Sobha Hartland II Property Guide

Sobha Hartland II Overview

Sobha Hartland II is a master-planned, gated waterfront community of around 8 million square feet in Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), developed by Sobha Realty next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and around 10 minutes from Downtown Dubai. Launched in 2022, the community is designed around swimmable crystal lagoons, around 90 acres of open space and greenery, and four residential zones: Riverside Crescent, Skyscape, Skyvue and the gated Sobha Estates villa enclave.

The community combines apartment towers with views of the lagoons, the Downtown Dubai skyline and the wildlife sanctuary with a limited collection of five- and six-bedroom villas and mansions. Sobha Realty designs and builds every project in-house, and construction is progressing in phases, with handovers scheduled between 2026 and 2029.

Highlights

•       Crystal lagoons: swimmable lagoons with beach access and boardwalks.

•       Green community: around 90 acres of open space, greenery and forest-inspired landscaping.

•       Gated community: private, secure access for residents.

•       Skyline and nature views: views of the Downtown Dubai skyline, the lagoons and the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.

•       Range of homes: one- to four-bedroom apartments and five- and six-bedroom villas and mansions.

•       In-house construction: designed and built by Sobha Realty.

•       Central location: around 10 minutes from Downtown Dubai via Al Khail Road.

•       Freehold ownership: open to buyers of all nationalities.

A new waterfront chapter in MBR City

Sobha Hartland II builds on Sobha Realty's long presence in MBR City with a lagoon-centred community designed for modern waterfront living. Its strong buyer demand, steady construction progress and limited villa collection support continuing interest in homes across the community.

Sobha Hartland II in Numbers

Key verified figures for Sobha Hartland II, with the period and source type stated for market data.

Size and master plan

•       Total area: around 8 million square feet (about 743,000 square metres or 74.3 hectares)

•       Open space and greenery: around 90 acres (about 36.4 hectares)

•       Residential zones: four, Riverside Crescent, Skyscape, Skyvue and Sobha Estates

•       Riverside Crescent towers: six (310, 320, 330, 340, 350 and 360 Riverside Crescent)

•       Skyscape towers: three (Aura, Altius and Avenue)

•       Skyvue towers: three (Solair, Spectra and Stellar)

•       Sobha Estates mansion collection: 12 five-bedroom mansions in the first release, with built-up areas of around 8,439 square feet on plots of around 8,503 square feet

•       Active projects: around 12 (market analysis, Q1 2026)

•       Developer: Sobha Realty

•       Launched: 2022

Location

•       Downtown Dubai: around 10 minutes by car via Al Khail Road

•       Dubai International Airport (DXB): around 15 to 20 minutes

•       Business Bay and DIFC: around 10 to 15 minutes

Market data

•       Recent transaction prices: Skyscape Avenue units at around AED 2,400 to 2,520 per square foot (DLD data, February 2026)

•       Community asking price level: around AED 2,360 per square foot (listing portals, 2026)

•       Launch pricing: Riverside Crescent apartments from around AED 1,900 per square foot

•       Median off-plan apartment price: around AED 2.25 million (DLD registration data, 2025)

•       Entry prices: one-bedroom apartments from around AED 1.14 million; Sobha Estates villas from around AED 22.8 million (2026)

Timeline

•       2022: Sobha Hartland II launched

•       2024 to 2025: Skyscape, Skyvue and further Riverside Crescent towers added

•       2026: scheduled handover of the first Sobha Estates villas

•       2027 to 2028: scheduled handovers of Riverside Crescent towers

•       Q4 2028: scheduled handover of Skyscape Altius and Aura

•       Q1 2029: scheduled handover of Skyvue Solair and Spectra

Where Is Sobha Hartland II?

Location and Connectivity

Sobha Hartland II is located in Mohammed Bin Rashid City in central Dubai, next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and close to Al Khail Road, Meydan and the original Sobha Hartland community. Its towers look out over the crystal lagoons, the wildlife sanctuary and the Downtown Dubai skyline.

Community layout

•       Riverside Crescent: six lagoon-front residential towers numbered 310 to 360.

•       Skyscape: three towers, Aura, Altius and Avenue, with lagoon and Downtown views.

•       Skyvue: three towers, Solair, Spectra and Stellar, overlooking the skyline and the wildlife sanctuary.

•       Sobha Estates: a gated enclave of five- and six-bedroom villas and mansions.

•       Crystal lagoons and green spaces: swimmable lagoons, beaches, boardwalks and landscaped open space.

Key distances and travel times

•       Downtown Dubai and The Dubai Mall: around 10 minutes by car.

•       Business Bay and DIFC: around 10 to 15 minutes.

•       Meydan, District One and Sobha Hartland: a few minutes.

•       Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Design District: around 10 to 15 minutes.

