Dubai Creek Harbour or Sobha Hartland II?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Lyvia 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 Dubai Creek Harbour is AED 1,813,888 at Albero, against AED 1,950,000 at Skyscape Altius in Sobha Hartland II.
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Sobha Hartland II is about 10 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 15 minutes from Dubai Creek Harbour.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubai Creek Harbour | Sobha Hartland II |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 14 | 2 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,813,888Albero | AED 1,950,000Skyscape Altius |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 15 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
Dubai Creek Harbour
- AlberoEmaar PropertiesAED 1,813,888
- AltanEmaar PropertiesAED 1,813,888
- SilvaEmaar PropertiesAED 1,824,888
- Montiva by VidaEmaar PropertiesAED 1,916,888
- ValiaEmaar PropertiesAED 1,960,000
- Lyvia by PalaceEmaar PropertiesAED 2,684,888
Sobha Hartland II
- Skyscape AltiusSobha RealtyAED 1,950,000
- Skyscape AuraSobha RealtyAED 1,960,000
What each area is like
Dubai Creek Harbour
Emaar's waterfront master community on Dubai Creek, beside the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Mostly apartments, part complete and part building, with a metro station due in 2029.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a new Emaar apartment below Downtown prices
- Investors with a five-year horizon
- Owner-occupiers who value parks and waterfront walks
- Airport and Festival City commuters
In its favour
- Single master developer with a consistent standard across the community
- Waterfront promenade, marina and parks, with the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary next door
- About 15 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport
Worth weighing
- No metro until the Blue Line opens; the 2029 date is a target, and the line was about 25% built in September 2026
- Large pipeline: Emaar alone listed 18 releases here in November 2026, so resale and rental competition will stay high as towers complete
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
Dubai Creek Harbour or Sobha Hartland II: quick answers
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour or Sobha Hartland II?
Sobha Hartland II, at about 10 minutes by car against about 15 minutes from Dubai Creek Harbour. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubai Creek Harbour or Sobha Hartland II?
Sobha Hartland II, at about 12 minutes by car against about 15 minutes from Dubai Creek Harbour. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Creek Harbour and Sobha Hartland II?
Dubai Creek Harbour 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 Dubai Creek Harbour and Sobha Hartland II?
In Dubai Creek Harbour: Albero from AED 1,813,888, Altan from AED 1,813,888, Silva from AED 1,824,888 and Montiva by Vida from AED 1,916,888. In Sobha Hartland II: Skyscape Altius from AED 1,950,000 and Skyscape Aura from AED 1,960,000.
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