--- title: "The Orchard at Sobha City by Sobha Realty" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/sobha-city/the-orchard-sobha-city markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/abu-dhabi/sobha-city/the-orchard-sobha-city.md type: development description: "Three-storey four- to six-bedroom villas in a wooded cluster of Sobha City, Sobha Realty's first Abu Dhabi community. Four-bedroom villas from AED 9.7 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." --- # The Orchard at Sobha City by Sobha Realty > Three-storey four- to six-bedroom villas in a wooded cluster of Sobha City, Sobha Realty's first Abu Dhabi community. Four-bedroom villas from AED 9.7 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) (The Orchard), Abu Dhabi | | Status | under construction | | Developer's handover target | Q4 2029 | | Sales launched | 2026-04 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 9,700,000 to AED 13,400,000 (published figure, 12 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 2,150 | | Home types | 4-bedroom villas, 5-bedroom villas, 6-bedroom villas | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview The Orchard is a villa cluster in [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 April 2026 as its first project in Abu Dhabi. The National reported the overall scheme at 38 million sq ft, with first-phase handover planned for the fourth quarter of 2029. Sobha places The Orchard within the community's landscape network of forest trails, shaded gardens and open green space, with homes arranged for privacy. The villas are three storeys high. Sobha's floor plans show four-bedroom villas of 4,309 and 4,516 sq ft, five-bedroom villas of 5,318 and 5,418 sq ft, and a six-bedroom villa of 6,383 sq ft. Every layout has a maid's room on the ground floor, and the six-bedroom type adds a driver's room. The upper floors carry the bedrooms, a family living room and balconies. On 12 November 2026 Sobha's listing showed four-bedroom villas only, at AED 9.7 million to AED 10.37 million, subject to availability. Property Finder lists stock as available and shows AED 9.05 million for four-bedroom, AED 11.16 million for five-bedroom and AED 13.4 million for six-bedroom villas. The four-bedroom figure there is the launch price; the larger types may now be scarce, so confirm availability before relying on them. Property Finder gives 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. On a AED 9.7 million villa the handover payment is about AED 3.9 million. The Orchard suits a family that wants a large new house close to Yas Island: Sobha gives about 13 minutes to Yas Mall and 14 to Zayed International Airport. The main points to weigh are Sobha's lack of a delivery record in Abu Dhabi, the price, roughly AED 2,150 to 2,300 per sq ft for the listed four-bedroom villas, in a community with no completed homes yet, and the size of the final payment. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 4-bedroom villas | AED 9,700,000 | AED 10,370,000 | 4,309 to 4,516 sq ft | | available | | 5-bedroom villas | AED 11,160,000 | | 5,318 to 5,418 sq ft | | limited | | 6-bedroom villas | AED 13,400,000 | | 6,383 sq ft | | limited | Prices are published starting prices from the developer or Property Finder, as each type's note says, checked 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 - Large three-storey villas, from about 4,300 sq ft for four bedrooms - Maid's room in every layout and a driver's room in the six-bedroom type - Wooded cluster with trails, wellness decks and a mosque in the plan - About 13 minutes to Yas Mall and 14 to Zayed International Airport, on Sobha's figures - No post-handover instalments ## What to weigh - Sobha's first Abu Dhabi community; no local delivery record yet - About AED 3.9 million is due at handover on the cheapest listed villa - Sobha's current listing shows four-bedroom villas only; five- and six-bedroom prices come from Property Finder - Completion listed for December 2029 by Property Finder; not stated by Sobha - Community facilities are at the very start of construction ## Location A villa cluster within Sobha City at Al Bahiya, Abu Dhabi, set among the community's planned forest trails and gardens. - 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 - Forest trails - Yoga zone and meditation deck - Mosque - Pavilion - Community garden - Outdoor dining - Cycling trails - Multi-sport courts - Family parks - Forest play park - Jogging track - Wellness decks ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at The Orchard, Sobha City? Sobha Realty listed four-bedroom villas at AED 9.7 million to AED 10.37 million on 12 November 2026, subject to availability. Property Finder lists five-bedroom villas from AED 11.16 million and six-bedroom villas from AED 13.4 million. ### When will The Orchard be completed? Property Finder lists December 2029, with construction recorded from April 2026. Sobha's page does not give a date. ### What is the payment plan? 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, according to Property Finder. ### How big are the villas? Sobha's floor plans show four-bedroom villas of 4,309 to 4,516 sq ft, five-bedroom villas of 5,318 to 5,418 sq ft and a six-bedroom villa of 6,383 sq ft, all over three floors. ### Who is the developer of The Orchard at Sobha City? The Orchard at Sobha City 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. ### Can foreigners buy at The Orchard at Sobha City? Yes. Sobha City 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 ADREC. ### Does buying at The Orchard at Sobha City qualify for a Golden Visa? Homes priced at AED 2 million or more can support an application for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. At The Orchard at Sobha City, every unit type starts above that level. Approval is at the authorities' discretion and off-plan purchases have their own conditions: see our [Golden Visa guide](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/guides/uae-golden-visa-property). ### What fees are payable on top of the price at The Orchard at Sobha City? The main cost is the registration fee (2%). On the entry price of AED 9,700,000 that comes to about AED 194,000, 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](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: The Orchard](https://sobharealty.com/properties-in-abu-dhabi/sobha-city/the-orchard) - [Sobha Realty: properties for sale (prices and current listings)](https://sobharealty.com/properties-in-dubai) - [Property Finder: The Orchard at Sobha City](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/sobha-realty/the-orchard) - [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/the-orchard-sobha-city. 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