Sobha AquaCrest

By Sobha Realty in Downtown UAQ, Umm Al Quwain

Price from: AED 1,170,000; about £240K or $319K
Payment plan: 60/40; 60% before handover
Handover: Q2 2029
Status: Under construction

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Payment plan

60/40

60% due before handover

During construction60%AED 702,000
On handoverQ2 2029 ()40%AED 468,000
Paid before handoverAED 702,000

As listed by Property Finder, which does not split out the booking deposit.

Amounts are worked on a 1-bedroom apartment at its starting price of AED 1,170,000. Change home type

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Homes and prices

Sobha AquaCrest offers 1-bedroom apartments and 2-bedroom apartments. Open a home type for its payment schedule, buying costs and the nearest alternatives.

1-bedroom apartmentsFrom AED 1.17M569 to 744 sq ft, AED 2,056 per sq ft 2-bedroom apartmentsFrom AED 1.7M858 to 1,238 sq ft, AED 1,981 per sq ft, Property Finder shows a rounded figure of AED 1.7 million; ask for the exact price list.

Some starting prices are Property Finder listings, as noted against each home type; the others come from the sources listed on this page. Checked 13 November 2026. Sterling figures are indicative conversions. Ask for today's availability before relying on any figure.

Apartments
1 to 2 bed
569 to 1,238 sq ft
Freehold

Developer: Sobha Realty
Location: Downtown UAQ, Umm Al Quwain
Sales launched: October 2025
Buildings: 1

Overview

One- and two-bedroom waterfront apartments by Sobha in Umm Al Quwain, launched in October 2025. Property Finder lists developer stock from AED 1.17 million on a 60/40 plan, with completion in June 2029.

Sobha AquaCrest is an apartment building that Sobha Realty launched in October 2025 as part of its Downtown UAQ masterplan on the Umm Al Quwain coast. MEED reported the launch on 23 October 2025, describing one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and duplexes with completion in 2029. It is the second residential release in the district after Sobha Aquamont.

Property Finder lists the building among Sobha's projects with developer stock and shows a narrower current offer: one-bedroom flats of 569 to 744 sq ft from AED 1.17 million and two-bedroom flats of 858 to 1,238 sq ft from about AED 1.7 million. It does not show the three-bedroom homes or duplexes that MEED mentioned, so ask Sobha whether any remain. At the entry price the smallest one-bedroom works out at a little over AED 2,000 per sq ft.

The plan on Property Finder is 60% during construction and 40% on handover, with completion in June 2029 and construction recorded from 26 October 2025. Property Finder places the building in Umm Al Quwain Marina; MEED places it within the Downtown UAQ masterplan. We found no page for AquaCrest on Sobha's own website on 12 November 2026, so confirm the exact plot, the price list and the deposit before reserving.

AquaCrest suits a buyer who wants a new sea-facing flat at well below Dubai prices, either as a holiday home or a long-term hold. Listed facilities include a pool and children's pool, a fitness centre, a jogging track, landscaped parks and a small retail parade.

The risks are those of an early district in a small market. Umm Al Quwain's resale and rental markets are thin, most of Downtown UAQ is still a plan, and we could not verify the emirate's off-plan escrow and registration rules from an official source. Ask Sobha for the project registration and escrow account in writing.

Buying costs

Government fees are paid on top of the purchase price. This is the position for the entry-level home; costs scale with price. In Umm Al Quwain the registration authority is the UAQ Urban Planning.

Purchase priceEntry 1-bedroom apartment at Sobha AquaCrestAED 1,170,000

Registration fee (indicative 2%)Registration fees in the Northern Emirates vary by emirate and project. Treat this as a placeholder and confirm before budgeting.AED 23,400

Estimated total to completeAED 1,193,400about £245K

Developers may add their own administration charge on off-plan sales. It is set by the developer, not the land department, so it is not included in this estimate: ask for it in writing before you reserve. Registration fees in Umm Al Quwain are quoted inconsistently by official and market sources, so treat this as indicative. Adjust the assumptions in the buying cost calculator.

Golden Visa. Homes here are priced below the AED 2 million threshold for the 10-year visa, though properties can be combined to reach it. Check eligibility

Location

On the Umm Al Quwain coast, in or beside Sobha's Downtown UAQ district; Property Finder places it in Umm Al Quwain Marina. Confirm the exact plot with Sobha.

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Al Marjan Island: 10 min
Sharjah: 30 min
Dubai: 40 min

Approximate drive times in normal traffic, measured for Downtown UAQ as a whole.

About Downtown UAQ

11 km shoreline with about 7 km of beaches and beach parks in the plan (Sobha)
Entry prices from about AED 1.11 million in November 2026 (Sobha)
About 10 minutes to Al Marjan Island and 40 to Dubai by car (Sobha)
First project listed as freehold, due June 2028 (Property Finder)

Downtown UAQ area guide

Amenities

Swimming pool and children's pool
Fitness centre
Children's play area
Jogging track
Landscaped parks and green spaces
Retail outlets

Developer: 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.

Founded: 1976
Headquarters: Dubai, UAE
Ownership: Privately held. Part of Sobha Group, founded by PNC Menon; Ravi Menon is group chairman.

Sobha Realty profile and track record

Adviser's view

What works

Entry price of about AED 1.17 million for a new Sobha apartment, with sizes from 569 sq ft
Listed by Property Finder among Sobha's projects with developer stock
Waterfront setting in a coastal district planned by Sobha, with completion listed for mid 2029
No post-handover instalments: 40% is due on completion

What to weigh

No page for the building was found on Sobha's own website, so details rest on Property Finder and press reports
Sources differ on the location (Umm Al Quwain Marina against Downtown UAQ) and on the unit mix
Umm Al Quwain's resale and rental markets are small and largely untested for new towers
Off-plan escrow and registration rules in Umm Al Quwain could not be verified from an official source
Three-bedroom homes and duplexes mentioned at launch are not shown on Property Finder's current listing

Questions buyers ask

What is the starting price at Sobha AquaCrest?

Property Finder lists one-bedroom apartments from AED 1.17 million and two-bedroom apartments from about AED 1.7 million, checked on 13 November 2026.

When was AquaCrest launched and when will it be completed?

MEED reported the launch on 23 October 2025 with completion in 2029. Property Finder lists expected completion in June 2029.

What is the payment plan at Sobha AquaCrest?

Property Finder lists 60% during construction and 40% on handover. Ask Sobha how much is due as the booking deposit.

What apartment sizes are available?

Property Finder lists one-bedroom apartments of 569 to 744 sq ft and two-bedroom apartments of 858 to 1,238 sq ft.

Who is the developer of Sobha AquaCrest?

Sobha AquaCrest is being developed by 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 Sobha AquaCrest?

Yes. Downtown UAQ 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 UAQ Urban Planning.

Does buying at Sobha AquaCrest 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 1.17M. Two or more properties can be combined to reach the threshold. See our Golden Visa guide.

What fees are payable on top of the price at Sobha AquaCrest?

The main cost is the registration fee (indicative 2%). On the entry price of AED 1,170,000 that comes to about AED 23,400, 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 itemises it.

Sources and verification

Facts on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026. Prices, availability and payment plans are set by the developer and can change without notice; treat them as a guide until you have a current offer in writing.

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Starting prices are from the developer and from Property Finder, as each home type notes, checked 13 November 2026.

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1-bedroom apartments

60/40 plan

Paid before handover: AED 702,000 (60%)
Registration fees, estimate: AED 23,400
Total to complete: AED 1,193,400

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