27,781
AED per sqm, index average
Neighborhoods and areas — Dubai Creek Harbour
Dubai Creek Harbour
A new waterfront neighbourhood on Dubai Creek, next to Ras Al Khor sanctuary. On Dubai Index it appears as an address for long-term growth.
Price and yield
Average price per sqm and estimated rental yield in Dubai Creek Harbour. For comparison only, not investment advice.
5.55%
Estimated yield
Last updated: October 11, 2026
Based on registered sale transactions in Dubai
What defines Dubai Creek Harbour
Best for: Long-term growth.
On Dubai Creek
A promenade and water, next to Ras Al Khor sanctuary — not an open beach, but a creek and nature.
A growing community
A relatively new Emaar master plan. Some infrastructure and built form are still underway.
Close to the airport
A short drive to DXB relative to the Marina and the Palm — a practical plus for an investor who flies often.
Freehold
A Freehold area per DLD. Full ownership for foreign buyers in properties designated for it.
About the area
Dubai Creek Harbour is an Emaar master plan on the bank of Dubai Creek, in the Ras Al Khor area. To the south is Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary — which separates the community from industrial built form and keeps a water-and-nature character.
The community is newer than Downtown and the Marina: apartment towers, a promenade, islands and peninsulas on the creek. Emaar announced a flagship tower here (Dubai Creek Tower); its construction was paused, and the community continues to grow around the water without the tower being finished.
The location gives a relatively short drive to Downtown and to DXB — closer to the airport than most communities in the west of the city. Metro is planned to connect to the area as the network expands.
This is a freehold area per DLD. Dubai Index presents it as long-term growth on the water — with a price per sqm lower than Downtown, without promising value appreciation.
Agencies and developers active in the area
Developers and agencies active in Dubai Creek Harbour.
There are currently no marked agencies or developers in Dubai Creek Harbour. Agency index · Developer ranking
Location and distances
Estimated drive times from Dubai Creek Harbour to key destinations, outside rush hour.
Burj Khalifa / Downtown
About 15 minutes by car
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
About 15 minutes by car
About 15 minutes by car
About 28 minutes by car
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dubai Creek Harbour: ownership, family fit and type of investment.
Is Dubai Creek Harbour suitable for families?
There are apartments, a promenade and proximity to the sanctuary. The built form is mainly towers on the water, not villas with a plot. Families who want a villa and golf community will prefer Dubai Hills or Arabian Ranches. Anyone looking for an apartment on the creek in a new community will find a fit here.
What is the legal status — Freehold or Leasehold?
Dubai Creek Harbour is a freehold area per DLD. Foreign buyers can register full ownership in properties designated for it.
Are there properties with a water view?
Yes — the community sits on Dubai Creek. Apartments on the bank or the islands can give a creek view; not every apartment has a water view. This is not an open beach like the Palm or JBR.
What is the investment character of the area?
Demand rests on an Emaar master plan, proximity to DXB and Downtown, and a lower price per sqm than the city centre. Some of the built form is still underway, including a flagship tower whose construction was paused. Dubai Index compares projects — without promising value appreciation.
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