The Terraces by Sobha: Villas in Al Bahya, Abu Dhabi
Sobha Realty is launching The Terraces in Al Bahya, Abu Dhabi. The project is an off-plan villa community with 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom homes. Construction started in April 2026, and Sobha has set December 2029 as the expected handover date.
Al Bahya: Space Over Proximity
Al Bahya sits in the outer residential belt of Abu Dhabi, away from the density of the main island. The area is predominantly low-density housing, which allows communities like The Terraces to deliver private villas with outdoor space rather than stacked apartment living. For end-users, the practical consideration is the commute to central Abu Dhabi workplaces and infrastructure. For investors, outer-district villa communities tend to attract long-term family tenants rather than short-stay renters, which shapes the income profile.
What AED 4.96M to AED 8.07M Gets You
The price range spans AED 4,960,000 to AED 8,070,000. That is a meaningful spread, and it maps directly to bedroom count and floor area.
3-bedroom villas start at AED 4.96M and cover between 2,577 and 3,453 sq ft, depending on the layout type. The size variation within the 3-bed tier is larger than it first appears. A Type A layout is around 2,578 sq ft. A Type C layout reaches 3,453 sq ft. Both share the same starting price, so a buyer who shortlists the larger Type C or Type D footprint gets more space at no extra cost at entry. That makes the larger 3-bed layouts the more efficient value per square foot in this community.
4-bedroom villas start at AED 8.07M, ranging from 4,194 to 4,524 sq ft. The jump from the 3-bed entry price is AED 3.11M. Families who specifically need a fourth bedroom and the larger internal footprint will find it here. Buyers primarily chasing square footage should compare the largest 3-bed layouts first before committing to that step-up.
Amenities: Built for Year-Round Family Living
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Recreation | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Community | Restaurants, CCTV Security |
Six amenities covering the main bases for a family villa community. The indoor swimming pool stands out. Most villa communities at this price segment offer outdoor pools only. In Abu Dhabi, where summer temperatures make outdoor swimming impractical for months at a time, an indoor pool provides year-round utility. The Children's Play Area and Landscaped Gardens point firmly toward family end-users rather than investors targeting short-term rental income. On-site restaurants reduce residents' dependency on nearby commercial options.
Off-Plan Until December 2029
Construction began in April 2026. Sobha has set December 2029 as the expected handover, a build period of roughly 44 months.
For an off-plan buyer entering now, that is approximately three and a half years before keys. Buyers with an urgent occupancy need will find this timeline long. For investors holding through construction, the 44-month period gives the surrounding Al Bahya area time to develop further before handover arrives.
Getting In for 20% Down
| Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down Payment | 20% |
| During Construction | 40% |
| Handover | 40% |
A 20% down payment is the standard entry for UAE off-plan villas, so there is no particular advantage or disadvantage at this stage. The remaining 80% splits evenly: 40% across construction-stage installments, and 40% at handover.
There is no post-handover payment plan. The full purchase price settles at or before keys. On the 3-bed entry of AED 4.96M, the handover installment alone is AED 1.98M. On the 4-bed at AED 8.07M, that rises to AED 3.23M. Buyers who need access to post-handover installments will not find that facility here.