Prices: what buyers paid
Median prices for new-build apartments (off-plan and first sales) recorded by the Dubai Land Department, January to September 2026. Sobha Hartland is dearer per square foot overall (AED 2,748 against AED 2,464); a one-bed costs about the same in both because Dubai Hills one-beds are larger, while a three-bed is cheaper in Sobha Hartland.
| Unit | Sobha Hartland | Dubai Hills Estate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 1,863,140 (AED 2,632/sqft) | AED 1,806,888 (AED 2,421/sqft) |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 2,694,479 (AED 2,997/sqft) | AED 2,742,888 (AED 2,412/sqft) |
| 3 bedrooms | AED 4,277,350 | AED 4,640,000 |
| All new-build sales | 916 | 725 |
Rents and gross yield
Median annual rent on new Ejari contracts, July to September 2026, divided by the new-build median price above. Dubai Hills Estate rents for 13% more on a one-bed and on a two-bed, which is why its yield is higher even though it sells for less per square foot. Both sit well below the 6% that older guides quote for these communities.
| Unit | Rent: Sobha Hartland | Rent: Dubai Hills | Yield: Sobha Hartland | Yield: Dubai Hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 75,000 | AED 85,000 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 115,000 | AED 130,000 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
What the numbers do not settle
The records compare price, rent and volume. They do not measure build quality, schools or how either community will look in five years, and this page does not score them. Before buying in either, check the specific building: its own sale prices, its service charge per square foot on the DLD register, and for off-plan, the escrow account, construction progress and completion date filed with the DLD.