The Woods Abode

By Sobha Realty in Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai

Price from: AED 1,600,000; about £328K or $436K
Payment plan: 20/40/40; 60% before handover
Handover: Q4 2029
Status: Under construction

Render of an apartment building facade with balconies and a ground-floor garden terrace at The Woods Abode

Render of a landscaped podium garden and glass-fronted amenity pavilion between apartment buildings

Render of a family walking along a shaded garden path lined with planting

Render of a shaded outdoor plaza with sail canopies, seating and planters

Render of residents walking through a landscaped park with mature trees

Render of an apartment living and dining room with a sofa, armchairs and a round dining table

Render of a wellness room with tall curtained windows and a set of singing bowls on the floor

Payment plan

20/40/40

60% due before handover

Down paymentOn booking20%AED 320,000
During construction40%AED 640,000
On handoverQ4 2029 ()40%AED 640,000
Paid before handoverAED 960,000

As listed by Property Finder.

Amounts are worked on a 2-bedroom apartment at its starting price of AED 1,600,000.

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Homes and prices

The Woods Abode offers 1-bedroom apartments and 2-bedroom apartments. Open a home type for its payment schedule, buying costs and the nearest alternatives.

1-bedroom apartmentsLimitedOn request546 to 591 sq ft, Sobha publishes one-bedroom plans, but its current listing offers two-bedroom apartments only. Property Finder still shows a launch price of AED 999,000.2-bedroom apartmentsFrom AED 1.6M827 to 964 sq ft, AED 1,935 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
546 to 964 sq ft
Freehold

Developer: Sobha Realty
Location: The Woods, Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai

Overview

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.

The Woods Abode is an apartment building in The Woods, the apartment cluster of Sobha Sanctuary, the master community Sobha Realty is building off Al Ain Road in Dubailand. Sobha describes it as bordered by landscaped corridors, parks and neighbouring villa clusters, and close to one of the community's planned schools.

Sobha's floor plans cover one- and two-bedroom apartments: one-bedroom layouts of 546 and 591 sq ft, and two-bedroom layouts of 827 and 964 sq ft, balconies included. The developer's current listing, however, shows only two-bedroom apartments, priced from AED 1.6 million to AED 1.86 million on 12 November 2026. That suggests the one-bedroom flats are largely sold, although Property Finder still lists them from the AED 999,000 launch price. If a one-bedroom unit is what you want, ask Sobha directly what remains.

Property Finder lists the plan as 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, and gives December 2029 for completion, with construction recorded from August 2026. Sobha's page gives no date. On a AED 1.6 million two-bedroom flat the handover payment would be about AED 640,000, so arrange a mortgage or the cash well in advance.

The two-bedroom layouts are a reasonable size for the price in a Sobha building, and the shared facilities are oriented towards families: a nursery, a children's play area, a library and a pool deck, plus a co-working room. Proximity to a planned school is a genuine advantage for a family buyer if the school opens on time.

Against that, The Woods is several buildings of near-identical one- and two-bedroom flats, all due between late 2029 and 2030, in a community that has no completed homes yet. The location is about 30 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai on Sobha's figures, with no metro. This is a long-term purchase for someone who wants a Sobha-built flat at a lower price than the developer's central projects.

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 2-bedroom apartment at The Woods AbodeAED 1,600,000

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 64,000

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 1,665,020about £341K

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. Homes here are priced below the AED 2 million threshold for the 10-year visa, though properties can be combined to reach it. Check eligibility

Location

In The Woods apartment cluster of Sobha Sanctuary, Al Yufrah, off Al Ain Road (E66) in Dubailand, beside neighbouring villa clusters and near a planned school.

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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

Pool deck
Yoga zone and meditation deck
Serenity garden
Outdoor fitness zones
Co-working space
Nature-themed children's play area
Reflexology path
Submerged seating
Sun loungers
Nursery
Seating nooks
Library

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

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
Floor plans published with suite and balcony areas listed separately
No post-handover debt: the plan ends with 40% on completion

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
Several Woods towers with similar flats complete at about the same time, which may hold back rents at first
Schools, shops and the central park of Sobha Sanctuary are still to be built; no metro nearby

Questions buyers ask

What is the starting price at The Woods Abode?

On 12 November 2026 Sobha Realty listed two-bedroom apartments from AED 1.6 million to AED 1.86 million, subject to availability. Its current listing shows no one-bedroom units, although Property Finder still shows the AED 999,000 launch price.

When will The Woods Abode be completed?

Property Finder lists expected completion in December 2029. Sobha's page does not state a date, so rely on the date in the sale agreement.

What is the payment plan?

20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, according to Property Finder.

How big are the apartments?

Sobha's floor plans show one-bedroom apartments of 546 and 591 sq ft and two-bedroom apartments of 827 and 964 sq ft, including balconies.

Who is the developer of The Woods Abode?

The Woods Abode 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 Woods Abode?

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 Woods Abode qualify for a Golden Visa?

Not on its own at current prices: the 10-year Golden Visa needs property worth AED 2 million or more, and homes here start from AED 1.6M. Two or more properties can be combined to reach the threshold. See our Golden Visa guide.

What fees are payable on top of the price at The Woods Abode?

The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 1,600,000 that comes to about AED 64,000, 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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2-bedroom apartments

20/40/40 plan

Due on booking: AED 320,000
Paid before handover: AED 960,000 (60%)
Registration fees, estimate: AED 65,020
Total to complete: AED 1,665,020

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