EXPERIENCE

THE SOBHA
DIFFERENCE
SOBHA homes are meticulously crafted,
prioritising resident well-being, safety, and
environmental responsibility. With a focus on
cutting-edge technology and processes for
nearly three decades, SOBHA delivers high-
quality lifestyles in highly functional living
spaces.

The SOBHA Experience Center offers

a captivating insight into their in-house
capabilities from concept to completion.

Visitors to the SOBHA Museum, situated within

the Experience Center, can witness firsthand
the company’s world-class technology and
precision engineering. This immersive
experience unveils the meticulous journey of
a SOBHA home, from its initial concept to its
final, flawless execution.

For those without access to a SOBHA Museum

in their city, join us as we take you through a
step-by-step guide, illustrating how a SOBHA
home comes to life in the following pages.

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CRAFTING Aluminium Formwork
Aluminium formwork enables the
A SOBHA HOME: concreting of walls and slabs
monolithically at the same time. The

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system is easy to erect, the slab
cycle time is reduced to half of the
conventional system of beams and

BEGINNING
columns. The project hence can be
completed 20% to 30% faster.

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Electrical DB/ONT Box
The dedicated distribution box brings
lighting and safety in one place.

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Reinforcement High precision tools
Reinforcement steel bars are used to help Precision tools are meant to boost accuracy
concrete withstand tension forces. Steel can during construction.
withstand all kinds of external pressure such

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as earthquakes and thunderstorms.
Date of Concrete (DOC)

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Curing is very important for strength development
Shear wall and durability of concrete. The date of concreting
Specially designed shear walls are made of is written to monitor the number of days of curing.

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smart concrete, aligned by German Spirit
Levels, can even beat an earthquake. Metal modular electrical box

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The dedicated distribution box combines lighting
Meter marking and safety, all in one place.
The perfect alignment throughout the home is
ensured by this process.

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Slab concrete
The concrete slab is expertly poured, ensuring
durability and strength for years to come.

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HOW THE INTERIORS
ARE FINISHED

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Gyproc bull fixing
Button marking is key to getting a
perfect vertical surface and hence
at SOBHA, it is done carefully for
all surfaces. It is done before
plastering for opposite walls to
be parallel and adjacent walls to
be at a right angle based on the
dimensions of the room.

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Gyproc punning
Plaster not only lends elegance
and beauty to the walls but also
enhances durability. If properly
mixed and applied, a plaster
coating creates a stronger and
more durable wall finish.

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Internal painting
Painting gives your home its
distinctive aesthetic trait. We use
a specific process of applying 2
layers of putty primer and paint.

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Wooden door fixing Floor screeding
Doors made at SOBHA are installed using a Screed is the layer of mortar laid on to a given
unique glue. This ensures that every door for surface to make it level.
years and years stays strong and true.

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Floor tiling
Aluminium window fixing Larger format floor tiling can create a spacious
Aluminium members impart good aesthetics and modern feel in interior spaces.
to the building and are durable. Aluminium

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sections are designed structurally and coloured
Tile grouting
by powder coating. The mosquito mesh is used
to prevent the mosquitos from entering through Tile adhesives with the help of a notch trowel to
the window. ensure a uniform bed and level.

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Electrical DB/ONT Box
The ONT panel serves as the central hub for
communication technology for a SOBHA Home.
Within the panel, you will discover the fiber
optic termination which transforms the optical
signal from the fiber into individual signals for
TV, voice, and data.

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HOW THE BATHROOMS
ARE FINISHED

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Tile corner bead Floor tiling
A tile bead is a specialised trim or edging used Floor tiles are fixed using cement-based tile
to finish the exposed edges of tiled surfaces, adhesives with the help of notch trowels to
providing both protection and a clean, ensure a uniform bed and level. Tiles are laid
polished look. using the PVC spacers to maintain uniform
spacing around the tile.

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Tile grouting Floor trap
Tile grouting is a process of filling the spaces The floor trap position is marked before the
around the tiles with coloured cementitious start of the flooring in the toilets. It is placed in
grout material. It is applied to both wall and floor the exact corner of a tile so that the corners are
to achieve a uniform appearance and ensure a neatly finished.
watertight surface. Also, the colour of the grout

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enhances the aesthetic appeal.
Plumbing fixture

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All the pipes are tested 4 times for 8 bar pressure
Counter where the requirement is only 2 bar. This ensures
In today’s age, gadgets and books are commonly leak proof service line.
found even in bathroom spaces. Therefore, a

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stone counter is installed around the wash basin
Silicon sealant
to provide ample space for convenience.
Silicone sealants are applied to corners and joints

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to protect the home from damage caused by
Bathroom door fixing water, dust, temperature variations, and insects.
The rear portion of the toilet door is laminated
which is water resistant and the bottom of the
frame is coated with water resistant coat.
This helps with deformation and maintains a
fresh look.

