Ras Al Khor or Sobha Hartland II?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Golf Ridges at Sobha One by Sobha Realty
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 Ras Al Khor is AED 1,830,000 at The Element at Sobha One, against AED 1,950,000 at Skyscape Altius in Sobha Hartland II.
Side by side
| Measure | Ras Al Khor | Sobha Hartland II |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 2 | 2 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,830,000The Element at Sobha One | AED 1,950,000Skyscape Altius |
| Drive to Business Bay | about 12 minutes | about 12 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 12 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
Ras Al Khor
- The Element at Sobha OneSobha RealtyAED 1,830,000
- Golf Ridges at Sobha OneSobha RealtyAED 6,700,000
Sobha Hartland II
- Skyscape AltiusSobha RealtyAED 1,950,000
- Skyscape AuraSobha RealtyAED 1,960,000
What each area is like
Ras Al Khor
The district around the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and Ras Al Khor Road, where Sobha Realty is building Sobha One: five towers, a pitch-and-putt golf course and golf-facing duplexes.
Who it suits
- Investors wanting a central location below Downtown prices
- Professionals commuting to Business Bay, Downtown or the airport
- Golfers interested in the pitch-and-putt course and golf-facing duplexes
- Buyers who want a near-complete building from Sobha
In its favour
- About 12 minutes by car to Business Bay and Dubai International Airport (Sobha)
- 18-hole pitch-and-putt golf course inside Sobha One (Sobha)
- Next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Worth weighing
- Property Finder places the site in Ras Al Khor Industrial 1, and parts of the surroundings are still industrial
- Sobha One's five towers and The Element add a large number of apartments in one place
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
Ras Al Khor or Sobha Hartland II: quick answers
Which is closer to Business Bay, Ras Al Khor or Sobha Hartland II?
Both are about 12 minutes from Business Bay by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Ras Al Khor or Sobha Hartland II?
Both are about 12 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Ras Al Khor and Sobha Hartland II?
Ras Al Khor 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 Ras Al Khor and Sobha Hartland II?
In Ras Al Khor: The Element at Sobha One from AED 1,830,000 and Golf Ridges at Sobha One from AED 6,700,000. In Sobha Hartland II: Skyscape Altius from AED 1,950,000 and Skyscape Aura from AED 1,960,000.
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