Business Bay or Sobha Hartland II?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Avarra by Palace by Emaar Properties
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Business Bay is AED 1,175,000 at Bayz 101 by Danube, against AED 1,950,000 at Skyscape Altius in Sobha Hartland II.
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Business Bay is about 5 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 10 minutes from Sobha Hartland II.
Side by side
| Measure | Business Bay | Sobha Hartland II |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 15 | 2 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,175,000Bayz 101 by Danube | AED 1,950,000Skyscape Altius |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 5 minutes | about 10 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 12 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure.
New developments in each
Business Bay
- Bayz 101 by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 1,175,000
- Binghatti SkyhallBinghattiAED 1,304,000
- Binghatti AquariseBinghattiAED 2,000,000
- Bayz 102 by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 2,400,000
- Binghatti SkyriseBinghattiAED 2,544,999
- Canal Heights 2 de GRISOGONODAMAC PropertiesAED 2,828,000
Sobha Hartland II
- Skyscape AltiusSobha RealtyAED 1,950,000
- Skyscape AuraSobha RealtyAED 1,960,000
What each area is like
Business Bay
A dense high-rise district along the Dubai Water Canal, next to Downtown Dubai. Apartments and serviced residences at every price point, from studios to canal-front penthouses.
Who it suits
- Investors wanting a liquid central rental market
- Professionals working in Downtown or DIFC
- Buyers priced out of Downtown Dubai
- Short-stay rental operators
In its favour
- About five minutes by car from Downtown Dubai and 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport (Bayut area guide)
- Red Line metro at Business Bay station
- Dubai Water Canal promenade for walking, running and waterside restaurants
Worth weighing
- New towers keep launching and completing here; S&P expected Dubai apartment prices to fall further than villa prices because of the supply pipeline (The National, 7 October 2026)
- Build quality and management vary sharply from tower to tower; compare the specific building, not the district
Sobha Hartland II
Sobha Realty's gated 8 million sq ft community in Bukadra, beside the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. High-rise apartments around lagoons, plus a small villa enclave, all by one developer.
Who it suits
- Buyers who value a single developer and consistent build quality
- Investors wanting a central apartment below Downtown prices
- Professionals commuting to Downtown, DIFC or Business Bay
- Villa buyers at the top of the market
In its favour
- A single developer is responsible for every building in the community
- Gated community with lagoons, parks and shared leisure facilities
- About 10 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai and 12 from the airport (Sobha)
Worth weighing
- A lot of similar stock: Property Finder listed 633 resale units in the community in November 2026, before most towers have completed
- Average sale prices in Bukadra were down 4.5% year on year on Property Finder's community page in November 2026
Business Bay or Sobha Hartland II: quick answers
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Business Bay or Sobha Hartland II?
Business Bay, at about 5 minutes by car against about 10 minutes from Sobha Hartland II. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Business Bay or Sobha Hartland II?
Sobha Hartland II, at about 12 minutes by car against about 15 minutes from Business Bay. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Business Bay and Sobha Hartland II?
Business Bay is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sobha Hartland II is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in Business Bay and Sobha Hartland II?
In Business Bay: Bayz 101 by Danube from AED 1,175,000, Binghatti Skyhall from AED 1,304,000, Binghatti Aquarise from AED 2,000,000 and Bayz 102 by Danube from AED 2,400,000. In Sobha Hartland II: Skyscape Altius from AED 1,950,000 and Skyscape Aura from AED 1,960,000.
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Not sure which area fits?
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