Dubailand Residence Complex or Sobha Sanctuary?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Weybridge Gardens 4 by LEOS Developments
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Dubailand Residence Complex averages AED 1,387 per sq ft against AED 1,941 in Sobha Sanctuary, about 29% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Dubailand Residence Complex is AED 690,818 at Weybridge Gardens 4, against AED 999,000 at The Woods Altura in Sobha Sanctuary.
Closer to Dubai Outlet Mall
Sobha Sanctuary is about 8 minutes from Dubai Outlet Mall by car, against about 15 minutes from Dubailand Residence Complex.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubailand Residence Complex | Sobha Sanctuary |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,387Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales | AED 1,941Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 460 sales |
| Developments we list | 3 | 10 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 690,818Weybridge Gardens 4 | AED 999,000The Woods Altura |
| Drive to Dubai Outlet Mall | about 15 minutes | about 8 minutes |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 20 minutes | about 30 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 25 minutes | about 35 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. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
Dubailand Residence Complex
- Weybridge Gardens 4LEOS DevelopmentsAED 690,818
- Weybridge Gardens 5LEOS DevelopmentsAED 723,935
- Samana Boulevard HeightsSamana DevelopersAED 770,000
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
Dubailand Residence Complex
A low-cost apartment district at the junction of Al Ain Road and Emirates Road, opposite Dubai Silicon Oasis. Entry prices are among Dubai's lowest; the area is still filling in.
Who it suits
- Budget-led investors
- Buyers priced out of JVC
- Staff working in Dubai Silicon Oasis or Academic City
- Buyers comfortable with an emerging district
In its favour
- Among the lowest entry prices for new freehold apartments in Dubai
- Direct access to Al Ain Road and Emirates Road; about 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai
- Next to Dubai Silicon Oasis, a source of tenants and of shopping at Silicon Central Mall
Worth weighing
- Very large pipeline: 102 new projects listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026, mostly studios and one-bedroom flats that will complete between 2026 and 2030
- No master developer curating the district: streetscape, parking and building quality vary plot by plot
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
Dubailand Residence Complex or Sobha Sanctuary: quick answers
Is Dubailand Residence Complex or Sobha Sanctuary cheaper per square foot?
Dubailand Residence Complex is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,387 per sq ft against AED 1,941 in Sobha Sanctuary (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which is closer to Dubai Outlet Mall, Dubailand Residence Complex or Sobha Sanctuary?
Sobha Sanctuary, at about 8 minutes by car against about 15 minutes from Dubailand Residence Complex. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Dubailand Residence Complex or Sobha Sanctuary?
Dubailand Residence Complex, at about 20 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Sobha Sanctuary. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubailand Residence Complex and Sobha Sanctuary?
Dubailand Residence Complex 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 Dubailand Residence Complex and Sobha Sanctuary?
In Dubailand Residence Complex: Weybridge Gardens 4 from AED 690,818, Weybridge Gardens 5 from AED 723,935 and Samana Boulevard Heights from AED 770,000. 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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