Sobha Realty Debuts in Abu Dhabi with Sobha City, a Low-Density Waterfront Mega Community

Sobha Realty has announced its entry into Abu Dhabi with the unveiling of Sobha City, its master-planned community. The 38 million sqft project located in Al Bahiya will be the developer’s first large-scale residential development in the UAE capital. Set along the E10 and E12 corridor, close to Zayed International Airport and Yas Island, Sobha City will be a low-density, nature-led Madinat. The initial phase will cover around 8 million sqft of land area. Approximately 60% of the masterplan is dedicated to open and green spaces, with more than 50,000 trees, forest-inspired landscapes, and shaded walkways. The development will also include an expansive wellness loop spanning over 18 kms. 

“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,” says Ravi Menon, Chairman, Sobha Group.

Sobha City will also have a two-kilometre waterfront promenade and integrated marina, which will bring together leisure, retail, and social spaces. Schools, healthcare facilities, mosques, and an executive Par-3 golf course, designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, are also part of the master development. The mix of residences includes waterfront apartments, estate and garden villas, and mansions.

Francis Alfred, Managing Director of Sobha Realty, says, “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 positions us strongly within a market driven by sustained population growth, investor-friendly policies, and projected increased demand for integrated, lifestyle-oriented developments.”