--- title: "The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary by Sobha Realty" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-grove-sobha-sanctuary markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-grove-sobha-sanctuary.md type: development description: "The largest villas in Sobha Sanctuary: detached estate homes of about 4,900 to 7,200 sq ft set back from the busier parts of the community. From AED 9.42 million; completion listed for December 2029." last_verified: 2026-11-13 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." --- # The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary by Sobha Realty > The largest villas in Sobha Sanctuary: detached estate homes of about 4,900 to 7,200 sq ft set back from the busier parts of the community. From AED 9.42 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 Sanctuary](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary) (The Grove), Dubai | | Status | under construction | | Developer's handover target | Q4 2029 | | Sales launched | 2026-01 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 9,420,000 (published figure, 12 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 1,920 | | 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 Grove is the estate-villa cluster of [Sobha Sanctuary](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary), the master community [Sobha Realty](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/sobha-realty) is developing off Al Ain Road in Dubailand. Sobha describes detached villas placed away from the community's busier areas, within its network of waterways, linear parks and shaded paths, and its FAQ describes the cluster as low-density and inside a larger gated community. These are much bigger houses than the other Sanctuary clusters. Sobha's floor plans show four-bedroom villas of 4,905 to 4,985 sq ft, five-bedroom villas of about 5,800 sq ft and a six-bedroom villa of 7,192 sq ft. Every layout has a guest bedroom and a maid's room on the ground floor, and the upper floors include a family living area and several balconies or terraces. On 12 November 2026 Sobha's listing showed four- and five-bedroom villas from AED 9.42 million to AED 11.17 million, subject to availability. The six-bedroom villa is on the floor plans but not on the current listing. Property Finder marks the whole project as sold out and shows earlier launch prices of AED 9.32 million, AED 11.01 million and AED 13.66 million for the three types. The two sources disagree on availability, so treat any unit as limited stock and confirm with Sobha. Property Finder lists the plan as 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, and gives December 2029 for completion, with construction from February 2026. Sobha's page gives no date. At these prices the handover payment is large: about AED 3.8 million on a AED 9.42 million villa. The Grove suits a buyer who wants a large, new family house and is prepared to pay for space and privacy in a location that is still being built. The risk is paying prime-community prices in an unproven one: if the AED 9.42 million entry price applies to the smallest four-bedroom layout, that is about AED 1,900 per sq ft, and there is no resale evidence yet in Sobha Sanctuary to support it, and the community's schools, mall and park are still to come. Sobha gives about 30 minutes to Downtown Dubai by car. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 4-bedroom villas | AED 9,420,000 | | 4,905 to 4,985 sq ft | | limited | | 5-bedroom villas | Not published | | 5,792 to 5,814 sq ft | | limited | | 6-bedroom villas | Not published | | 7,192 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 - Detached villas of about 4,900 to 7,200 sq ft, the largest homes in Sobha Sanctuary - Guest bedroom and maid's room on the ground floor of every published layout - Positioned by Sobha away from the community's high-activity zones, beside green and water corridors - In-house design and construction by Sobha, which is known for its finishing - No post-handover payments ## What to weigh - Property Finder lists the project as sold out while Sobha still lists prices; availability is limited at best - About AED 3.8 million falls due at handover on the cheapest villa - No resale evidence yet in Sobha Sanctuary to support prices of about AED 1,900 per sq ft - Completion listed for December 2029 by Property Finder; Sobha gives no date - Community schools, retail and the central park are not yet built; no metro ## Location An estate-villa cluster in Sobha Sanctuary, Al Yufrah, Dubailand, off Al Ain Road (E66), set within the community's green and water corridors. - Dubai Rugby Sevens: about 5 minutes - Dubai Outlet Mall: about 8 minutes - Downtown Dubai: about 30 minutes - Al Maktoum International Airport: about 30 minutes - Dubai International Airport: about 35 minutes ## Amenities - Adventure walk - Yoga zone and meditation deck - Cycling network - Community garden - Sports court - Clubhouse - Fitness and wellness decks - Community pavilion - Jogging loop - Beach lagoon - Forest play park - Co-working space ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at The Grove, Sobha Sanctuary? Sobha Realty listed four- and five-bedroom villas from AED 9.42 million to AED 11.17 million on 12 November 2026, subject to availability. Property Finder marks the project as sold out, so confirm what remains with the developer. ### How big are the villas at The Grove? Sobha's floor plans show four-bedroom villas of 4,905 to 4,985 sq ft, five-bedroom villas of 5,792 to 5,814 sq ft and a six-bedroom villa of 7,192 sq ft. ### When will The Grove be completed? Property Finder lists December 2029. Sobha's project page does not state a completion date. ### What is the payment plan? 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, according to Property Finder. ### Who is the developer of The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary? The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary 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 Grove at Sobha Sanctuary? Yes. Sobha Sanctuary 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 DLD. ### Does buying at The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary 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 Grove at Sobha Sanctuary, 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 Grove at Sobha Sanctuary? The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 9,420,000 that comes to about AED 376,800, 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 Grove](https://sobharealty.com/properties-in-dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-grove) - [Sobha Realty: properties for sale (prices and current listings)](https://sobharealty.com/properties-in-dubai) - [Property Finder: The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/sobha-realty/the-grove-at-sobha-sanctuary) - [Sobha Realty: Sobha Sanctuary community page](https://sobharealty.com/sobha-communities/sobha-sanctuary) - [Sobha Realty: Investor Update H1 FY26 (launch dates, handover years, sales)](https://sobharealty.com/sites/default/files/2026-08/Investor%20Update%20H1%20FY26.pdf) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-grove-sobha-sanctuary. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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