Sobha Orbis: off-plan project in Motor City
Sobha Orbis is an off-plan residential apartment project in Motor City, registered with the Dubai Land Department as project no. 3070 and developed by Sobha L.L.C. From October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026, 207 off-plan sales were registered there at a median price of AED 1,266,526 (AED 1,980 per sq ft); 80% of sales fall between AED 1,058,193 and AED 2,066,913.
- 207off-plan sales in 12 months
- AED 1,266,526median sale price
- AED 1,980median price per sq ft
- 6.4%construction progress (DLD)
- December 2028end date in the register
- 2,995registered units
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026. Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
What the figures say
- Positioning: at AED 1,980 per sq ft, Sobha Orbis is 10.2% above the median of off-plan sales across the 11 projects tracked in Motor City (AED 1,796 per sq ft), and 12% above the median of Dubai off-plan sales (AED 1,768 per sq ft).
- Sales pace: 207 off-plan sales in 12 months, about 17 a month; number 5 by sales in Motor City over the period.
- Construction: 6.4% complete in the DLD register, construction is at an early stage; planned end December 2028.
- Profile: a concentrated project, 71.5% of sales are the same unit type (apartment · 1 bedroom).
Sobha Orbis: official project sheet
Details from the project register kept by the Dubai Land Department. Off-plan payments go to the project's escrow account, as required by Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007.
| Item | DLD register |
|---|---|
| DLD project number | 3070 |
| Registered developer | Sobha L.L.C (developer no. 966) |
| Master developer | Union Properties (P.J.S.C) |
| Community (master project) | Motor City |
| DLD area | Al Hebiah First |
| Register status | active |
| Construction progress | 6.4% |
| Project start | June 1, 2024 |
| Planned end | December 31, 2028 |
| Registered units | 2,995 units |
| Buildings | 8 |
| Escrow account | escrow agent registered with the DLD for this project |
Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
Sobha Orbis off-plan prices by unit type
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months, at least 3 sales per row. Entry ticket observed: apartment · 1 bedroom, at a median AED 1,225,100.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Range (AED) | Median size | Price / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 148 | AED 1,225,100 | 1,031,572 – 1,352,153 | 59 m² (635 sq ft) | AED 1,945 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 59 | AED 2,056,130 | 1,965,772 – 2,178,757 | 93 m² (1,001 sq ft) | AED 2,050 |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
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Sales by unit type
Apartment · 1 bedroom: 71.5% of off-plan sales, with a median size of 59 m² (51 to 62 m² for 80% of them).
- Apartment · 1 bedroom: 71.5% (148 sales)
- Apartment · 2 bedrooms: 28.5% (59 sales)
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
Sobha Orbis off-plan price by quarter
The median off-plan price per sq ft moved from AED 1,895 in Q3 2024 to AED 1,900 in Q3 2026 (+0.3%). Quarter-to-quarter changes also reflect the mix of units sold.
| Quarter | Off-plan sales | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | 229 | AED 1,895 | — |
| Q4 2024 | 1,105 | AED 1,890 | -0.3% |
| Q1 2025 | 289 | AED 1,890 | 0% |
| Q2 2025 | 551 | AED 1,905 | +0.8% |
| Q3 2025 | 490 | AED 1,910 | +0.3% |
| Q4 2025 | 198 | AED 1,980 | +3.7% |
| Q1 2026 | 27 | AED 2,050 | +3.5% |
| Q2 2026 | 11 | AED 2,050 | 0% |
| Q3 2026 | 14 | AED 1,900 | -7.3% |
| Q4 2026 (to 16/10/2026) | 3 | AED 1,880 | — |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, off-plan sales registered since 1 January 2024, as of 16/10/2026.
Rents in Motor City
To gauge the rental market around Sobha Orbis: annual rents of Ejari contracts registered in Motor City over the last 12 months (2,040 contracts).
