Sobha Sanctuary
Sobha's AED 50 billion master community off Al Ain Road, launched January 2026. First villa handovers are not expected before Q3 2029.
Short answer
Sobha Sanctuary launched on 26 January 2026 and has not handed over any homes. The first villas, from the launch batch, are expected to begin handover from Q3 2029, with delivery phased across the wider 37.5 million sq ft community over 4 to 8 years (Sobha via The National, 26 Jan 2026; buyoffplanuae, 9 Feb 2026). Khaleej Times also reports deliveries from Q3 2029, while Zawya gives a later start of 2030. Property Finder's page for The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary lists a specific handover of Q4 2029 for that villa cluster.
- Status
- off-plan
- Handover
- First villas from Q3 2029, phased over 4 to 8 years
- Payment plan
- The Grove: 20/40/40 (booking / construction / handover)
- Starting price
- From AED 3.99M (launch, Jan 2026)
Community value
AED 50 billion
Sobha, Jan 2026
Homes planned
About 20,000
18,000 apartments, 2,000 villas. Provident Estate
Launch price, Jan 2026
From AED3.99M
Sobha, buyoffplanuae
The Grove, 4-bed villa, listed
From AED9.3M
Property Finder, Sep 2026
When will Sobha Sanctuary be handed over?
Sobha Sanctuary launched on 26 January 2026, so nothing has yet been built or delivered. Sobha’s own guidance and property portals put the first handovers several years out.
| Phase | Home type | Published handover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| First villa release (launch batch, about 250 homes) | Villas | From Q3 2029 | buyoffplanuae, 9 Feb 2026; Khaleej Times |
| The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary | 4 to 6 bedroom villas | Q4 2029 | Property Finder, accessed 28 Sep 2026 |
| Wider community | Apartments and villas | Phased over 4 to 8 years from launch; Zawya reports deliveries from 2030 | buyoffplanuae, 9 Feb 2026; Zawya |
As of September 2026, no part of Sobha Sanctuary has been handed over, and the Dubai Land Department’s project register should be checked for any building once construction begins.
What is the Sobha Sanctuary payment plan?
Property Finder lists The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary on a 20% at launch, 40% during construction, 40% on handover plan.
Worked example. The Grove’s four-bedroom villas start at AED 9.3 million:
| Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| 20% at launch | AED 1,860,000 |
| 4% DLD registration fee (paid at booking) | AED 372,000 |
| Total due at launch | AED 2,232,000 |
| 40% during construction | AED 3,720,000 |
| 40% on handover | AED 3,720,000 |
This example uses The Grove’s published entry price and plan and the standard 4% Dubai Land Department fee. It is not a quote for any specific unit. Sobha’s other current launches commonly use a 60/40 split (60% by the eve of handover, 40% on completion), so confirm the exact terms for your cluster before booking.
What do homes at Sobha Sanctuary cost?
Sobha’s own launch price in January 2026 started from AED 3.99 million. The Grove, a later villa release, lists a higher entry price of AED 9.3 million for a four-bedroom villa, rising to AED 14 million for six bedrooms. These are different clusters within the same community rather than a price change on the same unit.
Who is the developer and what is its handover record?
Sobha Realty’s other Dubai projects show a mixed but generally on-schedule record: Sobha Crest Grande received its Building Completion Certificate in March 2026, and Sobha named Hartland 2, Verde and Reserve for handover within its planned 6,819 units in 2026. Sobha Sanctuary is a new launch with no construction milestones yet, so its own delivery record cannot be assessed until building starts.
What to check before booking
- Which phase you are buying into. The first villas are not due before Q3 2029, and other clusters within the 20,000-home plan will follow later still.
- The payment plan for your specific cluster, since The Grove’s 20/40/40 differs from the 60/40 split Sobha uses on some other current launches.
- Construction progress, once available, through the Dubai Land Department’s project status enquiry service. As of September 2026 the project had not started construction tracking.
- The completion date and grace period written into your own sale and purchase agreement, not the launch-day estimate for the whole community.
Questions buyers also ask
When will Sobha Sanctuary be handed over?
There is no single date. Sobha's first villas are expected to begin handover from Q3 2029, with the wider community phased over 4 to 8 years from launch (buyoffplanuae, 9 Feb 2026; Khaleej Times). Zawya instead reports deliveries starting in 2030. Property Finder lists The Grove villa cluster specifically for Q4 2029.
Has any part of Sobha Sanctuary already been delivered?
No. The project launched on 26 January 2026 and, as of September 2026, no phase has reached handover.
What is the payment plan for Sobha Sanctuary?
The Grove, one of the first villa releases, lists 20% at launch, 40% during construction and 40% on handover (Property Finder, Sep 2026). Sobha's other current launches typically use a 60/40 split, so check the plan for your specific cluster before booking.
How big is Sobha Sanctuary and how many homes will it have?
Sobha describes the site as 37.5 million sq ft, valued at AED 50 billion, with about 20,000 homes planned across roughly 18,000 apartments and 2,000 villas (Sobha via The National, 26 Jan 2026; Provident Estate).
Where is Sobha Sanctuary located?
Off Al Ain Road in Dubailand, close to Sobha's Elwood project.
What did Sobha say about prices when it launched Sanctuary?
A senior Sobha executive said at launch that property prices in the area would continue to grow, alongside the announcement of the AED 50 billion project (The National, 26 Jan 2026). That is the developer's own statement, not a verified figure.