Dubai Creek Harbour
An Emaar waterfront city rising across six square kilometres of Dubai Creek, with a swimmable beach, marina promenade and a flamingo sanctuary opposite.
About the District
Dubai Creek Harbour spreads across roughly six square kilometres on the eastern bank of Dubai Creek, opposite the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and its flamingo colonies. Emaar master-plans the community as nine districts: the Island District gathers high-rise towers around Creek Marina and its promenade, while Creek Beach holds low- and mid-rise residences around a 700-metre swimmable beach. Stock runs from studios to penthouses, with townhouses appearing in newer phases such as Silva and Lyvia by Palace.
700-Metre Swimmable Beach
The Creek Beach District is built around a man-made swimmable beach with a lagoon, pools and a boardwalk — unusual for a district this close to central Dubai.
Fifteen Minutes to Downtown Dubai
Ras Al Khor Road (E44) puts Downtown Dubai around 15 minutes away, Business Bay 10 and Dubai International Airport 15, despite the waterfront setting.
Metro Blue Line Station Planned
A Dubai Metro Blue Line station is planned for the community, with the line scheduled to open in 2029, adding rail access to a currently car-led district.
Area Overview
Dubai Creek Harbour is a master-planned waterfront community positioned for families and long-term owner-occupiers as much as investors. Launched as a joint venture between Emaar and Dubai Holding and brought fully under Emaar in 2022, it is organised into nine districts, each with its own character: the Island District concentrates towers, marina berths and retail, while Creek Beach favours mid-rise buildings around parkland and a swimmable beach. Buyers are typically end users trading up from apartment districts closer to the centre, alongside off-plan investors attracted by phased delivery. Emaar remains the sole master developer, giving the community consistent design standards and amenity delivery.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Dubai Creek Harbour occupies about six square kilometres on the eastern bank of Dubai Creek, next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, with access from Ras Al Khor Road (E44).
The community offers studios to four-bedroom apartments and penthouses in the Island District's towers, mid-rise residences in Creek Beach, and townhouses in newer phases such as Silva and Lyvia by Palace.
Resale pricing has averaged around AED 2,399 per sq ft, with apartment yields near 5.8%. The case leans on capital growth, supported by continued Emaar phasing and a Metro Blue Line station planned for 2029.
Residents have the 700-metre Creek Beach, Creek Marina and its promenade, Central Park, boardwalks and cycle paths, a Spinneys supermarket, and the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary across the water.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is roughly 15 minutes by car via Ras Al Khor Road, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) around 45 minutes.
Yes. Dubai Creek Harbour is a freehold community open to buyers of any nationality, and purchases from AED 2 million may qualify the owner to apply for the UAE Golden Visa.