Sobha Realty develops luxury and ultra-luxury residential communities, apartments and villas in the United Arab Emirates, principally Dubai and Umm Al Quwain, for end-user and investor buyers. Its model combines off-plan sales, masterplanned communities, in-house construction, design, and quality-focused delivery.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crest GrandeSobha Hartland / Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai985 units | 8.8/ 10 | 7.4/ 10 Property Finder 5/5 · 1 review · propertyfinder.ae Property Finder publishes 5/5 from 1 review. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.4. | 7.4/ 10 Property Finder 5/5 · 1 review · propertyfinder.ae Property Finder publishes 5/5 from 1 review. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.4. |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest published review base, at 4.9/5 from 9 reviews; its curve conversion is 9.7/10. Because that anchor is based on fewer than 10 reviews, the reported overall score is constrained to 7.5/10, within one point of 6.5, while the available structural evidence is not sufficient for a separate structure score. | Not found in sources: No reported structural failures | ||
The available physical-condition feedback is positive but limited: a Google review says “Excellent built quality and a smooth handover experience,” while the Property Finder review calls the building “excellent quality” and rates maintenance 5.0/5. No published review read for this report raised flooding, lifts, plumbing, HVAC, electrical or waterproofing failures; this is limited evidence, not proof that none exist. | Daily-life feedback is strongly positive: reviewers praise Crest Grande’s location for families and describe it as “the best location for expats with the kids.” The Property Finder review says security and ground staff are “very friendly,” neighbours are “incredible,” and there are “no real negatives”; it also reports 5.0/5 for connectivity, peace and quiet, parks, family-friendliness, parking and amenities. | ||
| One Park AvenueSobha Hartland, Dubai403 units | 8.1/ 10 | 8.2/ 10 Property Finder 5/5 · 5 reviews · propertyfinder.ae Property Finder publishes 5/5 from 5 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 8.2. | 7.8/ 10 Property Finder 4.8/5, 4.5/5, 5/5, 5/5, 4.5/5 · 5 reviews · propertyfinder.ae Combined from 5 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.8. |
Property Finder’s 4.8/5 building rating is the largest explicitly counted resident review set, but it has only five reviews, so the score is kept within one point of the 6.5 small-sample baseline rather than treated as a fully established 9-level anchor. Positive evidence on construction, sound isolation, amenities and maintenance supports the result; security/concierge complaints and specific AC/lift defects pull it down. | Not found in sources: Limited direct engineering evidence | ||
Residents describe the apartments as “really well built,” with “very good isolated from sound from outside,” and Property Finder’s published category scores include 5/5 for maintenance and 4.5/5 for peace and quiet. Counter-evidence is specific but limited: one resident reported that the AC made “a serious noise” and that the lift produced “strange noise and vibration”; no published flooding, plumbing, electrical or waterproofing failure was located. | Residents praise “a lot of greenery,” nearby schools and shops, and report that management “decides everything very quickly”; Property Finder’s category scores include 5/5 for family friendliness and parking and 4.5/5 for amenities. The main operational criticism is security and concierge conduct: one reviewer described “bad behaviors,” while another reported a prolonged guest-parking dispute and guards photographing a resident’s car. | ||
| The CrestSobha Hartland, Dubai1,518 units | 8.1/ 10 | 7.8/ 10 | 8.1/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest published review base at 4.5/5 from 98 reviews, converting to 8.5. The score is moderated by repeated reports of alarms, utility disruption, unfinished amenities and management problems, partly offset by praise for quality, amenities, views and spaciousness. | |||
Published reviews contain mixed infrastructure observations. Positive comments describe “great building quality,” “top-notch materials” and “high-quality finishes,” while complaints report alarms multiple times a day, hot-water disconnection without notice, poor shower drainage and unfinished amenities. | Daily-life feedback is sharply mixed. Positive reviewers cite “amazing amenities,” nearby parks and supermarkets, “great building quality” and a “high level of service,” but several residents describe management communication as “far below the expected standard,” alongside reports of rude reception and unannounced hot-water outages. | ||
