The Woods Abode: the total cost of purchase, from price to DLD fees
The Woods Abode at Sobha Sanctuary starts from AED 1.00 million, subject to availability. Here is what that becomes once the 4% DLD fee is added, what the published 2029 handover and unit sizes mean, and what your adviser still confirms.
The Woods Abode at Sobha Sanctuary is advertised by Sobha Realty from AED 1.00 million, subject to availability, for one and two bedroom apartments across levels 4 to 12. Before you reserve, it helps to see the full arithmetic once the Dubai Land Department fee is added, understand what is published about delivery and unit sizes, and be clear about the one piece that is not yet published: the payment plan.
The published starting price and unit sizes
Sobha's official page for The Woods Abode lists a starting price of AED 1.00 million, verified on 17 September 2026, subject to availability. At the fixed AED/USD peg of 3.6725, that is roughly USD 272,300. The brochure also publishes net saleable areas: one bedroom units run roughly 540 to 591 sq ft, and two bedroom units roughly 827 to 964 sq ft. These figures come directly from the official brochure, not an estimate, which gives you a reliable starting point for comparing a specific unit against the published range.
The 4% DLD fee, worked out
The Dubai Land Department charges a registration fee of 4% of the property price. On the AED 1.00 million starting price, 4% comes to exactly AED 40,000, roughly USD 10,900 at the fixed peg. This is added to the price, not deducted from it. For a completed property the fee splits 2% seller and 2% buyer plus additional charges; for an off-plan purchase like The Woods Abode, your adviser confirms exactly how and when it is collected for the unit you reserve.
| Item | Amount (AED) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (subject to availability) | 1,000,000 | 272,300 |
| DLD registration fee (4%) | 40,000 | 10,900 |
| Oqood registration | Fixed, confirmed in contract | - |
| Developer admin fee, if any | Confirmed in contract | - |
Oqood and the developer's own fees
The Woods Abode is sold off-plan, so the sale is registered through Oqood with the Dubai Land Department rather than a completed title deed at this stage. Oqood carries a fixed fee, confirmed in the contract rather than quoted here as a percentage. Some developers also add their own administration fee on top of the DLD fee; ask your adviser to confirm in writing, before you reserve, whether this applies at The Woods Abode.
The payment plan: communicated by your adviser
Sobha's official page for The Woods Abode does not publish a payment plan at the time of writing. Rather than guess at a split that is not confirmed, your adviser communicates the exact instalment schedule once you have a specific unit in view. This differs from other projects in our selection where the plan is published in full, such as the Binghatti City 20/50/30 payment plan, structured very differently from a straight percentage split.
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What the published 2029 delivery date means
Sobha publishes a delivery year of 2029 for The Woods Abode, without a specific month. Treat this as the developer's own published timeline rather than a guaranteed date; our answer on The Woods Abode's handover date sets out exactly what is and is not confirmed about timing. Any clause on how a delay is handled sits in the sale agreement, so ask to see it before you sign.
Costs that come after handover
Once The Woods Abode is handed over, ownership carries ongoing costs separate from the purchase price: service charges set by the owners' association, utility connections, and fees tied to the wider Sobha Sanctuary community facilities. None of these figures are published yet, so treat them as "on request" and ask your adviser to confirm again closer to 2029.
A worked example, step by step
Take the published AED 1.00 million starting price as a base case for a one bedroom unit near the lower end of the published size range. Add the 4% DLD fee of exactly AED 40,000 and you reach AED 1,040,000 before Oqood and any developer fee. A two bedroom unit at a higher starting price scales the same way, at 4% of whatever price your adviser confirms for that specific layout. For how the 4% DLD fee and Oqood work across any off-plan purchase in Dubai, read Dubai property purchase costs: DLD 4%, Oqood, what to budget. The current unit selection and prices sit on the The Woods Abode project page.
To get the exact reservation amount, the current price list by layout, and the confirmed payment schedule for The Woods Abode, message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com.
FAQ
Is AED 1.00 million the price for every unit at The Woods Abode? No. It is Sobha's published starting price, subject to availability, for a one bedroom unit at the lower end of the published size range. Two bedroom units and higher floors cost more; your adviser confirms the current price for the layout you want.
Does the 4% DLD fee get added to the price or taken out of it? It is added on top. On the AED 1.00 million starting price, 4% comes to exactly AED 40,000.
What is the payment plan for The Woods Abode? It is not published on Sobha's official page at the time of writing. Your adviser communicates the exact schedule once a specific unit is identified.
Is 2029 a confirmed handover date? Sobha publishes 2029 as the delivery year without a specific month. Treat it as the developer's published timeline, not a guaranteed date, and ask your adviser about the delay clause in the sale agreement.
Are there fees beyond the DLD fee and the price? Oqood registration carries a fixed fee confirmed in the contract, and some developers add their own administration fee. Confirm both with your adviser before reserving.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AED 1.00 million the price for every unit at The Woods Abode?
No. It is Sobha's published starting price, subject to availability, for a one bedroom unit at the lower end of the published size range. Two bedroom units and higher floors cost more; your adviser confirms the current price for the layout you want.
Does the 4% DLD fee get added to the price or taken out of it?
It is added on top. On the AED 1.00 million starting price, 4% comes to exactly AED 40,000.
What is the payment plan for The Woods Abode?
It is not published on Sobha's official page at the time of writing. Your adviser communicates the exact schedule once a specific unit is identified.
Is 2029 a confirmed handover date?
Sobha publishes 2029 as the delivery year without a specific month. Treat it as the developer's published timeline, not a guaranteed date, and ask your adviser about the delay clause in the sale agreement.
Are there fees beyond the DLD fee and the price?
Oqood registration carries a fixed fee confirmed in the contract, and some developers add their own administration fee. Confirm both with your adviser before reserving.
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