Dubai Creek Harbour: Apartment Prices and Buying Guide 2026

Dubai Creek Harbour is Emaar's waterfront masterplan on the banks of the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, roughly ten minutes from Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport. It is one of the largest off-plan developments in the city, built around a marina promenade, island parks, and views across the creek to the Downtown skyline. Rich Property currently holds real inventory here across two of its leading towers â?? Palace Residences Creek Blue and The Cove II â?? plus a ready unit at Cedar Creek Beach from AED 1,700,000.

Dubai Creek Harbour Apartment Prices 2026

Dubai Creek Harbour is still largely under delivery, which keeps entry prices below the finished waterfront communities like Palm Jumeirah or JBR while offering the same creek and skyline views. Our one confirmed ready price in the area is AED 1,700,000 for a one-bedroom at Cedar Creek Beach Building 1. Our Palace Residences Creek Blue and The Cove II units are newer off-plan releases where pricing is confirmed on enquiry â?? ask us for the current developer price list and payment plan before you view.

Best Towers in Dubai Creek Harbour

Palace Residences Creek Blue sits inside the Palace-branded cluster of the masterplan, aimed at buyers who want a five-star address with hotel-style service on the water. The Cove II is one of the harbour's most established residential clusters, popular with both end-users and investors for its marina-facing layouts. Cedar Creek Beach is a ready building directly on the creek promenade â?? the only one of the three you can move into today rather than wait for handover.

Pros and Cons of Buying in Dubai Creek Harbour

Pros: waterfront living at a lower entry price than Palm Jumeirah or Downtown Dubai; a ten-minute drive to Downtown and the airport; a masterplan still being built out, which historically means room for capital growth as amenities complete; direct creek and skyline views from most towers.

Cons: much of the community is still under construction, so day-to-day amenities and retail are still filling in; most current inventory is off-plan, meaning a wait for handover rather than immediate move-in; as with any large masterplan, unit views and finish quality vary significantly by tower and floor, so an on-the-ground check matters more here than in a finished community.

Is Dubai Creek Harbour a Good Investment?

Creek Harbour suits buyers with a medium-term horizon rather than those wanting immediate rental income: off-plan units won't produce rent until handover, but entry prices sit below comparable finished waterfront addresses, which is exactly the gap investors look for in a masterplan that is still being delivered. Ready stock, like our Cedar Creek Beach unit, suits a buyer who wants creek-facing rental income starting immediately instead.

Dubai Creek Harbour â?? Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an apartment cost in Dubai Creek Harbour?

Ready apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour start from around AED 1.7 million for a one-bedroom, based on our current listing at Cedar Creek Beach. Off-plan releases in newer towers such as Palace Residences Creek Blue and The Cove II are priced on enquiry, since Emaar updates its price lists as each phase releases.

Who is developing Dubai Creek Harbour?

Dubai Creek Harbour is developed by Emaar Properties, the master developer behind Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa. It is one of Emaar's largest current masterplans, built around a marina, waterfront promenade, and island parks facing the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.

Is Dubai Creek Harbour freehold?

Yes. Dubai Creek Harbour is a freehold area, meaning foreign nationals can buy full ownership of an apartment and register the title deed with the Dubai Land Department in their own name, with no residency requirement to purchase.

How far is Dubai Creek Harbour from Downtown Dubai?

Dubai Creek Harbour is approximately 10 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai and a similar distance from Dubai International Airport, making it one of the more centrally located waterfront masterplans in the city.

Should I buy off-plan or ready in Dubai Creek Harbour?

It depends on your goal. Off-plan units in towers like Palace Residences Creek Blue and The Cove II are bought in stages through a payment plan and typically cost less at launch, suiting buyers happy to wait for handover. A ready unit like our Cedar Creek Beach listing suits a buyer who wants to move in or start earning rent immediately.

Dubai Creek Harbour Listings Available Now

• 2 Bedroom Apartment â?? Palace Residences Creek Blue
• 1 Bedroom Apartment â?? Palace Residences Creek Blue
• 2 Bedroom Apartment â?? The Cove II
• 1 Bedroom â?? Cedar Creek Beach, from AED 1,700,000

See more on our off-plan properties page, or browse our luxury property and Business Bay area guide for nearby waterfront alternatives. New to buying in Dubai? Start with our step-by-step buying guide.

Development details referenced on this page are published by Emaar Properties. Prices shown are our live asking prices where available and change with the market. Rich Property Real Estate Brokerages LLC â?? DLD licensed, The Opus Tower, Business Bay, Dubai.