The Woods Serenity

By Sobha Realty in Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai

Price from: AED 1,210,000; about £248K or $329K
Payment plan: 20/40/40; 60% before handover
Handover: Q4 2029
Status: Under construction

Render of mid-rise apartment buildings behind a tree-lined street at The Woods Serenity

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

Render of a food court building with outdoor planting and a footpath beside apartment towers

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 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 242,000
During construction40%AED 484,000
On handoverQ4 2029 ()40%AED 484,000
Paid before handoverAED 726,000

As listed by Property Finder.

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Homes and prices

The Woods Serenity 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 1.21M547 sq ft, AED 2,212 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.

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

Overview

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.

The Woods Serenity is the second apartment building Sobha released in The Woods, the apartment cluster at the heart of Sobha Sanctuary, the master community Sobha Realty is developing off Al Ain Road. Its selling point is the plot: Sobha says it has parkland at both front and rear, which should keep the outlook open from both sides of the building once the landscaping matures. Sobha also places it close to a planned school.

The floor plans on Sobha's site show a 547 sq ft one-bedroom layout and two-bedroom layouts of 864 to 964 sq ft, balconies included. Sobha's listing card quotes a wider band, from 626 sq ft up to 1,130 sq ft, which suggests there are larger layouts than the plans published; ask for the plan of the specific unit before relying on either figure.

On 12 November 2026 Sobha listed prices from AED 1.21 million to AED 2.18 million, subject to availability. Property Finder still shows the AED 999,000 launch price for one-bedroom flats and AED 1.6 million for two-bedroom flats, which places the current entry price about a fifth above launch. The plan, as listed by Property Finder, is 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover. Property Finder gives December 2029 for completion and records construction starting in August 2026. Sobha's page gives no date.

Serenity suits a buyer who wants a new Sobha apartment at well below the developer's prices in more central communities and who values green space more than proximity to the city. The amenity list is practical: pool deck, outdoor gym areas, a nursery, a library and a co-working room.

Weigh the timetable and the competition. The flat will not be ready for at least three years, Sobha Sanctuary has no completed homes yet, and The Woods is a group of towers with a very similar unit mix due at around the same time. Downtown Dubai is about 30 minutes away by car on Sobha's own figures, 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 1-bedroom apartment at The Woods SerenityAED 1,210,000

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 48,400

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 1,259,420about £258K

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, on a plot that Sobha says faces parkland at the front and rear.

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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

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
Close to a planned school, which suits families if it opens as scheduled
No post-handover payments: the plan ends with 40% on completion

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
Several Woods towers with similar flats complete at about the same time
Community facilities are still on the master plan; no metro, about 30 minutes to Downtown Dubai

Questions buyers ask

What is the starting price at The Woods Serenity?

Sobha Realty quoted prices from AED 1.21 million to AED 2.18 million on 12 November 2026, subject to availability. Property Finder lists two-bedroom apartments from AED 1.6 million.

When will The Woods Serenity be completed?

Property Finder lists expected completion in December 2029, with construction recorded as starting in August 2026. Sobha's page does not give a date.

What is the payment plan?

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

What sizes are the apartments?

Sobha's published floor plans show a 547 sq ft one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments of 864 to 964 sq ft. Its listing card quotes 626 to 1,130 sq ft, so check the plan for the specific unit.

Is The Woods Serenity freehold?

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

Who is the developer of The Woods Serenity?

The Woods Serenity 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 Serenity 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 1.21M. 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 Serenity?

The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 1,210,000 that comes to about AED 48,400, 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 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 242,000
Paid before handover: AED 726,000 (60%)
Registration fees, estimate: AED 49,420
Total to complete: AED 1,259,420

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