River Cove Residences: Sobha Realty in Al Bahya
River Cove Residences is a development by Sobha Realty in Al Bahya, Abu Dhabi. The project spans three towers, A, B, and C, offering one and two-bedroom apartments. A separate villament block rounds out the product mix with three-bedroom units in apartment and duplex configurations.
Al Bahya: A Mainland Abu Dhabi Address
Al Bahya is a residential district on the Abu Dhabi mainland, positioned outside the central island zone. Road access connects the area to central Abu Dhabi and to the broader UAE highway network. The district has a quieter, more suburban character than the central island, with lower density and larger development footprints. For a resident, that means less congestion and more open space than a central island address typically provides. Al Bahya suits buyers who prioritize space and value over centrality.
What AED 1.35M to AED 2.34M Gets You
Pricing at River Cove divides cleanly by bedroom count. One-bedroom apartments start at AED 1,350,000, across layouts ranging from 566 to 601 sq ft. That puts the entry cost at roughly AED 2,250 to AED 2,380 per sq ft, depending on the specific unit.
Two-bedroom units start at AED 2,343,280. Floor areas within this category run from 1,012 to 1,212 sq ft. All two-bedroom layouts share the same starting price, so the per-square-foot cost varies meaningfully by unit: the most compact two-bedroom works out to roughly AED 2,315 per sq ft, while the largest comes in at around AED 1,935 per sq ft. Picking the right layout at this price point matters.
The jump between bedroom categories is just under AED 1 million. The one-bedroom suits a single occupant or an investor targeting the rental market. The two-bedroom is a better fit for a couple or small family planning a longer stay.
Apartments and Duplexes
The tower stock is straightforward: 1BR and 2BR apartments across Towers A, B, and C, with multiple layout types (Types A through D depending on the tower) within each bedroom category.
The villament block is a distinct product. Three-bedroom units there range from 2,041 to 2,525 sq ft, available as flat apartments or as duplexes. The duplex configuration offers a two-storey format that differs substantially from a standard tower flat, closer in feel to a townhouse arrangement.
Amenities
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Fitness and Pool | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Security | CCTV Security |
Six amenities covers the core residential package. The indoor pool is the standout: it operates year-round, which matters in Abu Dhabi where summer temperatures make outdoor water facilities impractical for several months. The on-site restaurant reduces dependence on external dining options. The amenity set is practical rather than resort-style, in keeping with the project's mid-market residential positioning.
December 2029: Off-Plan Entry at Year One
Construction at River Cove started in April 2026. Completion is scheduled for December 2029, roughly three and a half years from launch. Buyers entering now are doing so at the early construction phase. That is a long runway, useful for those managing staged payments across the build period.
Getting In for 20%
| Milestone | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 40% |
| Handover | 40% |
The 20% down payment is AED 270,000 on a one-bedroom at the minimum price, and AED 468,656 on a two-bedroom. The 40% construction tranche spreads across approximately three and a half years, keeping the ongoing payment load manageable. The final 40% falls at handover in late 2029, which is the largest single payment in the schedule. All payments complete at handover, with no post-handover structure.