Dubai Creek Harbour or Ras Al Khor?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Lyvia by Palace by Emaar Properties
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Dubai Creek Harbour is AED 1,813,888 at Albero, against AED 1,830,000 at The Element at Sobha One in Ras Al Khor.
Closer to Dubai International Airport
Ras Al Khor is about 12 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 15 minutes from Dubai Creek Harbour.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubai Creek Harbour | Ras Al Khor |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 14 | 2 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,813,888Albero | AED 1,830,000The Element at Sobha One |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 12 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.
New developments in each
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
Ras Al Khor
- The Element at Sobha OneSobha RealtyAED 1,830,000
- Golf Ridges at Sobha OneSobha RealtyAED 6,700,000
What each area is like
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
Ras Al Khor
The district around the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and Ras Al Khor Road, where Sobha Realty is building Sobha One: five towers, a pitch-and-putt golf course and golf-facing duplexes.
Who it suits
- Investors wanting a central location below Downtown prices
- Professionals commuting to Business Bay, Downtown or the airport
- Golfers interested in the pitch-and-putt course and golf-facing duplexes
- Buyers who want a near-complete building from Sobha
In its favour
- About 12 minutes by car to Business Bay and Dubai International Airport (Sobha)
- 18-hole pitch-and-putt golf course inside Sobha One (Sobha)
- Next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Worth weighing
- Property Finder places the site in Ras Al Khor Industrial 1, and parts of the surroundings are still industrial
- Sobha One's five towers and The Element add a large number of apartments in one place
Dubai Creek Harbour or Ras Al Khor: quick answers
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubai Creek Harbour or Ras Al Khor?
Ras Al Khor, 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 Dubai Creek Harbour and Ras Al Khor?
Dubai Creek Harbour is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Ras Al Khor 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 Dubai Creek Harbour and Ras Al Khor?
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. In Ras Al Khor: The Element at Sobha One from AED 1,830,000 and Golf Ridges at Sobha One from AED 6,700,000.
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