| Waves OpulenceSobha Hartland / Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), Dubai363 units | 8.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps supplied the largest review base, four reviews, and published 5/5; its normal conversion is 10, but the anchor has fewer than 10 reviews, so the result is kept within one point of 6.5. The available written feedback was positive but too sparse to justify a structural score or a further adjustment. | Not found in sources: No structural complaints published · No resident condition evidence · No maintenance sub-score · No plumbing feedback · No HVAC feedback · No electrical feedback | Not found in sources: No management feedback · No staff feedback · No security feedback · No cleanliness feedback · No amenity sub-score | |
The published reviews did not report structural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, leak or waterproofing conditions, so no physical-quality conclusion is warranted. The project page describes the building as under development and gives an earlier estimated handover of September 2025, while later published material reports completion in August 2026 and handover in September 2026; those are status records, not resident-condition reviews. | The small Google sample is entirely positive in the readable entries: one reviewer wrote “Awesome,” and another praised a “lovely neighborhood” with “lots of greenery, parks, school, shops” and places “to jog and walk.” This is thin evidence about day-to-day resident operations: the reviews do not address management response times, staff, security or common-area upkeep. | ||
| Sobha Creek Vistas GrandeSobha Hartland, Dubai400 units | 7.5/ 10 | 4.0/ 10 | 7.9/ 10 Booking.com 10/10, 10/10, 9.4/10, 10/10, 9.4/10, 10/10 · 4 reviews · booking.com Combined from 6 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.9. |
Booking.com provides the only clearly stated aggregate for this specific building, 9.7/10 from 4 guest reviews, but the review base is below the 10-review anchor threshold, so the score is kept within one point of 6.5 rather than using the guest score mechanically. The positive guest commentary supports a good daily experience, while the Property Finder resident report of structural cracks and unresolved maintenance justifies a downward adjustment and leaves structure materially weaker than living quality. | Not found in sources: No independent engineering verification | Not found in sources: Limited resident-review base | |
The available physical-condition evidence is mixed and limited. One Property Finder resident review reports “major cracks across the walls and ceilings which are structural in nature” and says earlier repairs reappeared; by contrast, a Booking.com guest review describes the unit as “very clean, spacious and bright” and praises its sound insulation. The crack report is a single review and has not been independently verified by an engineering source. | Short-stay guests rated the building highly: Booking.com shows 10/10 for staff and facilities, 9.4/10 for cleanliness and location, and describes “friendly” building staff. However, the resident-oriented Property Finder review alleges that maintenance complaints were met with “stonewalling” and months without a solution, so the positive operational picture is less certain for long-term residents. | ||
| Sobha Hartland WavesSobha Hartland, Dubai592 units | 7.3/ 10 | 8.2/ 10 Property Finder 5/5 · 6 reviews · propertyfinder.ae Property Finder publishes 5/5 from 6 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 8.2. | 6.3/ 10 Property Finder 3/5, 5/5, 4/5, 1/5 · 6 reviews · propertyfinder.ae Trip.com 8.4/10 · no review count · trip.com Combined from 5 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.3. |
Property Finder’s 3.8/5 aggregate from 6 building reviews is the largest resident-oriented review base and converts to 6.3/10 before commentary. The reported reviews praise management, finishes, amenities and sound-proofing but also contain construction/noise and parking/access complaints; applying the limited commentary adjustment produces 6.1 overall. Structure is 7.0 from the published 5/5 maintenance sub-score and repeated finish/build-quality praise, while living is 6.1 because the aggregate and operational comments support a moderately positive but clearly mixed experience. | Not found in sources: Limited direct engineering evidence | ||
Published resident comments describe the flats as having “very good” or “high” finishes, and one reviewer says the quality is among the highest they have seen; another says construction noise was not audible inside because of sound-proofing. The only building-fabric criticism located was that units are “very small,” especially two-bedroom apartments; no published complaints about plumbing, HVAC, leaks, flooding or electrical systems were found. | Daily-life feedback is divided: one reviewer described it as a “Great building” with “very good management,” while the platform’s published breakdown gives amenities 5/5 and peace and quiet 5/5. Against that, residents reported “24/7” construction noise, “Parking is an absolute nightmare,” and that the lagoon and wider community took a long time to develop; these comments are old enough that their current status remains uncertain as of October 7, 2026. | ||
