Off-planOff-plan building · Aldar
Sanctuary, Wadi Al Safa 5
Highlights
Sanctuary at a glance
About Sanctuary
Sanctuary is a residential building in Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai, developed by Aldar. It holds about 127 units: 3-bedroom apartments, 4-bedroom apartments, 5-bedroom apartments, 6-bedroom apartments. Depending on the unit, windows look out over Community.
It is under construction, 69% complete, with handover planned for 2028. 9 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 1,517 per sq ft.
Sanctuary is one of 195 buildings in Wadi Al Safa 5: 63 are complete and 116 are still being built.
In a nutshell
- A residential off-plan building
- Located in Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai
- Developed by Aldar
- Completed in Q1 2028
- Unit types: 3 Beds, 4 Beds, 5 Beds, 6 Beds
- Sizes from 3,520 to 14,750 sq ft
- Views: Community View
- Features: Children's Play Area
- Status
- Off-plan
- Developer
- Aldar
- Location
- Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai
- Handover
- Q1 2028
- Construction
- 69%
- Unit types
- 3 Beds, 4 Beds, 5 Beds, 6 Beds
- Prices from
- AED 3.7M
- Median price per sq ft
- AED 1,517
- Nearest metro
- Academic City, 5.1 km
Building details
Inside Sanctuary
Facilities in Sanctuary
Sanctuary lists one facility for its residents.
- Children's Play Area
Properties in Sanctuary
3-bedroom apartments in Sanctuary
There are about 35 of these in Sanctuary, from 3,520 to 5,870 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 4.5M, or AED 1,510 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 5% over what they paid.
4-bedroom apartments in Sanctuary
There are about 36 of these in Sanctuary, from 3,960 to 5,240 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 5.5M, or AED 1,630 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 8% over what they paid.
5-bedroom apartments in Sanctuary
There are about 48 of these in Sanctuary, from 4,690 to 11,950 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 6.9M, or AED 1,550 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 9% over what they paid.
6-bedroom apartments in Sanctuary
There are about 8 of these in Sanctuary, from 9,830 to 14,750 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 13.8M, or AED 1,490 per sq ft.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Beds | 35 | 3,520 sqft327 sqmt – 5,870 sqft545.3 sqmt | AED 4.5M | – |
| 4 Beds | 36 | 3,960 sqft367.9 sqmt – 5,240 sqft486.8 sqmt | AED 5.5M | – |
| 5 Beds | 48 | 4,690 sqft435.7 sqmt – 11,950 sqft1,110.2 sqmt | AED 6.9M | – |
| 6 Beds | 8 | 9,830 sqft913.2 sqmt – 14,750 sqft1,370.3 sqmt | AED 13.8M | – |
Sale trends in Sanctuary
Median sale price
AED 5.5M
Median per sq ft
AED 1,517
Price ranges from the most recent registered sales, by unit type:
- 3-bedroom apartments: AED 3.8M to AED 4.9M (3,519 to 5,872 sq ft), across 8 sales
- 5-bedroom apartments: AED 6.0M to AED 11.7M (5,395 to 11,732 sq ft), across 8 sales
- 4-bedroom apartments: AED 5.1M to AED 5.6M (4,026 to 4,027 sq ft), across 3 sales
- 6-bedroom apartments: one sale at AED 13.8M (12,311 sq ft)
Recent transactions in Sanctuary
| LocationStatus and unit | PricePer sqftPer sqmt | SpecsSize and bedrooms | DateSold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 4,450,000AED 1,504 /sqftAED 16,189 /sqmt | 3,521 sqft327.1 sqmt3 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 13,800,000AED 1,495 /sqftAED 16,092 /sqmt | 12,311 sqft1,143.7 sqmt6 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 5,300,000AED 1,586 /sqftAED 17,072 /sqmt | 4,027 sqft374.1 sqmt4 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 4,375,000AED 1,479 /sqftAED 15,920 /sqmt | 3,519 sqft326.9 sqmt3 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 