Distress – 1BR in Sobha Orbis | Motor City | Villa & Golf View | AED 875,000

1BR | 546 Sqft | Villa Community & Golf Course View | 50% Paid | AED 875,000

This is a verified distress listing for a 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment in Sobha Orbis by Sobha Realty, situated in Motor City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The seller's original purchase price was AED 1,026,000. They are exiting at AED 875,000 — a direct saving of AED 151,000 (14.7%) below the original price. When the seller's 4% DLD fee of AED 41,040 is included, the buyer saves AED 192,040 — an 18% below-cost entry versus the seller's all-in acquisition. Critically, the seller has already settled 50% of the payment plan, meaning the buyer assumes only the remaining 50% balance due at handover in Q4 2027. At 546 sq ft with a balcony, villa community and golf course views, premium Bosch kitchen appliances, and two bathrooms, this is a sharply priced entry into one of Motor City's most anticipated Sobha launches — with the seller's half-funded payment position reducing the buyer's immediate capital commitment.

Property Highlights

• Project: Sobha Orbis
• Developer: Sobha Realty
• Unit Type: 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms
• Size: 546 sq ft
• View: Villa community and golf course (Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club / Motor City villa community)
• Balcony: Yes — all Sobha Orbis units include a balcony
• Kitchen: Fully fitted with Bosch or premium brand appliances (gas hob, oven, fridge, extractor, dishwasher)
• Additional Features: Utility room, storage room, powder room, built-in wardrobes
• Bathrooms: 2
• Parking: 1 covered parking space
• Handover: Q4 2027 (December 2027)
• Original Purchase Price (OP): AED 1,026,000
• Distress Selling Price: AED 875,000
• Saving vs OP: AED 151,000 (14.7%)
• Saving vs OP + 4% DLD: AED 192,040 (18%)
• Paid to Date: 50% of purchase price
• Remaining Balance: 50% due at handover (~AED 513,000)
• Payment Plan: 80/20
• Ownership: Freehold — open to all nationalities
• Status: Off-Plan | In Progress

About Sobha Orbis

Sobha Orbis is a flagship luxury residential development by Sobha Realty — Motor City's first and most prestigious Sobha project. The development comprises three interconnected high-rise towers rising between G+34 and G+41 floors, connected at podium level, and featuring 19 units per floor in 1, 1.5, and 2-bedroom configurations ranging from 545 to 988 sq ft. Sobha applies its trademark backward-integration model — controlling design, engineering, materials, and construction in-house through its own teams — which has consistently delivered premium-specification finishes with low post-handover snag rates across all Dubai projects. Kitchens in Sobha Orbis come equipped with Bosch or equivalent premium brand appliances including a gas hob, oven, fridge with freezer, extractor, and dishwasher. Each unit features an elegant, calm colour palette with panoramic windows, a utility room, storage room, powder room, and balcony. Full-floor acquisition is also available, making Sobha Orbis attractive to institutional and high-net-worth investors in addition to end-users.

Community and Lifestyle

• Motor City is one of Dubai's most established and well-regarded freehold communities — mature, green, and family-oriented with a strong sense of identity around the motorsport and automotive lifestyle theme
• Villa community and golf course views — the unit faces Motor City's established low-rise villa clusters and the adjacent Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club / golf course greenery
• Spinneys supermarket, Emirates Hospital Day Surgery, GEMS Metropole School, and Jebel Ali Village Nursery are all within walking distance of Sobha Orbis
• Dubai Autodrome — the UAE's premier motorsport circuit with a racing school and retail plaza — is approximately 10 minutes away
• First Avenue Mall is within the Motor City community
• Motor City bus stops (Uptown Apartments 1 and 2) are nearby; a proposed metro station is planned adjacent to the Sobha Orbis towers
• Ideal for young professionals, couples, families, and investors targeting Motor City's proven 8.9% gross annual rental yield for 1-bedroom apartments