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 237 | AED 50,000 | 44,484 – 55,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 936 | AED 72,000 | 64,071 – 80,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 600 | AED 113,000 | 98,000 – 125,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 166 | AED 166,500 | 145,000 – 192,300 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 49 | AED 260,000 | 220,000 – 315,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 36 | AED 310,000 | 250,000 – 360,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 5+ bedrooms | 12 | AED 450,000 | 401,250 – 500,000 |
To compare a market rent with your purchase price and running costs, the rental yield calculator works it through step by step.
Source: Dubai Land Department, Ejari rent contracts (open data), 20/10/2025 to 20/10/2026.
Where is Sobha Orbis?
Sobha Orbis is in Motor City (DLD area Al Hebiah First), Dubai.
- Nearest metro station: Sharaf Dg Metro Station
- Nearest shopping mall: Mall of the Emirates
- Nearest landmark: Motor City
Source: Dubai Land Department, reference points attached to registered sales.
Further reading
- All off-plan projects in Motor City
- All DLD sales at Sobha Orbis (new and resale)
- Motor City property prices
- Motor City rents
- All Sobha L.L.C projects
- Our developer guide
Other off-plan projects in Motor City
- Binghatti Skyterraces — AED 1,796/sq ft
- Sierra by Iman — AED 1,680/sq ft
- Sobha Solis — AED 2,015/sq ft
- Ananda Residences — AED 1,314/sq ft
- Takaya — AED 1,908/sq ft
- Beverly Grande — AED 1,556/sq ft
- 15 Cascade — AED 1,859/sq ft
- Mirdad — AED 1,881/sq ft
More projects by Sobha L.L.C
Same budget elsewhere in Dubai (around AED 1,266,526)
- DAMAC District, DAMAC Hills — AED 1,264,600
- The Community - Sports Arena, Dubai Sports City — AED 1,267,500
- ELARIS Rise, Jumeirah Village Triangle — AED 1,263,122
- DAMAC Riverside Views - Marine 3, Dubai Investment Park Second — AED 1,269,020
- Regalia, Business Bay — AED 1,257,500
- Verdana 9, Dubai Investment Park First — AED 1,269,974
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a home at Sobha Orbis cost?
Over the last 12 months, the 207 off-plan sales registered with the DLD show a median price of AED 1,266,526, or AED 1,980 per sq ft; 80% fall between AED 1,058,193 and AED 2,066,913. The developer's current prices are on its price list.
When will Sobha Orbis be completed?
In the DLD project register (as of 15/06/2026), the project is "active", 6.4% complete, with a planned end date of December 31, 2028. The handover date is confirmed by the developer.
Who is the developer of Sobha Orbis?
The DLD register lists Sobha L.L.C (developer no. 966), in a community developed by Union Properties (P.J.S.C).
What unit types are sold at Sobha Orbis?
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months cover: apartment · 1 bedroom (148), apartment · 2 bedrooms (59). Best-selling type: apartment · 1 bedroom, at a median AED 1,225,100 for 59 m².
Has the price per sq ft at Sobha Orbis changed?
The median off-plan price moved from AED 1,895 per sq ft in Q3 2024 to AED 1,900 in Q3 2026, based on DLD-registered sales.
How do I get the Sobha Orbis price list and payment plan?
Ask with the "Get the price list" button or on WhatsApp at +971 55 772 2710: a RERA-licensed Cevitas advisor sends you the available units, the developer's prices and the current payment plan, with no buyer commission on new launches.
Sources and method
Off-plan sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), residential sales registered off-plan ("Off-Plan Properties") from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026. Median price = middle registered price; range = 80% of sales (10th to 90th percentile). Price per sq ft = price / registered area (1 m² = 10.764 sq ft).
Developer, status, progress and dates: DLD "Projects" register (data.dubai) and "Developers" register (data.dubai), extract as of June 15, 2026. Progress is the figure from the latest DLD inspection on record; the end date is the one declared in the register and may be updated by the DLD.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), median annual rent of residential contracts over the last 12 months in the area.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe official transactions and an official register; they are not a valuation, a promise of return or investment advice. The developer's current prices are on its price list.