
Adil Raza Khan | April 22, 2025

It is because you get a waterfront community with 1 Million sq ft of natural greenery, in a megacity like Dubai, despite being minutes away from 75% of the city's major attractions.
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An ambitious expansion to the east side of the original master planned community, Sobha Hartland 2 is your green refuge in Dubai. It is also a part of the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashed City.
A 8 Million sq ft waterfront community with 35% of its area dedicated to lush greenery, like a forest sanctuary or woodland. Here you find 300+ species of plants and trees, including Gulmohor and Neem trees.
The community was initially planning to feature 11 luxury residential towers which now counts to 22 for catering to the rising demand. Half of this massive 8 Million sq ft paradise comprises Villas (Sobha Estate villa-specific sub-community within the territory) and skyscrapers nestling luxury apartments dominate the other half.
The high-rises offering apartments usually have 57-67 floors. The panoramic view of the greenery and Dubai skyline from such an enthralling height off the ground can awe anyone.
The 50/50 categorization of villa clusters and apartments clusters ensure the residents of villas do not stay deprived of the view around due to the tall structures.
Every apartment will enjoy a view to drool over in this community.
Careful examination of the Sobha Hartland 2 map will clearly reveal that it is only 10 minutes from Meydan Racecourse. It is the most expensive horse racecourse in the world. Well, Dubai has the honour of housing several constructions with the status of ‘most’ superlative!
Villas occupy one-half of the community and the other half has towers. Now, the towers (57-67 floors) have only two sides. Each apartment in the towers comes with a balcony and big windows. Units placed anywhere on both the left and right side will enjoy two distinctive beautiful views.
On one side, they will have the green view of Sheikh Mohammed Golf Course and the famous Meydan Racecourse. And, the other side will offer an unobstructed view of the community courtyard dotted with blue lagoons with Caribbean sand and the expansive forest sanctuary (open greenery with 300+ trees).
The units positioned here are in the backside, but why would you worry if you have the Burj Khalifa view and that of the glittering Dubai Skyline?
This is a major factor adding to the investment quotient here. Owners and tenants all go gaga over the view when they seek high-rise units anywhere in Dubai or worldwide.
You have 3 types of Villas choices here–5 Bedroom Villas; 6 Bedroom Villas and Mansions (yes, by Mansions they mean bigger villas). The starting Sobha Hartland 2 price for villas is around AED 6 Million that can stretch up to over AED 52 Million.
Riverside Crescent is a stunning apartment-only development in the tower-only half of the community. It is adorned by wonderful skyscrapers housing luxury apartments mostly in the configuration of 1, 2 and 3 Bedrooms. It has 6 towers and you can also avail of 1.5 and 2.5 bedrooms here. Skyscape and Skyvue are two more distinct apartment towers. The starting price revolves around AED 1.2 Million.
The 80/20 flexible payment plan observed by Sobha Realty makes the purchasing process and experience sweeter. Pay 20% Down Payment on the booking date and pay an installment of just 10% every 6 or 9 months. 40% of the purchasing price remaining you will pay only after Handover.
The Villas here are to be completed most probably by December, 2025 together with the schools and the first lagoon that are inside the community.
The handover date for apartments is Q2 2027. Some have a 2029 handover timeline. Straightforwardly speaking, there is no final confirmation on the handover date and each residential project will have its own time for completion and are not fixed or align perfectly with the handover date of others.
Do not make a frown expression on reading it. Take a moment to think and understand–Sobha Realty is not putting your life in a mess by allowing you to move-in your finished standalone apartment building with construction work going on all around. You are getting half of the community with your purchased villas or apartments and not just an unit.
Lagoons, Schools, Roads, Parks and commercial units all will be ready to welcome you for immediate usage once you get the handover.
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Luxe interiors maintained with highest possible construction standards make the units desirable. Again, it is typical of Dubai luxury units. Okay, what about the following?
Each tower has its own vast swimming pool, BBQ area, children playground, landscaped greens, sky gardens, indoor cinemas, outdoor cinemas, covered parking areas etc. The first floor of these towers typically will house commercial spaces like groceries, pharmacies and eateries. Plus, several more commercial towers are under construction here that will have high-end Hotels and Business Centers.
At the top of it, this family-friendly neighborhood will also have community Plazas and Shopping Centers. There one can find premium boutiques, gourmet dining options and cool hangout and socializing zones. The shopping centers here are quite decent shopping venues but do not expect them to be stunningly gigantic as they are established within the community and in greater numbers.
2 Clubhouses are here that come with separate dedicated sport arenas like Basketball Court, Half Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Covered Swimming Pool and more.
The community has man-made beach and 3 man-made swimmable lagoons. Now, the stunner here is the whitish Caribbean sand that gives it a Maldive-island like look-n-feel. Plus, 1 Million sq ft forest sanctuary is a standout feature too.
Sobha Hartland 2 community is a major hit with families because within the premise of this community you will have two reputable schools following the British curriculum.
With two entrance points via two statement gates, there is 24*7 security. Hi-tech security installations with manned guard services ensure people and properties inside the community can stay carefree here.
Yet another reason to invest here is the location. It is in between Downtown and Dubai Creek, fairly close to almost all major key points and landmarks in Dubai. And, you can reach those destinations within half-n-hour at the top (provided tourists are not congesting the roads during peak seasons).
Again, you might wonder why many communities are now claiming to be close to maximum Dubai attractions. And they are, indeed. So, what is so special about Sobha Hartland 2? We again have to center our discussion around the family-centric ambience and green natural setting then.
Business Bay and Downtown Dubai might be hot-n-happening zones but, honestly,it is a little dry as per the liking of several families. Many do not like to settle with loved ones in a concrete jungle anymore despite having advantages.
The lusciousness and natural beauty plus the proximity to key areas (12 minutes from Dubai International Airport) together make it stand out. It is also a part of the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashed City. And, this is the USP that investors cannot ignore.
The reasons are crystal-clear (like the Carribean sand at the lagoon) promising greater scope of capitalizing the investment opportunities in Sobha Hartland 2 Dubai.
From having the pride of being a part of the Mohammed Bin Rashed City to the guaranteed gorgeous view, stunning construction quality and finishes to a luscious green waterfront community with location advantages, it is a mega investment choice. We can help, if you want. Do your part to claim your space here fast.

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Adil Raza Khan is a Dubai luxury real estate expert with over 13 years of experience in the UAE property market. He is the Chairman of APIL Properties.
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