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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. Its first villas are sold in four clusters: The Brooks, The Greens, The Grove and The Willows. First handovers are expected from Q3 2029.
- HandoverFrom Q3 2029
- Payment plan60/40
- Bedrooms4, 5, 6, 7
- StatusLaunched
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked 15 October 2026 · 9 sources
Images: Sobha Realty. Artist impressions may differ from the finished building.
Key facts
Sobha Sanctuary villas at a glance
- Developer
- Sobha Realty
- Location
- Al Yufrah 1, Dubailand
- Type
- Villas
- Bedrooms
- 4, 5, 6, 7
- Sizes
- The Willows 4-bed villas: 2,459 to 3,430 sq ft. Other clusters not published.
- Homes
- About 250 villas in the first phase (reported January 2026)
- Launched
- January 2026
- Handover
- From Q3 2029
- Payment plan
- 60/40
Checked 15 October 2026. Prices are not shown here because they change often. Ask for today’s price list.
Highlights
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
- Plans include two schools, a hospital and a mall
- Central park with football grounds, padel courts and a skate park
- Next to Sobha Elwood, off Al Ain Road
Amenities
- 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
On a home priced at AED 1,000,000 that is AED 200,000 on booking, AED 400,000 during construction, AED 400,000 on handover. Government registration fees are paid on top.
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.
Plans change between launches and unit types. We confirm the current plan in writing with the price list.
Location
Where Sobha Sanctuary villas is
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.
Nearby
- 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.
Who Sobha Sanctuary villas suits
- 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
Check before you buy
- 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.
The developer
Sobha Realty: delivery record, prices, payment plans and current projects, checked October 2026
Prices and floor plans
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FAQs
Sobha Sanctuary villas: common questions
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.
More from this developer
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Sobha ElwoodAl Yufrah 1, Dubailand · Q4 2027 (some listings show 2028)
The Woods at Sobha SanctuaryAl Yufrah 1, Dubailand · 2029
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Siniya Island Beach and Marina ResidencesSiniya Island, Umm Al Quwain · December 2027 to June 2030, by building
Siniya Island Villas and Coral Beach VillasSiniya Island, Umm Al Quwain · December 2027 (Palm Grove Villas); June 2028 (Coral Beach Villas)
SkyscapeSobha Hartland II, MBR City · December 2028Sources (9)
- 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.