Casa Serene: Villas in Sobha Hartland
Casa Serene is a villa development by Grid Properties, located within Sobha Hartland in Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The project offers 5-bedroom and 6-bedroom villas across four configurations, ranging in size from 6,670 to 24,012 sq ft. With an expected completion date of December 2024, the development is likely already handed over.
Sobha Hartland: Location in Practice
Mohammed Bin Rashid City spans a large zone east of Downtown Dubai, and Sobha Hartland is one of the residential communities within it. Al Khail Road provides direct access heading west to Downtown Dubai, roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car under normal traffic. Business Bay and the Dubai Canal are close by. Dubai International Airport is reachable via the same road corridor to the east. For a buyer whose daily routine centres on Downtown or Business Bay, this location avoids inner-city congestion while keeping commute times short. For frequent travellers, airport access is straightforward via Al Khail Road without crossing through the city centre.
Two Price Points, Four Very Different Villas
AED 16.93M is the entry price, covering both 5-bedroom types. AED 25M covers both 6-bedroom types. The price bands look simple until you examine the size data:
| Layout | Bedrooms | Area (sq ft) | Starting Price | AED/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 5BR | 6,670 | AED 16,937,118 | ~2,540 |
| Type 2 | 5BR | 8,820 | AED 16,937,118 | ~1,920 |
| Type 1 | 6BR | 8,845 | AED 25,000,000 | ~2,825 |
| Type 3 | 6BR | 24,012 | AED 25,000,000 | ~1,041 |
At the 5-bedroom entry, both types carry the same price despite a 2,150 sq ft difference in floor area. Type 2 works out to roughly AED 620 per sq ft less than Type 1 at the same entry cost. Both start at AED 16.93M and the financial commitment is identical. The difference is entirely in floor area and layout configuration.
The 6-bedroom split is more striking. Type 1 at 8,845 sq ft and Type 3 at 24,012 sq ft both start at AED 25M. Type 3 is nearly three times the floor area at the same price, putting its per-square-foot rate roughly 63% below Type 1. The size differential means the two types serve buyers with substantially different space requirements. The choice between them is driven by how much space the buyer needs, not by the headline price. A buyer at this price point is choosing between a conventional luxury villa and a compound-scale estate.
Family Amenities, Not Resort Infrastructure
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area, Children's Play Area |
| Fitness | Gymnasium |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
Six amenities. The outdoor set of landscaped gardens, a barbecue area, and a children's play area points to families as the primary resident profile. On-site dining and a gymnasium cover the key daily needs without residents needing to leave the estate. CCTV provides communal security across the development. The barbecue area and landscaped gardens together support outdoor entertaining within the estate.
The set is a functional residential package rather than a resort catalogue. Gardens and children's spaces take priority over a broader leisure offering. Buyers who expect a hotel-scale amenity programme will not find it here. Those who want a family-oriented estate with practical outdoor spaces will.
Likely Already Completed
Construction started in August 2023. Expected completion was December 2024. With the completion date now more than a year past, buyers entering now are most likely acquiring a completed or near-completed villa rather than making an off-plan commitment. The construction phase is behind this project.
40% Down: The Payment Structure
| Payment Phase | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 40% |
| During construction | 30% |
| At handover | 30% |
A 40% down payment is the first and largest cash requirement. On the AED 16.93M entry villa, that is roughly AED 6.77M upfront before construction payments begin. On the AED 25M 6-bedroom villas, 40% represents approximately AED 10M at the same stage. The remaining 60% splits equally across the construction phase and handover. No post-handover payment option is part of this schedule. Given the project is likely already completed, buyers today are most likely transacting as a completed-property purchase rather than under the original off-plan timeline.