Sobha Sanctuary by Sobha Realty: Luxury Forest Villas in Dubailand, Dubai

Starting From
AED 3,990,000
  • Updated On:
  • June 18, 2026

Description

Austrabay Real Estate LLC  ·  Dubai, Australia & International
Sobha Sanctuary by Sobha Realty
District 11, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai
Off-Plan Forest Villa Community Handover Q3 2029 Golden Visa Eligible
37.4M
sqft Masterplan
50,000+
Trees Planted
AED 3.99M
Starting Price
0%
Buyer Fees
Project Overview
A Forest Within the City, Wrapped Around a Crystal Lagoon

Sobha Sanctuary is a vast, nature-led master community by Sobha Realty in District 11 of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, spanning roughly 37.4 million square feet along the Al Ain Road corridor. Conceived as a serene urban retreat, the community dedicates close to half of its land to lush open spaces, dense forest, and shimmering water, with more than 50,000 trees planted across the masterplan. At its heart sits a swimmable crystal lagoon, so that every home feels like a waterfront or woodland retreat.

The community is an exclusive collection of 4-bedroom townhouses and expansive 4, 5, and 6-bedroom villas, released across distinct nature-themed districts including The Grove (immersed in deep greenery and mature trees), The Brooks (serene waterside living along the lagoon), and The Greens. Homes range from 2,459 to 7,191 sq ft, with generous private plots, high ceilings, private pools on select villas, show kitchens, private gardens, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, all crafted with Sobha’s signature backward-integration quality control.

Sobha Sanctuary is designed as a self-sustained township. Residents will have an international school, a healthcare centre, a wellness centre, and a dedicated retail and F&B promenade right within the community, alongside a vast central park and shaded forest trails. Positioned along Al Ain Road (E66) with access to Emirates Road (E611), it delivers congestion-free connectivity to Downtown Dubai in roughly 20 to 30 minutes. For Australian buyers, this is a rare chance to own a brand-new Sobha villa in an MBR City address from the earliest phase.

Nature-First Masterplan

Close to half the community is dedicated to green zones, with over 50,000 trees creating a genuine forest-like environment. A rare scale of dedicated nature for a Dubai master community.

Swimmable Crystal Lagoon

A low-density gated district built around a swimmable crystal lagoon with lagoon crossings, so that every home feels like a waterfront retreat regardless of its cluster.

Bespoke Sobha Villas

Spacious 4-bed townhouses and 4, 5, and 6-bed villas with high ceilings, private pools on select homes, show kitchens, and Sobha’s signature backward-integration craftsmanship throughout.

Self-Sustained Township

A fully integrated ecosystem with an international school, healthcare centre, wellness centre, and a vibrant retail and F&B promenade right within the community.

Key Project Facts
Developer
Sobha Realty
Location
District 11, MBR City
Masterplan Size
37.4 Million sqft
Starting Price
AED 3,990,000
Handover
Q3 2029
Payment Plan
20 / 40 / 40
Unit Types
4-Bed TH to 6-Bed Villa
Size Range
2,459 to 7,191 sqft
Green Space
~50% + 50,000 Trees
Districts
The Grove, Brooks, Greens
Pricing Guide
Prices vary by district, plot size, and configuration. AUD equivalents are approximate. Contact Austrabay for current availability and live pricing across The Grove, The Brooks, and The Greens.
4-Bedroom Townhouse
From AED 3,990,000
~AUD $1,636,000  ·  from 2,459 sqft
4-Bedroom Villa
From AED 9,300,000
~AUD $3,813,000  ·  2,459–4,985 sqft
5-Bedroom Villa
From AED 11,000,000
~AUD $4,510,000  ·  4,106–5,814 sqft
6-Bedroom Villa
From AED 14,000,000
~AUD $5,740,000  ·  4,154–7,191 sqft

Townhouse and villa pricing varies significantly by phase and plot. Select villas include private pools. DLD registration fee (4%) applies separately. Prices are indicative and subject to change.

Payment Structure
20 / 40 / 40 Payment Plan

Sobha Sanctuary offers a flexible 20/40/40 structure: secure your home with a 20% down payment, spread 40% across instalments during construction, and settle the remaining 40% on handover in Q3 2029. The plan allows buyers to secure a premium Sobha villa with minimal initial commitment while benefiting from potential capital appreciation during the build period.

1
Pay 20% down payment at sales launch to secure your villa or townhouse.
2
Pay 40% in spread-out instalments during the construction phase.
3
Pay the remaining 40% on handover in Q3 2029, or apply for a mortgage. Austrabay can assist with UAE mortgage options.
Example: 4-Bedroom Townhouse
Purchase PriceAED 3,990,000
Down Payment (20%)AED 798,000
During Construction (40%)AED 1,596,000
On Handover (40%)AED 1,596,000
Golden Visa Eligible?Yes (All Homes)
Location
District 11, Mohammed Bin Rashid City

Sobha Sanctuary sits in District 11 of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, along the Al Ain Road (E66) corridor with direct access to Emirates Road (E611). MBR City is one of Dubai’s most ambitious master-planned destinations, home to District One, Sobha Hartland, and the iconic Crystal Lagoon, with property values in the wider area growing at an 8 to 9% compound annual rate. The Sanctuary’s position delivers congestion-free access to Downtown Dubai, while remaining a quiet, nature-focused enclave away from the city’s intensity. Schools, healthcare, retail, and major entertainment destinations are all within easy reach.

