Dubai Creek Harbour

DUBAI CREEK HARBOUR: COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT AND BUYER'S GUIDE 2025

Dubai Creek Harbour is one of the most ambitious waterfront mega-developments in the UAE, spanning 6 square kilometers along the historic Dubai Creek. Developed by Emaar Properties, it is twice the size of Downtown Dubai, encompassing 7.4 million square meters of residential space and 500,000 square meters of parks.

LOCATION & OVERVIEW

Positioned near Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, the development offers exceptional connectivity with Downtown Dubai 15 minutes away and Dubai International Airport within 10 minutes. The masterplan divides into nine districts including The Island District, Canal District, Business District, and Central Park.

At full buildout, Dubai Creek Harbour will host over 100,000 residents. The proximity to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary (6.2 sq km protected area home to 450+ species including thousands of flamingos) creates an extraordinary living environment.

PROPERTY TYPES

Primarily contemporary apartments ranging from one-bedroom (675-846 sq ft) to four-bedroom units and luxury penthouses (4,000-10,000+ sq ft). Two-bedroom apartments (1,000-1,253 sq ft) are most popular. Select townhouses on podium levels and limited villas (1-9 bedrooms, 160-1,500 sq meters) are available.

INVESTMENT POTENTIAL

Average price per square foot: AED 2,410 (11.3% YoY increase). Q1 2025 witnessed 21.9% increase in resale transactions and 34.7% increase in resale value. One-bedroom apartments start from AED 1.45 million. Two-bedroom: AED 1.7-1.8 million. Three-bedroom: up to AED 4.2 million.

Average rental yields: 6.5-7.5%, with ROI for apartments at 4.9-6.5%. Historical data shows 15-30% appreciation from off-plan pricing to completion. Properties appreciated 23.3% in H1 2024 alone. Flexible payment plans (80/20 or 70/30) enable better capital management.

Properties valued AED 2 million+ qualify for UAE 10-year Golden Visa. Developer Emaar's credibility mitigates construction risks.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Dubai Creek Tower, designed by Santiago Calatrava to surpass Burj Khalifa, restarted construction March 2024 (timeline uncertain). Creek Beach offers 700 meters of pristine white sand - Dubai's first urban beach. Dubai Metro Blue Line construction commences June 2025, with operations starting September 9, 2029. The station will be the world's tallest at 74 meters.

Marine transport operates two lines connecting to Dubai Festival City and Al Jaddaf. Major road connections to Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, and Emirates Road. Schools and medical clinics in active planning stages.

AMENITIES

Creek Marina Yacht Club offers berthing for 80+ yachts with Vida Creek Harbour hotel. Over 4 km of waterfront promenade with cycling paths. Central Park, Park North, and Park South provide 500,000 sq meters of green space. The Retail District features boutiques, restaurants, and cafes including EGE and Fuoco.

Residential buildings include temperature-controlled pools, gyms, sports facilities, kids' play areas, and co-working spaces.

TRANSPORTATION

Current: Sheikh Zayed Road access, bus routes E16/61/55/63E/64/X23, marine transport. Future (2029): Dubai Metro Blue Line direct access. Downtown Dubai: 15 min, Airport: 10 min, Dubai Marina: 25-30 min.

KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Rental yields: 6.5-7.5%
  - 23.3% appreciation H1 2024
  - Average AED 2,410/sq ft vs AED 3,000+ Downtown Dubai
  - Off-plan opportunities with 80/20 payment plans
  - 2029 metro connection (15-30% value increase expected)
  - Golden Visa eligibility (AED 2M+ properties)
  - Emaar developer credibility
  - Dubai's only urban beach access