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Sobha Sapphire, Business Bay
Highlights
Sobha Sapphire at a glance
About Sobha Sapphire
Sobha Sapphire is a commercial building in Business Bay, Dubai, developed by Sobha. It holds about 172 units: commercial units.
The building was completed in 2012 and has been in use for about 14 years. 4 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department.
Sobha Sapphire is one of 257 buildings in Business Bay: 149 are complete and 61 are still being built.
In a nutshell
- A commercial ready building
- Located in Business Bay, Dubai
- Developed by Sobha
- Completed in Q1 2012
- Unit types: Commercial
- Sizes from 110 to 6,990 sq ft
- Service charge from AED 9.43 per sq ft
- Business Bay metro station 2.1 km away
- Status
- Ready
- Developer
- Sobha
- Location
- Business Bay, Dubai
- Completed
- Q1 2012
- Unit types
- Commercial
- Prices from
- AED 447.0K
- Service charge
- AED 14.7 per sq ft (2026)
- Nearest metro
- District 1 near High Speed Rail line, 0.8 km
Photos of Sobha Sapphire
Building details
Inside Sobha Sapphire
Properties in Sobha Sapphire
Commercial units in Sobha Sapphire
There are about 172 of these in Sobha Sapphire, from 110 to 6,990 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 2.3M, or AED 1,930 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 18% over what they paid.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 172 | 110 sqft10.2 sqmt – 6,990 sqft649.4 sqmt | AED 2.3M | – |
Service charges in Sobha Sapphire
The 2026 service charge in Sobha Sapphire is AED 14.7 per sq ft for commercial units, AED 14.7 per sq ft for offices, AED 9.43 per sq ft for shops. It is paid yearly by the owner, covers upkeep, security and shared areas, and is set by the building’s owners association and registered with the Dubai Land Department. Each parking space adds about AED 723 a year.
| Unit type | Rate per sq ft | Size | Yearly charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial (2026) | AED 14.7 | 110 sqft10.2 sqmt – 6,990 sqft649.4 sqmt | AED 1,617 – AED 102,753 |
| Offices (2026) | AED 14.7 | 110 sqft10.2 sqmt – 6,990 sqft649.4 sqmt | AED 1,617 – AED 102,753 |
| Retail (2026) | AED 9.43 | 110 sqft10.2 sqmt – 6,990 sqft649.4 sqmt | AED 1,037 – AED 65,916 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around Sobha Sapphire
Transportation near Sobha Sapphire
The nearest Dubai Metro station from Sobha Sapphire is Business Bay (red line, 2.1 km, about 6 min drive), then Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (red line, 2.7 km, about 7 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include District 1 near High Speed Rail line (golden line, 0.8 km, about 10 min walk) and Burj Khalifa Road (golden line, 1.3 km, about 5 min drive). Most residents will drive or take a taxi to the metro.
- District 1 near High Speed Rail lineGolden line · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
- Burj Khalifa RoadGolden line · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
- Business Bay InterchangeGolden line · 2.1 km · about 6 min drive
- Business BayRed line · 2.1 km · about 6 min drive
- District 1Golden line · 2.5 km · about 7 min drive
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai MallRed line · 2.7 km · about 7 min drive
Shopping and groceries near Sobha Sapphire
The closest is Spinneys / south bridge downtowne Dubai, 1.1 km from Sobha Sapphire (about 13 min walk).
- Spinneys / south bridge downtowne DubaiSupermarket · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
- Spinneys/ Ontario TowerSupermarket · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
- Al Maya / 8 Boulevard Walk, Downtown DubaiSupermarket · 1.6 km · about 5 min drive
- Spinneys / The Executive TowersSupermarket · 1.6 km · about 5 min drive
- Spinneys / EMAAR Boulevard, Downtown DubaiSupermarket · 1.7 km · about 5 min drive
Restaurants and hotels near Sobha Sapphire
The closest is Maward Restaurant, 0.5 km from Sobha Sapphire (about 6 min walk).
- Maward RestaurantRestaurant · 0.5 km · about 6 min walk
- Vida Hotels and ResortsHotel · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive
- Oberoi HotelHotel · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
- Al Manzil HotelHotel · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
- Qamardeen HotelHotel · 1.8 km · about 6 min drive
Hospitals and clinics near Sobha Sapphire
The closest is Medcare Hospital, 3.3 km from Sobha Sapphire (about 9 min drive).
- Medcare HospitalHospital · 3.3 km · about 9 min drive
- Al Amal HospitalHospital · 3.3 km · about 9 min drive
- Emirates HospitalHospital · 4.3 km · about 11 min drive
- Internationl Medical CenterHospital · 4.6 km · about 11 min drive
- Dr. Moopen'S Al Quoz Medical CentreHospital · 4.7 km · about 11 min drive
Parks and leisure near Sobha Sapphire
The closest is Al Quoz Pond Park, 1.6 km from Sobha Sapphire (about 5 min drive).
- Al Quoz Pond ParkPark · 1.6 km · about 5 min drive
- Dubai Bowling CentreSports Academy · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
- Safa ParkPark · 3 km · about 8 min drive
- Falcon Heritage and Sports CentreSports Academy · 3.2 km · about 8 min drive
- Falcon Centre and Cultural SportsSports Academy · 3.3 km · about 9 min drive
Schools near Sobha Sapphire
The nearest is Dubai International Private School - Br, 1.5 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- Dubai International Private School - BrAmerican · KHDA: Good · 1.5 km
- GEMS Our Own Indian SchoolIndian · KHDA: Very good · 1.6 km
- Global Indian International School L.L.CIndian · KHDA: Good · 1.7 km
- Iranian Towheed Boys SchoolIranian - International Baccalaureate · KHDA: Good · 1.9 km
- Clarion School L.L.CAmerican · KHDA: Good · 2.2 km
- Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz L.L.CFrench · KHDA: Not inspected due to COVID 19 · 2.4 km
Other buildings in Business Bay
Business Bay has 257 buildings. A few others to compare Sobha Sapphire with:
- Ready
Ready- Ready
ReadyOff-plan
Ready
Things to consider about Sobha Sapphire
In its favour
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 18%.
- Ready to move into or let, with no construction risk.
- Several schools within 3 km.
Worth checking
- Few sales each year, so a resale can take longer and prices move on a handful of deals.
- Completed 14 years ago: ask about maintenance and any planned refurbishment.
- The nearest running metro station is 2.1 km away, so a car helps.
Specialists
Brokers who know Sobha Sapphire
These brokers handle sales and lettings in Sobha Sapphire and can tell you what is available now.
Mohammad Jarrar
Property Advisor
Anjelika Nazarmetova
Senior Property Advisor
Osman Sillah
Property Advisor
Mahmoud Hamzeh
Property Advisor
Shiela Marie Duran
Property Advisor
Nathalie Donfack Tsueti
Property Advisor
Ivelina Neykova
Senior Property Advisor
Aniket Arun Tiwari
Property Advisor
FAQs
Sobha Sapphire: questions answered
Buying, selling or renting in Sobha Sapphire?
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