Aeon vs Creek Bay
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
Aeon starts 2% lower, at AED 3,197,888 against AED 3,252,888. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Aeon is targeted for Q2 2028, ahead of Creek Bay in Q2 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Creek Bay asks for 80% of the price before handover; Aeon asks for 90%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Aeon | Creek Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai | Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q2 2028 | Q2 2030 |
| Price from | AED 3,197,888 | AED 3,252,888 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,589 | n/a |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 763 to 1,766 sq ft | 736 to 2,438 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/80/10 | 10/70/20 |
| Due before handover | 90% | 80% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 128,936 | AED 131,136 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | 219 |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Aeon
Two Emaar towers in Dubai Creek Harbour, launched May 2024 and past 50% built by the end of 2025, with handover in Q2 2028. Emaar listed two units from AED 3,197,888 on 13 November 2026.
What works
- Construction past 50% at the end of 2025, with handover expected in Q2 2028.
- Bought from the developer, so no resale premium to a previous owner.
- Park and canal setting near the Beach Boulevard, as Emaar describes it.
What to weigh
- Only two units were on Emaar's inventory on 13 November 2026.
- Most of the price may be payable on signing because construction is well advanced.
- Current entry price of AED 3,197,888 compares with AED 1.71 million at launch, a different unit size.
Creek Bay
A 27-storey tower of 219 apartments on the water at Dubai Creek Harbour, launched by Emaar in March 2026 for Q2 2030. Emaar listed 18 units from AED 3,252,888 on 13 November 2026.
What works
- Small building by Creek Harbour standards: 219 homes over 27 storeys.
- Waterfront position with views towards the Downtown Dubai skyline, as Emaar describes it.
- Emaar's inventory showed 18 units available on 13 November 2026, mainly larger layouts.
What to weigh
- Current prices start at AED 3,252,888, against a launch price of about AED 1.8 million.
- Property Finder's FAQ and payment section disagree on the plan; take the schedule from the sales offer.
- Property Finder lists the project as sold out, which conflicts with Emaar's inventory.
Aeon or Creek Bay?
Which is cheaper, Aeon or Creek Bay?
Aeon has the lower starting price at AED 3,197,888, compared with AED 3,252,888 at Creek Bay. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Aeon has the earlier target (Q2 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Aeon is sold on a 10/80/10 plan with 90% due before handover. Creek Bay is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover.
Are Aeon and Creek Bay by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Emaar Properties.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
The right choice depends on your budget, timing and what the property is for. Tell us and we'll give you a recommendation, with the reasons.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