•       Dubai International Airport (DXB): around 15 to 20 minutes.

Road access

Sobha Hartland II connects to Al Khail Road, with fast links to Ras Al Khor Road, Meydan Road, Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai–Al Ain Road.

Public transport

•       Dubai Metro: Red and Green Line stations in Business Bay, Downtown Dubai and Al Jaddaf are a short drive away, and the Dubai Metro Blue Line, scheduled for 2029, will add stations in the wider area.

•       Buses and taxis: RTA services in MBR City.

•       Walking and cycling: boardwalks, trails and cycle paths within the community.

Sobha Hartland II Master Plan

The Sobha Hartland II master plan creates a gated, lagoon-centred community of around 8 million square feet, combining apartment towers and a villa enclave with crystal lagoons, beaches and around 90 acres of open space.

Development background

Sobha Realty launched Sobha Hartland II in 2022 as the next chapter of its presence in MBR City, on land next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. The first releases included the Sobha Estates villas and the Riverside Crescent towers, followed by Skyscape and Skyvue in 2024 and 2025. Sobha Realty's backward-integrated model, covering design, engineering, construction and interiors, is applied to every project in the community.

Planning principles

•       Lagoon living: swimmable crystal lagoons with beaches and boardwalks at the heart of the community.

•       Green space: around 90 acres of open space, greenery and forest-inspired landscaping.

•       Gated and secure: controlled access for residents.

•       Mixed homes: apartment towers alongside a low-density villa enclave.

•       Integrated delivery: design and construction managed in-house by Sobha Realty.

Residential zones

•       Riverside Crescent: six lagoon-front towers with one- to three-bedroom apartments, sky gardens, wave pools, infinity pools, padel, badminton and squash courts, and direct lagoon boardwalk access.

•       Skyscape (Aura, Altius, Avenue): towers with one- to four-bedroom apartments and views of the lagoons and Downtown Dubai.

•       Skyvue (Solair, Spectra, Stellar): towers with one- to three-bedroom apartments overlooking the skyline and the wildlife sanctuary.

•       Sobha Estates: a gated villa enclave of five- and six-bedroom villas and mansions with private pools and gardens.

•       The S (Sobha Privy Collection): a luxury residential tower announced in 2025.

Development milestones

•       2022: Sobha Hartland II launched, with Sobha Estates and Riverside Crescent.

•       2024 to 2025: Skyscape and Skyvue towers launched; The S announced.

•       2026: scheduled handover of the first Sobha Estates villas.

•       2027 to 2028: scheduled handovers of Riverside Crescent towers.

•       Q4 2028: scheduled handover of Skyscape Altius and Aura.

•       Q1 2029: scheduled handover of Skyvue Solair and Spectra.

Developers and Projects in Sobha Hartland II

Sobha Hartland II is developed by Sobha Realty, which designs and builds its projects in-house through its own engineering, construction and interiors divisions.

Sobha Realty

•       310 to 360 Riverside Crescent: six lagoon-front apartment towers with one- to three-bedroom homes and extensive sports and leisure amenities.

•       Sobha Skyscape (Aura, Altius, Avenue): apartment towers with one- to four-bedroom homes.

•       Sobha Skyvue (Solair, Spectra, Stellar): apartment towers with one- to three-bedroom homes.

•       Sobha Estates: five- and six-bedroom villas and mansions in a gated enclave.

•       The Mansions: ultra-luxury six-bedroom mansions within the villa enclave.

•       The S (Sobha Privy Collection): a luxury residential tower.

Property types in Sobha Hartland II

•       One-bedroom apartments: lagoon, skyline or sanctuary views.

•       Two- and three-bedroom apartments: family homes in Riverside Crescent, Skyscape and Skyvue.

•       Four-bedroom apartments: larger homes in selected towers.

•       Five- and six-bedroom villas: Sobha Estates homes with private pools and gardens.

•       Mansions: ultra-luxury homes within the villa enclave.

New phases continue to be released. Buyers should confirm each project's details and registration with the developer and the Dubai Land Department.

Sobha Hartland II Property Prices and Market Trends

Skyscape Avenue units at Sobha Hartland II transacted at around AED 2,400 to 2,520 per square foot in February 2026, compared with launch pricing of around AED 1,900 per square foot for Riverside Crescent apartments, while the median off-plan apartment price reached around AED 2.25 million in 2025. As Sobha Hartland II is primarily an off-plan community, figures in this section are based on DLD registration data, developer pricing and published market analyses, with the period and source type stated for each figure. They should be confirmed at the time of purchase.

Market Overview

Demand for Sobha Hartland II property is shaped by its crystal lagoons, its green and gated environment, its views of the Downtown Dubai skyline and the wildlife sanctuary, its central location and Sobha Realty's in-house construction model. Each new tower release has met strong demand from end users and investors, and resale activity in off-plan units reflects continuing interest ahead of handover.

