Creek Bay Dubai Creek Harbour

Creek Bay is an Emaar apartment launch at Dubai Creek Harbour, the waterfront masterplan Emaar is building with Dubai Holding beside the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Broker pages count about 214 homes of one, two and three bedrooms from 737 to 2,011 sq ft, facing the creek and the Downtown skyline. Emaar's own pages describe waterfront apartments with creek views and a promenade to walk, cycle and dine along.

The price list broker pages attribute to Emaar starts one-bedrooms at AED 1,797,888 (about Rs 4.63 crore), on a 10/70/20 plan with nothing to pay after handover. Handover is published for Q2 2030. Below we set out the price by unit type, what the entry one-bedroom costs with fees, and how Creek Bay compares with its paired launch, Creek Haven.

At a glance

Price and unit pricing

Each rate is the "from" price divided by the smallest and largest size in that band, so it shows the spread, not a quote. We print AED 1,797,888 because several broker pages carry it as Emaar's published starting price and others round it to AED 1.8 million. A broker blog of February 2026 reports a second release, Creek Bay Tower B, with one-bedrooms from about AED 1.9 million; if the first tower's entry units have sold, that is the real entry today. Emaar's price sheet for the specific unit settles it.

Against the community, the one-bedrooms are priced at the going rate: about AED 2,363 to 2,440 per sq ft against a Dubai Creek Harbour median of about AED 2,518. The three-bedrooms are a premium product at close to AED 3,000 per sq ft at the small end, and that premium buys the view. Emaar's paired launch, Creek Haven, prices its one-bedrooms of about 876 sq ft from AED 1,959,888, so Creek Haven gives more floor area per dirham and Creek Bay a lower entry ticket.

Payment plan and total cost

The published plan is 10/70/20: 10% on booking, 70% in instalments during construction and 20% at handover, with nothing after handover. The sources checked do not print the instalment dates; Emaar usually ties them to construction milestones, and the SPA fixes them. One broker page for the paired Creek Haven launch quotes a 50/50 plan, so confirm which plan your unit carries.

Worked example: the AED 1,797,888 entry one-bedroom

On the first day you pay about AED 251,700, the booking plus the DLD fee. If the 70% is spread evenly over the roughly four years to 2030, it averages about AED 315,000 a year; the real schedule is in the SPA. The 20% at handover, about AED 360,000, is the one large payment to plan for, and a UAE mortgage can cover it if you prefer not to pay cash.

Service charge. Not published yet. Dubai Creek Harbour buildings run about AED 13 to 24 per sq ft a year, which is about AED 9,600 to 17,700 a year on a 737 sq ft one-bedroom. The first budget arrives near handover and is a projection, so compare it with the actual charges of the completed towers around it.

Location and connectivity

Emaar places Creek Bay on the water in Dubai Creek Harbour, framed by the Burj Khalifa and Downtown skyline, with the waterfront promenade at the building and Dubai Creek Marina close by. The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary sits beside the community, and Creek Beach, with its 700 metres of sand, is inside it. The sources checked do not give the exact plot or the district name, so ask Emaar for the site plan and the view from your floor.

Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa are about 10 to 15 minutes by car, and Dubai International Airport about 15. There is no Metro station in the community today, so tenants drive. The planned Blue Line of the Dubai Metro is due to reach Dubai Creek Harbour later in the decade; treat it as a bonus, not part of the price.

The masterplan is still being built. Emaar has launched several towers here recently, among them Arlo, Creek Haven and Lyvia by Palace, and many will complete around the same years as Creek Bay, which means competition for tenants and resale buyers in 2030. See all Dubai projects we track, or the full projects list for India and Dubai.

Amenities and specifications

The quoted amenities are an adult pool and a children's pool, indoor and outdoor fitness areas, a padel court, yoga and relaxation zones, children's play areas and landscaped gardens. That is the standard list for an Emaar Creek Harbour tower of this size, and the community adds the promenade, the marina and the beach outside the gate.

The sources checked do not publish the finish schedule, appliance brands, the parking allocation per unit type or the number of floors, so we give none. Ask for the specification annex of the SPA and the floor plan of your exact unit before you book.

