Skyscape Altius vs The Element at Sobha One
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
The Element at Sobha One starts 6% lower, at AED 1,830,000 against AED 1,950,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Skyscape Altius is targeted for Q4 2028, ahead of The Element at Sobha One in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Skyscape Altius | The Element at Sobha One |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Sobha Realty | Sobha Realty |
| Location | Sobha Hartland II, Dubai | Ras Al Khor, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 1,950,000 | AED 1,830,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | 2,555 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 635 to 1,228 sq ft | 729 to 2,445 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 60/40 | 10/50/40 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 79,020 | AED 74,220 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Skyscape Altius
An 85-storey tower in the Skyscape group of Sobha Hartland II, with one- to three-bedroom flats from AED 1.95 million and two payment plans. Property Finder gives completion in December 2028.
What works
- The tallest of the Skyscape towers at 85 storeys, on Sobha's description
- Still shown as available on Property Finder, so there is a choice of layouts
- Two payment plans, including a staged 20/40/40 option with fixed instalment dates
What to weigh
- 40% of the price is due on completion under both plans
- No three-bedroom plan is published, although three-bedroom units are listed
- Property Finder lists four-bedroom units that Sobha's listing does not show; confirm what is actually available
The Element at Sobha One
A new phase of Sobha One near Ras Al Khor Road with one- to four-bedroom apartments from AED 1.83 million, on a 10/50/40 plan with completion listed for December 2029.
What works
- Low 10% deposit, with 50% spread across the construction period
- Published floor plans with balcony areas shown separately, so sizes can be checked
- Full range from one to four bedrooms in one building phase, with maid's rooms in the larger homes
What to weigh
- 40% is due on handover, about AED 730,000 on a AED 1.83 million one-bedroom
- Completion is listed for December 2029, three years after the neighbouring Sobha One towers
- Large volume of similar Sobha apartments in the surrounding communities will compete for tenants and buyers
Skyscape Altius or The Element at Sobha One?
Which is cheaper, Skyscape Altius or The Element at Sobha One?
The Element at Sobha One has the lower starting price at AED 1,830,000, compared with AED 1,950,000 at Skyscape Altius. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Skyscape Altius has the earlier target (Q4 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Skyscape Altius is sold on a 60/40 plan with 60% due before handover. The Element at Sobha One is sold on a 10/50/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Skyscape Altius and The Element at Sobha One by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Sobha Realty.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
The right choice depends on your budget, timing and what the property is for. Tell us and we'll give you a recommendation, with the reasons.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
