OFF-PLAN · SOBHA SANCTUARY, DUBAI
The Woods at Sobha Sanctuary by Sobha Realty
Sobha Realty apartments in three releases: Retreat, Serenity and Abode.
AED 999,000*
Starting Price
2029
Handover
1–2 BR
Bedrooms
Sobha Sanctuary
Location
*Prices are as published by Sobha Realty and subject to availability. Request the latest Sobha inventory.
THE WOODS BY SOBHA REALTY
The Woods at Sobha Sanctuary Overview
The Woods at Sobha Sanctuary is an off-plan apartment enclave by Sobha Realty in Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai, sold through three releases: The Woods Retreat, The Woods Serenity and The Woods Abode. All three offer 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Sobha lists prices from AED 999,000, sizes from 539.7 to 1,130.2 sq ft and a stated handover of 2029. Sobha describes The Woods as a private woodland enclave on one of the masterplan's most sought-after plots, framed by parks at the front and rear, next to villa and townhouse communities and close to a key educational institution. Stepped residential buildings are arranged around formal garden courts, water features, shaded walkways and landscaped podium decks. Retreat was released first, Sobha describes Serenity as the second release, and Abode is the most recent. The three share the same amenities and 1 and 2 bedroom format, but each has its own price band and official layouts: Serenity adds a two-bedroom Type C with two balconies, and Abode adds a one-bedroom Type B with two balconies and a two-bedroom Type D.
- Retreat from AED 999K*
- Serenity from AED 1.04M*
- Abode from AED 1.00M*
- 1 & 2 bedroom apartments
Project Highlights
The Woods Releases Compared
The Woods is sold through three releases. All offer 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with a stated 2029 handover; they differ in price band, size range and layouts.
Retreat
AED 999K – 2.09M* · 1 & 2 BR · 539.9 – 1,130.2 sq ft · 3 official layouts
Serenity
AED 1.04M – 2.18M* · 1 & 2 BR · 539.9 – 1,130.2 sq ft · 4 official layouts
Abode
AED 1.00M – 1.86M* · 1 & 2 BR · 539.7 – 963.7 sq ft · 4 official layouts
By Sobha Realty
Developed and marketed by Sobha Realty; registered with DLD under Sobha L.L.C.
~50% Open Space
Sobha Sanctuary is planned with about half its area as open and green space around an ~800,000 sq ft park.
2029 Handover
Sobha's stated handover for all three releases. DLD's registered completion date is 30 December 2030.
Investment Analysis
The Woods Investment Overview
The Woods is marketed by Sobha Realty and registered with Dubai Land Department as project 4485 under Sobha L.L.C. The points below come from Sobha's published prices and floor plans and from DLD records; they are not transaction data and do not imply any rental yield or price growth.
Three Price Bands
Sobha lists Retreat from AED 999K to AED 2.09M, Serenity from AED 1.04M to AED 2.18M and Abode from AED 1.00M to AED 1.86M*. Individual prices vary by layout, floor and view, and are subject to availability.
One DLD Registration
DLD records The Woods as project 4485 under Sobha L.L.C., registered on 17 July 2026 on a plot of 83,633.85 sq m, with Dubai Islamic Bank as escrow bank. DLD has no separate registrations for Retreat, Serenity or Abode.
Registered Scope
DLD project #4485 registers 1,267 total units, including 1,264 residential (748 one-bedroom and 516 two-bedroom) and 3 commercial units, across the registered The Woods project. This is more than the plans Sobha has published for the three current releases, so it is not a unit count for Retreat, Serenity or Abode, individually or combined.
Construction Timeline
Sobha states a 2029 handover for all three releases. DLD lists a construction start of 30 December 2026 and a registered completion date of 30 December 2030, and recorded 0% progress at its 21 May 2026 inspection.
FLOOR PLANS
The Woods Floor Plans
Official Sobha floor plans for all three releases, grouped by release and bedroom type. Sizes are total saleable areas (suite plus balcony) as stated on Sobha's plan sheets.
Retreat · 1 Bedroom
Retreat's one-bedroom Type A measures 546.05 sq ft (494.71 sq ft suite and 51.34 sq ft balcony). One-bedroom variants on Retreat's typical floors, levels 4 to 13, range from 540.13 to 546.05 sq ft.
1 Bedroom Type A
546.05 sq ft
Retreat · 2 Bedroom
Retreat's two-bedroom layouts are Type A at 964.55 sq ft (863.70 sq ft suite and 100.86 sq ft balcony) and Type B at 864.13 sq ft (803.20 sq ft suite and 60.92 sq ft balcony).
2 Bedroom Type A
964.55 sq ft
2 Bedroom Type B
864.13 sq ft
Serenity · 1 Bedroom
Serenity's one-bedroom Type A measures 546.70 sq ft (494.92 sq ft suite and 51.77 sq ft balcony). One-bedroom variants range from 539.92 to 546.70 sq ft.
1 Bedroom Type A
546.7 sq ft
Serenity · 2 Bedroom
Serenity's two-bedroom layouts are Type A at 963.80 sq ft, Type B at 863.59 sq ft and Type C at 888.56 sq ft. Type C has two balconies.
2 Bedroom Type A
963.8 sq ft
2 Bedroom Type B
863.59 sq ft
2 Bedroom Type C
888.56 sq ft
Abode · 1 Bedroom
Abode's one-bedroom layouts are Type A at 546.38 sq ft and Type B at 590.51 to 590.72 sq ft, which has two balconies. One-bedroom variants on Abode's typical floors, levels 4 to 12, start from 539.70 sq ft.