| Creek Vistas ReserveSobha Hartland, Dubai784 units | 7.1/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 | 7.1/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest directly building-specific review base, 81 reviews at 4.1/5, which converts to 7.3 under the specified curve. The score is set modestly below that anchor because the displayed written reviews include serious reported system issues and recurring access/parking disruption, while repeated operational praise prevents a larger reduction. | |||
Structural/system feedback is mixed rather than independently engineered: one resident reported the building was “well maintained,” and another praised “good build quality,” but separate reviews reported “Water leakage always somewhere,” a persistent drainage smell, and window cracking noise when the sun hits the windows. The alarm complaint was described as daily and frightening; these are resident reports, not verified defect findings. | Day-to-day reviews praise receptionists who are “kind and welcoming,” professional security and maintenance, a clean green environment, and nearby shops and cafés. Complaints describe “construction non stop,” disorganized parking, visitor restrictions and blocked access, with one resident saying maintenance had been asked at least five times about drainage problems. | ||
| Sobha Hartland Waves GrandeSobha Hartland, Dubai432 units | 7.1/ 10 | 8.0/ 10 | 7.1/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps supplies the largest identifiable building-specific review base, 44 reviews at 4.2/5, which converts to 7.8 under the requested curve. Repeated reports of alarms, poor security response, facility-management friction, dust and parking problems pull the resident-experience score down to 7.1; the positive construction and finishing evidence supports an 8.0 structure subscore, while the operational evidence supports a 7.1 living subscore. | Not found in sources: No recurring structural failure reported · No recurring leak report found · No recurring plumbing report found · No recurring HVAC failure reported · No recurring electrical failure reported | ||
Published reviews are positive about the physical product: one resident calls the building's construction and finishing "high quality," another reports "stellar finishings" and spacious rooms, and another says the doors are "noise-proof." The material reviewed contains no recurring report of leaks, plumbing, HVAC, electrical or framework failure; that is an evidence gap, not evidence that those systems are defect-free. | Day-to-day feedback is sharply mixed. Positive reviewers describe staff as "friendly, courteous, knowledgeable" and praise the amenities and quiet green location; negative reviewers report that alarms woke residents and required a 29-floor evacuation, that security did not answer, and that management was rude or unresponsive. The Google/Maps page records a 4.2/5 building rating from 44 reviews as published in the page retrieved for this research. | ||
| Sobha Creek VistasSobha Hartland, Dubai | 6.5/ 10 | 7.4/ 10 Property Finder 5/5 · 1 review · propertyfinder.ae Property Finder publishes 5/5 from 1 review. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.4. | 7.2/ 10 Property Finder 5/5, 4/5, 5/5, 5/5, 5/5 · 1 review · propertyfinder.ae Combined from 5 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.2. |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest published review base and sets the level at 3.8/5, converted to 6.2/10 under the requested curve. The score is reduced for recurring management, maintenance and noise complaints and partly offset by recurring praise for location/views and reported management assistance; the evidence is current through October 7, 2026 but includes mixed resident and short-stay-style material. | |||
The available infrastructure commentary is mixed and limited. One reviewer called the “construction quality and detailing” top notch, while another reported that “the walls and beds are in terrible condition”; separate reviews describe “construction maintenance zero,” an AC interruption lasting up to 24 hours after payment, and gym lockers non-functional for over two months. These are review reports, not an engineering inspection, and the AC, gym and condition complaints are not independently verified here. | Daily-life reports range from “Been living here for almost 4 years now. Love it!” to “Really from the worst management,” with complaints about restrictions, parking, ongoing construction and delayed responses. A reviewer praised management for protecting balcony items “professionally and efficiently,” but other residents or guests reported AC disconnection, non-functional gym lockers, smells and persistent common-area noise. The Google listing mixes resident and short-stay-style reviews, so audience comparability is imperfect. |
Offices: sobha sapphire building, al khaleej al tejari 2 street; dubai, united arab emirates (AE), london, essex, united kingdom (GB)
The partnership launches and develops a luxury real-estate project on Al Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain.
