Sobha unveils $6.8bn Umm Al Quwain island development

Sobha Group has teamed up with the Government of Umm Al Quwain to launch a new resort and residential island development in the emirate.

Firdous Sobha will be spread over 53 million square feet and will have a villa community, terraced apartments, hotels and resorts, retail outlets, an 18-hole golf course, sea front villas and apartments, a  wellness destination and an array of recreational and entertainment options.

H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain and Chairman of Executive Board said: “Our strategic partnership with Sobha Group brings an exciting new dimension to our commitment to developing Umm Al Quwain.

“Both the Umm Al Quwain Government and Sobha Group are committed to quality and share a common vision for the island. Firdous Sobha is a flagship project, which has been launched in line with the vision of transforming Umm Al Quwain into an active tourism and commercial destination.”

Located on Al Seniyah Island, along with Khor al-Beidah, one of the largest areas of undisturbed and varied coastal environment remaining anywhere in the UAE, a statement said.

PNC Menon, Founder and Chairman, Sobha Group said: “Our latest project announcement represents our commitment to the UAE. In line with our aim to fully leverage the opportunities present in this highly dynamic market, we have partnered with Umm Al Quwain Government, and are jointly to transform the island into a world class destination and a hot spot for iconic properties. By combining our capabilities and expertise, we are confident “Firdous Sobha” will be a proud testament to our commitment to quality.”