Leading luxury property developer Sobha Realty has announced its entry into Abu Dhabi with the unveiling of Sobha City, a masterplanned community that reflects a deliberately quiet and serene approach to urban living in the UAE capital.
Spanning 38 million sq ft, with an initial phase of around 8 million sq ft of land area, the development is envisioned as a ‘City within a city’ that will evolve into a fully integrated, self-sustained ecosystem.
Designed for family-oriented living, the gated masterplan demonstrates a commitment to crafting complete communities, where everyday living is shaped by balancing privacy, connectivity, and wellbeing, said the Emirati developer in a statement.
Marking the developer’s first large-scale residential development in Abu Dhabi, Sobha City represents a significant milestone rooted in a 50-year legacy of craftsmanship and a long-term commitment to shaping environments that prioritise wellbeing, design integrity, and enduring value.
Set in Al Bahiya along the prime E10 and E12 corridor, close to Zayed International Airport and Yas Island, Sobha City unfolds as a low-density, nature-led Madinat (city) designed around space, light, and movement, it stated.
Designed with nature at its core, 60 per cent of the masterplan is dedicated to open and green spaces, with more than 50,000 trees, forest-inspired landscapes, and shaded walkways shaping a seamless sense of quiet continuity, said the masterdeveloper.
An expansive wellness loop spanning over 18 km encourages a slower, more intentional pace of life, while pedestrian-first pathways reinforce a lifestyle centred on movement, health, and ease, it stated.
Unveiling the project, Chairman Ravi Menon said: “Sobha City will offer a diverse mix of residences, including waterfront apartments, estate and garden villas, and mansions catering to a wide spectrum of residents, from families seeking a sense of permanence to global investors looking for stability and long-term value.”
A defining feature is its two-kilometre waterfront promenade and integrated marina destination, which brings together leisure, retail, and social spaces in a vibrant way along with an executive Par-3 golf course, masterfully designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design.