctuary area guide

Amenities

Mosque
Yoga and Pilates pavilion
Forest-themed parks
Clubhouse
Outdoor calisthenics zone
Botanical gardens
Meditation spaces
Nature-based children's play areas
Jogging and cycling loops
Smart mobility hubs

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

Four-bedroom villas from AED 4.06 million, among the lowest villa prices in Sobha's current Dubai listing
10% down payment, lower than the 20% at the neighbouring villa clusters
Wellness-oriented facilities, a clubhouse and a neighbourhood mosque planned within the cluster
Layouts with maid's rooms available in the larger types
No post-handover instalments

What to weigh

Only four-bedroom villas, in layouts identical to The Greens and The Brooks, so resale competition will be direct
About AED 1.6 million is due at handover
Completion listed for August 2029 by Property Finder; Sobha gives no date
Sobha Sanctuary has no completed homes and its schools and shops are still on the plan
No metro; about 30 minutes to Downtown Dubai on Sobha's figures

Questions buyers ask

What is the starting price at The Willows, Sobha Sanctuary?

Sobha Realty listed four-bedroom villas at AED 4.06 million to AED 4.16 million on 12 November 2026, subject to availability. Property Finder shows the AED 3.99 million launch price.

What is the payment plan at The Willows?

10% on booking, 50% during construction and 40% on handover, according to Property Finder.

When will The Willows be completed?

Property Finder lists August 2029, with bookings and construction recorded from June 2026. Sobha's page does not give a date.

What size are the villas?

Sobha publishes four-bedroom layouts of 2,459 to 3,430 sq ft. The villas priced on its current listing are 2,459 to 2,521 sq ft.

Who is the developer of The Willows at Sobha Sanctuary?

The Willows at Sobha Sanctuary 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.

Can foreigners buy at The Willows at Sobha Sanctuary?

Yes. Sobha Sanctuary is a designated area where buyers of any nationality can own freehold property, whether or not they live in the UAE. The purchase is registered with the DLD.

Does buying at The Willows at Sobha Sanctuary 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 Willows at Sobha Sanctuary, every unit type starts above that level. 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 Willows at Sobha Sanctuary?

The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 4,060,000 that comes to about AED 162,400, 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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4-bedroom villas

10/50/40 plan

Due on booking: AED 406,000
Paid before handover: AED 2,436,000 (60%)
Registration fees, estimate: AED 163,420
Total to complete: AED 4,223,420

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