• The development by Dubai based Indian developer Sobha promises, like many others in the area to provide luxury homes surrounded by peaceful and harmonious greenery. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    The development by Dubai based Indian developer Sobha promises, like many others in the area to provide luxury homes surrounded by peaceful and harmonious greenery. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • Around 30 per cent of the 185 acres of land in Sobha Hartland will be reserved as green space. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    Around 30 per cent of the 185 acres of land in Sobha Hartland will be reserved as green space. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • A first phase of 70 villas is due to be completed by the end of next year and heavily advertised show homes are already up and running. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    A first phase of 70 villas is due to be completed by the end of next year and heavily advertised show homes are already up and running. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • The 8,028 square foot five bedroom show villa opened to the media includes greenery at its very core, being built around an internal courtyard. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    The 8,028 square foot five bedroom show villa opened to the media includes greenery at its very core, being built around an internal courtyard. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • The courtyard also includes a swimming pool and barbecue area connected to the internal areas through large double doors. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    The courtyard also includes a swimming pool and barbecue area connected to the internal areas through large double doors. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • Inside is a large light double hight free-flowing reception room big enough to include both a large glass lift. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    Inside is a large light double hight free-flowing reception room big enough to include both a large glass lift. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • Bedrooms are also generously sized with en suite bathrooms, even in the maid's room, and with lots of built in cupboards. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    Bedrooms are also generously sized with en suite bathrooms, even in the maid's room, and with lots of built in cupboards. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • All of this comes at a cost with a price tag of Dh19.02 million. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    All of this comes at a cost with a price tag of Dh19.02 million. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • The kitchen. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    The kitchen. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • Sobha Hartland is located in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City which is 10 kilometers from the centre of Dubai. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    Sobha Hartland is located in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City which is 10 kilometers from the centre of Dubai. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • Sobha Hartland is not to be confused with Sobha's other major development in Dubai, the nearby District One, a 400 hectare development comprising 1,500 villas spread around 7 kilometers of manmade lagoons and beaches. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    Sobha Hartland is not to be confused with Sobha's other major development in Dubai, the nearby District One, a 400 hectare development comprising 1,500 villas spread around 7 kilometers of manmade lagoons and beaches. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • The master bedroom is so large it actually feels more like a hotel suite with its own sitting room and study as well as separate changing area and a large bathroom including a free standing bath and his and hers sinks. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    The master bedroom is so large it actually feels more like a hotel suite with its own sitting room and study as well as separate changing area and a large bathroom including a free standing bath and his and hers sinks. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • The first 70 villas and apartments will be handed over in December 2017. The entire project is expected to be completed in 2021. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    The first 70 villas and apartments will be handed over in December 2017. The entire project is expected to be completed in 2021. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • The RTA has already planned a new purple metro line running under the ground at Hartland. But there is also another line, a green line which has been planned to run near the project. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    The RTA has already planned a new purple metro line running under the ground at Hartland. But there is also another line, a green line which has been planned to run near the project. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • Sobha Hartland is the only luxury community development located on the Dubai Water Canal, according to Sobha. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    Sobha Hartland is the only luxury community development located on the Dubai Water Canal, according to Sobha. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • The villas have a very modern feel. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    The villas have a very modern feel. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

The new Dubai mega villa scheme with greenery at its heart – in pictures


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In the shadow of Dubai’s futuristic Meydan racecourse, thousands of villas and apartments are taking shape at Sobha Hartland.