Al Jaddaf or Dubai Creek Harbour?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Azizi Creek Views IV by Azizi Developments
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Al Jaddaf averages AED 1,995 per sq ft against AED 2,572 in Dubai Creek Harbour, about 22% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Al Jaddaf shows a gross yield of 5.68% against 5.48% in Dubai Creek Harbour (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges and empty months.
Higher average rent
New tenancy contracts in Dubai Creek Harbour average AED 145,119 a year against AED 84,273 in Al Jaddaf (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Al Jaddaf is AED 679,000 at Azizi Leily, against AED 1,813,888 at Albero in Dubai Creek Harbour.
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Al Jaddaf is about 12 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 15 minutes from Dubai Creek Harbour.
Side by side
| Measure | Al Jaddaf | Dubai Creek Harbour |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,995Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,484 sales | AED 2,572Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,787 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.68%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,484 sales | 5.48%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,787 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 84,273Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 8,861 contracts | AED 145,119Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,691 contracts |
| Developments we list | 11 | 14 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 679,000Azizi Leily | AED 1,813,888Albero |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 15 minutes |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 12 minutes | about 15 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
Al Jaddaf
- Azizi LeilyAzizi DevelopmentsAED 679,000
- Azizi Jaddaf Beach OasisAzizi DevelopmentsAED 720,000
- Binghatti SpectreBinghattiAED 774,999
- Binghatti StarfallBinghattiAED 827,999
- Binghatti StarlightBinghattiAED 881,000
- Azizi AliyahAzizi DevelopmentsAED 1,137,555
Dubai Creek Harbour
- AlberoEmaar PropertiesAED 1,813,888
- AltanEmaar PropertiesAED 1,813,888
- SilvaEmaar PropertiesAED 1,824,888
- Montiva by VidaEmaar PropertiesAED 1,916,888
- ValiaEmaar PropertiesAED 1,960,000
- Lyvia by PalaceEmaar PropertiesAED 2,684,888
What each area is like
Al Jaddaf
A creekside district between Dubai Healthcare City and Business Bay, on the Green Line metro. Mid-rise apartment blocks at lower prices than neighbouring central districts.
Who it suits
- Yield-focused investors buying studios and one-beds
- Budget-conscious buyers wanting a central location
- Staff at Dubai Healthcare City and the airport
- Tenants who rely on the metro
In its favour
- Green Line metro at Al Jadaf and Creek stations; Creek is the planned Blue Line interchange
- About 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport and 12 from Dubai Mall (Bayut area guide)
- Lower entry prices than Business Bay, Downtown or Creek Harbour
Worth weighing
- Supply is heavy and concentrated in small units from a few developers, so new buildings compete directly for the same tenants
- Shipyards and dry docks still operate on part of the waterfront, and with 34 projects listed, building work on neighbouring plots is likely for years
Dubai Creek Harbour
Emaar's waterfront master community on Dubai Creek, beside the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Mostly apartments, part complete and part building, with a metro station due in 2029.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a new Emaar apartment below Downtown prices
- Investors with a five-year horizon
- Owner-occupiers who value parks and waterfront walks
- Airport and Festival City commuters
In its favour
- Single master developer with a consistent standard across the community
- Waterfront promenade, marina and parks, with the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary next door
- About 15 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport
Worth weighing
- No metro until the Blue Line opens; the 2029 date is a target, and the line was about 25% built in September 2026
- Large pipeline: Emaar alone listed 18 releases here in November 2026, so resale and rental competition will stay high as towers complete
Al Jaddaf or Dubai Creek Harbour: quick answers
Is Al Jaddaf or Dubai Creek Harbour cheaper per square foot?
Al Jaddaf is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,995 per sq ft against AED 2,572 in Dubai Creek Harbour (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which has the higher rental yield, Al Jaddaf or Dubai Creek Harbour?
Al Jaddaf, on the published figures: a gross yield of 5.68% against 5.48% in Dubai Creek Harbour (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months and fees, so the net return is lower.
What is the average rent in Al Jaddaf and Dubai Creek Harbour?
New tenancy contracts average AED 84,273 a year in Al Jaddaf and AED 145,119 in Dubai Creek Harbour (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Al Jaddaf or Dubai Creek Harbour?
Both are about 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Al Jaddaf or Dubai Creek Harbour?
Al Jaddaf, at about 12 minutes by car against about 15 minutes from Dubai Creek Harbour. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Al Jaddaf and Dubai Creek Harbour?
Al Jaddaf is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Creek Harbour is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in Al Jaddaf and Dubai Creek Harbour?
In Al Jaddaf: Azizi Leily from AED 679,000, Azizi Jaddaf Beach Oasis from AED 720,000, Binghatti Spectre from AED 774,999 and Binghatti Starfall from AED 827,999. In Dubai Creek Harbour: Albero from AED 1,813,888, Altan from AED 1,813,888, Silva from AED 1,824,888 and Montiva by Vida from AED 1,916,888.
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