Developer comparison · as of 26 October 2026
Sobha Realty vs Damac Properties
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 | Sobha Realty | Damac Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Off plan projects in Dubai | 36 | 30 |
| Entry price from | 998,852 | 672,000 |
| Median entry price | 2.25M | 2.5M |
| Median down payment | 20% | 20% |
| Projects bookable with 10% down or less | 0% | 47% |
| Projects with a post-handover payment plan | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Most common payment split | 20/40/40 (23 of 36) | 20/40/40 (6 of 30) |
| Most handovers scheduled for | 2027 | 2027 |
| Handover years | 2027 to 2031 | 2026 to 2030 |
| Communities with live projects | 12 (Sobha Hartland 2, The Valley, Dubai Marina) | 13 (Business Bay, Damac Hills, Damac Lagoons) |
| Main property types | Apartment, Villa | Apartment, Townhouse |
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: Sobha Realty (36 live projects vs 30).
- Lower entry price: Damac Properties (from AED 672,000 vs AED 998,852).
- Median entry price: Sobha Realty AED 2.25M, Damac Properties AED 2.5M.
- Same median down payment (20%).
- Post-handover plans: Sobha Realty 0 of 36 projects, Damac Properties 0 of 30.
- Footprint: Sobha Realty builds in 12 communities, Damac Properties in 13.
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 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 |
Newest from Damac Properties
| Project | Community | From | Payment split | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorrento | Damac Lagoons | 672,000 | 5 · 45 · 50 | Q1 2030 |
| Chelsea Residences 1 Tower C | Maritime City | 2.55M | 5 · 55 · 40 | Q2 2030 |
| Volta | Business Bay | 2.46M | 20 · 60 · 20 | Q2 2028 |
| Piazza Roma | Damac Lagoons | 7.38M | 20 · 40 · 40 | Q2 2030 |
| Valencia | Damac Lagoons | 693,000 | 5 · 55 · 40 | Q1 2029 |
| Elo 2 and 3 Damac | Damac Hills 2 | 1.33M | 20 · 30 · 50 | Q3 2027 |
| Golf Greens | Damac Hills | 1.87M | 10 · 40 · 50 | Q4 2027 |
| Canal Heights | Business Bay | 2.83M | 20 · 40 · 40 | Q2 2027 |
Entry price by community, Damac Properties
| Community | Projects | From |
|---|---|---|
| Business Bay | 7 | 1.71M |
| Damac Hills | 5 | 1.23M |
| Damac Lagoons | 4 | 672,000 |
| Damac Hills 2 | 3 | 1.31M |
| DMC (Dubai Maritime City) | 3 | 2.66M |
| Riverside | 1 | 1.31M |
