Dubai Creek Harbour area guide
Short answer: Dubai Creek Harbour is Emaar's waterfront district on Dubai Creek, close to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, with the Dubai Creek Marina [1]. Emaar took full ownership in 2022 in a deal Dubai Holding valued at AED 7.5 billion [2]. RTA's planned Blue Line metro will serve it [6]. In the 12 months to 10 November 2026, median Ejari rents were AED 95,000 for a 1-bed and AED 145,000 for a 2-bed [8].
Last checked 12 November 2026. Rents are medians from third-party analyses of DLD data, not official statistics, and not a forecast. General information, not investment advice.
Location and access
- On Dubai Creek near Ras Al Khor and Dubai Festival City.
- Metro: none today. RTA says the planned Blue Line (30 km, 14 stations) will include "an iconic station at Dubai Creek Harbour" on a route from Al Jaddaf through Festival City and Ras Al Khor [6].
- DLD land area: Al Khairan First (area 447) [3].
Ownership
Dubai's published freehold instruments (Regulation No. 3 of 2006 and the later regulations and resolutions up to 2022) list land by plot number, with boundaries on maps that are not published online [4]. None of them names the DLD land area Al Khairan First, so we cannot yet point to the instrument that designates it (to be confirmed). Projects here are marketed to all nationalities, but freehold status is set plot by plot. Check the exact unit in the DLD Property Status Enquiry before paying anything [5]. See Dubai freehold areas.
Property types and developer
- Mainly apartments in new towers by Emaar, many still off-plan or recently handed over [1].
- Check each phase in the DLD Project Status Enquiry [11] and read Off-plan handover and snagging in Dubai.
Schools, healthcare and daily life
| Need | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, which Emaar puts 5 minutes away | [1] |
| Marina | Dubai Creek Marina | [1] |
| Schools | Check the KHDA directory for current options nearby | [7] |
| Hospital | Not yet verified for this guide (to be confirmed) | — |
Rents and prices (dated)
Median annual Ejari rents, 12 months to 10 November 2026 (6,178 contracts) [8]:
| 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed apt |
|---|---|---|
| AED 95,000 | AED 145,000 | AED 210,000 |
BrickDXB showed no studio median for this area.
Apartments, all sizes, 12 months to 30 September 2026: median rent AED 130,000; median ready price AED 2,460,000; indicative gross yield 5.3% [9].
Direction: Property Finder's Q3 2026 data for "Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons)" put the median asking apartment rent at AED 145,000, down 9.4% year on year [10].
Who it suits
- Buyers who want new towers with water views and a single master developer.
- Buyers who can wait for the community, and the metro, to finish.
- Check service charges for each tower [12].
Nearby: Al Jaddaf · Downtown Dubai · Business Bay · Meydan
Guides: Off-plan vs ready property in Dubai · Off-plan payment plans and escrow in Dubai
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Dubai Creek Harbour?
Emaar. In 2022 Emaar agreed to fully acquire Dubai Creek Harbour from Dubai Holding, a deal Dubai Holding valued at AED 7.5 billion.
Will Dubai Creek Harbour have a metro?
RTA's planned Blue Line is designed to serve Dubai Creek Harbour. Check RTA for the current timetable.
What is the rent in Dubai Creek Harbour?
BrickDXB's analysis of DLD Ejari data shows medians of AED 95,000 for a 1-bed and AED 145,000 for a 2-bed apartment, 12 months to 10 November 2026.
Is Dubai Creek Harbour freehold?
It is marketed to all nationalities. The DLD land area Al Khairan First is not named in the 2006 regulation, so we list the instrument as to be confirmed. Check each unit with the DLD Property Status Enquiry.
Sources
- Dubai Creek Harbour community page. Emaar Properties. Accessed .
- Emaar signs a deal with Dubai Holding to fully acquire Dubai Creek Harbour (2022). Dubai Holding. Accessed .
- DLD land areas lookup (lkp_areas), open data. Dubai Pulse / Dubai Land Department. Accessed .
- Regulation No. (3) of 2006 Determining Areas for Ownership by Non-UAE Nationals. Dubai Legislation Portal (Supreme Legislation Committee). Accessed .
- Property Status Enquiry. Dubai Land Department. Accessed .
- Announcing the awarding of Dubai Metro Blue Line project. Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Accessed .
- KHDA school directory. Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Accessed .
- Dubai rent by area (median Ejari rents, 12 months to 10 November 2026). BrickDXB (analysis of DLD Ejari open data). Accessed .
- Dubai rents and gross rental yields, Q3 2026 (published 9 October 2026). Prop971 Research (analysis of DLD open data). Accessed .
- Residential rental prices fall in most Dubai areas in Q3 2026: Report (13 October 2026; Argaam labels its summary as AI-generated, figures cross-checked against Khaleej Times). Argaam, citing Property Finder. Accessed .
- Project Status Enquiry. Dubai Land Department. Accessed .
- Service Charge Index. Dubai Land Department. Accessed .