The Highbury: off-plan project in Sobha Hartland
The Highbury is an off-plan residential apartment project in Sobha Hartland, registered with the Dubai Land Department as project no. 2641 and developed by Ellington Properties Development L.L.C. From October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026, 35 off-plan sales were registered there at a median price of AED 1,950,888 (AED 2,216 per sq ft); 80% of sales fall between AED 1,248,000 and AED 3,126,828.
- 35off-plan sales in 12 months
- AED 1,950,888median sale price
- AED 2,216median price per sq ft
- 37.3%construction progress (DLD)
- 342registered units
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026. Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
What the figures say
- Positioning: at AED 2,216 per sq ft, The Highbury is 6.7% above the median of off-plan sales across the 4 projects tracked in Sobha Hartland (AED 2,076 per sq ft), and 25.4% above the median of Dubai off-plan sales (AED 1,768 per sq ft).
- Sales pace: 35 off-plan sales in 12 months, about 3 a month; number 3 by sales in Sobha Hartland over the period.
- Construction: 37.3% complete in the DLD register, construction is under way.
- Profile: the best-selling type (apartment · 1 bedroom) makes up 48.6% of sales, alongside 3 other types.
The Highbury: official project sheet
Details from the project register kept by the Dubai Land Department. Off-plan payments go to the project's escrow account, as required by Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007.
| Item | DLD register |
|---|---|
| DLD project number | 2641 |
| Registered developer | Ellington Properties Development L.L.C (developer no. 1117) |
| Master developer | Sobha L.L.C |
| Community (master project) | Sobha Hartland |
| DLD area | Al Merkadh |
| Register status | active |
| Construction progress | 37.3% |
| Project start | April 17, 2023 |
| Registered units | 342 units |
| Buildings | 1 |
| Escrow account | escrow agent registered with the DLD for this project |
Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
The Highbury off-plan prices by unit type
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months, at least 3 sales per row. Entry ticket observed: apartment · studio, at a median AED 1,033,328.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Range (AED) | Median size | Price / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 4 | AED 1,033,328 | — | 39 m² (420 sq ft) | AED 2,460 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 17 | AED 1,743,828 | 1,598,000 – 2,071,628 | 82 m² (883 sq ft) | AED 2,125 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 11 | AED 2,770,000 | 2,550,000 – 3,099,828 | 112 m² (1,206 sq ft) | AED 2,266 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 3 | AED 4,075,000 | — | 160 m² (1,722 sq ft) | AED 2,365 |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
To turn one of these prices into a payment schedule, use OffPlanSimulator's off-plan payment plan calculator, then add registration fees with the Dubai buying costs calculator.
Sales by unit type
Apartment · 1 bedroom: 48.6% of off-plan sales, with a median size of 82 m² (76 to 85 m² for 80% of them).
- Apartment · 1 bedroom: 48.6% (17 sales)
- Apartment · 2 bedrooms: 31.4% (11 sales)
- Apartment · Studio: 11.4% (4 sales)
- Apartment · 3 bedrooms: 8.6% (3 sales)
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
The Highbury off-plan price by quarter
The median off-plan price per sq ft moved from AED 2,048 in Q1 2024 to AED 2,154 in Q2 2026 (+5.2%). Quarter-to-quarter changes also reflect the mix of units sold.
| Quarter | Off-plan sales | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2024 | 23 | AED 2,048 | — |
| Q2 2024 | 12 | AED 2,090 | +2.1% |
| Q3 2024 | 4 | AED 2,048 | — |
| Q4 2024 | 7 | AED 2,047 | — |
| Q1 2025 | 6 | AED 1,951 | -4.7% |
| Q2 2025 | 6 | AED 2,114 | +8.4% |
| Q3 2025 | 8 | AED 2,228 | +5.4% |
| Q4 2025 | 25 | AED 2,186 | -1.9% |
| Q1 2026 | 5 | AED 2,216 | +1.4% |
| Q2 2026 | 8 | AED 2,154 | -2.8% |
| Q3 2026 | 4 | AED 2,253 | — |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, off-plan sales registered since 1 January 2024, as of 16/10/2026.
