--- title: "Dubai Creek Harbour vs Meydan" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/dubai-creek-harbour-vs-meydan markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/dubai-creek-harbour-vs-meydan.md type: area-comparison description: "Dubai Creek Harbour and Meydan 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." --- # Dubai Creek Harbour or Meydan? ## Side by side | | [Dubai Creek Harbour](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour) | [Meydan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Price per sq ft | AED 2,572, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour-the-lagoons), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 2,050, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/meydan), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Gross rental yield | 5.48%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour-the-lagoons), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | 7.04%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/meydan), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Average annual rent | AED 145,119, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/dubai-creek-harbour-the-lagoons), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 73,787, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/meydan), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Developments we list | 14 | 6 | | Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 15 minutes | about 16 minutes | | Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 20 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**: Meydan averages AED 2,050 per sq ft against AED 2,572 in Dubai Creek Harbour, about 20% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Higher gross yield**: Meydan shows a gross yield of 7.04% 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 73,787 in Meydan (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Lower entry price**: The lowest developer price we list in Meydan is AED 1,219,000 at Azizi Riviera, against AED 1,813,888 at Albero in Dubai Creek Harbour. - **Closer to Downtown Dubai**: Dubai Creek Harbour is about 15 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 16 minutes from Meydan. ## 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) ## Developments in Meydan - [Azizi Riviera](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera): Azizi Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2027; from AED 1,219,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Riviera Beachfront](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera-beachfront): Azizi Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; from AED 1,258,500 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Everly Place](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/everly-place): Ellington Properties; Meydan, Dubai; launched; handover Q4 2030; from AED 1,940,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Riviera Rêve](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera-reve): Azizi Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2026; from AED 2,357,355 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Knightsbridge](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/knightsbridge): LEOS Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2027; from AED 7,940,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Knightsbridge 2](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/knightsbridge-2): LEOS Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2028; from AED 13,800,000 (as of 2026-11-13) ## 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) ## What Meydan is like > The large development zone around Meydan Racecourse, south of Downtown Dubai. Lagoon-side apartments, villas and dozens of new towers from many developers, with little public transport. Who it suits: Investors buying smaller apartments below Business Bay prices; Families looking at villas near the city centre; Buyers who drive and want quick access to Al Khail Road; Those comfortable with a district still under construction. In its favour: - About 16 minutes by car from Burj Khalifa and 20 from Dubai International Airport (Bayut area guide) - Direct access to Al Khail Road and Ras Al Khor Road - Lower apartment entry prices than Downtown Dubai or Business Bay Worth weighing: - Very large pipeline: 73 new and off-plan projects on Property Finder in November 2026, many from smaller developers whose delivery record needs checking one by one - Limited public transport and no metro station in the area today Full guide: [Meydan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan) ## Questions and answers ### Is Dubai Creek Harbour or Meydan cheaper per square foot? Meydan is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,050 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, Dubai Creek Harbour or Meydan? Meydan, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.04% 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 Dubai Creek Harbour and Meydan? New tenancy contracts average AED 145,119 a year in Dubai Creek Harbour and AED 73,787 in Meydan (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes. ### Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour or Meydan? Dubai Creek Harbour, at about 15 minutes by car against about 16 minutes from Meydan. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubai Creek Harbour or Meydan? Dubai Creek Harbour, at about 15 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from Meydan. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Creek Harbour and Meydan? Dubai Creek Harbour is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Meydan 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 Meydan? 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. In Meydan: [Azizi Riviera](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera) from AED 1,219,000, [Riviera Beachfront](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera-beachfront) from AED 1,258,500, [Everly Place](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/everly-place) from AED 1,940,000 and [Riviera Rêve](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera-reve) from AED 2,357,355. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/dubai-creek-harbour-vs-meydan. 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