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title: "Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai"
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description: "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."
last_verified: 2026-11-12
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# Dubai Creek Harbour: property and area guide

> 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.

Facts last verified 12 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Emirate | [Dubai](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai) |
| Area type | waterfront district |
| Tenure | Freehold for all nationalities |
| Master developer | [Emaar Properties](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/emaar) |
| Also known as | Creek Harbour, The Lagoons, DCH, Creek Beach, Creek Island |
| Coordinates | 25.2, 55.346 |
| Developments covered | 14 |

## Overview

Dubai Creek Harbour is [Emaar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/emaar)'s second city-scale project after Downtown: a waterfront community on the creek, next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and its flamingos. Emaar describes 7.4 million square metres of residential space and 500,000 square metres of parks and open space when complete.

The first district, Creek Island, is largely finished, with residential towers, two hotels, a marina and a waterfront promenade. Creek Beach is a residential district built around a man-made beach and linked to the mainland by bridges. The mainland districts are where most of the remaining construction sits, including the planned Dubai Square mall. Homes are overwhelmingly apartments of one to four bedrooms, with a few townhouses and penthouses.

In November 2026 Emaar's site listed more than 20 Creek Harbour buildings with stock, from about AED 1.2 million in older phases to AED 1.96 million for a one-bedroom in Valia, launched in mid-2026. Buyers are mainly investors and owner-occupiers who want a new Emaar apartment for less than Downtown, with water and skyline views.

Access is by Ras Al Khor Road and Nad Al Hamar Road. There is no metro yet: the nearest station is Creek on the Green Line, about 13 minutes' drive. The Blue Line, approved in November 2023 and under construction, includes a station in the community and an interchange at Creek; the target opening is September 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

## Highlights

- 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
- Dubai Metro Blue Line station planned in the community, targeted for 2029
- Wide choice of Emaar launches with published prices and payment plans

## Considerations

- 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
- Mainland districts will be a construction site for years; check what is planned on neighbouring plots before paying for a view
- Road access relies on a small number of junctions onto Ras Al Khor Road
- Dubai Square mall and other mainland anchors are not yet open, so day-to-day retail is limited outside Creek Island
- The Marina and the beaches of Jumeirah are about 25 minutes away by car

## Drive times

- Downtown Dubai: about 15 minutes
- Dubai International Airport: about 15 minutes
- Dubai Marina: about 25 minutes

## Developments in Dubai Creek Harbour

- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)

## Nearby areas

- [Al Jaddaf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf)
- [Sobha Hartland II](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/sobha-hartland-2)
- [Meydan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan)
- [Nad Al Sheba](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/nad-al-sheba)
- [Dubai Design District](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-design-district)
- [Business Bay](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay)

## Questions and answers

### Who is the developer of Dubai Creek Harbour?

Emaar Properties is the master developer and builds almost all of the residential towers itself.

### Is there a metro station at Dubai Creek Harbour?

Not yet. A Blue Line station is planned inside the community, with a target opening of September 2029. Until then the nearest station is Creek on the Green Line, about 13 minutes away by car.

### What do apartments cost in Dubai Creek Harbour?

On 12 November 2026 Emaar's website showed starting prices from AED 1.23 million in older phases, about AED 1.8 million to AED 2 million for one-bedroom flats in current launches such as Altan, Albero and Valia, and more than AED 4 million for three-bedroom units.

### Can foreigners buy in Dubai Creek Harbour?

Yes. It is a freehold community and Property Finder lists Emaar's projects there as freehold.

### What are property prices in Dubai Creek Harbour per square foot?

Published figures for Dubai Creek Harbour: AED 2,572 per sq ft for all homes (average sale price per sq ft; Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,787 sales). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, and asking prices usually sit above prices paid. Compare areas in our [price per sq ft table](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/data/area-prices).

### What is the rental yield in Dubai Creek Harbour?

The published average gross rental yield in Dubai Creek Harbour is 5.48% for all homes (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,787 sales). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months, management and fees, so the net figure is lower: work it out for a specific home with the [rental yield calculator](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/tools/rental-yield-calculator), or compare areas on [rental yields by area](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/data/area-yields).

### What is the average rent in Dubai Creek Harbour?

The average annual rent on new contracts in Dubai Creek Harbour is AED 145,119 for all homes (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,691 contracts). That average mixes studios with larger homes, so ask for the rents achieved on comparable units before relying on a figure for one property.

## Sources

Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 12 November 2026.

- [Emaar: Dubai Creek Harbour community page](https://www.emaar.com/en/our-communities/dubai-creek-harbour)
- [Emaar: Valia at Dubai Creek Harbour](https://www.emaar.com/en/properties/valia-at-dubai-creek-harbour)
- [Bayut area guide: Dubai Creek Harbour](https://www.bayut.com/area-guides/dubai-creek-harbour/)
- [Property Finder: Valia Tower](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/emaar-properties/valia-tower)
- [Wikipedia: Blue Line (Dubai Metro)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Line_(Dubai_Metro))

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