Rents in Sobha Hartland
To gauge the rental market around The Highbury: annual rents of Ejari contracts registered in Sobha Hartland over the last 12 months (4,590 contracts).
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 175 | AED 65,000 | 60,000 – 70,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 2,644 | AED 86,000 | 75,120 – 100,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 1,386 | AED 140,000 | 120,000 – 157,979 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 274 | AED 190,000 | 177,000 – 211,250 |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 59 | AED 250,000 | 239,357 – 280,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 33 | AED 605,000 | 440,000 – 800,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 5+ bedrooms | 19 | AED 950,000 | 750,000 – 1,300,000 |
To compare a market rent with your purchase price and running costs, the rental yield calculator works it through step by step.
Source: Dubai Land Department, Ejari rent contracts (open data), 20/10/2025 to 20/10/2026.
Where is The Highbury?
The Highbury is in Sobha Hartland (DLD area Al Merkadh), Dubai.
- Nearest metro station: Buj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station
- Nearest shopping mall: Dubai Mall
- Nearest landmark: Downtown Dubai
Source: Dubai Land Department, reference points attached to registered sales.
Further reading
- All off-plan projects in Sobha Hartland
- All DLD sales at The Highbury (new and resale)
- Sobha Hartland property prices
- Sobha Hartland rents
- All Ellington Properties Development L.L.C projects
- Our developer guide
Other off-plan projects in Sobha Hartland
- Sobha Creek Vistas Heights — AED 2,076/sq ft
- Sobha Hartland - Crest Grande — AED 1,935/sq ft
- Sobha Hartland Waves Opulence — AED 1,971/sq ft
More projects by Ellington Properties Development L.L.C
Same budget elsewhere in Dubai (around AED 1,950,888)
- The Caden By Prescott, Bukadra — AED 1,948,460
- Urban Life, Business Bay — AED 1,963,078
- West Bay Tower, Business Bay — AED 1,940,042
- Boulevard Park 2, Wasl Gate — AED 1,977,000
- West 5 Residences, Jumeirah Garden City — AED 1,933,402
- Binghatti Skyblade, Downtown Dubai — AED 1,977,499
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a home at The Highbury cost?
Over the last 12 months, the 35 off-plan sales registered with the DLD show a median price of AED 1,950,888, or AED 2,216 per sq ft; 80% fall between AED 1,248,000 and AED 3,126,828. The developer's current prices are on its price list.
When will The Highbury be completed?
In the DLD project register (as of 15/06/2026), the project is "active", 37.3% complete. The handover date is confirmed by the developer.
Who is the developer of The Highbury?
The DLD register lists Ellington Properties Development L.L.C (developer no. 1117), in a community developed by Sobha L.L.C.
What unit types are sold at The Highbury?
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months cover: apartment · 1 bedroom (17), apartment · 2 bedrooms (11), apartment · studio (4), apartment · 3 bedrooms (3). Best-selling type: apartment · 1 bedroom, at a median AED 1,743,828 for 82 m².
Has the price per sq ft at The Highbury changed?
The median off-plan price moved from AED 2,048 per sq ft in Q1 2024 to AED 2,154 in Q2 2026, based on DLD-registered sales.
How do I get the The Highbury price list and payment plan?
Ask with the "Get the price list" button or on WhatsApp at +971 55 772 2710: a RERA-licensed Cevitas advisor sends you the available units, the developer's prices and the current payment plan, with no buyer commission on new launches.
Sources and method
Off-plan sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), residential sales registered off-plan ("Off-Plan Properties") from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026. Median price = middle registered price; range = 80% of sales (10th to 90th percentile). Price per sq ft = price / registered area (1 m² = 10.764 sq ft).
Developer, status, progress and dates: DLD "Projects" register (data.dubai) and "Developers" register (data.dubai), extract as of June 15, 2026. Progress is the figure from the latest DLD inspection on record; the end date is the one declared in the register and may be updated by the DLD.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), median annual rent of residential contracts over the last 12 months in the area.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe official transactions and an official register; they are not a valuation, a promise of return or investment advice. The developer's current prices are on its price list.