--- title: "Al Jaddaf vs Dubai Creek Harbour" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/al-jaddaf-vs-dubai-creek-harbour markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/al-jaddaf-vs-dubai-creek-harbour.md type: area-comparison description: "Al Jaddaf and Dubai Creek Harbour compared on published prices, rental yields, new developments and drive times." last_verified: 2026-11-12 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Al Jaddaf or Dubai Creek Harbour? ## Side by side | | [Al Jaddaf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf) | [Dubai Creek Harbour](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Price per sq ft | AED 1,995, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/al-jaddaf), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 2,572, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour-the-lagoons), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Gross rental yield | 5.68%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/al-jaddaf), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | 5.48%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour-the-lagoons), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Average annual rent | AED 84,273, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/al-jaddaf), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 145,119, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour-the-lagoons), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Developments we list | 11 | 14 | | 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. ## Where each one leads - **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. ## Developments in Al Jaddaf - [Azizi Leily](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-leily): Azizi Developments; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2028; from AED 679,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Azizi Jaddaf Beach Oasis](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-jaddaf-beach-oasis): Azizi Developments; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; launched; handover Q4 2028; from AED 720,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Binghatti Spectre](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-spectre): Binghatti; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; launched; from AED 774,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Binghatti Starfall](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-starfall): Binghatti; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; launched; handover Q3 2028; from AED 827,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Binghatti Starlight](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-starlight): Binghatti; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; ready; handover Q1 2026; from AED 881,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Azizi Aliyah](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-aliyah): Azizi Developments; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; ready; handover Q4 2025; from AED 1,137,555 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Azizi Creek Views IV](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-creek-views-iv): Azizi Developments; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 1,200,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Binghatti Wraith](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-wraith): Binghatti; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; launched; handover Q4 2027; from AED 1,299,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Binghatti Cullinan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-cullinan): Binghatti; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2027; from AED 1,399,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Azizi Creek Views III](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-creek-views-iii): Azizi Developments; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2026; from AED 1,480,619 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Binghatti Ghost](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-ghost): Binghatti; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; ready; handover Q1 2026; from AED 2,612,499 (as of 2026-11-12) ## Developments in Dubai Creek Harbour - [Albero](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/albero): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 1,813,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Altan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/altan): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 1,813,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Silva](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/silva): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 1,824,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Montiva by Vida](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/montiva-by-vida): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 1,916,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Valia](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/valia): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; launched; handover Q3 2030; from AED 1,960,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Lyvia by Palace](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/lyvia-by-palace): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2029; from AED 2,684,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Creek Haven](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/creek-haven): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; launched; handover Q1 2030; from AED 2,722,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Valo](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/valo): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2028; from AED 2,900,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Creek Waters 2](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/creek-waters-2): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2027; from AED 3,126,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Aeon](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/aeon): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2028; from AED 3,197,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Creek Bay](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/creek-bay): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; launched; handover Q2 2030; from AED 3,252,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Altus](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/altus): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q1 2029; from AED 3,991,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Mangrove](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/mangrove-dubai-creek-harbour): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2026; from AED 4,109,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Cedar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/cedar-dubai-creek-harbour): Emaar Properties; Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai; under construction; from AED 4,358,888 (as of 2026-11-13) ## What Al Jaddaf is like > 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 Full guide: [Al Jaddaf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf) ## What Dubai Creek Harbour is like > 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 Full guide: [Dubai Creek Harbour](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour) ## Questions and 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](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-leily) from AED 679,000, [Azizi Jaddaf Beach Oasis](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-jaddaf-beach-oasis) from AED 720,000, [Binghatti Spectre](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-spectre) from AED 774,999 and [Binghatti Starfall](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-starfall) from AED 827,999. In Dubai Creek Harbour: [Albero](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/albero) from AED 1,813,888, [Altan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/altan) from AED 1,813,888, [Silva](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/silva) from AED 1,824,888 and [Montiva by Vida](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour/montiva-by-vida) from AED 1,916,888. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/al-jaddaf-vs-dubai-creek-harbour. 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