Direct Al Ain Road (E66) and Emirates Road
15 min Dubai International Airport
20 min Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa
15 min Dubai Hills Mall
10 min Global Village
10 min IMG Worlds of Adventure
10 min Dubai Silicon Oasis
On Site International School and Clinic
On Site Retail and F&B Promenade
Nearby Sobha Hartland and District One
Amenities
A Wellness-Led Community in the Forest

Sobha Sanctuary is designed as a wellness-led master community, with amenities spread across 37.4 million square feet of forest, lagoon, and parkland. Roughly half the total area is open green space, woven through with shaded trails, water features, and community gathering spaces.

Nature and Water
✓  Swimmable Crystal Lagoon
✓  Lagoon Crossings and Boardwalks
✓  50,000+ Trees and Dense Forest
✓  Vast Central Park
✓  Shaded Forest Trails
✓  Landscaped Green Corridors
Wellness and Active
✓  Dedicated Wellness Centre
✓  Jogging and Cycling Tracks
✓  Fitness and Yoga Spaces
✓  Community Pools and Sports Courts
Self-Sustained Township
✓  International School
✓  Healthcare Centre
✓  Community Retail Mall
✓  F&B and Dining Promenade
✓  Community Gathering Spaces
In Every Home
✓  High Ceilings and Show Kitchens
✓  Private Gardens and Terraces
✓  Private Pools (Select Villas)
✓  En-Suite Bedrooms and Fitted Wardrobes
✓  Smart Home Features and Gated Security
Signature Districts: The Grove, The Brooks and The Greens

Sobha Sanctuary is released across distinct nature-themed districts. The Grove sits immersed in deep greenery and mature trees for forest living, The Brooks offers serene waterside homes along the lagoon, and The Greens delivers open, garden-led living. Each cluster shares the community’s amenities while offering its own character, so buyers can choose the setting that suits their lifestyle, from woodland seclusion to lagoon frontage.

Investment Case
Why Invest in Sobha Sanctuary?

Sobha Sanctuary combines three powerful drivers. First, sponsor quality: Sobha Realty is renowned for its backward-integration model, controlling design and construction in-house to deliver exceptional finish quality that holds long-term value. Second, location: MBR City has seen property values grow at an 8 to 9% compound annual rate, with off-plan launches rising sharply, and the area is firmly established as a premium Dubai address. Third, scarcity: large, nature-led villa communities with a swimmable lagoon and 50,000 trees are rare, and Sobha Sanctuary offers early-phase pricing from the first releases. Villas in the wider MBR City area achieve around 5% rental yields, with strong capital appreciation potential through the build period and beyond.

✓  0% Income Tax in the UAE ✓  0% Capital Gains Tax ✓  MBR City Values Up 8-9% CAGR ✓  Sobha Backward-Integration Quality ✓  Every Home Golden Visa Eligible ✓  Swimmable Crystal Lagoon ✓  ~50% Green Space, 50,000 Trees ✓  Self-Sustained Township ✓  Early-Phase Launch Pricing ✓  Freehold for All Nationalities ✓  Favourable AUD to AED Rate
UAE Golden Visa Eligibility

Every home at Sobha Sanctuary is priced well above the AED 2 million threshold, making all buyers eligible to apply for the UAE 10-year Golden Residency Visa. This provides long-term residency rights for the investor and their immediate family. Austrabay can guide you through the entire Golden Visa application process alongside your purchase.

The Developer
About Sobha Realty

Sobha Realty is a leading luxury real estate developer in Dubai, recognised for world-class properties defined by exceptional design, quality, and innovation. The company is best known for its backward-integration model, controlling every stage of development in-house, from design and engineering to construction and finishing, which delivers a consistency of quality that few developers can match.

Sobha’s flagship development, Sobha Hartland in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, is an 8-million-square-foot waterfront community of apartments, villas, and townhouses set among green landscapes. Sobha Sanctuary extends this legacy with a far larger, nature-led township in District 11, reinforcing the developer’s reputation for building serene, high-value communities in Dubai’s most sought-after corridors.

Backward
Integration Quality Model
Hartland
Flagship MBR City Community
Luxury
Villa and Waterfront Specialist
Austrabay Real Estate LLC · Your Bridge Between Australia and Dubai
Interested in Sobha Sanctuary?

Early-phase villas in a nature-led MBR City community sell fast across The Grove, The Brooks, and The Greens. Our team is available across Australian and UAE time zones.

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Austrabay Real Estate LLC
Dubai, Australia & International
RERA License No. 1562043  ·  austrabay.com
All prices and project details are sourced from Sobha Realty and public listings as of June 2026. Prices are subject to change. Austrabay acts as an authorised marketing partner. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence. AUD equivalents are approximate based on prevailing exchange rates.

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Property Id: 22745
Price: AED 3,990,000

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