--- title: "Sobha Hartland II vs Sobha Sanctuary" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/sobha-hartland-2-vs-sobha-sanctuary markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/sobha-hartland-2-vs-sobha-sanctuary.md type: area-comparison description: "Sobha Hartland II and Sobha Sanctuary 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." --- # Sobha Hartland II or Sobha Sanctuary? ## Side by side | | [Sobha Hartland II](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-hartland-2) | [Sobha Sanctuary](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Developments we list | 2 | 10 | | 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. ## Where each one leads - **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. ## 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) ## Developments in Sobha Sanctuary - [The Woods Altura](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-altura): Sobha Realty; Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2030; from AED 999,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [The Woods Elysian](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-elysian): Sobha Realty; Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2030; from AED 999,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [The Woods Horizon](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-horizon): Sobha Realty; Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2030; from AED 1,090,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [The Woods Retreat](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-retreat): Sobha Realty; Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2029; from AED 1,200,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [The Woods Serenity](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-serenity): Sobha Realty; Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2029; from AED 1,210,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [The Woods Abode](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-abode): Sobha Realty; Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2029; from AED 1,600,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [The Greens at Sobha Sanctuary](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-greens-sobha-sanctuary): Sobha Realty; Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 4,000,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [The Willows at Sobha Sanctuary](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-willows-sobha-sanctuary): Sobha Realty; Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 4,060,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [The Brooks at Sobha Sanctuary](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-brooks-sobha-sanctuary): Sobha Realty; Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 7,350,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-grove-sobha-sanctuary): Sobha Realty; Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2029; from AED 9,420,000 (as of 2026-11-12) ## 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) ## What Sobha Sanctuary is like > 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 Full guide: [Sobha Sanctuary](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary) ## Questions and 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](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. In Sobha Sanctuary: [The Woods Altura](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-altura) from AED 999,000, [The Woods Elysian](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-elysian) from AED 999,000, [The Woods Horizon](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-horizon) from AED 1,090,000 and [The Woods Retreat](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-sanctuary/the-woods-retreat) from AED 1,200,000. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/sobha-hartland-2-vs-sobha-sanctuary. 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. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting.