The Woods Elysian by Sobha Realty: Apartments in Sobha Sanctuary
Sobha Realty is adding The Woods Elysian to its Sobha Sanctuary master community in Dubai. The project offers apartments in The Woods sub-district, with prices starting under AED 1 million. Construction started in August 2026, with a handover target of December 2030.
For an off-plan buyer, this is a four-year build window. The 20% down payment keeps the initial capital commitment proportionate to the total.
What AED 999K to AED 1.6M Covers
The range runs from AED 999,000 to AED 1,600,000 across apartments only. That is a AED 601,000 spread within one property type, reflecting meaningful variation in floor area, floor level, and view. Buyers at the lower end are likely entering at smaller configurations; the AED 1.6 million ceiling points to larger layouts or premium positions within the building.
The sub-AED 1 million entry point is the headline here. Below seven figures, buyers are most likely looking at a compact one-bedroom or studio. The upper end at AED 1.6 million points to a two-bedroom or a well-positioned one-bedroom at a higher floor. That spread gives the project appeal across first-time buyers and those looking for a larger footprint inside the master community.
Sobha Sanctuary: Location and What It Means Day to Day
Sobha Sanctuary sits within the Mohammed Bin Rashid City corridor, off Meydan Road. Downtown Dubai, DIFC, and Dubai Mall are roughly 10 to 15 minutes away in normal traffic, and Business Bay is in the same direction. That puts residents within easy reach of the city's main employment centres.
The Woods is one sub-district within the broader Sobha Sanctuary scheme. The name reflects a landscaping emphasis, and the Landscaped Gardens in the project's own amenity list carry that theme through to the building level. Sobha Sanctuary is master-planned, so the roads, public realm, and community infrastructure around the project are managed under a single developer's design standard.
The price range positions The Woods Elysian in the mid-range of the Dubai apartment market, accessible to end-users who want community infrastructure and to investors seeking a central Dubai address with the backing of a major developer.
Amenities: Suited to Regular Use
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor & Leisure | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
An indoor swimming pool extends year-round usability beyond what outdoor-only facilities offer, which matters for residents who use the pool throughout the year rather than just in cooler months. The gymnasium pairs with it for a self-contained wellness offering at the building level. An on-site restaurant reduces the need to drive for daily meals. The children's play area and landscaped gardens complete a set built for families and professionals who want amenity access on their doorstep.
Getting In for 20%
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 40% |
| On handover | 40% |
The 20% down payment means AED 199,800 on the minimum-priced unit, or AED 320,000 at the top of the range. The remaining 80% splits evenly between the construction period and handover: 40% paid in stages as building progresses, and 40% as a lump sum on completion day. There is no post-handover instalment plan, so the full purchase price clears at handover.
The 40% handover tranche is the single largest cash event in this payment structure. It falls in one payment on completion day, not across a period after occupancy.
Four Years to December 2030
Construction started in August 2026. The target handover is December 2030, a four-year cycle standard for a master-community project at this scale.
Off-plan buyers accept a four-year horizon before receiving keys. The payment structure stages most of the cost across the build, with the 40% handover tranche arriving as a lump sum at the end of that period.