--- title: "Dubai Creek Harbour vs Sobha Hartland II" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/dubai-creek-harbour-vs-sobha-hartland-2 markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/dubai-creek-harbour-vs-sobha-hartland-2.md type: area-comparison description: "Dubai Creek Harbour 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." --- # Dubai Creek Harbour or Sobha Hartland II? ## Side by side | | [Dubai Creek Harbour](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour) | [Sobha Hartland II](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-hartland-2) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Developments we list | 14 | 2 | | Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 15 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 Dubai Creek Harbour is AED 1,813,888 at Albero, 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 15 minutes from Dubai Creek Harbour. ## Developments in Dubai Creek Harbour - [Albero](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/albero): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 1,813,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Altan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/altan): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 1,813,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Silva](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/silva): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 1,824,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Montiva by Vida](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/montiva-by-vida): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 1,916,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Valia](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/valia): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; launched; handover Q3 2030; from AED 1,960,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Lyvia by Palace](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/lyvia-by-palace): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 2,684,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Creek Haven](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/creek-haven): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; launched; handover Q1 2030; from AED 2,722,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Valo](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/valo): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2028; from AED 2,900,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Creek Waters 2](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/creek-waters-2): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2027; from AED 3,126,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Aeon](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/aeon): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2028; from AED 3,197,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Creek Bay](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/creek-bay): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; launched; handover Q2 2030; from AED 3,252,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Altus](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/altus): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q1 2029; from AED 3,991,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Mangrove](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/mangrove-dubai-creek-harbour): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2026; from AED 4,109,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Cedar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/cedar-dubai-creek-harbour): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; from AED 4,358,888 (as of 2026-11-13) ## 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 Dubai Creek Harbour is like > Emaar's waterfront master community on Dubai Creek, beside the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Mostly apartments, part complete and part building, with a metro station due in 2029. Who it suits: Buyers who want a new Emaar apartment below Downtown prices; Investors with a five-year horizon; Owner-occupiers who value parks and waterfront walks; Airport and Festival City commuters. In its favour: - Single master developer with a consistent standard across the community - Waterfront promenade, marina and parks, with the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary next door - About 15 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport Worth weighing: - No metro until the Blue Line opens; the 2029 date is a target, and the line was about 25% built in September 2026 - Large pipeline: Emaar alone listed 18 releases here in November 2026, so resale and rental competition will stay high as towers complete Full guide: [Dubai Creek Harbour](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour) ## 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, Dubai Creek Harbour or Sobha Hartland II? Sobha Hartland II, at about 10 minutes by car against about 15 minutes from Dubai Creek Harbour. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubai Creek Harbour or Sobha Hartland II? Sobha Hartland II, at about 12 minutes by car against about 15 minutes from Dubai Creek Harbour. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Creek Harbour and Sobha Hartland II? Dubai Creek Harbour 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 Dubai Creek Harbour and Sobha Hartland II? In Dubai Creek Harbour: [Albero](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/albero) from AED 1,813,888, [Altan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/altan) from AED 1,813,888, [Silva](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/silva) from AED 1,824,888 and [Montiva by Vida](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/montiva-by-vida) from AED 1,916,888. 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/dubai-creek-harbour-vs-sobha-hartland-2. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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. 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