Dubai Creek Harbour is a large waterfront masterplan on Dubai Creek, developed by Emaar in partnership with Dubai Holding. The scheme is planned as a city within a city, combining high-rise residential clusters, waterfront promenades and large-scale urban facilities. It sits beside the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, with outlooks towards the Creek and the Dubai skyline.
What this place is and where it is located
Dubai Creek Harbour is a major waterfront development at The Lagoons. The masterplan covers several million square metres of reclaimed and waterfront land. Early plans referred to a six million square metre development, while future phases and supporting areas represent roughly 100 million square feet of development potential. The site lies on the edge of Dubai Creek near the Ras Al Khor wetland reserve, known for its flamingo population and protected habitat.
Transport and connections
Public-transport access to the immediate area is currently limited. The nearest Dubai Metro station is Green Line station G30, approximately 2,367 metres away, making it impractical to reach on foot for most residents. The Dubai Metro Blue Line is planned to improve connectivity to the Creek area and has a completion target of 2029.
Plans for the Blue Line include the Emaar Properties Station, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The station is planned to stand approximately 74 metres tall and cover around 11,000 square metres, strengthening future public-transport connections for Dubai Creek Harbour.
Urban form, major projects and construction status
The masterplan combines residential towers, waterfront promenades and major public spaces. In 2022, Emaar announced the acquisition of full control of Dubai Creek Harbour land assets from Dubai Holding.
Key activity in the district includes:
- Dubai Creek Residences, the first residential phase, is a six-tower apartment complex designed to offer homes facing the Creek and Dubai skyline.
- Emaar recorded Dh4.2 billion in company sales in 2021 and Dh3.6 billion in Dubai Creek Harbour sales during the first half of 2022.
- A signature-architecture competition included the “Garden on the Coast” concept by Studio (UK). The masterplan also includes The Square, a large retail and leisure destination conceived on a scale that could exceed Dubai Mall in ambition.
- Emaar has begun construction on a new high-rise envisioned as a complementary counterpart to Burj Khalifa and a future landmark on the Creek skyline.
Major projects in the district include:
- Oria Tower
- Creek Haven
- Aeon Towers
- Address Residences Dubai Creek Harbour
- Palace Residences Creek Blue
- Creek Bay
The masterplan includes completed, under-construction and planned elements across its residential, retail and public-realm components.
Who this district suits
Dubai Creek Harbour suits buyers and occupiers seeking waterfront living, Dubai skyline views and new-build high-rise homes within a large masterplanned setting. Its scale, planned infrastructure and landmark public spaces also appeal to long-term investors. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary provides a distinctive natural neighbour for residents who value proximity to an ecological reserve.
FAQ
How is Dubai Creek Harbour positioned in Dubai’s urban map?
It is a major waterfront masterplan on Dubai Creek at The Lagoons, beside the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.
What public-transport improvements are planned?
The Dubai Metro Blue Line is planned to serve the Creek area, including the Emaar Properties Station, with a completion target of 2029. The nearest current Green Line station, G30, is roughly 2,367 metres from the site.
Which developers and flagship projects are active here?
Emaar is the principal developer of Dubai Creek Harbour. Flagship projects include Oria Tower, Creek Haven, Aeon Towers, Address Residences Dubai Creek Harbour, Palace Residences Creek Blue and Creek Bay.
What are the distinguishing features of the masterplan?
The district combines waterfront promenades, high-rise residential clusters, signature architecture, The Square retail and leisure destination, and proximity to the Ras Al Khor wetlands.
Actual transaction prices in Dubai Creek Harbour, since 2025
The figures below come from registered Dubai Land Department transactions, not from listings. We show the median rather than the mean, so that one-off penthouses do not distort it.
The yearly figure compares the last 12 months with the 12 before them. Calendar years would not work here: the current one is unfinished, so the comparison would understate the change.
How the price per square metre changed by year
From 2022 to 2025 — +18% on the price per square metre across 46 buildings that traded in both years.
For comparison: the median across the whole district moved +33%. The gap between the two figures is not existing homes appreciating — it is newer, more expensive buildings entering the market. Returns on a purchase follow the first figure.
Top to bottom: purchase price per m², year, annual rent per m², gross yield. Showing the last 11 years, from 2016.
* 2026 is still in progress, so its bar covers part of the year and is not directly comparable with the ones before it. The growth figure below uses completed years only.
All figures are medians rather than means: in thin years the mean swings with the mix of units and shows movement the market never had. The yield is gross — service charges are not published in the register, so they cannot be deducted honestly.
Where people bought most
| Building | Deals | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|
| Montiva | 466 | 27 424 |
| Lyvia by Palace | 463 | 28 421 |
| Albero | 458 | 26 541 |
| Altan | 451 | 26 576 |
| Silva | 427 | 25 444 |
| Creek Bay Tower A | 390 | 30 605 |
| Creek Bay Tower B | 260 | 29 497 |
| Creek Haven Tower A | 248 | 29 257 |
| The Grand | 232 | 26 263 |
| Creek Palace | 210 | 23 966 |
| Creek Haven Tower B | 208 | 30 015 |
| Island Park I | 186 | 20 991 |
Linked names lead to our pages for those projects.
Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.
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