The Woods

About the project

The Woods is an active residential development by Sobha in Sobha Elwood, within Dubai Land. The registered project comprises 1,267 units and has a total area of 83,633.85. Its recorded completion ratio is 0.00%, with completion scheduled for 30 December 2030.

The Woods at Sobha Elwood

The Woods forms part of Sobha Elwood, a villa-focused residential subcommunity in the Dubai Land master area. Sobha Elwood has been planned as a landscaped neighbourhood with parks, roads and public open space. The original community masterplan allocates 416,000 square metres to open spaces, including roads and parks. More than 10,000 trees are included across the landscape, alongside seven themed garden areas. The Woods is registered as a 1,267-unit project with a total area of 83,633.85. Its project number is 4485.

Project status and completion

The Woods is recorded as Active. Its completion ratio is 0.00%, based on an inspection dated 21 May 2026. The recorded construction start date is 30 December 2026, and the recorded completion date is 30 December 2030. These dates place The Woods within the wider development phase of Sobha Elwood. The project is identified under Dubai project number 4485, which is also its project reference within the development record.

Sobha Elwood landscape and community facilities

Sobha Elwood’s community concept includes two clubhouses, sports and fitness facilities, a community shopping centre, EV charging infrastructure and micro-mobility provisions. The landscape strategy includes seven parks inspired by the Daintree, Baobab, Bristlecone, Bialowieza, Amazon, Yakushima and Taiga forests. The community is designed with landscaped streets and garden pockets, while the wider masterplan places emphasis on tree cover and public green space. EV charging and micro-mobility measures form part of the planned internal infrastructure.

Homes within the wider community

Sobha Elwood has been presented with the Elwood Estates villa collection, comprising four-, five- and six-bedroom villas. These homes are described with earthy-toned exterior design, large windows and open-plan layouts. Community planning and design materials show villas facing landscaped streets and garden pockets. The villa collection sits within the Sobha Elwood setting, where the masterplan combines residential plots with parks, themed gardens, clubhouses, sports facilities and a community shopping centre.

Location and road access

Sobha Elwood is located within Dubai Land. Road travel is the principal access mode for the community. The nearest cited Dubai Metro station is on the Red Line, 24,043 metres from Sobha Elwood. Global Village is 15.4 km away. Downtown Dubai is 26.4 km away, while The Dubai Mall is 26.1 km away and Business Bay is 26.2 km away. Dubai International Airport is 27.2 km away, and Al Maktoum International Airport is 32.2 km away. Expo City Dubai is 31.0 km from the community.

Nearby destinations and education

Sobha Elwood is 27.4 km from Mall of the Emirates, 31.9 km from Dubai Marina, 32.6 km from JBR Beach and 33.0 km from Palm Jumeirah. Dubai International Financial Centre is 27.2 km away. The closest named school cited for the community is The Aquila School, located 9.8 km from Sobha Elwood. Within the community, the planned shopping centre, clubhouses, sports and fitness facilities, parks, EV charging and micro-mobility provisions form part of the local amenity programme.

The developer

Sobha is the developer of The Woods. The company is also associated with the Sobha Elwood community, whose plan includes a villa-focused residential setting, extensive open space and seven themed parks. The Woods is registered under project number 4485 and is scheduled for completion on 30 December 2030. The project’s recorded status is Active, with a completion ratio of 0.00%.

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