‘Sobha City’: Abu Dhabi’s new nature-led waterfront living community is a 38 million sq. ft. located in Al Bahiya.

Sobha Realty has announced its entry into Abu Dhabi with the unveiling of Sobha City in the UAE capital. Set in Al Bahiya along the prime E10 and E12 corridor, close to Zayed International Airport and Yas Island, Sobha City unfolds as a low-density, nature-led Madinat designed around space, light, and movement.

Spanning approximately 38 million square feet, with an initial phase of around 08 million sq. ft. of land area, the development is envisioned as a ‘city within a city’ that will evolve into a fully integrated, self-sustained ecosystem.

Designed with nature at its core, ~60 per cent of the masterplan is dedicated to open and green spaces, with more than 50,000 trees, forest-inspired landscapes, and shaded walkways shaping a seamless sense of quiet continuity. An expansive wellness loop spanning over 18 km encourages a slower, more intentional pace of life, while pedestrian-first pathways reinforce a lifestyle centred on movement, health, and ease.

A defining feature of Sobha City is its two-kilometre waterfront promenade and integrated marina destination, which brings together leisure, retail, and social spaces in a vibrant, yet considered, way. Schools, healthcare facilities, mosques, and an executive Par-3 golf course, masterfully designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design are all thoughtfully embedded within the masterplan.

Sobha City will offer a diverse mix of residences, including waterfront apartments, estate and garden villas, and mansions catering to a wide spectrum of residents, from families seeking a sense of permanence to global investors looking for stability and long-term value.