Developer comparison · as of 26 October 2026
Emaar vs Sobha Realty
Two developers, one register. Every figure on this page is computed from the live VILA Properties project register (1,116 off-plan projects, refreshed weekly from developer data), not from a brochure. Entry prices are the lowest starting price on each developer's live projects.
| Measure | Emaar | Sobha Realty |
|---|---|---|
| Off plan projects in Dubai | 67 | 36 |
| Entry price from | 1.1M | 998,852 |
| Median entry price | 3.13M | 2.25M |
| Median down payment | 10% | 20% |
| Projects bookable with 10% down or less | 96% | 0% |
| Projects with a post-handover payment plan | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Most common payment split | 10/70/20 (48 of 67) | 20/40/40 (23 of 36) |
| Most handovers scheduled for | 2029 | 2027 |
| Handover years | 2026 to 2031 | 2027 to 2031 |
| Communities with live projects | 22 (Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Hills, Emaar South) | 12 (Sobha Hartland 2, The Valley, Dubai Marina) |
| Main property types | Apartment, Villa | Apartment, Villa |
Off plan projects in Dubai with a price and a handover still ahead, from the VILA project register, as of 26 October 2026.
- More choice: Emaar (67 live projects vs 36).
- Lower entry price: Sobha Realty (from AED 998,852 vs AED 1.1M).
- Median entry price: Emaar AED 3.13M, Sobha Realty AED 2.25M.
- Smaller typical down payment: Emaar (median 10% vs 20%).
- Post-handover plans: Emaar 0 of 67 projects, Sobha Realty 0 of 36.
- Footprint: Emaar builds in 22 communities, Sobha Realty in 12.
Source: the VILA Properties project register (RERA ORN 45990), refreshed weekly from developer data. Prices are developer starting prices in AED; payment splits are the developer's published booking, construction and handover instalments.
Newest from Emaar
| Project | Community | From | Payment split | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside Residence | Dubai Hills | 4.04M | 10 · 70 · 20 | Q3 2027 |
| Selvara 4 | Grand Polo Club and Resort | 7.11M | 10 · 70 · 20 | Q2 2029 |
| Address Villas Tierra | The Oasis | 17.6M | 10 · 70 · 20 | Q2 2029 |
| Alva The Valley | The Valley | 4.38M | 20 · 60 · 20 | Q1 2030 |
| Palace Residences Creek Blue | Dubai Creek Harbour | 4.09M | 20 · 80 | Q1 2029 |
| Selvara 3 | Grand Polo Club and Resort | 7.32M | 10 · 70 · 20 | Q2 2029 |
| Palace Residences Hillside Towers A & B | Dubai Hills | 1.72M | 10 · 70 · 20 | Q2 2029 |
| Marina Views | Mina Rashid | 2.16M | 10 · 70 · 20 | Q4 2028 |
Entry price by community, Emaar
| Community | Projects | From |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Creek Harbour | 12 | 1.81M |
| Dubai Hills | 10 | 1.72M |
| Emaar South | 9 | 1.1M |
| Rashid Yachts and Marina | 5 | 2.11M |
| Mina Rashid | 5 | 2.11M |
| The Valley | 3 | 4.38M |
Newest from Sobha Realty
| Project | Community | From | Payment split | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 Riverside Crescent | Sobha Hartland 2 | 38.32M | 20 · 20 · 60 | Q2 2027 |
| The Woods Abode at Sobha Sanctuary | The Valley | 998,852 | 20 · 20 · 60 | Q4 2029 |
| 330 Riverside Crescent | Sobha Hartland 2 | 38.85M | 20 · 40 · 40 | Q2 2027 |
| Skyscape | Sobha Hartland 2 | 1.95M | 20 · 40 · 40 | Q4 2028 |
| Sobha Seahaven | Dubai Harbour | 4.22M | 20 · 20 · 60 | Q3 2027 |
| The Serene at Sobha Central | Sobha Central | 1.88M | 20 · 40 · 40 | Q4 2029 |
| The Woods at Sobha Sanctuary | The Valley | 998,852 | 20 · 20 · 60 | Q4 2029 |
| The Brooks at Sobha Sanctuary | Al Yufrah (I) | 4.06M | 20 · 40 · 40 | Q3 2029 |
Entry price by community, Sobha Realty
| Community | Projects | From |
|---|---|---|
| Sobha Hartland 2 | 14 | 1.9M |
| The Valley | 4 | 998,852 |
| Dubai Marina | 4 | 1.98M |
| Discovery Gardens | 3 | 1.81M |
| Al Yufrah (I) | 3 | 4.06M |
| Motor City | 2 | 1.77M |
