The Serene, Sobha Central: 1 and 2-Bedroom Apartments in Jebel Ali
Sobha Realty's The Serene sits inside the Sobha Central master development in Jebel Ali, Dubai. The project offers 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments, with construction started in August 2025 and handover targeted for December 2029. Entry starts at AED 1,400,000.
What AED 1.4M to 2.5M Gets You
The price range runs from AED 1,400,000 at the low end to AED 2,500,000 at the top. That spread maps directly onto the two bedroom tiers. Every 1-bedroom unit prices in at the same AED 1.4M floor, regardless of layout, while every 2-bedroom unit starts at AED 2.5M.
One-bedroom apartments come in ten distinct layout variants. The footprints run from 495 sq ft on the most compact Type A variant up to 748 sq ft on the larger Type G configurations. All land at the same price, which means a buyer is choosing between size and orientation rather than between price bands. An investor who wants to maximise the rentable footprint should look at the 695 to 748 sq ft range. A buyer with a tighter overall budget who only needs a functional home base can pick from the 495 to 644 sq ft options.
Two-bedroom apartments offer a narrower set of layouts, running from approximately 852 to 872 sq ft. The step up from the 1-bedroom tier is roughly AED 1.1M for an additional room. That is a substantial premium relative to the base entry price. An investor targeting rental yield will likely find the 1-bedroom units more capital-efficient. A buyer wanting a self-use apartment for a couple or a small family will find the 2-bedroom format a better fit.
Jebel Ali and What It Means in Practice
Jebel Ali sits in the western part of Dubai. The area connects to Sheikh Zayed Road and the Metro's Red Line via Jebel Ali station. For someone working in Dubai Marina or JBR, the commute is straightforward. For someone commuting regularly to Downtown or DIFC, the distance adds 20 to 30 minutes to a typical journey.
The Serene is positioned within the Sobha Central master community, which gives buyers access to a planned district with its own amenities and infrastructure. Buyers drawn to Jebel Ali typically prioritise space and a community feel over proximity to central Dubai's commercial hubs. At AED 1.4M for 1-bedroom units starting from 495 sq ft, the pricing reflects that trade-off in the western Dubai market.
Amenities: Everyday Comfort, Not Resort Living
| Theme | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Fitness & Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor & Leisure | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Safety | CCTV Security |
The project includes an indoor swimming pool, a specification choice that enables year-round use without weather dependency. The children's play area and landscaped gardens signal a target resident who plans to stay rather than turn over the unit frequently. On-site restaurant access adds a layer of everyday convenience that suits a long-term occupier profile rather than a short-let strategy.
Getting In for 20%
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 40% |
| At handover | 40% |
A 20% down payment on the entry 1-bedroom at AED 1.4M translates to AED 280,000 at signing. The remaining 40% spreads across the construction period, which runs from August 2025 to December 2029. A further 40% falls due at handover, so the biggest single payment lands at key collection. There is no post-handover payment plan. The full cost clears at handover.
A Three-and-a-Half-Year Off-Plan Horizon
Construction started in August 2025 and the target handover is December 2029. For a buyer committing today, that is a roughly three-and-a-half-year window before the unit becomes available. The staged construction payments give buyers time to manage cash flow across that period before the handover balance falls due. Buyers entering at the current price lock in today's figure against whatever the project and the surrounding Sobha Central community look like closer to completion.