The agreement covers development of Verde by Sobha, Sobha Realty’s first project in Jumeirah Lakes Towers.
The multi-year partnership makes Sobha Realty Arsenal’s Official Global Real Estate Partner.
witnessed the signing of a partnership agreement between Umm Al Quwain Properties and Sobha Realty to launch a luxury real estate project on Al Siniya Island
witnessed the signing of a partnership agreement between Umm Al Quwain Properties and Sobha Realty to launch a luxury real estate project on Al Siniya Island
the signing of a partnership agreement between Umm Al Quwain Properties and Sobha Realty to launch a luxury real estate project on Al Siniya Island
Sobha Realty ... has signed a major deal with DMCC ... to develop its first project in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) district – Verde by Sobha.
Sobha Realty ... has signed a major deal with DMCC ... to develop its first project in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) district – Verde by Sobha.
Sobha Realty ... has signed a major deal with DMCC ... to develop its first project in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) district – Verde by Sobha.
Sobha Realty become the club’s Official Global Real Estate Partner
Sobha Realty become the club’s Official Global Real Estate Partner
Sobha Realty become the club’s Official Global Real Estate Partner
| REAL ESTATE LICENCE | 666965 Dubai Department of Economic Development · AE · ACTIVE |
| United Arab Emirates | active 10 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 8 of 10 |
| Mixed use | 2 of 10 |
| Retail | 1 of 10 |
## Mr. PNC Menon
In Oman, he founded a turnkey interior decoration firm catering to the Middle East markets. Within a decade, his firm was a market leader.
Founder of Sobha Group
has played a key role in the real estate sector for five decades.
Founder of Sobha Group, Mr. PNC Menon has played a key role in the real estate sector for five decades.
He holds a degree in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, USA.
## Mr. Ravi Menon
In his new role, alongside his father, Mr. PNC Menon, founder of the Sobha Group, will oversee the operations of the Group's diverse business entities in Dubai and expand business in newer markets globally.
Chairman Mr. Ravi Menon
Chairman Mr. Ravi Menon has been appointed to lead Sobha Group.
Real estate in Sobha happens completely in-house, right from acquisition of land to designing, masterplanning, construction, civil works, finishes, manufacturing, metal works, joinery and facilities management (FM).Construction Week Online 2021-02-16https://www.constructionweekonline.com/business/270703-sobha-on-benefits-of-backward-integration-in-real-estate
Francis holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from India’s Annamalai University
#### Mr. Francis Alfred
Managing Director & CEO at Sobha Realty
after a brief stint at Nikken Sekkei, a renowned Japanese architectural firm.
“Real estate in Sobha happens completely in-house, right from acquisition of land to designing, masterplanning, construction, civil works, finishes, manufacturing, metal works, joinery and facilities management (FM).”
went on to become the MD in 2016 and CEO of Sobha Realty in 2018.
he is responsible for overseeing the company’s strategic global expansion and diversification while managing, monitoring, and master planning the design and delivery of several real estate projects.
Managing Director
after a brief stint at Nikken Sekkei, a renowned Japanese architectural firm.
MR. FRANCIS ALFRED Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Al Burai holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Grenoble Ecole de Management
Dr. Mahmoud Al Burai Independent Director
previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Real Estate Institute for ten years.
