Dubai Hills Estate or Sobha Hartland II?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Greencrest 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 Hills Estate is AED 1,719,888 at Palace Residences Hillside, 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 20 minutes from Dubai Hills Estate.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubai Hills Estate | Sobha Hartland II |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 14 | 2 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,719,888Palace Residences Hillside | AED 1,950,000Skyscape Altius |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 20 minutes | about 10 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 20 minutes | about 12 minutes |
| Drive to Palm Jumeirah | about 25 minutes | about 25 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 Hills Estate
- Palace Residences HillsideEmaar PropertiesAED 1,719,888
- GreencrestEmaar PropertiesAED 1,743,888
- RosehillEmaar PropertiesAED 1,756,888
- ParkwoodEmaar PropertiesAED 1,759,888
- Vida Residences HillsideEmaar PropertiesAED 1,827,888
- HillsedgeEmaar PropertiesAED 1,847,888
Sobha Hartland II
- Skyscape AltiusSobha RealtyAED 1,950,000
- Skyscape AuraSobha RealtyAED 1,960,000
What each area is like
Dubai Hills Estate
A 2,700-acre master community around an 18-hole golf course, between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina. Apartments, townhouses and villas, with its own mall, park, schools and hospital.
Who it suits
- Families wanting schools, a park and a mall close by
- Owner-occupiers planning to stay several years
- Golfers
- Investors letting to families and professionals
In its favour
- Complete community: mall, park, golf course, schools and a hospital are open
- Central position on Al Khail Road, about 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai and the airport
- Mix of apartments, townhouses and villas, unusual for a single community
Worth weighing
- No metro station; Bayut's guide puts the nearest Red Line stations about 20 minutes away by car
- Prices and rents are above the Dubai average for comparable homes
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 Hills Estate or Sobha Hartland II: quick answers
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate or Sobha Hartland II?
Sobha Hartland II, at about 10 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from Dubai Hills Estate. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubai Hills Estate or Sobha Hartland II?
Sobha Hartland II, at about 12 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from Dubai Hills Estate. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Hills Estate and Sobha Hartland II?
Dubai Hills Estate 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 Hills Estate and Sobha Hartland II?
In Dubai Hills Estate: Palace Residences Hillside from AED 1,719,888, Greencrest from AED 1,743,888, Rosehill from AED 1,756,888 and Parkwood from AED 1,759,888. In Sobha Hartland II: Skyscape Altius from AED 1,950,000 and Skyscape Aura from AED 1,960,000.
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