--- title: "The Woods Abode by Sobha Realty" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-abode markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-abode.md type: development description: "An apartment building in The Woods cluster of Sobha Sanctuary, where Sobha is currently selling two-bedroom flats from AED 1.6 million. 20/40/40 plan, with 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 Woods Abode by Sobha Realty > An apartment building in The Woods cluster of Sobha Sanctuary, where Sobha is currently selling two-bedroom flats from AED 1.6 million. 20/40/40 plan, with 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 Woods), Dubai | | Status | under construction | | Developer's handover target | Q4 2029 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 1,600,000 (published figure, 12 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 1,935 | | Home types | 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments | | Golden Visa value test | All published prices are below AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview The Woods Abode is an apartment building in The Woods, the apartment cluster of [Sobha Sanctuary](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary), the master community [Sobha Realty](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/sobha-realty) is building off Al Ain Road in Dubailand. Sobha describes it as bordered by landscaped corridors, parks and neighbouring villa clusters, and close to one of the community's planned schools. Sobha's floor plans cover one- and two-bedroom apartments: one-bedroom layouts of 546 and 591 sq ft, and two-bedroom layouts of 827 and 964 sq ft, balconies included. The developer's current listing, however, shows only two-bedroom apartments, priced from AED 1.6 million to AED 1.86 million on 12 November 2026. That suggests the one-bedroom flats are largely sold, although Property Finder still lists them from the AED 999,000 launch price. If a one-bedroom unit is what you want, ask Sobha directly what remains. Property Finder lists the plan as 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, and gives December 2029 for completion, with construction recorded from August 2026. Sobha's page gives no date. On a AED 1.6 million two-bedroom flat the handover payment would be about AED 640,000, so arrange a mortgage or the cash well in advance. The two-bedroom layouts are a reasonable size for the price in a Sobha building, and the shared facilities are oriented towards families: a nursery, a children's play area, a library and a pool deck, plus a co-working room. Proximity to a planned school is a genuine advantage for a family buyer if the school opens on time. Against that, The Woods is several buildings of near-identical one- and two-bedroom flats, all due between late 2029 and 2030, in a community that has no completed homes yet. The location is about 30 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai on Sobha's figures, with no metro. This is a long-term purchase for someone who wants a Sobha-built flat at a lower price than the developer's central projects. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1-bedroom apartments | Not published | | 546 to 591 sq ft | | limited | | 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,600,000 | | 827 to 964 sq ft | | available | 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 - Two-bedroom apartments of up to 964 sq ft from AED 1.6 million, built and finished in-house by Sobha - Sobha places the building near a planned school and the community's parks and green corridors - Family-oriented shared facilities, including a nursery and children's play area - Floor plans published with suite and balcony areas listed separately - No post-handover debt: the plan ends with 40% on completion ## What to weigh - Sobha's current listing offers two-bedroom flats only; one-bedroom availability is unclear despite the launch price still shown on Property Finder - Completion is listed for December 2029 by Property Finder; Sobha gives no date - About AED 640,000 falls due at handover on a AED 1.6 million apartment - Several Woods towers with similar flats complete at about the same time, which may hold back rents at first - Schools, shops and the central park of Sobha Sanctuary are still to be built; no metro nearby ## Location In The Woods apartment cluster of Sobha Sanctuary, Al Yufrah, off Al Ain Road (E66) in Dubailand, beside neighbouring villa clusters and near a planned school. - 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 - 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 ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at The Woods Abode? On 12 November 2026 Sobha Realty listed two-bedroom apartments from AED 1.6 million to AED 1.86 million, subject to availability. Its current listing shows no one-bedroom units, although Property Finder still shows the AED 999,000 launch price. ### When will The Woods Abode be completed? Property Finder lists expected completion in December 2029. Sobha's page does not state a date, so rely on the date in the sale agreement. ### What is the payment plan? 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, according to Property Finder. ### How big are the apartments? Sobha's floor plans show one-bedroom apartments of 546 and 591 sq ft and two-bedroom apartments of 827 and 964 sq ft, including balconies. ### Who is the developer of The Woods Abode? The Woods Abode 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 Woods Abode? 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 Woods Abode 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 1.6M. Two or more properties can be combined to reach the threshold. 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 Woods Abode? The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 1,600,000 that comes to about AED 64,000, 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 Woods Abode](https://sobharealty.com/properties-in-dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-abode) - [Sobha Realty: properties for sale (prices and current listings)](https://sobharealty.com/properties-in-dubai) - [Property Finder: The Woods Abode](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/sobha-realty/the-woods-abode) - [Sobha Realty: Sobha Sanctuary community page](https://sobharealty.com/sobha-communities/sobha-sanctuary) - [Property Finder: Sobha Realty projects with developer stock](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/dev/sobha-realty) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-abode. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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