The Orchard, Al Bahya: Sobha Realty Builds in Abu Dhabi
The Orchard is a villa development by Sobha Realty in Al Bahya, Abu Dhabi. The project offers villas across three bedroom tiers: 4, 5, and 6 bedrooms, with sizes running from 4,309 sq ft to 6,383 sq ft. Prices start at AED 9,050,000 and reach AED 13,400,000. Construction started in April 2026, with handover targeted for December 2029.
This is a single-format project. Every unit is a standalone villa. There are no apartments or townhouses in the mix. That single format shapes both who the project suits and how the pricing works, with every price point representing a different size of family-scale home.
Al Bahya: Space Over Convenience
Al Bahya is a residential district in Abu Dhabi. The development format here, standalone villas with landscaped community amenities, reflects a quieter, lower-density character than Abu Dhabi's denser central areas. For families who prioritize space and a residential setting over proximity to the city core, Al Bahya fits that brief. The villa format also means buyers are not sharing a building or lobby with dozens of other households.
AED 9.05M to AED 13.4M: Size Drives the Spread
The price gap between entry and the top unit is AED 4.35M. The logic behind it is straightforward once you map the units:
| Configuration | Size | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom villa | 4,309–4,515 sq ft | AED 9,050,000 |
| 5-bedroom villa | 5,317–5,418 sq ft | AED 11,160,000 |
| 6-bedroom villa | 6,383 sq ft | AED 13,400,000 |
Each bedroom tier adds roughly 1,000 sq ft of floor area and AED 2.1M to AED 2.24M to the price. The pricing moves in a consistent line across the three tiers. There are no premium units within the same bedroom count that suggest a view or position premium. What you pay for is floor area. A buyer at AED 9.05M gets a villa above 4,300 sq ft. A buyer at AED 13.4M gets 6,383 sq ft.
The 4-bedroom units come in two floor plan types at slightly different sizes but the same starting price, giving buyers a layout choice without a cost difference.
Matching the Unit to the Household
The 4-bedroom units work for families of four to five, with space for a dedicated study or guest bedroom alongside the standard living areas. The 5-bedroom villas at over 5,300 sq ft allow for an additional room: extended family accommodation, a home office, or a live-in staff room. The 6-bedroom unit at 6,383 sq ft is the largest in the project and suits households that need significant space for family, guests, and staff.
Amenities: Practical, Family-Focused
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Fitness & Recreation | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor & Family | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor swimming pool is worth calling out specifically. Abu Dhabi's summer months, from June through September, make outdoor pool use impractical for much of the year. An indoor facility extends usable swim time year-round. The gymnasium, landscaped gardens, and children's play area give the project a clear residential family focus. On-site restaurants add a convenient dining option within the community, reducing the need to travel for casual meals.
The amenity set points to one target resident: families who want daily exercise, outdoor space, and dining without leaving the development.
Handover in December 2029
Construction started in April 2026, with December 2029 as the completion target. The build window runs just under four years. For a buyer entering now, capital is committed off-plan for over three years, with no rental income available until after handover. This is a standard horizon for a villa project of this size.
Getting In at 20%
| Stage | Share |
|---|---|
| Down Payment | 20% |
| During Construction | 40% |
| On Handover | 40% |
The 20% down payment is AED 1.81M at the 4-bedroom entry level and AED 2.68M on the 6-bedroom. The construction-linked 40% spreads payments over the build period rather than front-loading them. The remaining 40% falls due at handover in late 2029. There is no post-handover plan, so the full purchase price is settled at keys.