Sobha Hartland II or Sobha Sanctuary?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Skyscape Aura 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 Sobha Sanctuary is AED 999,000 at The Woods Altura, 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 30 minutes from Sobha Sanctuary.
Side by side
| Measure | Sobha Hartland II | Sobha Sanctuary |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 2 | 10 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,950,000Skyscape Altius | AED 999,000The Woods Altura |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 10 minutes | about 30 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 12 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.
New developments in each
Sobha Hartland II
- Skyscape AltiusSobha RealtyAED 1,950,000
- Skyscape AuraSobha RealtyAED 1,960,000
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
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
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
Sobha Hartland II or Sobha Sanctuary: quick answers
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Sobha Hartland II or Sobha Sanctuary?
Sobha Hartland II, at about 10 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Sobha Sanctuary. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Sobha Hartland II or Sobha Sanctuary?
Sobha Hartland II, at about 12 minutes by car against about 35 minutes from Sobha Sanctuary. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Sobha Hartland II and Sobha Sanctuary?
Sobha Hartland II 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 Sobha Hartland II and Sobha Sanctuary?
In Sobha Hartland II: Skyscape Altius from AED 1,950,000 and Skyscape Aura from AED 1,960,000. 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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