--- title: "River Cove Residences by Sobha Realty" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/sobha-city/river-cove-residences markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/abu-dhabi/sobha-city/river-cove-residences.md type: development description: "Waterfront apartments on the promenade of Sobha City, Sobha Realty's first Abu Dhabi community at Al Bahiya. Sobha now lists three- and four-bedroom flats from AED 4.53 million; completion listed for December 2029." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 7 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." --- # River Cove Residences by Sobha Realty > Waterfront apartments on the promenade of Sobha City, Sobha Realty's first Abu Dhabi community at Al Bahiya. Sobha now lists three- and four-bedroom flats from AED 4.53 million; completion listed for December 2029. Facts last verified 13 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Developer | [Sobha Realty](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/sobha-realty) | | Location | [Sobha City](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/sobha-city), Abu Dhabi | | Status | under construction | | Developer's handover target | Q4 2029 | | Sales launched | 2026-04 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 4,530,000 (developer price list, 12 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 2,499 | | Home types | 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments, 4-bedroom apartments | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview River Cove Residences is the apartment component of the first release at [Sobha City](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/sobha-city), the community [Sobha Realty](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/sobha-realty) launched at Al Bahiya, in the north of Abu Dhabi, when it entered Abu Dhabi in April 2026. The National reported the wider project as a 38 million sq ft development with first-phase handover planned for the fourth quarter of 2029. River Cove sits on the community's promenade, with water on one side and cafes, shops and social spaces planned along the front. The unit mix has shifted since launch. Sobha's page still publishes plans for one-bedroom flats of 566 to 609 sq ft and two-bedroom flats of 1,013 to 1,212 sq ft, every one with a powder room and the two-bedroom layouts with large balconies. But on 12 November 2026 Sobha's listing showed only three- and four-bedroom apartments, from AED 4.53 million to AED 8.74 million and from 1,813 to 3,429 sq ft, subject to availability. Property Finder, which marks the project as possibly sold out, shows the original launch prices of AED 1.35 million for one-bedroom and AED 2.34 million for two-bedroom flats, and lists three-bedroom flats of about 2,040 sq ft and a three-bedroom duplex of 2,524 sq ft. The smaller flats appear to have been taken up; what remains is larger, more expensive stock. Property Finder lists the plan as 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, with completion in December 2029 and construction recorded from April 2026. Sobha's page gives no date. River Cove suits a family buyer or an end user who wants a large waterfront apartment in a new Abu Dhabi community near Yas Island, from a developer known for finishing quality. Sobha gives about 13 minutes to Yas Mall, 14 to Zayed International Airport and 15 to Ferrari World and Etihad Arena. Weigh three things. This is Sobha's first project in Abu Dhabi, so it has no local delivery record there. The community is at the very start of construction, and the promenade, lagoon beach and shops are all still to be built. And 40% of a four-to-eight-million-dirham price falls due at completion. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1-bedroom apartments | Not published | | 566 to 609 sq ft | | limited | | 2-bedroom apartments | Not published | | 1,013 to 1,212 sq ft | | limited | | 3-bedroom apartments | AED 4,530,000 | | 1,813 sq ft | | available | | 4-bedroom apartments | Not published | | | | available | Prices are the developer's list prices as of 12 November 2026. ## Payment plans ### 20/40/40 - Down payment: 20% (On booking) - During construction: 40% - On handover: 40% (Q4 2029 (Property Finder)) Paid before handover: 60%. As listed by Property Finder. ## What works - Waterfront position on Sobha City's promenade, with a lagoon beach planned in the community - About 13 to 15 minutes by car to Yas Mall, Zayed International Airport and the Yas Island attractions, on Sobha's figures - Large family apartments: the current release starts at 1,813 sq ft - Sobha's in-house design and construction model - No post-handover instalments ## What to weigh - Sobha's first Abu Dhabi project, with no local delivery record - Property Finder marks the project as possibly sold out and still shows launch prices for one- and two-bedroom flats that Sobha no longer lists - 40% of the price, at least AED 1.8 million, is due at handover - Completion listed for December 2029 by Property Finder; Sobha's page gives no date - Sobha City is at the start of construction; the promenade, shops and community facilities are not yet built ## Location On the waterfront promenade of Sobha City at Al Bahiya, Abu Dhabi, about 13 minutes by car from Yas Mall on Sobha's figures. - Yas Mall: about 13 minutes - Zayed International Airport: about 14 minutes - Etihad Arena: about 15 minutes - Ferrari World: about 15 minutes - Disneyland Abu Dhabi (planned): about 15 minutes - Yas Bay Waterfront: about 18 minutes ## Amenities - Waterfront promenade - Cafe and retail - Cycling trails - Mosque - Leisure decks - Community pavilion - Lagoon beach - Jogging track - Fitness centre - Family parks - Landscaped parks - Social lounges ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at River Cove Residences? On 12 November 2026 Sobha Realty listed three- and four-bedroom apartments from AED 4.53 million to AED 8.74 million, subject to availability. Property Finder still shows launch prices of AED 1.35 million for one-bedroom and AED 2.34 million for two-bedroom flats, which Sobha no longer lists. ### When will River Cove Residences be completed? Property Finder lists December 2029, with construction recorded from April 2026. The National reported first-phase handover at Sobha City for the fourth quarter of 2029. ### What is the payment plan? 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, according to Property Finder. ### Where is River Cove Residences? In Sobha City at Al Bahiya, Abu Dhabi. Sobha gives about 13 minutes to Yas Mall and 14 minutes to Zayed International Airport by car. ### Can foreigners buy at River Cove Residences? Property Finder lists the project as freehold. Ask Sobha to confirm the title type and registration in writing before booking. ### Who is the developer of River Cove Residences? River Cove Residences is being developed by [Sobha Realty](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/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. ### What fees are payable on top of the price at River Cove Residences? The main cost is the registration fee (2%). On the entry price of AED 4,530,000 that comes to about AED 90,600, 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](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/tools/purchase-cost-calculator) itemises it. ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 13 November 2026. - [Sobha Realty: River Cove Residences](https://sobharealty.com/properties-in-abu-dhabi/sobha-city/river-cove-residences) - [Sobha Realty: properties for sale (prices and current listings)](https://sobharealty.com/properties-in-dubai) - [Property Finder: River Cove Residences at Sobha City](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/sobha-realty/river-cove-residences) - [Sobha Realty: Sobha City community page](https://sobharealty.com/sobha-communities/sobha-city) - [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: Investor Update H1 FY26 (launch dates, handover years, sales)](https://sobharealty.com/sites/default/files/2026-08/Investor%20Update%20H1%20FY26.pdf) - [Property Finder: Sobha Realty projects with developer stock](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/dev/sobha-realty) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/sobha-city/river-cove-residences. 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