Dr. Al Burai joined the Sobha Group as an Independent Director on 1 July 2023.
With over 16 years of experience in the real estate sector, he has previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Real Estate Institute for ten years.
Dr. Mahmoud Al Burai Independent Director
Dr. Mahmoud Al Burai Independent Director
#### Mr. Ashish Parakh
Ashish Parakh Group Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Sobha Realty
Group Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (Current) Dec 2024 - Present
In his current role at Sobha Realty, he leads three departments: marketing, sales strategy, and channel relations
Group Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
Group Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
James was educated at the University of Texas
As Chief Executive Officer of PNC Architects, James serves as the guiding force behind the firm’s success.
His responsibilities include leading and inspiring globally-competitive designs and ensuring timely and accurate documentation by coordinating, monitoring, reviewing, and managing all disciplines: MEP, Structure, Interior Design, Landscape Design, and Architecture.
Chief Executive Officer – PNC Architects
Chief Executive Officer – PNC Architects
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waves Opulence | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sobha Hartland / Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City) | residential for sale | 3631 | Basement, ground, five podium levels, 28 floors and roof | — | — | 20/40/401 | 2023 | June 2023 | Jul 2025 – Sep 2025 | Aug 2026 | +12.0 mo (+11.0 to +13.0) | sourced | completed |
| Crest Grande | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sobha Hartland / Mohammed Bin Rashid City | residential for sale | 9851 | 44-storey Tower B; Crest Grande is a three-building development | — | — | 60/401 | 2022 | 1 September 2022 | Jun 2026 | Apr 2026 | −2.0 mo (−2.0 to −2.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Crest | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sobha Hartland | residential for sale | 1,5181 | 46 floors in Tower A; three interconnected towers | — | — | 20/40/401 | 2021 | First Trace September 2021 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | Jul 2025 | +0.5 mo (−5.0 to +6.0) | sourced | completed |
| Sobha Creek Vistas Grande | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sobha Hartland | residential for sale | 4001 | Basment + Ground + 4 Podium + 2 Mechanical Service + 37 Typical floors + roof | — | — | 20/40/401 | 2022 | June 16, 2022 | Jul 2025 | Dec 2024 | −7.0 mo (−7.0 to −7.0) | sourced | completed |
| Sobha Hartland Waves Grande1 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sobha Hartland | residential for sale | 4321 | 36 storeys | — | — | 30/701 | 2021 | November 9, 2021 | Mar 2024 | Aug 2023 | −7.0 mo (−7.0 to −7.0) | estimated | completed |
| Sobha Hartland Waves | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sobha Hartland | residential for sale, retail | 5921 | 35 residential floors | — | — | 10/40/501 | 2021 | 2021-05-19 | Sep 2023 | Apr 2023 | −5.0 mo (−5.0 to −5.0) | estimated | completed |
| Creek Vistas Reserve | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sobha Hartland | mixed use | 7841 | 33 residential floors | — | AED 331.3m other | 10/901 | 2019 | September 26, 2019 | Jan 2023 – Mar 2023 | Nov 2022 | −3.0 mo (−4.0 to −2.0) | sourced | completed |
| One Park Avenue | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sobha Hartland | residential for sale | 4031 | 24 | — | — | 60/401 | — | — | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | Jul 2022 | +0.5 mo (−5.0 to +6.0) | sourced | completed |
| Sobha Creek Vistas | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sobha Hartland | residential for sale | — | 28 storeys + 28 storeys | — | AED 355.9m other | 100%1 | 2017 | December 2017 | May 2021 | Oct 2021 | +5.0 mo (+5.0 to +5.0) | sourced | completed |
| Hartland Greens Phase III | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Al Merkadh | mixed use | 5071 | 2 x G + 2 Podium + 12 floors | — | — | 10% / 10% / 10% / 10% / 10% / 10% / 40%1 | 2017 | 15 Oct 2017 | — | Jan 2021 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 6, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 7, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 7, 2026 |
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