The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary: starting price and the DLD fee
The Grove is advertised from AED 9.33 million by the developer, subject to inventory. The 4% DLD registration fee comes to AED 373,200 at that entry price for these 4 to 6 bedroom estate villas.
The Grove, Sobha Sanctuary's collection of estate villas, is advertised from AED 9.33 million by the developer, a price listed subject to current inventory. At that entry price, the Dubai Land Department's registration fee, 4% of the price, comes to AED 373,200, on top of the purchase price itself.
A developer-advertised starting price, not fixed over time
Sobha Realty quotes a starting price of AED 9.33 million for The Grove, described as a developer-advertised price subject to inventory. That means it applies to the villa collection currently on sale, but it can shift depending on which units remain when you book. Your adviser confirms the exact price for the villa you are interested in before any commitment.
Calculating the DLD fee at this entry price
The Dubai Land Department's registration fee stands at 4% of the sale price. On the AED 9.33 million starting price, that works out to AED 373,200. This amount is added to the purchase price and should be budgeted separately, alongside the payment plan's own schedule.
| Item | Amount on an AED 9.33 million base |
|---|---|
| Advertised starting price | AED 9,330,000 |
| DLD fee (4%) | AED 373,200 |
Villas from four to six bedrooms
The Grove offers independent estate villas with four, five and six bedrooms, within the Sobha Sanctuary district in Dubailand. The project page describes a setting of private gardens, waterways, linear parks and shaded walking routes around each villa. The exact payment plan is not published at this stage; it remains to be confirmed with your adviser.
The Golden Visa threshold, exceeded at this entry price
A real estate investment of at least AED 2 million opens the door to a Golden Visa application, subject to conditions to confirm with the authorities. At the AED 9.33 million entry price, The Grove comfortably exceeds this threshold. That is not a guarantee of approval: actual eligibility and the precise conditions remain to be confirmed directly with the relevant authorities, with no visa duration stated here.
The wider Sobha Sanctuary setting
The Grove sits within Sobha Sanctuary, a district the developer describes as roughly 50% open and green space, with a central park of around 800,000 sq ft and several kilometres of loops dedicated to leisure and wellness, according to the developer's brochure. This setting directly surrounds The Grove's villas, alongside amenities specific to the collection itself, such as the lagoon and clubhouse.
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What to ask your adviser before booking
Beyond the starting price and the DLD fee, a buyer interested in The Grove should confirm current villa stock availability, since the AED 9.33 million price remains subject to it. The exact payment plan, handover date and precise sizes by façade style also remain to be requested directly, as these are not yet published on the official project page.
Going further
Our full guide to The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary covers the district, amenities and the typical buyer profile for this villa collection.
To receive current pricing for a specific villa and the exact DLD fee calculation, contact your Orven adviser on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or at sales@orvenproperties.com.
An investment that outweighs other ancillary fees
At the AED 9.33 million starting price, the AED 373,200 DLD fee represents a relatively modest share of the total budget compared with the villa's own price. That does not reduce the importance of budgeting for it separately, alongside any Oqood registration fees specific to the off-plan sale, confirmed in the contract.
Why the price stays described as a starting point
Describing AED 9.33 million as a starting price rather than a fixed figure reflects how villa collections are typically sold: different villa styles or plots within the same development can carry different prices even when a single "from" figure is advertised. The exact figure for a specific villa is confirmed once inventory and layout are matched to your request.
Requesting a signed payment schedule
Before transferring any amount, it is worth asking for a signed payment schedule from the developer rather than relying on a verbal summary of percentages. This document clarifies exactly when each instalment falls due once the plan itself is published. For wider context, see our Sobha Sanctuary masterplan guide.
FAQ
Is the AED 9.33 million price guaranteed for every villa at The Grove? No, it is a developer-advertised starting price, subject to current inventory. The exact price depends on the villa chosen.
How is the AED 373,200 DLD fee calculated? It is 4% of the AED 9.33 million starting price, the standard Dubai Land Department registration rate.
Does The Grove qualify for the Golden Visa? At the AED 9.33 million entry price, the AED 2 million threshold is exceeded, which can open the door to an application, always subject to conditions confirmed with the authorities.
What is The Grove's payment plan? It is not published at this stage on the official project page. Your adviser confirms it for the villa you are interested in.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the AED 9.33 million price guaranteed for every villa at The Grove?
No, it is a developer-advertised starting price, subject to current inventory. The exact price depends on the villa chosen.
How is the AED 373,200 DLD fee calculated?
It is 4% of the AED 9.33 million starting price, the standard Dubai Land Department registration rate.
Does The Grove qualify for the Golden Visa?
At the AED 9.33 million entry price, the AED 2 million threshold is exceeded, which can open the door to an application, always subject to conditions confirmed with the authorities.
What is The Grove's payment plan?
It is not published at this stage on the official project page. Your adviser confirms it for the villa you are interested in.
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