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Area guide
Living and investing in Sobha Hartland
A gated, master-planned freehold community by Sobha Realty in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, with two international schools on site and a second phase, Sobha Hartland II, rising next door.
Area overview
About Sobha Hartland
Sobha Hartland is an eight-million-square-foot freehold master development by Sobha Realty within Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City (MBR City), set between Meydan and the Ras Al Khor wetlands in central Dubai. Early phases launched in 2014 included Hartland Greens, Creek Vistas, Creek Vistas Reserve, Gardenia Villas, Garden Houses, One Park Avenue and Forest Villas, and the developer has since added a Waterfront District of residential towers such as Waves and Waves Grande.
Landscaping is central to the plan: Sobha Realty states that more than 30% of the land, over 22 hectares, is given over to greenery planted with more than 300 plant and tree species. Two international schools, Hartland International School and North London Collegiate School Dubai, operate inside the community, which is a large part of its appeal to families.
Sobha Hartland II, unveiled in late 2022 on an adjoining plot of roughly eight million square feet, extends the concept with a gated villa enclave of five- and six-bedroom homes around a private water body, one- to four-bedroom apartment buildings such as the Riverside Crescent towers, a crystal lagoon with waterfront retail, a clubhouse and a planned school. Its residences look out towards the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and the Downtown Dubai skyline.
- Location
- Sobha Hartland, Dubai
- Homes
- Apartments, Villas, Townhouses
- Known for
- Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, Meydan Racecourse, Dubai Water Canal
- Getting around
- Ras Al Khor Road and Al Meydan Road, Meydan Street to Al Khail Road bridge
Lifestyle
Life in Sobha Hartland
Day-to-day life in Sobha Hartland is built around walkable, landscaped streets, swimming pools, tennis courts, gyms, yoga spaces, playgrounds and parks, with coffee shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, salons and waterfront restaurants inside the community. Both international schools sit within the development, which keeps the school run short for resident families.
Residents are close to central Dubai: Ras Al Khor Road and Al Meydan Road give road access towards Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, DIFC and Dubai Creek, while Meydan Racecourse and the flamingo-watching hides of Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary are nearby leisure options. Larger shopping trips typically mean The Dubai Mall or Dubai Festival City Mall.
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
A protected wetland reserve known for its flamingos, herons and egrets, with free bird hides open daily.
Meydan Racecourse
Home of the Dubai Racing Club and host of the Dubai World Cup, billed as the world's richest horse race.
Dubai Water Canal
A waterfront promenade with skyline views, popular for canal-side walks and cruises.
Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building, with the At The Top observation decks and The Lounge; North London Collegiate School Dubai describes its Hartland campus as about three kilometres away.
Dubai Festival City Mall
An Al-Futtaim mall with more than 400 outlets and the IMAGINE waterfront light-and-water show in the evenings.
Where to live
Popular communities and developments in Sobha Hartland
Hartland Greens
One of the first Sobha Hartland apartment projects launched in 2014, set among the community's landscaped areas; developed by Sobha Realty.
Creek Vistas, Creek Vistas Reserve and Creek Vistas Grande
Sobha Realty apartment towers; Creek Vistas and Creek Vistas Reserve were among the 2014 launches, with Creek Vistas Grande and Creek Vistas Heights added later.
Waterfront District (Waves, Waves Grande, Waves Opulence)
The centrepiece of the original masterplan, where Sobha Realty planned 12 residential towers; Waves Grande was reported as a 35-floor tower.
Gardenia, Forest and Hartland Estates villas
Low-rise villa and townhouse enclaves by Sobha Realty, including Gardenia Villas, Garden Houses and Forest Villas, plus later estate homes.
Sobha One
A Sobha Realty development of five interconnected residential towers launched in November 2022, listed by Bayut among popular off-plan apartment projects in Sobha Hartland in H1 2026.
Sobha Hartland II
An adjoining eight-million-square-foot gated phase by Sobha Realty with five- and six-bedroom villas around a private water body, one- to four-bedroom apartments, a crystal lagoon and a clubhouse.
Riverside Crescent (Sobha Hartland II)
A collection of Sobha Realty apartment towers (such as 330 Riverside Crescent) within Sobha Hartland II, among the most sought-after luxury off-plan apartment projects in Bayut's H1 2026 report.