1 Bedroom Type A
546.38 sq ft
1 Bedroom Type B
590.51 sq ft
Abode · 2 Bedroom
Abode's two-bedroom layouts are Type A at 963.69 sq ft and Type D at 826.56 to 826.67 sq ft.
2 Bedroom Type A
963.69 sq ft
2 Bedroom Type D
826.56 sq ft
Available Unit Types
| Unit Type | Size Range |
|---|---|
| Retreat · 1 Bedroom | 540.13–546.05 sq ft |
| Retreat · 2 Bedroom | 864.13–964.55 sq ft |
| Serenity · 1 Bedroom | 539.92–546.7 sq ft |
| Serenity · 2 Bedroom | 863.59–963.8 sq ft |
| Abode · 1 Bedroom | 539.7–590.72 sq ft |
| Abode · 2 Bedroom | 826.56–963.69 sq ft |
Plans are from Sobha Realty's official brochures and plan sheets for The Woods Retreat, Serenity and Abode; mirrored and near-identical variants are available on request. Sobha's release listings quote overall ranges of 539.9 to 1,130.2 sq ft for Retreat and Serenity and 539.7 to 963.7 sq ft for Abode; layouts larger than those shown here have not been published as plans. Layouts, sizes and availability may change at Sobha's discretion.
GALLERY
The Woods Gallery
Official Sobha Realty renders of The Woods buildings, residences and amenities, and the wider Sobha Sanctuary community.
Amenities
The Woods Amenities
Sobha lists the same amenities for The Woods Retreat, Serenity and Abode, set among landscaped podium decks, garden courts and green links within Sobha Sanctuary. Facilities include:
- Outdoor gym
- Yoga area
- Co-working space
- Kids' play area
- Pool deck
- Meditation deck
- Serenity garden
- Reflexology path
- Submerged pool seating
- Sun loungers
- Nursery
- Seating nooks
- Library
Location
The Woods Location at Sobha Sanctuary
Sobha Sanctuary, Al Yufrah, Dubai
The Woods is located within Sobha Sanctuary in Al Yufrah, Dubai, with access to Al Ain–Dubai Road and Jebel Ali–Lehbab Road. Sobha places The Woods between parks at its front and rear, next to villa and townhouse communities and close to a key educational institution. Dubai Land Department lists the project location as Al Yufrah 1.
Travel times below are approximate and as stated by Sobha Realty for The Woods. They are not guaranteed and vary with traffic and route.
Up to 5 minutes
- Dubai Rugby Sevens
Up to 8 minutes
- Dubai Outlet Mall
Up to 30 minutes
- Downtown Dubai
- Al Maktoum International Airport
Up to 35 minutes
- Dubai International Airport
ABOUT THE AREA
Sobha Sanctuary
Sobha Realty's master-planned community in Al Yufrah, Dubai, with about half its area planned as open green space.
Sobha Realty
ABOUT THE DEVELOPER
Sobha Realty
The Sobha Group's Dubai developer, behind Sobha Hartland, Sobha Hartland II, Sobha One and Sobha Sanctuary.
FAQ
Everything You Need to Know
Find answers to the most common questions about the project, payment plans, ownership, handover and investment.
The Woods is an off-plan apartment enclave by Sobha Realty within Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai. Sobha describes it as a private woodland enclave of stepped residential buildings, garden courts and water features, framed by parks at the front and rear. It is sold through three releases: Retreat, Serenity and Abode.
The Woods is developed and marketed by Sobha Realty. Dubai Land Department registers the project under the developer entity Sobha L.L.C.
They are the three residential releases of The Woods, each with its own price band and official floor plans. Sobha lists Retreat from AED 999K to AED 2.09M, Serenity from AED 1.04M to AED 2.18M and Abode from AED 1.00M to AED 1.86M. All three offer 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and share The Woods amenities.
Sobha lists residences at The Woods from AED 999,000, the starting price of The Woods Retreat. Serenity starts from AED 1.04M and Abode from AED 1.00M. Prices are subject to availability, so current prices should be confirmed against the latest Sobha inventory.
All three releases offer 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Sobha has not published studios, three-bedroom apartments, townhouses or villas for The Woods.
Sobha's release listings quote 539.9 to 1,130.2 sq ft for Retreat and Serenity and 539.7 to 963.7 sq ft for Abode. On Sobha's published plan sheets, one-bedroom layouts measure about 540 to 591 sq ft and two-bedroom layouts about 827 to 965 sq ft, including balconies.
Sobha has not published a payment schedule in the official materials currently available to us. Contact us for the latest developer-issued payment plan.
Sobha Realty states a handover of 2029 for The Woods Retreat, Serenity and Abode. Separately, Dubai Land Department lists a registered completion date of 30 December 2030 for project 4485. That is the registered project completion date, not a customer handover date.
The Woods is within Sobha Sanctuary in Al Yufrah, Dubai, with access to Al Ain–Dubai Road and Jebel Ali–Lehbab Road. Sobha states it is about 5 minutes from Dubai Rugby Sevens, 8 minutes from Dubai Outlet Mall and 30 minutes from Downtown Dubai.
Sobha lists a pool deck, yoga zone and meditation deck, serenity garden, outdoor fitness zones, co-working space, nature-themed kids' play area, reflexology path, submerged seating, sun loungers, nursery, seating nooks and a library.
Sobha has not published a total number of residences for Retreat, Serenity or Abode. DLD project #4485 registers 1,267 total units, including 1,264 residential (748 one-bedroom and 516 two-bedroom) and 3 commercial units, across the registered The Woods project. That figure is not a unit count for any of the three current releases, individually or combined.
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