Key Market Indicators

•       Recent transaction prices: Skyscape Avenue units at around AED 2,400 to 2,520 per square foot (DLD data, February 2026).

•       Community asking price level: around AED 2,360 per square foot (listing portals, 2026).

•       Launch pricing: Riverside Crescent apartments from around AED 1,900 per square foot, compared with around AED 2,400 to 2,520 for recent Skyscape transactions, an increase of around 26% to 33%.

•       Median off-plan apartment price: around AED 2.25 million (DLD registration data, 2025).

•       Active projects: around 12 (market analysis, Q1 2026).

Price per Square Foot by Property Type

•       Skyscape apartments: around AED 2,400 to 2,520 per square foot (DLD transactions, February 2026).

•       Community average (asking): around AED 2,360 per square foot (2026).

•       Riverside Crescent apartments: from around AED 1,900 per square foot at launch.

•       Sobha Estates mansions: around AED 2,700 per square foot of built-up area at launch (calculated from around AED 22.78 million for 8,439 square feet).

Typical Unit Sizes

•       Riverside Crescent apartments (330 Riverside Crescent): around 496 to 1,135 square feet for one- and two-bedroom units.

•       Sobha Estates five-bedroom mansions: around 8,439 square feet built-up on plots of around 8,503 square feet.

•       Skyscape and Skyvue apartments: one- to four-bedroom layouts sized according to tower and floor.

Typical Prices by Unit Type

Developer and brokerage pricing (2025 to 2026):

•       One-bedroom apartments: from around AED 1.14 million at 330 Riverside Crescent and around AED 1.28 million at Skyvue Solair.

•       Two-bedroom apartments: from around AED 2.12 million at 330 Riverside Crescent.

•       Skyscape apartments (one to four bedrooms): from around AED 1.7 million.

•       Skyvue apartments (one to three bedrooms): from around AED 1.3 million.

•       Riverside Crescent series: from around AED 1.5 million.

•       Sobha Estates five-bedroom mansions: from around AED 22.78 million.

•       The Mansions (six bedrooms): around AED 130 million.

Rental Market

As towers are handed over from 2027, owners will be able to let their homes on long-term leases registered with Ejari or as licensed holiday homes. Lagoon-front apartments and villas close to Downtown Dubai are expected to appeal to families and professionals.

Market Outlook

Several milestones are expected to shape the Sobha Hartland II market in the coming years:

•       Handover of the first Sobha Estates villas in 2026

•       Handovers of Riverside Crescent towers in 2027 and 2028

•       Completion of Skyscape in Q4 2028 and Skyvue in Q1 2029

•       Completion of the crystal lagoons, beaches and community amenities

•       The Dubai Metro Blue Line, scheduled for 2029, improving connectivity in the wider area

Payment Plans and Buying Costs

•       Off-plan payment plans: structures such as 60/40 over five years for apartments and 80/20 for villas, with 20% typically paid on booking.

•       Dubai Land Department registration fee: 4% of the purchase price.

•       Administrative and registration charges: set by the DLD and the developer.

•       Service charges: payable annually to the owners' association after handover.

Upcoming Infrastructure in Sobha Hartland II

Sobha Hartland II is being delivered in phases, with lagoons, towers, villas and community amenities progressing alongside investment across MBR City and the wider Dubai Creek area.

Community infrastructure

•       Crystal lagoons: swimmable lagoons with beaches and boardwalks.

•       Open space: around 90 acres of greenery, trails and landscaped areas.

•       Gated access: secure entry points for residents.

•       Sports and leisure: padel, badminton and squash courts, wave pools and infinity pools in Riverside Crescent.

Upcoming residential deliveries

•       Sobha Estates: first villas scheduled for handover in 2026.

•       Riverside Crescent: tower handovers scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

•       Skyscape Altius and Aura: scheduled for handover in Q4 2028.

•       Skyvue Solair and Spectra: scheduled for handover in Q1 2029.

•       The S (Sobha Privy Collection): a luxury tower announced in 2025.

Transport

•       Dubai Metro Blue Line: scheduled for completion in 2029, with stations in the wider Dubai Creek and Ras Al Khor area.

•       Road network: direct access to Al Khail Road and the wider road network.

Surrounding area

•       Sobha Hartland: the original community, with two international schools.

•       Meydan and District One: racing, golf and lagoon villa living nearby.

•       Dubai Creek Harbour: a waterfront master community across the Creek.

•       Downtown Dubai: around 10 minutes away.

Long-term vision

Sobha Hartland II is planned to grow into a complete lagoon-centred community of apartments, villas and green spaces in the heart of Dubai. As each zone is delivered, the community will offer residents waterfront living, nature and a central location.

