About The Woods Abode at Sobha Sanctuary, Dubailand
The Woods Abode is the first apartment address to launch inside Sobha Sanctuary, Sobha Realty's largest master community in Dubai - a 37.5 million sq ft wellness township taking shape along the Dubai - Al Ain Road (E66) in Al Yufrah 1, Dubailand. Where the wider Sanctuary has so far been defined by villas and townhouses, The Woods Abode opens that world at an apartment entry point, set within a refined enclave of six low-rise towers arranged around a landscaped central garden.
Sobha Sanctuary is planned around roughly 20,000 families, with close to half of its 37.5 million sq ft given over to open and green space. More than 50,000 trees, around 800,000 sq ft of parks anchored by a central destination park, a beach lagoon, a 9 km wellness loop and a 5 km leisure loop run through the community, alongside close to 20 km of connected cycling networks. The Woods Abode sits on one of the most coveted plots in the masterplan - framed by parks at both front and rear, with green vistas along its longer edges and direct links into the wider Sanctuary corridors.
The design is shaped around four layers of wellbeing - nature, water, wellness and community. Nature is present as an everyday backdrop of open greenery and mature landscaping. Water shapes the atmosphere through hydrotherapy facilities, saunas, steam rooms, water sculpture plazas, splash pads and the community's beach lagoon. Wellness runs through outdoor fitness zones, a full-size football field, tennis court, cricket ground and meditation lawns. Community is expressed in shared courtyards, event lawns, amphitheatre settings and co-working spaces.
The Woods Abode offers a curated collection of 1 and 2 bedroom residences across its six towers. A self-sufficient amenity programme is spread across the landscaped garden and within the buildings - a swimming pool, kids' pool, jacuzzi and wetdeck, an outdoor fitness and calisthenics zone, yoga and meditation decks, serenity lawns and gardens, a pet zone, nature-themed play areas and BBQ nooks outdoors; and a lobby, gymnasium, library, co-working space, leisure lounge, multipurpose hall, kids' and toddler play areas and a nursery indoors.
Every apartment is designed and built in-house through Sobha Construction LLC, part of Sobha's fully backwards-integrated model, which keeps material specification consistent across the collection. Interiors feature porcelain tile flooring throughout, engineered-stone countertops, and fully fitted kitchens with oven, gas hob, hood, fridge-freezer and washer-dryer from reputed brands. Bathrooms carry sanitary fixtures from names such as Duravit or equivalent, and the facade uses a high-performance double-glazed glazing system with glass railings.
Set in Al Yufrah 1, Dubailand, The Woods Abode has direct access to the E66 (Al Ain Road) and E611 (Emirates Road). Downtown Dubai, Business Bay and Dubai International Airport sit roughly 25 to 30 minutes away off-peak, with Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) around 15 to 20 minutes, and Global Village, Dubai Outlet Mall and Dubai Academic City all within a short drive. The corridor is a focus of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, with future metro and rail connectivity planned for the wider area.
Expressions of Interest are open now through Direct Deal UAE's RERA-certified team (ORN 43954), with EOI amounts of AED 25,000 for 1 Bedroom and AED 40,000 for 2 Bedroom securing priority unit selection ahead of allocation. During the current EOI window, Sobha is extending a limited DLD-fee waiver - 2% on 1 Bedroom and 4% on 2 Bedroom residences - available only until 4 August 2026, with inventory allocation on 5 August 2026. Payment follows a 60/40 structure: 20% on booking, 40% across construction milestones and 40% on completion.
Buyers pay 0% commission on The Woods Abode - no traditional 2 to 5% agent fees at any stage.
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Residential Units
| Bedroom | Units | Avg. Area | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | - | From ~540 sqft | From AED 1.0 Mn |
| 2 Bedroom | - | From ~827 sqft | From AED 1.6 Mn |
Payment Plan
| Instalment | Payment | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Down Payment | 20% | On Booking |
| Construction Milestones | 40% | During Construction |
| Completion | 40% | On Handover |
Location & Connectivity
| Destination | Approx. Travel Time |
|---|---|
| Al Ain Road (E66) | 2-5 min |
| Global Village | 10-15 min |
| Dubai Outlet Mall | 10-12 min |
| Dubai Academic City | 10-15 min |
| Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) | 15-20 min |
| Downtown Dubai & Burj Khalifa | 25-30 min |
| Dubai International Airport (DXB) | 25-30 min |
| Dubai Marina | approx 35 min |
Amenities & Community
Investment Outlook
The Woods Abode is the apartment entry point into Sobha Sanctuary, Sobha Realty's largest Dubai master community - a 37.5 million sq ft wellness township in Dubailand where the majority of the plan is given to villas and only a smaller share to apartments. That scarcity of apartment stock inside a villa-led masterplan, at a starting price from around AED 999,000, is the core of the proposition: an established-developer address at a comparatively accessible ticket.
Sobha operates as a fully backwards-integrated developer, managing design, structural engineering, MEP, facade manufacturing and interior fit-out in-house through Sobha Construction LLC. That build-quality reputation has historically supported buyer confidence and resale demand across its Dubai communities. The Woods Abode sits on a prime, park-framed plot within the Sanctuary, with green links along its longer edges and proximity to a key educational institution.
The address sits on the Dubai - Al Ain Road corridor, a focus of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, with the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport and future metro and rail connectivity all pointing to improving long-term access. A 60/40 payment plan - 20% on booking, 40% through construction and 40% on completion - keeps in-construction outlay measured, while the current EOI window lets early buyers select preferred units, floors and views before allocation. Buyers pay 0% commission, and as a developer-direct off-plan purchase the project is eligible for Direct Deal UAE's Gold Rewards, paid 90 days after SPA signing - up to AED 100,000 depending on property value.
As with any property purchase, returns are not guaranteed - request the full information pack and take independent advice before committing.
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