Sobha Realty · Sobha Sanctuary, Dubailand
The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary
4, 5 and 6 bedroom estate villas of 4,905 to 7,192 sq ft inside Sobha Sanctuary, Dubailand, with handover scheduled for 2029 (Sobha).
The Grove is the estate-villa enclave of Sobha Sanctuary, Sobha Realty's master development off the Dubai–Al Ain Road launched in January 2026. Sobha describes it as a limited, low-density collection of independent villas with private gardens, set among landscaped green corridors, waterways and shaded walking routes. It is registered with the Dubai Land Department as its own project — The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary — which is the project this page covers.
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Verified facts · last checked 23 October 2026
Public information on this project differs between websites. We show the source for each line. Official = developer's own material; Reported = reputable press; Confirm = sources disagree — we confirm it against the developer's sales pack before you commit.
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Sobha Realty | OfficialSobha — The Grove |
| DLD registration | The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary · DLD project no. 4366 · developer SOBHA L.L.C | OfficialDLD Trakheesi permit card |
| Location | Sobha Sanctuary, Dubailand, off the Dubai–Al Ain Road | OfficialSobha — The Grove |
| Villa types | 4, 5 and 6 bedroom independent estate villas with private gardens | OfficialSobha — The Grove |
| Sizes (saleable) | 4BR 4,905–4,985 sq ft · 5BR 5,792–5,814 sq ft · 6BR 7,192 sq ft | OfficialSobha floor plans |
| Handover | 2029 per Sobha; a broker listing gives August 2029 | OfficialSobha villas · Metropolitan |
| Payment plan | Listed as 20/40/40: 20% on booking, 40% during construction (4 × 10%), 40% on handover | ConfirmMetropolitan |
| Master community | Sobha Sanctuary: about 37.5 million sq ft, roughly half planned as open space; launched January 2026 | ReportedGulf News · Zawya |
| Price list | On request — by villa type and plot | Official |
Advisor's take
Why it may suit you
- Estate-sized homes: 4 to 6 bedrooms and 4,905 to 7,192 sq ft of saleable area.
- Low-density setting with private gardens, green corridors and shaded walking routes (Sobha).
- A Sobha project — Sobha says it builds its projects largely in-house, which is central to its quality positioning.
- The listed plan leaves 40% to handover, which limits the capital tied up during construction (confirm in the sales offer).
What to weigh up
- Sobha Sanctuary is delivered in phases; schools, mall and park may open after your villa is handed over.
- Dubailand location: about 30 minutes to Downtown Dubai by car (developer estimate) and no metro line nearby.
- Large-ticket estate villas have a narrower resale and rental market than 3–4 bedroom townhouses.
- Long horizon: your capital is committed until handover in 2029.
Probably not for you if…
- You want rental income within the next two years.
- You need metro access or a walkable city address.
- You are looking for a smaller, lower-ticket villa or a quick resale before handover.
This is our analysis, not a recommendation to buy. Every off-plan purchase carries construction and delivery risk.
Payment plan and the real cost of buying
Broker listings show 20% on booking, 40% during construction (four instalments of 10%) and 40% on handover. Sobha does not publish the plan on its project page, so we confirm the schedule for your specific villa from the developer's sales offer before you reserve.
| DLD transfer fee | 4% of the purchase price, registered on Oqood. Who bears it is set in the sales agreement — check before signing. |
| Registration and admin fees | Oqood registration and developer admin fees apply; amounts are confirmed in the sales offer. |
| Service charges | Annual, per sq ft, set and published after handover. Ask for the developer's estimate when comparing projects. |
| Brokerage fee | No brokerage fee for buyers on off-plan purchases — Pro8 is paid by the developer. |
How your money is protected
Off-plan payments in Dubai go into a project escrow account under Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007 and DLD escrow rules. The account is dedicated to building that project, and withdrawals are tied to construction progress. On completion, 5% is retained and released one year after the units are registered to buyers.
Every off-plan sale must be registered with the Dubai Land Department on the Oqood interim register (Law No. 13 of 2008); an unregistered sale is void. You can check a project's registration and escrow account in the Dubai REST app. Pay only into the project escrow account — never to an individual.
Location — Sobha Sanctuary, Dubailand
The Grove sits inside Sobha Sanctuary in Dubailand, along the Dubai–Al Ain Road.
| The Sevens (Dubai Rugby Sevens) | ~5 min |
| Dubai Outlet Mall | ~8 min |
| Downtown Dubai | ~30 min |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | ~30 min |
| Dubai International Airport (DXB) | ~35 min |
Approximate times as stated by the developer; actual times depend on traffic.
Amenities
Clubhouse · Beach lagoon · Forest play park · Jogging loop · Cycling network · Sports court · Fitness and wellness decks · Yoga zone and meditation deck · Community garden · Co-working space
Questions buyers ask
Where is The Grove?
Inside Sobha Sanctuary in Dubailand, off the Dubai–Al Ain Road — about 8 minutes from Dubai Outlet Mall and 30 minutes from Downtown Dubai (developer estimates).
What sizes are the villas?
4 bedroom villas of 4,905–4,985 sq ft, 5 bedroom villas of 5,792–5,814 sq ft and 6 bedroom villas of 7,192 sq ft (saleable area, Sobha floor plans).
When is handover?
Sobha states 2029; a broker listing gives August 2029. We confirm the date for your villa from the sales offer.
What is the payment plan?
Listed as 20/40/40 — 20% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover. We confirm the exact schedule before you reserve.
How is my money protected?
Payments go into the project's escrow account under Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007, and the sale is registered on Oqood with the Dubai Land Department.
Talk to an advisor
We send the developer's current price list, available units and floor plans, and go through the payment schedule with you — in English or Turkish. No obligation and no pressure: if this project doesn't fit your goals, we'll tell you.
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See also: Sobha Central Phase I · Off-plan buyer's guide · All Pro8 projects
Project details are provided by the developer and reputable public sources as cited, and are subject to change and availability. This page is not an offer. Prices are shared on request because they change by tower, floor and view. Images are developer renders. Off-plan purchases carry construction and delivery risk; verify project registration and escrow status with the Dubai Land Department before paying. Last checked: 23 October 2026.