The Mirage at Sobha Central: One Price, Five Layouts, Four Years to Handover
The Mirage is a residential apartment project by Sobha Realty, located within the Sobha Central masterplan in Jebel Ali, Dubai. Construction started in November 2025, and handover is targeted for January 2030. For a buyer considering this now, that is a four-year off-plan commitment with an active build already underway.
Jebel Ali: Southwest Dubai and What It Means Day-to-Day
Jebel Ali sits at the southwestern edge of Dubai, anchored by the port and the Jebel Ali Free Zone. Sheikh Zayed Road runs directly through the district, placing Dubai Marina about 20 minutes away and Downtown Dubai within 35 to 40 minutes by car. Al Maktoum International Airport is close, and Expo City lies nearby. The road south also connects residents toward Abu Dhabi, useful for anyone who splits time between the two cities. For residents who work in the free zone or around the port, the daily commute is short.
Sobha Central is a newer masterplan community within this district, developed as a residential pocket distinct from the broader industrial and logistics zones of Jebel Ali.
One Price, Five Layouts
Every unit in The Mirage carries a price of AED 2,010,000. The project offers five 1-bedroom layout variants ranging from 648 sq ft to 783 sq ft, all at the same entry price.
The value comparison is straightforward. The Type D at 783 sq ft works out to approximately AED 2,567 per sq ft. The Type A at 648 sq ft comes to roughly AED 3,102 per sq ft. Buyers who secure the largest layout pay the same total as buyers taking the smallest. That is 135 sq ft acquired for no additional outlay. In a 1-bedroom apartment, that difference matters. It separates a layout that fits one person and a desk from one that can handle a proper home workspace or a more comfortable living area.
All units are 1-bedroom apartments. This is a compact product suited to investors building a rental asset in a new masterplan community, or first-time off-plan buyers entering at a fixed price point.
What the Amenities Signal
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor pool is the standout facility here. Alongside a gymnasium, landscaped gardens, a children's play area, and on-site dining, it creates a building where residents can cover most daily needs without leaving the complex.
The amenity mix serves different resident types without tilting heavily toward any one group. Families get the play area, pool, and outdoor space. Professionals get gym access and on-site dining. The set covers both without requiring residents to go elsewhere for routine activities.
Four Years to Handover
Construction began in November 2025, with expected completion set for January 2030, approximately 49 months from groundbreaking to handover.
Buyers entering now are purchasing off-plan in the early stages of an active build. The bulk of construction lies ahead. The window runs from late 2025 through to early 2030, and January 2030 is the developer's current target for completion and key handover.
60% During Construction, 40% at Handover
| Phase | Payment |
|---|---|
| During construction | 60% (AED 1,206,000) |
| At handover | 40% (AED 804,000) |
AED 1,206,000 is staged across roughly four years of construction. AED 804,000 falls at handover in a single payment at the point of key collection. All payments complete by the time keys are issued.
The 40% handover tranche is the largest single obligation in the schedule. It arrives at completion rather than being distributed across months post-delivery. The construction portion is phased progressively, meaning payments track build progress rather than front-loading the full cost.