Amenities

• Resort-style swimming pool with panoramic green views
• Jacuzzi
• Yoga and meditation zone
• Landscaped gardens and green open spaces throughout the podium
• Clubhouse with social spaces
• F&B street with cafes and dining at podium level
• State-of-the-art indoor gymnasium and fitness centre
• BBQ zone and outdoor entertaining areas
• Kids' pool and children's play area
• Sky gardens (selected floors)
• 24-hour security and CCTV
• 24-hour concierge services
• Covered parking
• High-speed elevators

Layout and Floor Plan

Sobha Orbis 1-bedroom apartments range from 538 to 671 sq ft across different stacks. This distress unit is 546 sq ft — the compact 1-bedroom configuration comprising a suite of approximately 492 sq ft and a balcony of approximately 54 sq ft. The layout includes a bedroom with built-in wardrobes, two bathrooms (one en-suite and one separate), an open-plan living and dining area with panoramic windows, a fully fitted kitchen with Bosch appliances, a utility room, a storage room, a powder room, and the balcony facing the villa community and golf course views. The villa and golf course orientation means the unit enjoys a green, low-rise outlook rather than another tower facade — a premium view category within the project. The detailed floor plan and exact tower position for this specific unit are available on request quoting reference SORBIS-MC-1BR-546-VG-001.

Payment and Handover

Sobha Orbis was launched with an 80/20 payment plan: 80% during construction in staged installments and 20% on handover in Q4 2027. The seller has already paid 50% of the total purchase price. The buyer assumes the remaining 50% (~AED 513,000) per Sobha's original installment schedule, with the final 20% (~AED 205,200) due at handover. A 4% DLD Oqood transfer fee applies on assignment — approximately AED 35,000 on the distress price of AED 875,000. A trustee fee of approximately AED 4,200 also applies. Buyer agency fee is typically 2% (~AED 17,500). Full paid-versus-outstanding installment breakdown and original Sobha SPA are available on request.

Location and Connectivity

• Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311): approximately 1 minute from the towers — primary highway artery
• Al Qudra Road (D63): approximately 1 minute — connects to Dubailand and beyond
• Dubai Marina / JBR: approximately 20 minutes by car
• Mall of the Emirates: approximately 15 minutes by car
• Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa: approximately 25–30 minutes by car
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): approximately 25–30 minutes by car
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): approximately 25 minutes by car
• Business Bay / DIFC: approximately 25 minutes by car
• Dubai Autodrome: approximately 10 minutes by car
• Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club: adjacent to the Motor City community
• Dubai Studio City: approximately 5 minutes by car
• Proposed Metro Station: planned adjacent to Sobha Orbis towers

Why Invest in Sobha Orbis, Motor City

• 14.7% below OP, 18% below OP+DLD: AED 151,000 saving versus OP; AED 192,040 versus seller's all-in — immediate equity on a Sobha-branded Motor City address
• 50% already paid — buyer assumes only 50%: The seller has funded half the build. The buyer steps in with a structurally lower immediate capital commitment and inherits a half-funded Sobha asset
• Motor City's proven 8.9% gross rental yield: The highest-recorded average gross ROI for 1BR apartments in Motor City as of Q1 2024 — at the distress price of AED 875,000, an annual rent of AED 62,000–78,000 implies a gross yield of approximately 7.1%–8.9%
• Villa community and golf course view: Green, low-rise outlook over established villa clusters and golf course is a premium orientation within the tower — supporting above-average rents and tenant preference
• Sobha quality benchmark: Fully fitted Bosch kitchen, utility room, storage room, powder room, and two bathrooms in a 546 sqft 1BR are value-for-money specifications rarely found at this price point in Dubai
• Proposed metro station: A planned metro stop adjacent to the towers will materially improve connectivity and rental demand when delivered
• Motor City freehold premium: One of Dubai's few truly mature, well-established freehold communities with consistent demand from both tenants and end-users seeking greenery, safety, and strong lifestyle infrastructure
• Freehold: 100% ownership rights for all nationalities; 2-year property investor visa available at this price

Golden Visa eligibility, rental and yield figures, handover timing and transport connectivity described above reflect source information published as at 17 August 2026 and can change. Confirm current status before relying on them.