--- title: "Business Bay vs Sobha Hartland II" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/business-bay-vs-sobha-hartland-2 markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/business-bay-vs-sobha-hartland-2.md type: area-comparison description: "Business Bay and Sobha Hartland II compared on published prices, rental yields, new developments and drive times." last_verified: 2026-11-12 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Business Bay or Sobha Hartland II? ## Side by side | | [Business Bay](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay) | [Sobha Hartland II](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-hartland-2) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Developments we list | 15 | 2 | | Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 5 minutes | about 10 minutes | | Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 12 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. ## Where each one leads - **Lower entry price**: The lowest developer price we list in Business Bay is AED 1,175,000 at Bayz 101 by Danube, against AED 1,950,000 at Skyscape Altius in Sobha Hartland II. - **Closer to Downtown Dubai**: Business Bay is about 5 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 10 minutes from Sobha Hartland II. ## Developments in Business Bay - [Bayz 101 by Danube](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/bayz-101-by-danube): Danube Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2028; from AED 1,175,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Binghatti Skyhall](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/binghatti-skyhall): Binghatti; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2026; from AED 1,304,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Binghatti Aquarise](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/binghatti-aquarise): Binghatti; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q1 2027; from AED 2,000,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Bayz 102 by Danube](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/bayz-102-by-danube): Danube Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2029; from AED 2,400,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Binghatti Skyrise](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/binghatti-skyrise): Binghatti; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2026; from AED 2,544,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Canal Heights 2 de GRISOGONO](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/canal-heights-2-de-grisogono): DAMAC Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2028; from AED 2,828,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [One by Binghatti](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/one-by-binghatti): Binghatti; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2026; from AED 3,049,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Avarra by Palace](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/avarra-by-palace): Emaar Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; launched; handover Q2 2031; from AED 3,232,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Altitude de GRISOGONO](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/altitude-de-grisogono): DAMAC Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q1 2028; from AED 3,621,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [DaVinci Tower by Pagani](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/davinci-tower): Dar Global; Business Bay, Dubai; ready; handover 2025; from AED 5,020,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/burj-binghatti-jacob-co-residences): Binghatti; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2027; from AED 8,400,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Canal Heights de GRISOGONO](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/canal-heights-de-grisogono): DAMAC Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2028; from AED 12,460,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Bugatti Residences by Binghatti](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/bugatti-residences-by-binghatti): Binghatti; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2027; from AED 19,400,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Couture by Cavalli](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/couture-by-cavalli): DAMAC Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 21,904,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [One River Point](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/one-river-point): Ellington Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2027 ## Developments in Sobha Hartland II - [Skyscape Altius](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-hartland-2/skyscape-altius): Sobha Realty; Sobha Hartland II, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 1,950,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Skyscape Aura](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-hartland-2/skyscape-aura): Sobha Realty; Sobha Hartland II, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 1,960,000 (as of 2026-11-12) ## What Business Bay is like > A dense high-rise district along the Dubai Water Canal, next to Downtown Dubai. Apartments and serviced residences at every price point, from studios to canal-front penthouses. Who it suits: Investors wanting a liquid central rental market; Professionals working in Downtown or DIFC; Buyers priced out of Downtown Dubai; Short-stay rental operators. In its favour: - About five minutes by car from Downtown Dubai and 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport (Bayut area guide) - Red Line metro at Business Bay station - Dubai Water Canal promenade for walking, running and waterside restaurants Worth weighing: - New towers keep launching and completing here; S&P expected Dubai apartment prices to fall further than villa prices because of the supply pipeline (The National, 7 October 2026) - Build quality and management vary sharply from tower to tower; compare the specific building, not the district Full guide: [Business Bay](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay) ## What Sobha Hartland II is like > 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 Full guide: [Sobha Hartland II](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-hartland-2) ## Questions and answers ### Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Business Bay or Sobha Hartland II? Business Bay, at about 5 minutes by car against about 10 minutes from Sobha Hartland II. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Business Bay or Sobha Hartland II? Sobha Hartland II, at about 12 minutes by car against about 15 minutes from Business Bay. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Can foreigners buy property in Business Bay and Sobha Hartland II? Business Bay 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 Business Bay and Sobha Hartland II? In Business Bay: [Bayz 101 by Danube](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/bayz-101-by-danube) from AED 1,175,000, [Binghatti Skyhall](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/binghatti-skyhall) from AED 1,304,000, [Binghatti Aquarise](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/binghatti-aquarise) from AED 2,000,000 and [Bayz 102 by Danube](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/bayz-102-by-danube) from AED 2,400,000. In Sobha Hartland II: [Skyscape Altius](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-hartland-2/skyscape-altius) from AED 1,950,000 and [Skyscape Aura](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-hartland-2/skyscape-aura) from AED 1,960,000. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/business-bay-vs-sobha-hartland-2. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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