Property types
Homes in Sobha Hartland
Apartments
The bulk of the stock, from studios and one-bedroom units to larger family apartments in mid- and high-rise towers such as Hartland Greens, Creek Vistas, Waves and Sobha One.
Villas
Detached villas in enclaves such as Gardenia Villas, Forest Villas and Sobha Hartland Estates, and five- and six-bedroom villas in the gated Sobha Hartland II villa district.
Townhouses
Townhouse-style homes such as Garden Houses in the original phase.
Highlights
Amenities and location
- Freehold community open to buyers of all nationalities
- Part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City
- Two international schools within the community
- More than 30% of the land set aside for greenery
- Views towards Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and Downtown Dubai
- Road access via Ras Al Khor Road and Al Meydan Road
- Sobha Hartland II adds a crystal lagoon and gated villa district
- Close to Meydan Racecourse and Dubai Creek
For sale
Properties for sale in Sobha Hartland
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Investment & rental demand
Investing in Sobha Hartland
Sobha Hartland combines a central MBR City address with a single, design-led developer, which gives the community a consistent finish and management standard. The original phase is now largely completed and lived-in, offering ready resale stock, while Sobha Hartland II and newer towers such as Sobha One and the Riverside Crescent buildings supply off-plan options. Buyers should compare service charges, tower-by-tower views (creek and sanctuary-facing versus inward-facing) and handover timelines, and weigh the volume of new supply still being delivered across the two phases.
Tenant demand is driven largely by families attracted by the two on-site international schools and the green, gated setting, and by professionals working in Downtown Dubai, Business Bay and DIFC who want a quieter residential base nearby. Bayut's H1 2026 rental report named Sobha Hartland among the faster-growing communities in Dubai's luxury apartment rental segment, citing demand for newly delivered towers.
- Projected rental ROI, apartments (luxury segment)
- 6.41%
- H1 2026
- Bayut, Dubai Sales Market Report H1 2026
- Average advertised annual rent, apartments
- AED 142,000
- H1 2026
- Bayut, Dubai Rental Market Report H1 2026
- Average advertised annual rent, 1-bedroom apartments
- AED 99,000
- H1 2026
- Bayut, Dubai Rental Market Report H1 2026
Figures are reproduced as published by the named source for the stated period. Advertised prices are asking prices, not completed sales, and projected yields are gross estimates before service charges and other costs. Prices and rents change, and returns are not guaranteed.
Who buys here
Is Sobha Hartland right for you?
School-focused families
Households who want Hartland International School or North London Collegiate School Dubai within walking distance, often looking at larger apartments or villas.
Buy-to-let investors
Investors seeking completed apartments in a managed, branded-developer community with an established tenant base.
Off-plan buyers
Buyers using developer payment plans in Sobha Hartland II and newer towers, accepting a longer wait for handover.
End-users relocating within Dubai
Residents trading up from older central districts who want greenery and newer stock while staying close to Downtown.
Location guide
Landmarks, schools, shopping and transport
Names and details are taken from official sources where available; travel times vary with traffic.
Getting around
- Ras Al Khor Road and Al Meydan RoadMain highway access routes serving the community; there is no Dubai Metro station inside Sobha Hartland.Source
- Meydan Street to Al Khail Road bridgeA 610-metre two-lane bridge completed by RTA in 2024 linking Meydan Street traffic to Al Khail Road towards Deira.Source
Schools
Shopping & dining
Landmarks
- Burj Khalifa and Downtown DubaiNLCS Dubai states its Sobha Hartland campus is about three kilometres from Burj Khalifa.Source
Leisure & outdoors
Healthcare
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FAQ
Sobha Hartland questions
Sobha Hartland is in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, central Dubai, between Meydan and the Ras Al Khor wetlands, with road access via Ras Al Khor Road and Al Meydan Road.
Yes. Sobha Hartland is a freehold master development, so buyers of any nationality can own property there outright.
Two: Hartland International School, which follows the National Curriculum for England, and North London Collegiate School Dubai, an IB World School offering the PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme.
Sobha Hartland is the original phase, launched in 2014 and now largely completed. Sobha Hartland II is an adjoining phase of similar size unveiled in 2022, adding a gated villa district, apartment towers such as Riverside Crescent, a crystal lagoon and a clubhouse.
No. The community is car-oriented, relying on Ras Al Khor Road and Al Meydan Road; check RTA's journey planner for current bus links.