Living in Sobha Hartland II: Lifestyle and Amenities

Life in Sobha Hartland II is designed around crystal lagoons, green spaces and resort-style amenities, with Downtown Dubai around 10 minutes away.

Lagoon and green living

•       Swimmable crystal lagoons with beaches and boardwalks

•       Around 90 acres of open space, greenery and forest-inspired landscaping

•       Walking trails and cycling paths

•       Views of the Downtown Dubai skyline and the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

Amenities at home

•       Sky gardens on mid and upper floors in Riverside Crescent

•       Wave pools, infinity pools and jacuzzis

•       Padel, badminton and squash courts

•       Fitness centres, children's play areas and residents' lounges

•       Private pools and gardens in Sobha Estates villas

Nearby destinations

•       Downtown Dubai: The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera.

•       Meydan: Meydan Racecourse, golf and Meydan One.

•       Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Festival City Mall: waterfront dining and shopping.

•       Business Bay and Dubai Design District: dining, offices and creative hubs.

Education and healthcare

•       Hartland International School and North London Collegiate School Dubai in the neighbouring Sobha Hartland community

•       Schools and nurseries in MBR City, Nad Al Sheba and Dubai Festival City

•       Hospitals and clinics in Nad Al Sheba, Al Jaddaf, Dubai Healthcare City and Downtown Dubai

Community

Sobha Hartland II is set to be home to families, professionals and international residents who value waterfront living, nature and a central location. With lagoons, green spaces and resort-style amenities on the doorstep, residents will enjoy a calm, active lifestyle close to the heart of Dubai.

How to Buy Property in Sobha Hartland II

Sobha Hartland II is a freehold area, so UAE nationals and international buyers of any nationality can buy, own, let and resell property outright through the standard Dubai Land Department process.

Who Buys in Sobha Hartland II

•       Investors: buyers seeking off-plan apartments in a lagoon community close to Downtown Dubai.

•       Families: two- to four-bedroom apartments and villas with access to lagoons, green spaces and nearby schools.

•       Professionals: residents working in Downtown Dubai, Business Bay and DIFC.

•       Luxury buyers: Sobha Estates villas and mansions.

•       Residency seekers: buyers combining a home with eligibility for a UAE residence visa.

Ownership

Freehold ownership gives full title to the property, registered with the Dubai Land Department and recorded on a title deed, or on an Oqood certificate for off-plan purchases until handover. Off-plan projects are registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), and buyers' payments are held in a dedicated project escrow account.

Golden Visa and Residency

Property ownership in Dubai can qualify buyers for a UAE residence visa, including the 10-year Golden Visa when the property value meets the government threshold. Buyers should confirm the latest criteria with the Dubai Land Department or the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

Letting Your Property

After handover, long-term leases are registered with Ejari. Holiday-home lets require a permit from Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, usually arranged through a licensed holiday-home operator.

Sobha Hartland II FAQs

Where is Sobha Hartland II located?

Sobha Hartland II is located in Mohammed Bin Rashid City in central Dubai, next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and around 10 minutes from Downtown Dubai via Al Khail Road.

Who is developing Sobha Hartland II?

Sobha Hartland II is developed by Sobha Realty, which designs and builds its projects in-house.

How big is Sobha Hartland II?

The community covers around 8 million square feet, or about 74.3 hectares, with around 90 acres of open space and greenery.

Can foreigners buy property in Sobha Hartland II?

Yes. Sobha Hartland II is a freehold area where buyers of all nationalities can own property outright.

What types of property are available?

One- to four-bedroom apartments in Riverside Crescent, Skyscape and Skyvue, and five- and six-bedroom villas and mansions in Sobha Estates.

When will Sobha Hartland II be handed over?

Handovers are scheduled in phases, starting with the first Sobha Estates villas in 2026, Riverside Crescent towers in 2027 and 2028, Skyscape in Q4 2028 and Skyvue in Q1 2029.

What is the price per square foot in Sobha Hartland II?

Skyscape Avenue units transacted at around AED 2,400 to 2,520 per square foot in February 2026. Full details are in the Sobha Hartland II Property Prices and Market Trends section.

What payment plans are available?

Recent releases have been offered on structures such as 60/40 over five years for apartments and 80/20 for villas.

Does buying in Sobha Hartland II qualify for a Golden Visa?

Property ownership can qualify buyers for a UAE residence visa, including the 10-year Golden Visa when the property value meets the government threshold. Buyers should confirm the latest criteria before purchase.

Important Notice

This page is provided for general information only and does not constitute financial, legal or investment advice. Figures are based on publicly available market sources and developer information at the date of publication and may change. Illustrative examples are not forecasts, and past price performance does not guarantee future results. Project details, prices, payment plans and completion dates are subject to change by the developer and the relevant authorities. Readers should verify all information independently and consult licensed professionals before making any investment decision.