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Sobha Sanctuary villas
The Brooks, The Greens, The Grove, The Willows
Sobha Sanctuary is a new master community by Sobha Realty in Al Yufrah 1, Dubailand, announced in January 2026.
From AED 3.99m
- ≈ £813k · $1.09m
Plan: 60/40
Handover: From Q3 2029
Since 2003 · Dubai + London · Licence 601049 · RERA ORN 1219
Key information
Sobha Sanctuary villas at a glance
- Developer
- Sobha Realty
- Location
- Al Yufrah 1, Dubailand
- Homes
- 4, 5, 6, 7
- Sizes
- The Willows 4-bed villas: 2,459 to 3,430 sq ft. Other clusters not published.
- Handover
- From Q3 2029The developer’s date. Use the date in your sale agreement.
- Government fee
- 4% of the price to the Dubai Land DepartmentAED 159,600 on the starting price
All key information4 more facts: payment plan, status, launched, number of homes
- Payment plan
- 60/40
- Status
- Launched
- Launched
- January 2026
- Number of homes
- About 250 villas in the first phase (reported January 2026)
Checked 15 October 2026 against the developer’s own pages and public records. Starting prices are the developer’s published figures and change often: ask for today’s price list.
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked 15 October 2026 · 9 sources
What stands out
- Four villa clusters: The Brooks, The Greens, The Grove, The Willows
- Master plan of about 20,000 homes over six to eight years
- First phase of about 250 villas
More that stands out2 more points and 10 amenities listed by the developer
- Plans include two schools, a hospital and a mall
- Central park with football grounds, padel courts and a skate park
- Clubhouse
- Mosque
- Yoga and Pilates pavilion
- Meditation gardens
- Forest-themed parks
- Botanical gardens
- Outdoor calisthenics zone
- Children's play areas
- Jogging and cycling loops
- Pet zone
Payment plan
How you pay for Sobha Sanctuary villas
Listed for The Brooks and The Grove as 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover. The Willows is listed as 10% on booking, 50% during construction and 40% on handover. A later release of The Willows has been reported on a 40/60 plan. Sobha does not show a plan on its website.
What it costs to buy
- PriceFrom AED 3.99m
- Dubai Land Department fee (4%)AED 159,600
- RegistrationAbout AED 520
- Developer’s admin feeVaries by project
Pounds and dollars are a guide, at mid-market rates on 3 November 2026; your bank’s rate will differ. Plans as published by the developer change between launches and unit types: we confirm the current plan in writing with the price list, and yours is the one in the sale agreement.
Before you buy
Before you buy, check
- Handover is from Q3 2029 for the first villas. Ask for the date of your own cluster.
- Published payment plans differ. Get the exact schedule and the share due at handover in writing.
- Sizes are only published for The Willows. Ask for floor plans for the other clusters.
- This is a six to eight year master plan, so building work will continue around early homes.
Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.
Who Sobha Sanctuary villas suits3 kinds of buyer
- Families who want a new villa in a planned green community
- Buyers happy to wait until 2029 or later
- People who drive and do not need a metro nearby
Prices and floor plans
Today’s prices for Sobha Sanctuary villas
We send the current price list, floor plans and payment plan, and tell you honestly how it compares with similar projects. No spam.
More about Sobha Sanctuary villas
Where it isAl Yufrah 1, Dubailand · 5 places nearby
The community sits in Al Yufrah 1, Dubailand, off Al Ain Road and close to Sobha Elwood. Sobha lists access to Al Ain-Dubai Road and Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road, so this is a car-based location.
- Dubai Rugby Sevens (The Sevens Stadium)5 min drive
- Dubai Outlet Mall8 min drive
- Downtown Dubai30 min drive
- Al Maktoum International Airport30 min drive
- Dubai International Airport35 min drive
Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Pictures4 more developer renders
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Images: Sobha Realty. Artist impressions may differ from the finished building.
Common questions5 answered from the facts above
When will Sobha Sanctuary villas be finished?
Sobha has said handovers are expected to begin in Q3 2029. The whole community is planned over six to eight years, so later phases will follow.
Who is the developer of Sobha Sanctuary?
Sobha Realty, a private Dubai developer that designs and builds its projects in-house.
Where is Sobha Sanctuary?
In Al Yufrah 1, Dubailand, off Al Ain Road and next to Sobha Elwood. Sobha gives drive times of about 30 minutes to Downtown Dubai.
What homes are available at Sobha Sanctuary villas?
Villas in four clusters: The Brooks, The Greens, The Grove and The Willows. The Willows offers 4-bedroom villas of about 2,459 to 3,430 sq ft. Larger villas of up to seven bedrooms have been announced.
What is the payment plan at Sobha Sanctuary villas?
The first clusters are listed on a 60/40 plan, with 40% due on handover. The booking amount is 20% for The Brooks and The Grove and 10% for The Willows. Plans can change between releases, so ask for the current schedule before you reserve.
Everything elseOther Sobha projects, sources
Other Sobha projects
Sobha · Al Yufrah 1Sobha ElwoodFrom AED 6.95m≈ £1.42m · $1.89m
Sobha · Al Yufrah 1The Woods at Sobha SanctuaryFrom AED 999,000≈ £203k · $272k
Sobha · Sobha Hartland IIRiverside CrescentFrom AED 2m≈ £407k · $545kSources 9, checked 15 October 2026
- Sobha Realty: Sobha Sanctuary
- Sobha Realty: The Willows
- The National: Sobha unveils Dh50bn project, 26 January 2026
- Khaleej Times: Sobha unveils its largest Dubai development, 26 January 2026
- Propsearch: Sobha Sanctuary
- Property Finder: The Brooks at Sobha Sanctuary
- Property Finder: The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary
- Property Finder: The Willows at Sobha Sanctuary
- Bayut: The Willows at Sobha Sanctuary
This page is a guide, not financial advice. Details come from the developer and public records and can change. Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.