Garden townhouses and private estate villas by Sobha Realty, set among forest trails and green parkland a minute from Yas Island. Just 20% to reserve, then pay in stages until you get the keys.
For the price of a London terrace, you can own a detached family villa with a private garden in the UAE capital. It's a stable, dollar-linked market with far fewer new villas coming to market than Dubai.
The UAE has no personal income tax and no capital gains tax on property. UK residents may still owe UK tax on overseas income, so it's worth a quick chat with your UK tax adviser.
Owning property worth AED 2M or more (about £420,000) lets you apply for a 10-year renewable UAE residence visa. Every townhouse and villa here is above that threshold.
Indicative gross yields for family villas in Abu Dhabi, where demand from relocating families and professionals keeps rising.
The AED has been fixed to the dollar since 1997, which gives your money a hedge outside sterling.
Only 3–4 hours ahead of the UK, with daily direct flights from Heathrow and Manchester. English is spoken everywhere.
Abu Dhabi regularly tops global city safety rankings, which matters as much to families as to investors.
* Indicative figures based on publicly available market data. Not a guarantee of future returns, and not investment or tax advice.
Sobha City is Sobha Realty's first master community in Abu Dhabi: a waterfront district where around 60% of the land is given to parks, trails and gardens. Sobha builds everything in-house, from design to the finishing touches.
Built for active family life, with green corridors, fitness trails and cycle paths right outside your door. Each home has a private garden, terraces on several levels and plenty of natural light.
A private enclave of standalone villas surrounded by forest trails, shaded gardens and open lawns. Big plots, double-height living spaces and lots of privacy.
Prices shown in pounds sterling, converted from the developer's AED price list. You can switch the currency.
Garden townhouses with majlis
Detached villas on private plots
Starting prices from the developer's AED price list, converted at an indicative rate of £1 = AED 4.76 (September 2026) and rounded. The final AED price depends on plot, position and availability. Areas are approximate saleable areas.
The developer spreads the payments out. You pay 60% during construction and the remaining 40% when you get the keys.
Sales agreement and registration
In 5% instalments as the build progresses
Expected handover: Q4 2029*
We'll send you the exact instalment schedule for the home you choose. * Handover date as announced by the developer and may change.
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Developer's visualisations, shown for illustration only.
Sobha City sits in Al Bahyah, just north of Yas Island: home to beaches, theme parks, the Formula 1 circuit and the upcoming Disneyland Abu Dhabi. Zayed International Airport is about a quarter of an hour away.
View on Google Maps →We guide you step by step, from choosing your home to collecting the keys and finding tenants.
A relaxed call at a time that suits you in the UK. We talk through your budget, goals and the homes available.
Choose your home, sign the documents electronically and pay the 20% deposit.
Pay by international transfer on schedule, with regular construction updates from us.
Collect your keys or let it out. We'll introduce you to trusted tenants and property managers.
Yes. Sobha City is in an investment zone where foreign nationals can buy on a full freehold basis. You don't need a UAE residence visa or a local company.
No. Reservation and contracts can be signed electronically and payments made by bank transfer from the UK. We're always happy to arrange a viewing trip if you'd like to see the community in person.
The developer's price list is in dirhams (AED). You can send pounds and your bank or a currency specialist will convert them. The sterling prices on this page are indicative and depend on the exchange rate on the day you pay.
On top of the price there's the Abu Dhabi property registration fee (usually 2%) plus some administration fees. Before you reserve, we'll give you a full cost breakdown for your chosen home.
Property worth AED 2M or more lets you apply for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa, and every townhouse and villa at Sobha City is above that level. We'll explain the current criteria and process when you're ready.
There's no tax on rental income in the UAE. If you're UK tax resident, overseas rental income is generally reportable to HMRC, and the UK–UAE double taxation agreement may apply. Please speak to a UK tax adviser about your situation.
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