Nakheel and Sobha Realty are two of the largest off-plan developers active in the UAE today. In our current catalogue, Nakheel has 31 active off-plan projects and Sobha Realty has 59. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.
Entry prices: Nakheel from AED 600K, Sobha Realty from AED 985K. Nakheel concentrates inventory in Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands, MBR City; Sobha Realty in Umm Al Quwain Marina, Bukadra, Sheikh Zayed Road. Configurations: Nakheel offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed; Sobha Realty offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, payment plans, areas covered and active project counts before shortlisting.
| Metric | Nakheel | Sobha Realty |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 31 | 59 |
| Median est. yield | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Top est. yield | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| Price range | AED 600K – AED 42M | AED 985K – AED 130M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 2138 | AED 980 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 10% | 11% |
| Handover spread | Q4 2026 – Q4 2029 | Q4 2026 – Q4 2032 |
| Top areas | Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands, MBR City | Umm Al Quwain Marina, Bukadra, Sheikh Zayed Road |
| Top payment plans | 20/60/20, 10/60/30, 20/45/35 | 20/40/40, 10/50/40, 60/40 |
| Configurations offered | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed |