--- title: "Sobha City, Abu Dhabi" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/sobha-city markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/abu-dhabi/sobha-city.md type: area description: "Sobha Realty's first Abu Dhabi community: a 38 million sq ft township at Al Bahiya, north of Yas Island, with waterfront apartments and villas. Launched in April 2026; first homes due in late 2029." last_verified: 2026-11-12 sources: 5 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Sobha City: property and area guide > Sobha Realty's first Abu Dhabi community: a 38 million sq ft township at Al Bahiya, north of Yas Island, with waterfront apartments and villas. Launched in April 2026; first homes due in late 2029. Facts last verified 12 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Emirate | [Abu Dhabi](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi) | | Area type | master community | | Tenure | Freehold for all nationalities | | Master developer | [Sobha Realty](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/sobha-realty) | | Also known as | Sobha City Abu Dhabi, Sobha City Al Bahia, Al Bahiya, Al Bahya | | Coordinates | 24.4925, 54.6428 | | Developments covered | 3 | ## Overview Sobha City is the master community that took [Sobha Realty](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/sobha-realty) into Abu Dhabi. The National reported the launch in April 2026 as a project of about 38 million sq ft at Al Bahiya, with a first-phase handover scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2029. Sobha describes a self-contained township planned around walking, with marina, beach and forest-themed neighbourhoods, and homes ranging from one- and two-bedroom apartments to villas of four to six bedrooms. The first releases are River Cove Residences, apartments on the waterfront promenade; The Terraces, three- and four-bedroom villas; and The Orchard, larger villas. In November 2026 Sobha listed River Cove from about AED 4.53 million, The Terraces from AED 5.09 million and The Orchard from AED 9.70 million. Property Finder lists all three for completion in December 2029, on a plan of 20% down, 40% during construction and 40% on completion, and records construction as starting in April 2026. Sobha's drive times from River Cove are about 13 minutes to Yas Mall, 14 to Zayed International Airport, 15 to Ferrari World and Etihad Arena, and 15 to the planned Disneyland Abu Dhabi. That puts it within reach of Yas Island's leisure district and the airport, but on the edge of the city rather than in it. This is an early-stage purchase. Everything outside the first clusters exists only on the master plan, Sobha has no completed project in Abu Dhabi to inspect, and Property Finder already flags River Cove and The Terraces as possibly sold out while Sobha's listing still shows prices. Buyers should check what is actually available and plan for a long wait for the wider community. ## Who it suits - Long-term buyers prepared to wait for a new community to form - Villa buyers wanting new stock near Yas Island - Buyers who rate Sobha's construction record in Dubai - Families planning a move in 2030 or later ## Highlights - About 13 minutes to Yas Mall and 14 to Zayed International Airport (Sobha) - Single developer in control of a 38 million sq ft master plan (The National) - Waterfront apartments and villa clusters sold separately - First homes listed for completion in December 2029 (Property Finder) ## Considerations - Sobha's first Abu Dhabi project: there is no local delivery record to inspect - Shops, schools and the wider township exist only on the master plan - 40% of the price is due on completion under the published plan - Property Finder flags some clusters as possibly sold out while Sobha's listing still shows prices; confirm availability - Prices from about AED 4.5 million are high for a location on the edge of the city ## Drive times - Yas Mall: about 13 minutes - Zayed International Airport: about 14 minutes - Ferrari World: about 15 minutes - Etihad Arena: about 15 minutes - Yas Bay Waterfront: about 18 minutes ## Developments in Sobha City - [River Cove Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/sobha-city/river-cove-residences): Sobha Realty; Sobha City, Abu Dhabi; under construction; handover Q4 2029; from AED 4,530,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [The Orchard at Sobha City](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/sobha-city/the-orchard-sobha-city): Sobha Realty; Sobha City, Abu Dhabi; under construction; handover Q4 2029; from AED 9,700,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [The Terraces at Sobha City](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/sobha-city/the-terraces-sobha-city): Sobha Realty; Sobha City, Abu Dhabi; under construction; handover Q4 2029; from AED 5,090,000 (as of 2026-11-12) ## Nearby areas - [Yas Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island) - [Saadiyat Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island) - [Al Reem Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/al-reem-island) ## Questions and answers ### Where is Sobha City? At Al Bahiya on the northern side of Abu Dhabi, north of Yas Island. Sobha gives about 13 minutes by car to Yas Mall and 14 minutes to Zayed International Airport. ### When will Sobha City be completed? The first clusters, River Cove Residences, The Terraces and The Orchard, are listed by Property Finder for December 2029. The National reported a first-phase handover target of the fourth quarter of 2029. The wider community will take longer. ### Can foreigners buy in Sobha City? Property Finder lists the Sobha City projects as freehold. Ask Sobha to confirm the title type in writing before paying a deposit. ### How much does new property in Sobha City cost? Among the developments we cover in Sobha City, prices start from AED 4,530,000 at [River Cove Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/sobha-city/river-cove-residences). The highest entry price is AED 9.7M at The Orchard at Sobha City. ### Which developers are building in Sobha City? Current developments we cover in Sobha City are by Sobha Realty. ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 12 November 2026. - [Sobha Realty: Sobha City community page](https://sobharealty.com/sobha-communities/sobha-city) - [Sobha Realty: River Cove Residences (drive times)](https://sobharealty.com/properties-in-abu-dhabi/sobha-city/river-cove-residences) - [Property Finder: River Cove Residences at Sobha City](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/sobha-realty/river-cove-residences) - [The National: Sobha enters Abu Dhabi with Dh40bn project (13 April 2026)](https://thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/13/sobha-enters-abu-dhabi-with-dh40bn-project-amid-expectations-of-minimal-long-term-war-impact/) - [Sobha Realty: properties for sale (prices)](https://sobharealty.com/properties-in-dubai) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/sobha-city. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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