Distress Sale: 1 Bedroom in Sobha Orbis, Motor City, Dubai

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

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