DAMAC Hills 2 or Sobha Sanctuary?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: ELO by DAMAC 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 Sobha Sanctuary is AED 999,000 at The Woods Altura, against AED 1,372,000 at ELO 3 in DAMAC Hills 2.
Closer to Dubai Outlet Mall
Sobha Sanctuary is about 8 minutes from Dubai Outlet Mall by car, against about 20 minutes from DAMAC Hills 2.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Hills 2 | Sobha Sanctuary |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 3 | 10 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,372,000ELO 3 | AED 999,000The Woods Altura |
| Drive to Dubai Outlet Mall | about 20 minutes | about 8 minutes |
| Drive to Al Maktoum International Airport | about 30 minutes | about 30 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
DAMAC Hills 2
- ELO 3DAMAC PropertiesAED 1,372,000
- ELO 2DAMAC PropertiesAED 1,374,000
- ELODAMAC PropertiesAED 1,397,000
Sobha Sanctuary
- The Woods AlturaSobha RealtyAED 999,000
- The Woods ElysianSobha RealtyAED 999,000
- The Woods HorizonSobha RealtyAED 1,090,000
- The Woods RetreatSobha RealtyAED 1,200,000
- The Woods SerenitySobha RealtyAED 1,210,000
- The Woods AbodeSobha RealtyAED 1,600,000
What each area is like
DAMAC Hills 2
DAMAC's 55 million sq ft villa and townhouse community off Al Qudra Road in outer Dubailand, first sold as AKOYA Oxygen. About 11,000 homes are complete, with further clusters still handing over.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a three- to six-bedroom house at a lower entry price than inner Dubai
- Families happy to drive for work and school in exchange for space
- Investors seeking entry-level villa and townhouse rentals
In its favour
- A 55 million sq ft master community with about 11,000 completed homes, according to DAMAC in September 2026
- Homes listed from about AED 375,000 on Bayut when checked in November 2026
- Supermarket, clinic and nursery inside the community, plus a wave pool, equestrian park and other leisure facilities
Worth weighing
- A long drive from the coast and the main business districts; Bayut puts Dubai Silicon Oasis about 35 minutes away
- The schools Bayut names, GEMS Metropole and South View, are outside the community
Sobha Sanctuary
Sobha Realty's newest master community, launched in January 2026 off Al Ain Road in Dubailand: villa clusters and The Woods apartments, with first handovers targeted for 2029.
Who it suits
- Families planning a move in 2029 or later
- Buyers who rate Sobha's build quality
- Long-term holders rather than short-term traders
- Villa buyers with budgets from about AED 4 million
In its favour
- A single developer that positions itself on in-house design, construction and finishing quality
- Large planned park and green corridors, with schools, a hospital and a community mall in the master plan
- Villas and apartments sold in the same community, from AED 999,000 for a one-bedroom flat at launch
Worth weighing
- Launched in January 2026 into a soft year for Dubai off-plan sales; the first homes are not due until 2029 and the master plan runs to about 2031
- Al Ain Road Dubailand is not yet an established residential address: schools, shops and the hospital exist only on the plan
DAMAC Hills 2 or Sobha Sanctuary: quick answers
Which is closer to Dubai Outlet Mall, DAMAC Hills 2 or Sobha Sanctuary?
Sobha Sanctuary, at about 8 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from DAMAC Hills 2. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Al Maktoum International Airport, DAMAC Hills 2 or Sobha Sanctuary?
Both are about 30 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in DAMAC Hills 2 and Sobha Sanctuary?
DAMAC Hills 2 is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sobha Sanctuary 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 DAMAC Hills 2 and Sobha Sanctuary?
In DAMAC Hills 2: ELO 3 from AED 1,372,000, ELO 2 from AED 1,374,000 and ELO from AED 1,397,000. In Sobha Sanctuary: The Woods Altura from AED 999,000, The Woods Elysian from AED 999,000, The Woods Horizon from AED 1,090,000 and The Woods Retreat from AED 1,200,000.
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Not sure which area fits?
Tell us your budget, your timing and whether you will live there or let it, and we will set the two areas against each other for you.
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