Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai

Community guide

Apartments for sale in Dubai Creek Harbour

An Emaar masterplan on the Dubai Creek, built around a marina and a long waterfront promenade, and still filling in.

Price per sqft
AED 2,000Community average
Entry price
AED 1,300,000Smallest stock
Gross yield
6%Before service charge
Occupancy
89%Typical for the area

Why Dubai Creek Harbour

It suits buyers who want new-build quality and a balanced return rather than a maximum yield. Being close to DXB without being under the flight paths of the older districts is a practical advantage people underrate.

What it costs to be here

Expect around AED 2,000 per sqft as a community average, with a realistic entry point near AED 1,300,000. Service charges run roughly AED 14 - 18 per sqft a year, and that comes straight off your net yield for as long as you own the property. Off-plan supply here is high.

Getting around

Car-first for now, with DXB fifteen minutes away and Downtown around twenty. Retail is inside the masterplan rather than at a major mall.

Who buys here

First-time Dubai investors and families who want a tenant and an exit, not one at the expense of the other.

Golden Visa in Dubai Creek Harbour

The ten-year UAE Golden Visa needs AED 2 million of freehold property. Entry stock here sits below that figure, so buyers targeting the visa either buy larger or combine several properties to reach it. Since the 2026 rules, mortgaged and off-plan units count toward the threshold. Check whether your plan qualifies.

At a glance

Dubai Creek Harbour in numbers

Investor profileBalanced
Capital appreciation7% a year
Nearest metro10 min drive
Beach25 min drive
ShoppingCreek Marina retail
Airport15 min to DXB
SchoolsGood
HealthcareGood
ParkingEasy
CharacterWaterfront masterplan, new-build, green

Figures are indicative and move with the market. We confirm current numbers on any specific building before you commit.

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