Sobha Realty has announced its entry into the Abu Dhabi property market with the launch of Sobha City, its first large-scale residential development in the emirate.
The project will be located in Al Bahiya, along the E10 and E12 corridors, close to Zayed International Airport and Yas Island.
Sobha City will span around 38 million square feet, with the first phase covering about 8 million square feet. The gated community is planned as a low-density development designed for family living.
Green spaces
Around 60 percent of the project will be dedicated to open and green spaces, including more than 50,000 trees and landscaped walkways.
The masterplan will also include an 18-kilometre wellness loop and pedestrian-friendly pathways aimed at promoting outdoor activity.
Key features
The development will include a two-kilometre waterfront promenade and marina, along with retail and leisure spaces.
Schools, healthcare facilities, mosques and a Par-3 golf course designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design are also planned within the community.
Sobha City will offer a mix of waterfront apartments, villas and mansions. The developer said the project is designed to attract both end-users and investors, with a focus on long-term value and quality construction.
Ravi Menon, Chairman, Sobha Group, said: “Abu Dhabi holds a unique position as a city that balances cultural authenticity with forward-looking ambition, and our entry reflects a long-term belief in its evolution not just as a solid real estate market, but as a place where communities can grow with family-oriented intention. Sobha City has been envisioned as a living environment that feels calm, enduring, and deeply connected to its surroundings, while being future-ready.”
Francis Alfred, Managing Director of Sobha Realty, added: “As we expand our footprint into Abu Dhabi, Sobha City will be embodiment of our vertically integrated approach to development ensuring not only exceptional quality but also long-term resilience and value. This position us strongly within a market driven by sustained population growth, investor-friendly policies, and projected increased demand for integrated, lifestyle-oriented developments.”
Market expansion
The launch strengthens Sobha Realty’s presence in the UAE, adding to its existing projects in Dubai and Umm Al Quwain.
The move comes as Abu Dhabi continues to focus on long-term growth, infrastructure development and improved quality of life under Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.
