City Walk or Dubai Creek Harbour?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
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Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Dubai Creek Harbour averages AED 2,572 per sq ft against AED 3,072 in City Walk, about 16% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Dubai Creek Harbour shows a gross yield of 5.48% against 4.98% in City Walk (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 City Walk average AED 213,344 a year against AED 145,119 in Dubai Creek Harbour (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Side by side
| Measure | City Walk | Dubai Creek Harbour |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 3,072Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 729 sales | AED 2,572Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,787 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 4.98%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 729 sales | 5.48%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,787 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 213,344Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,194 contracts | AED 145,119Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,691 contracts |
| Developments we list | 0 | 14 |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 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
City Walk
We do not list a development in City Walk yet.
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
City Walk
Meraas's low- and mid-rise retail and residential quarter in Al Wasl, between Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai. A small, expensive apartment market with shops and restaurants at street level.
Who it suits
- Owner-occupiers who want a walkable central neighbourhood
- Second-home buyers
- Buyers who prefer mid-rise buildings to towers
- Investors targeting high-end tenants
In its favour
- Walkable streets with shops, restaurants, clinics and a university on the doorstep
- Between Jumeirah's beaches and Downtown Dubai: about seven minutes by car to either (Meraas)
- Single master developer and limited residential supply
Worth weighing
- High entry prices: one-bedroom flats in Crestlane from about AED 2.7 million
- Arena events and visitor numbers bring traffic and noise on some evenings; Bayut's guide notes heavy traffic
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
City Walk or Dubai Creek Harbour: quick answers
Is City Walk or Dubai Creek Harbour cheaper per square foot?
Dubai Creek Harbour is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,572 per sq ft against AED 3,072 in City Walk (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, City Walk or Dubai Creek Harbour?
Dubai Creek Harbour, on the published figures: a gross yield of 5.48% against 4.98% in City Walk (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 City Walk and Dubai Creek Harbour?
New tenancy contracts average AED 213,344 a year in City Walk 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, City Walk or Dubai Creek Harbour?
Both are about 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in City Walk and Dubai Creek Harbour?
City Walk 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 City Walk and Dubai Creek Harbour?
We do not list a development in City Walk yet. 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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