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INNER WORKINGS
OF A BATHROOM

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Wall tile marking Bathroom waterproofing
Wall tile marking ensures precise and consistent A double layer of acrylic waterproofing in your
alignment for a polished and professional finish. bathroom prevents seeping.

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Plumbing lines Wall tiling
All the pipes are tested 4 times for 8 bar pressure Wall tile marking, as done by SOBHA, ensures
where the requirement is only 2 bar. This ensures precise and consistent alignment for a polished and
leak proof service line. professional finish.

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Bathroom slope screed Plumbing shaft
Beneath each surface, a slope screed facilitates Running around the building, these allow easy
gentle water flow, eliminating the necessity for access for essential maintenance.
mopping.

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HOW THE EXTERIORS
ARE FINISHED

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External texture Terrace waterproofing
Painting guarantees the aesthetic appeal of your Specially manufactured polymer compound forms
exteriors. A specialised process involving one six layers of protection and prevents leakage.
layer of texture and two coats of paint is employed

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to achieve the desired result.
Protection screed

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Screed is the layer of mortar applied to a surface
External cladding to ensure its levelness.
Exterior cladding’s main advantages are its rigidity,
sturdiness, and aesthetic qualities.

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Slope screed
Beneath each surface, a slope screed facilitates
gentle water flow, eliminating the necessity for
mopping.

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DETAILING THE
PARKING
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Basement column Electrical shaft
Basement columns with stenciled numbers help A dedicated Quality Team meticulously inspects
ensure that residents have no confusion while and maintains the building’s critical power
parking. distribution systems.

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Epoxy flooring Shaft door
Basement flooring is completed using SOBHA prioritises safety with fire-resistant shaft
Polyurethane (PU), known for its ease of cleaning doors, effectively containing heat and enhancing
and tyre-friendly properties. fire protection measures throughout the building.

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Column fender Exit signage with lighting
Rubber fenders are installed on exposed columns Exit signage with lighting integrates safety and
in basements to prevent damage to vehicles. design, ensuring clear and illuminated pathways
for secure evacuation.

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Driveway
Basement high level
The driveway demonstrates a perfect blend of
aesthetic appeal and durability, reflecting the These pipelines enter the shaft with necessary
commitment to crafting high-quality and visually slope and alignment.
pleasing outdoor spaces.

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HOW THE
Balcony texture/painting
Painting guarantees the aesthetic
appeal of your exteriors. A specialised

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process involving one layer of texture
and two coats of paint is employed to
achieve the desired result.

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Slope screed
Beneath each surface, a slope
screed facilitates gentle water flow,
eliminating the necessity for mopping.

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Waterproofing Aluminium sliding door
Specially manufactured polymer compound This door slides smoothly into place, giving your
forms six layers of protection and prevents balcony an extra spacious feel.
leakage.

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Balcony railing with rosette
Tiling Balconies with vertical steel railings offer both
Balcony tiles are low maintenance, glazed to safety and comfort with a genuine touch.
reflect heat and retain coolness.

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Granite coping
Floor drain Horizontal surfaces feature a neat strip, making
The drain is seamlessly tucked into the corner cleaning and maintenance hassle-free.
of the tile so that the edges are neatly finished.

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External texture and painting
Painting guarantees the aesthetic
appeal of your exteriors. A specialised
process involving one layer of texture
and two coats of paint is employed to

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HOW THE
achieve the desired result.

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Podium waterproofing

PODIUM IS
Specially manufactured polymer
compound is used in podium
waterproofing, which forms six layers of

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protection and prevents leakage.

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Protection screed
Screed is the layer of mortar laid on to a
given surface to make it level.

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Geo-textile Saucer drain
Geo-textile is a filter media which helps in Saucer drains collect the water overflows or
filtration and is used in paver laying for the storm water.
podium areas.

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Paver drain
Grass grid Each paving stone, crafted with precision in
Neatly laid grass in square slots adds a touch SOBHA’s factory and skillfully installed, boasts
of charm to the courtyard. exceptional durability and longevity.

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Soft landscape Port top/bollard
A systematic way to lay grass is ensured so Bollard lights are used to illuminate the
that the green cover lasts for long. pathways and landscape areas.

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Kerbstone
Kerbstones are used for demarcating roads,
pathways, landscapes, etc.

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Concrete paver
Each paver, crafted with precision in SOBHA’s
factory and skillfully installed, boasts
exceptional durability and longevity.

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