ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Sobha Realty has announced its entry into Abu Dhabi with the launch of Sobha City, a large-scale, master-planned residential community designed around nature, low-density living and long-term sustainability.
The project, spanning about 38 million square feet, marks the developer’s first major residential development in the UAE capital and reflects its expansion beyond Dubai and Umm Al Quwain.
Located in Al Bahiya along the E10 and E12 corridors, near Zayed International Airport and Yas Island, the development is planned as a self-contained, integrated community with a focus on family-oriented living.
Sobha City will be developed in phases, with the initial phase covering around 8 million square feet. The gated community is designed to balance privacy, connectivity and wellbeing, with approximately 60% of the masterplan dedicated to open and green spaces, including more than 50,000 trees, landscaped areas and shaded walkways.
The project also features an 18-kilometer wellness loop, pedestrian-friendly pathways and a two-kilometer waterfront promenade with an integrated marina, combining leisure, retail and social spaces.
“Abu Dhabi holds a unique position as a city that balances cultural authenticity with forward-looking ambition, and our entry reflects a long-term belief in its evolution,” said Ravi Menon, chairman of Sobha Group.
The development will include a mix of waterfront apartments, villas and mansions, targeting both residents and international investors seeking long-term value.
Amenities such as schools, healthcare facilities, mosques and a Par-3 golf course designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design are integrated into the masterplan to support daily living.
Sobha Realty Managing Director Francis Alfred said the project reflects the company’s vertically integrated approach to development, aimed at ensuring quality, efficiency and long-term resilience.
The launch comes as Abu Dhabi continues to position itself as a global investment destination, supported by infrastructure growth, population expansion and investor-friendly policies. It also aligns with the emirate’s Vision 2030 strategy focused on sustainable urban development and improved quality of life.
Sobha Realty, founded in 1976 by P.N.C. Menon, operates across the UAE, Oman and India and is known for its “backward integration” model, which oversees design, engineering and construction in-house.