The view is the variable that moves the value most. The two-bedroom band alone runs from about AED 2,224 to 2,616 per sq ft, and floor and outlook explain most of that, so check the orientation on the plan.

About the developer

Emaar Properties is Dubai's largest listed developer, the builder of Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai, and the master developer of Dubai Creek Harbour with Dubai Holding. In 2025 Emaar Development reported record sales of AED 71.1 billion and a revenue backlog of about AED 155 billion at year end.

Inside this community Emaar has a record to check. Dubai Creek Residences completed in 2019, Creekside 18 in 2020, Creek Rise in 2022 and Creek Edge between 2023 and 2024, while Mangrove and Cedar at Creek Beach are due in 2026. One analysis puts about 80% of Emaar projects within six months of the stated date; another notes delays of three to nine months on some large phased launches, and no cancellations.

For a 2030 handover, that record matters more than any brochure. Emaar also builds the roads, parks and retail around the tower, so the district and the building arrive together.

For Indian buyers

Ownership. Dubai Creek Harbour is a freehold area, so an Indian citizen, resident in the UAE or not, owns a Creek Bay apartment outright with a DLD title deed issued at handover. The UAE charges no annual property tax and no VAT on a residential sale; the main government cost is the 4% DLD transfer fee, AED 71,916 on the entry one-bedroom.

Remittance. Under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme each person can send USD 250,000 per financial year. The first payment, booking plus the DLD fee, is about USD 68,500; the construction instalments average under USD 90,000 a year if evenly spread; and the 20% at handover is about USD 98,000. One remitter can fund the whole plan within the allowance, year by year. Tax collected at source applies above the current threshold and is credited on your Indian return.

Golden Visa. The threshold is AED 2 million of property. The entry one-bedroom falls about AED 202,000 short; the two-bedrooms from AED 3,264,888 clear it. Off-plan units from an approved developer can count, but confirm with the DLD before you rely on it.

Rent and tax. No rent comes in before 2030. Dubai Creek Harbour one-bedrooms earn about 5.5% to 6.5% gross and 4.0% to 5.0% net on today's prices; a buyer at the going rate should plan on the lower half once the 2030 supply lands. The rent is taxable in India for a resident, with the 30% standard deduction, and the property is declared in Schedule FA every year. For a Palace-branded alternative in the same community, compare Lyvia by Palace, due in 2029.

Pros

• Emaar building in Emaar's own masterplan, where four earlier towers are already handed over
• One-bedroom rate of about AED 2,363 - 2,440 per sq ft sits just under the community median of about AED 2,518
• 20% held back to handover and nothing after it - a plan that keeps more of your money in hand while the tower rises
• Only about 214 homes, a small building by Creek Harbour standards
• Two-bedrooms from AED 3,264,888 clear the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold
• Off-plan instalments spread over about four years suit the LRS allowance of one remitter

Cons

• Handover in Q2 2030 is about four years away, and no rent comes in before it
• Three-bedrooms from AED 5,484,888 work out at about AED 2,727 - 2,957 per sq ft, well above the community median
• The price list reaches us through broker pages; get Emaar's own sheet for your unit
• Floor count and construction start are not published in the sources checked
• Emaar keeps launching in the same community, including a second Creek Bay tower, so resale supply will be heavy near 2030
• No Metro station in the community today; tenants drive

Who this is for

• Investors who want an Emaar waterfront one-bedroom and can wait until 2030 for rent
• Golden Visa buyers looking at a two-bedroom above AED 2 million on a spread plan
• Overseas buyers who prefer to remit in yearly steps within the LRS allowance
• End users who want creek and skyline views 15 minutes from Downtown

Who should look elsewhere

• Buyers who need rental income before 2030
• Anyone who cannot fund 20% of the price in one payment at handover
• Buyers looking for the lowest rate per sq ft in Dubai Creek Harbour - resale buildings are cheaper
• Those who need a Metro station at the door

Our verdict

Creek Bay is a clean example of an Emaar launch priced at the community's going rate rather than below it. The entry one-bedroom at about AED 2,363 to 2,440 per sq ft sits just under the Dubai Creek Harbour median of about AED 2,518, so the discount that early buyers of Cedar or Creekside 18 enjoyed is not on offer here. What you get instead is a small building of about 214 homes, a plan that holds 20% back to handover, and a developer that has already delivered four towers in the same community. The larger units are a different matter: three-bedrooms at close to AED 3,000 per sq ft need the view to justify them. The four-year wait and the steady stream of Emaar launches nearby are the two risks to price in.

