The Woods Horizon

By Sobha Realty in Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai

Price from: AED 1,090,000; about £223K or $297K
Payment plan: 20/40/40; 60% before handover
Handover: Q4 2030
Status: Under construction

Render of a landscaped podium garden and glass-fronted amenity pavilion between apartment buildings at The Woods Horizon

Render of a pool and lawn framed by flowering trees beside mid-rise apartment blocks at The Woods

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

Payment plan

20/40/40

60% due before handover

Down paymentOn booking20%AED 218,000
During construction40%AED 436,000
On handoverQ4 2030 ()40%AED 436,000
Paid before handoverAED 654,000

As listed by Property Finder.

Amounts are worked on a 1-bedroom apartment at its starting price of AED 1,090,000. Change home type

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Homes and prices

The Woods Horizon 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 1.09M547 sq ft, AED 1,993 per sq ft, Sobha's starting price on 12 November 2026; Property Finder still shows the AED 999,000 launch price.2-bedroom apartmentsFrom AED 1.6M864 to 964 sq ft, AED 1,852 per sq ft, Price from Property Finder. Every published layout includes a powder room.

Some starting prices are Property Finder listings, as noted against each home type; the others come 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
547 to 964 sq ft
Freehold

Developer: Sobha Realty
Location: The Woods, Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai
Sales launched: May 2026

Overview

One- and two-bedroom apartments in The Woods cluster of Sobha Sanctuary, off Al Ain Road. From AED 1.09 million on a 20/40/40 plan, with completion listed for December 2030.

The Woods Horizon is one of the apartment buildings in The Woods, the apartment cluster at the centre of Sobha Sanctuary, the master community Sobha Realty launched off Al Ain Road in 2026. Sobha places it among gardens and connected to the community's network of green corridors. Property Finder records bookings and construction starting in May 2026, which makes Horizon one of the later releases in The Woods.

The unit mix is simple. Sobha's floor plans show a single one-bedroom layout of 547 sq ft and three two-bedroom layouts of 864 to 964 sq ft, all with a balcony and a powder room. Sobha's listing card gives a slightly wider range, from 540 sq ft, so check the exact area on the plan for the unit you are offered.

On 12 November 2026 Sobha quoted prices from AED 1.09 million up to AED 1.96 million, subject to availability. Property Finder still carries the AED 999,000 launch figure for one-bedroom flats and AED 1.6 million for two-bedroom flats. The developer's figure is the current one; the gap shows how far prices have moved since launch. The plan listed by Property Finder is 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, which Property Finder dates to December 2030. Sobha's page gives no completion date.

The building suits a first-time buyer or an investor who wants a new, compact flat from a developer with a strong finishing record and is content to wait four years for it. The amenity list is aimed at everyday use rather than show: a pool deck, a nursery, a library, co-working space and outdoor fitness areas. Sobha gives about 8 minutes by car to Dubai Outlet Mall and 30 minutes to Downtown Dubai.

What to weigh is the setting. Sobha Sanctuary is an early-stage community on the edge of the city, with its schools, shops and park still to be built, and The Woods will add a large number of similar one- and two-bedroom flats over the same few years. The 40% balance at handover is also substantial, about AED 436,000 on the cheapest one-bedroom at today's price.

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 Woods HorizonAED 1,090,000

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 43,600

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 1,134,620about £233K

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 at the centre of Sobha Sanctuary, Al Yufrah, off Al Ain Road (E66) in Dubailand. The Dubai Rugby Sevens ground and Dubai Outlet Mall are the nearest established landmarks.

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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

Entry price of AED 1.09 million for a new Sobha apartment, low for this developer in Dubai
Floor plans published with suite and balcony areas, so sizes can be checked precisely
Powder room in every published layout, including the one-bedroom
Practical shared facilities, including a nursery, library and co-working space
No post-handover instalments: the plan ends with 40% on completion

What to weigh

Completion is listed for December 2030 by Property Finder; Sobha's page gives no date
Prices have risen from the AED 999,000 launch figure still shown on Property Finder to AED 1.09 million on Sobha's site
The Woods comprises several towers of similar one- and two-bedroom flats due between 2029 and 2030, which will compete for tenants and buyers
Sobha Sanctuary is a new community on Al Ain Road; schools, shops and the central park are not yet built
No metro; about 30 minutes to Downtown Dubai on the developer's own estimate

Questions buyers ask

What is the starting price at The Woods Horizon?

Sobha Realty quoted prices from AED 1.09 million on 12 November 2026, subject to availability, rising to AED 1.96 million. Property Finder lists two-bedroom apartments from AED 1.6 million.

When will The Woods Horizon be completed?

Property Finder lists expected completion in December 2030, with construction recorded as starting in May 2026. Sobha's own page does not give a date, so confirm it in the sale agreement.

What is the payment plan at The Woods Horizon?

20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, as listed by Property Finder.

What apartment sizes are available?

Sobha's floor plans show a 547 sq ft one-bedroom apartment and two-bedroom apartments of 864 to 964 sq ft, each with a balcony and powder room.

Can foreigners buy at The Woods Horizon?

Yes. Property Finder lists the project as freehold, so foreign nationals can own outright.

Who is the developer of The Woods Horizon?

The Woods Horizon 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 Woods Horizon 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 1.09M. 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 Horizon?

The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 1,090,000 that comes to about AED 43,600, 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 from the developer and from Property Finder, as each home type notes, checked 12 November 2026.

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1-bedroom apartments

20/40/40 plan

Due on booking: AED 218,000
Paid before handover: AED 654,000 (60%)
Registration fees, estimate: AED 44,620
Total to complete: AED 1,134,620

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