Sobha Sanctuary

Sobha Sanctuary is a master-planned residential community by Sobha Realty located off Al Ain Road near Sobha Elwood. The scheme is intended to accommodate roughly 20,000 families and is organised into multiple sub-communities with a mix of villas and apartment buildings. The masterplan places a strong emphasis on open space, landscape and connected recreational networks, with phased handovers scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2029.

What this place is and where it sits

Sobha Sanctuary is conceived as a large-scale, mixed residential community. The plan groups the development into about a dozen sub-communities, with roughly two-thirds of the residential allocation intended for villas and around one-third for apartments. Almost half of the development footprint is set aside for parks, landscaped corridors and water features, creating a predominantly low-rise, low-density neighbourhood centred on green public space.

The central public area is a major park of approximately 800,000 square feet. The landscape includes more than 50,000 trees, shaded trails, botanical and sensory gardens, and a network of water elements designed to create natural corridors across the site.

Transport and distances

Metro access is not immediate: the nearest Red Line station is approximately 26,343 metres away, so it is not within walking distance. Road access is via Al Ain Road and surrounding arterial routes that link the community to central and peripheral areas of Dubai.

• Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai — 27.3 km
• The Dubai Mall — 27.0 km
• Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 29.5 km
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — 28.5 km
• Palm Jumeirah — 31.6 km
• Dubai Marina — 30.2 km
• JBR Beach — 30.8 km
• Mall of the Emirates — 26.4 km

These distances place Sobha Sanctuary toward Dubai’s inland periphery, with travel times depending on route choice and traffic conditions.

Masterplan, buildings and amenities

The masterplan for Sobha Sanctuary emphasises landscape-led design and a wide range of community facilities, including:

• Approximately 12 sub-communities with a mix of villas and apartments.
• Open and green spaces occupying about 50% of the site, with more than 50,000 trees.
• A central park of roughly 800,000 sq ft forming the main public space.
• Green corridors, shaded trails and water features connecting forest walks, botanical gardens and sensory landscapes.
• About 20 km of connected cycling routes, a wellness loop of more than 9 km and a leisure loop of approximately 5 km.
• Meditation lawns, Zen rock gardens, hammock courts, reflexology paths, a beach lagoon and water-sculpture plazas.
• Multi-use courts, tennis, football and cricket facilities, open-air training areas, hydrotherapy, saunas, steam rooms and splash pads.
• A social club, co-working spaces, multipurpose halls, event lawns, an amphitheatre, local retail, a farmers’ market and Sobha Sanctuary Mall.

The community is planned with sustainability measures integrated into its utilities and operations, alongside public areas and recreational routes that encourage outdoor activity and community life. The project has a value of AED 50 billion and is being delivered in phases over four to eight years, with handovers beginning in Q3 2029.

Sub-communities

• The Brooks at Sobha Sanctuary

Who this community is suitable for

Sobha Sanctuary is oriented toward households and residents seeking a suburban, landscape-first living environment with extensive outdoor amenities. Its layout and facilities suit:

• Families looking for low-density housing and large communal green spaces.
• Residents who prioritise active outdoor lifestyles, including cycling, walking and running.
• People interested in wellness-focused facilities and landscaped public spaces.
• Buyers or occupiers seeking a master-planned residential neighbourhood delivered in phases by a single developer.

Practical notes

Developer and timeline: Sobha Realty is developing the scheme in phases over four to eight years, with handovers commencing in the third quarter of 2029. The site is off Al Ain Road near Sobha Elwood.

Educational proximity: The Aquila School is approximately 11.7 km from the site.

FAQ

Who is the developer of Sobha Sanctuary?
Sobha Realty is the developer of Sobha Sanctuary.

When will the first handovers start?
Handovers are due to begin in Q3 2029 as part of a phased delivery programme.

What kinds of homes and neighbourhoods are planned?
The masterplan envisages about a dozen sub-communities with a mix of housing types. Approximately two-thirds of the residential area is allocated to villas and one-third to apartment buildings.

What major amenities will the community include?
Planned amenities include a central park of around 800,000 sq ft, extensive planted areas, cycling and walking loops, football, cricket, tennis and multi-use courts, wellness facilities and a commercial zone anchored by Sobha Sanctuary Mall.

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