A sensible buy for a patient investor or a Golden Visa buyer who wants an Emaar two-bedroom on a spread plan, and a fair one for a one-bedroom investor who accepts no rent until 2030. Get Emaar's own price sheet, the escrow details and the instalment dates before booking. Buyers who want rent sooner should look at a completed Creek Harbour building instead.

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FAQs

What is the price of Creek Bay Dubai Creek Harbour?

The price list broker pages attribute to Emaar starts one-bedrooms of 737 to 761 sq ft at AED 1,797,888 (about Rs 4.63 crore), two-bedrooms at AED 3,264,888 and three-bedrooms at AED 5,484,888. A second release, Tower B, opened in February 2026 with one-bedrooms from about AED 1.9 million. Emaar's own price sheet for your unit is the figure that counts.

What is the payment plan for Creek Bay Dubai Creek Harbour?

10/70/20: 10% on booking, 70% in instalments during construction and 20% at handover, with nothing after handover. On the AED 1,797,888 one-bedroom that is AED 179,789, AED 1,258,522 and AED 359,578, plus the 4% DLD fee of AED 71,916 at booking.

When is the handover for Creek Bay Dubai Creek Harbour?

Handover is published for Q2 2030, and one page names April 2030. Emaar's delivery record in the community is good, but a date four years out can move by months.

How do I check the DLD registration?

The sources checked do not print the DLD project number. Ask Emaar for it with the escrow account number, check both on the Dubai REST app, and pay only into the escrow account named in the SPA. Your purchase is registered on the DLD's Oqood system at booking.

What will the service charge be at Creek Bay Dubai Creek Harbour?

Not published yet. Dubai Creek Harbour buildings run about AED 13 to 24 per sq ft a year, which on a 737 sq ft one-bedroom is about AED 9,600 to 17,700 a year. The first budget arrives near handover.

Does Creek Bay qualify for the Golden Visa?

The threshold is AED 2 million of property. The entry one-bedroom at AED 1,797,888 falls about AED 202,000 short; the two- and three-bedrooms clear it. Off-plan units from an approved developer can count, but confirm eligibility with the DLD before you rely on it.

Can an Indian resident buy at Creek Bay?

Yes. Dubai Creek Harbour is freehold for foreign buyers and the title deed is issued in your name. Under the LRS each person can remit USD 250,000 a financial year; the booking and DLD fee come to about USD 68,500, and the construction instalments can be funded year by year.

How is Creek Bay different from Creek Haven?

They are separate Emaar buildings launched as a pair, each with its own Emaar project page. Creek Bay has about 214 homes, one-bedrooms from 737 sq ft and handover in Q2 2030; Creek Haven has about 274 homes, one-bedrooms of about 876 sq ft and handover in Q1 2030.

Compare with other Dubai projects

Also in Dubai Creek Harbour: Emaar Arlo (from AED 1.7 M, handover 2028), Emaar Creek Haven (from AED 1,959,888, handover 2030), Lyvia by Palace (from AED 1,980,000, handover 2029) and The Cove 2 (from AED 1,600,000, handover 2026).

More by Emaar: Emaar Ruba (from AED 1.79 M, ready), Emaar Expo Golf Villas Phase 5 (from AED 1.756 M, ready) and Bliss 2 Townhouses (from AED 1,846,888, ready).

A similar budget elsewhere in Dubai: Art Bay (from AED 1.8 M, off-plan), DAMAC Residenze (from AED 1,800,000, ready) and Harbour by Prestige One (from AED 1,800,000, handover 2027).

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