The Dubai-based developer has secured land in North Dallas and Southeast Queensland, with its first US sales planned for 2027 and construction in Australia expected to begin the same year.
October 06, 2026 | Riya Malhotra | UAE | Real Estate | 3 Min Read
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Sobha Realty has commenced operations in the United States and Australia, securing land for its first residential developments in North Dallas, Texas, and Southeast Queensland as part of its next phase of international expansion.
The developer is planning single-family residential communities in Celina and Frisco within the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area, while in Australia it has acquired development sites in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Both programmes will be funded through a combination of company equity and local financing, with projects designed around housing requirements and buyer preferences in each market.
In the United States, Sobha Realty has secured sites in Celina and Frisco for a phased programme of single-family homes.
Its first two communities are planned in Celina. The initial project will comprise larger homes on sizeable plots adjacent to North Sky, followed by a broader community aimed at families and move-up buyers.
Sales at the first Celina development are expected to begin in 2027, while work on the Frisco site is also scheduled to commence during the year.
Sobha said its decision to focus initially on North Dallas reflects population growth and corporate relocations supporting residential demand across the region.
The developer is also assessing expansion opportunities in Austin and Houston, as well as Dallas–Fort Worth submarkets including Southlake, Westlake and Flower Mound. Nashville, Phoenix and Florida are also being considered as part of its longer-term US strategy.
In Australia, Sobha Realty has acquired sites in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, with a development application for its Fortitude Valley site in Brisbane expected to be submitted shortly.
Construction across both Australian projects is planned to begin in mid-2027, subject to approvals.
Sobha will work with Australian tier-one builders, architects and consultants on its initial developments, with the projects expected to provide a range of housing types and price points tailored to local buyers.
The company is also evaluating opportunities in Sydney, including apartments and house-and-land developments.
Sobha Realty’s UAE development model incorporates design, engineering, manufacturing and construction within its operations through its Backward Integration model.
The developer is also advancing its Mission 70/70 programme, which aims to move a larger share of construction activity off-site into automated manufacturing facilities.
While its first US and Australian projects will be delivered in partnership with local companies, Sobha said it intends over time to introduce elements of its integrated construction model, including factory-produced components and advanced construction technologies.
PNC Menon, Founder of Sobha Group, said the expansion forms part of the company’s long-term ambition to build an international business while adapting its development approach to local market requirements.
Ravi Menon, Chairman of Sobha Group, said securing land in North Dallas and Southeast Queensland provides the foundation for a phased growth strategy in both markets.
The expansion comes alongside Sobha Realty’s continuing delivery programme in the UAE, where the developer plans to hand over more than 6,000 homes in 2026.
Its Dubai handover pipeline includes properties across Sobha Hartland, Sobha Hartland II, Sobha Reserve, Sobha One and Verde by Sobha.
The US and Australian entries significantly broaden Sobha Realty’s international footprint while establishing new residential development platforms in two mature housing markets.
Source: Official Communication