5,600,000AED 1,676 /sqftAED 18,040 /sqmt | 4,026 sqft374 sqmt4 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 4,850,000AED 1,639 /sqftAED 17,642 /sqmt | 5,872 sqft545.5 sqmt3 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 6,900,000AED 1,554 /sqftAED 16,727 /sqmt | 5,544 sqft515.1 sqmt5 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 6,900,000AED 1,554 /sqftAED 16,727 /sqmt | 5,395 sqft501.2 sqmt5 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 4,500,000AED 1,521 /sqftAED 16,372 /sqmt | 3,629 sqft337.1 sqmt3 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 4,350,000AED 1,470 /sqftAED 15,823 /sqmt | 3,521 sqft327.1 sqmt3 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 4,600,000AED 1,555 /sqftAED 16,738 /sqmt | 3,530 sqft327.9 sqmt3 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 11,494,430AED 1,879 /sqftAED 20,225 /sqmt | 11,287 sqft1,048.6 sqmt5 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 5,050,000AED 1,512 /sqftAED 16,275 /sqmt | 4,027 sqft374.1 sqmt4 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 3,797,023AED 1,283 /sqftAED 13,810 /sqmt | 3,519 sqft326.9 sqmt3 Beds | Developer |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 6,400,000AED 1,441 /sqftAED 15,511 /sqmt | 5,561 sqft516.6 sqmt5 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 5,950,000AED 1,340 /sqftAED 14,424 /sqmt | 5,460 sqft507.3 sqmt5 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 10,533,786AED 1,722 /sqftAED 18,535 /sqmt | 8,580 sqft797.1 sqmt5 Beds | Developer |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 11,747,399AED 1,921 /sqftAED 20,677 /sqmt | 11,732 sqft1,089.9 sqmt5 Beds | Developer |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 4,225,000AED 1,428 /sqftAED 15,371 /sqmt | 3,629 sqft337.1 sqmt3 Beds | Owner |
| Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3, Wadi Al Safa 5Off-planVilla | AED 6,425,000AED 1,447 /sqftAED 15,575 /sqmt | 5,395 sqft501.2 sqmt5 Beds | Owner |
Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 4.5M
AED 1,504 /sqftAED 16,189 /sqmt
Off-planVilla3,521 sqft327.1 sqmt3 BedsOwner28 Sept 2026Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 13.8M
AED 1,495 /sqftAED 16,092 /sqmt
Off-planVilla12,311 sqft1,143.7 sqmt6 BedsOwner1 Sept 2026Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 5.3M
AED 1,586 /sqftAED 17,072 /sqmt
Off-planVilla4,027 sqft374.1 sqmt4 BedsOwner27 Aug 2026Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 4.4M
AED 1,479 /sqftAED 15,920 /sqmt
Off-planVilla3,519 sqft326.9 sqmt3 BedsOwner24 Jul 2026Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 5.6M
AED 1,676 /sqftAED 18,040 /sqmt
Off-planVilla4,026 sqft374 sqmt4 BedsOwner16 Jun 2026Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 4.9M
AED 1,639 /sqftAED 17,642 /sqmt
Off-planVilla5,872 sqft545.5 sqmt3 BedsOwner7 May 2026Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 6.9M
AED 1,554 /sqftAED 16,727 /sqmt
Off-planVilla5,544 sqft515.1 sqmt5 BedsOwner12 Feb 2026Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 6.9M
AED 1,554 /sqftAED 16,727 /sqmt
Off-planVilla5,395 sqft501.2 sqmt5 BedsOwner20 Jan 2026Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 4.5M
AED 1,521 /sqftAED 16,372 /sqmt
Off-planVilla3,629 sqft337.1 sqmt3 BedsOwner6 Jan 2026Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 4.4M
AED 1,470 /sqftAED 15,823 /sqmt
Off-planVilla3,521 sqft327.1 sqmt3 BedsOwner30 Oct 2025Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 4.6M
AED 1,555 /sqftAED 16,738 /sqmt
Off-planVilla3,530 sqft327.9 sqmt3 BedsOwner1 Oct 2025Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 11.5M
AED 1,879 /sqftAED 20,225 /sqmt
Off-planVilla11,287 sqft1,048.6 sqmt5 BedsOwner22 Sept 2025Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 5.1M
