Altan vs Creek Haven
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
Altan starts 33% lower, at AED 1,813,888 against AED 2,722,888. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
More space for the money
On average Altan works out at about AED 2,406 per sq ft against AED 2,831 at Creek Haven.
Sooner to complete
Altan is targeted for Q3 2029, ahead of Creek Haven in Q1 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Altan | Creek Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai | Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q3 2029 | Q1 2030 |
| Price from | AED 1,813,888 | AED 2,722,888 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,406 | 2,831 |
| Home types | Apartments, townhouses | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 754 to 4,165 sq ft | 728 to 1,871 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/70/20 | 10/70/20 |
| Due before handover | 80% | 80% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 73,576 | AED 109,936 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Altan
A 58-storey Emaar tower with canal-side townhouses in Green Gate, Dubai Creek Harbour, launched June 2025 for Q3 2029. Emaar listed 11 units from AED 1,813,888 on 13 November 2026.
What works
- Entry price of AED 1,813,888 on Emaar's inventory on 13 November 2026.
- 58 storeys, so upper floors have long views over the Creek and city.
- Canal-side setting in Green Gate, with parks and a promenade planned around it.
What to weigh
- Remaining stock is apartments only, on Emaar's listed size range.
- Property Finder shows conflicting prices and labels the project sold out; take figures from Emaar.
- Sister tower Albero and other Green Gate towers hand over in the same year.
Creek Haven
A one-building release of one- to three-bedroom apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour by Emaar, launched in March 2026 for Q1 2030. Emaar listed 13 units from AED 2,722,888 on 13 November 2026.
What works
- Emaar's own inventory showed 13 units available on 13 November 2026.
- Two payment options, including one that clears the balance before handover.
- Waterfront position in an Emaar district with schools, retail and a marina already open.
What to weigh
- Remaining stock starts at AED 2,722,888, well above the AED 1.86 million launch price.
- Property Finder lists the project as sold out, which conflicts with Emaar's inventory; confirm availability directly.
- Handover is not due until Q1 2030, with several Emaar towers in the district completing earlier.
Altan or Creek Haven?
Which is cheaper, Altan or Creek Haven?
Altan has the lower starting price at AED 1,813,888, compared with AED 2,722,888 at Creek Haven. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Altan has the earlier target (Q3 2029). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Altan is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover. Creek Haven is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover.
Are Altan and Creek Haven 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