AED 1,512 /sqftAED 16,275 /sqmt
Off-planVilla4,027 sqft374.1 sqmt4 BedsOwner11 Sept 2025Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 3.8M
AED 1,283 /sqftAED 13,810 /sqmt
Off-planVilla3,519 sqft326.9 sqmt3 BedsDeveloper3 Sept 2025Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 6.4M
AED 1,441 /sqftAED 15,511 /sqmt
Off-planVilla5,561 sqft516.6 sqmt5 BedsOwner26 Aug 2025Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 6M
AED 1,340 /sqftAED 14,424 /sqmt
Off-planVilla5,460 sqft507.3 sqmt5 BedsOwner28 Jul 2025Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 10.5M
AED 1,722 /sqftAED 18,535 /sqmt
Off-planVilla8,580 sqft797.1 sqmt5 BedsDeveloper23 Jul 2025Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 11.7M
AED 1,921 /sqftAED 20,677 /sqmt
Off-planVilla11,732 sqft1,089.9 sqmt5 BedsDeveloper23 Jul 2025Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 4.2M
AED 1,428 /sqftAED 15,371 /sqmt
Off-planVilla3,629 sqft337.1 sqmt3 BedsOwner21 Jul 2025Sanctuary, Haven By Al Dar 3
Wadi Al Safa 5
AED 6.4M
AED 1,447 /sqftAED 15,575 /sqmt
Off-planVilla5,395 sqft501.2 sqmt5 BedsOwner24 Jun 2025
Nearby amenities
Around Sanctuary
Transportation near Sanctuary
Stations planned on new lines nearby include Academic City (blue line, 5.1 km, about 12 min drive) and Dubai Silicon Oasis (blue line, 5.9 km, about 14 min drive).
- Academic CityBlue line · 5.1 km · about 12 min drive
- Dubai Silicon OasisBlue line · 5.9 km · about 14 min drive
- Global VillageGolden line · 7 km · about 16 min drive
Shopping and groceries near Sanctuary
The closest is Dubai Outlet Mall, 2.7 km from Sanctuary (about 7 min drive).
- Dubai Outlet MallShopping Mall · 2.7 km · about 7 min drive
- Spinneys / Dubai Silicon OasisSupermarket · 3.9 km · about 10 min drive
Restaurants and hotels near Sanctuary
The closest is Abidos Hotel Apartments, 1.2 km from Sanctuary (about 14 min walk).
- Abidos Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 1.2 km · about 14 min walk
Parks and leisure near Sanctuary
The closest is Global Village, 7 km from Sanctuary (about 16 min drive).
- Global VillagePark · 7 km · about 16 min drive
Schools near Sanctuary
The nearest is GEMS First Point School L.L.C, 1 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- GEMS First Point School L.L.CUK · KHDA: Very good · 1 km
- The Aquila SchoolUK - International Baccalaureate (1 · KHDA: Good · 1.5 km
- Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School (Dubai Branch)French · KHDA: Very good · 3.6 km
- Dubai English Speaking School - (College)UK · KHDA: Outstanding · 3.9 km
- The Indian International School (Dso Branch)Indian · KHDA: Good · 4.1 km
- German International School DubaiGerman · KHDA: Not inspected due to COVID 19 · 4.2 km
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Things to consider about Sanctuary
In its favour
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 9%.
- Several schools within 3 km.
Worth checking
- Few sales each year, so a resale can take longer and prices move on a handful of deals.
- Still being built: the handover date can move, and the price is paid in stages before you get the keys.
Specialists
Brokers who know Sanctuary
These brokers handle sales and lettings in Sanctuary and can tell you what is available now.

Qais Abu Akar
Assistant Manager

Maya Albeik
Property Advisor

Montajab Hasan
Property Advisor

Mohammad Mudassiruddin
Property Advisor

Lenny Marlina Binti Ahmad Nasaruddin
Property Advisor

Hala Stas
Property Advisor

Howard Mall
Senior Property Advisor

Phionah Mbabazi
Property Advisor
FAQs
Sanctuary: questions answered
Buying, selling or renting in Sanctuary?
A broker who works Wadi Al Safa 5 will tell you what is available and what comparable homes went for.