Dubai Creek Harbour

Dubai Creek Harbour is one of the most ambitious projects and a hub of business activity in the heart of Dubai. The area is renowned for its towering skyscrapers, developed infrastructure, and picturesque views of the bay. It continues to evolve as a place that is highly convenient for leisure, work, and living for its residents and visitors.

Location

Located just 10 minutes from downtown Dubai, DCH has access to major highways Ras Al Khor and Nad Al Hamar (10-minute drive).

This ensures quick access to various parts of the city and attractions, including:

  • Ras Al Khor Flamingo Sanctuary (10 mins)
  • Festival City (11 mins)
  • Business Bay (11 mins)
  • Dubai International Airport (12 mins)
  • Mirdif (17 mins)

Advantages

The project promises its residents a peaceful life by the water while offering easy access to entertainment and amenities. Dubai Creek Harbour offers world-class housing for families and others, along with shops, gyms, and lush gardens. However, compared to the city center, property prices in DCH are lower.

Families with children living here have access to children's playgrounds, swimming pools, a nursery, and boutiques along the waterfront.

Since the community is close to Dubai's business hubs (e.g., Business Bay), it is also suitable for working professionals and businesspeople.

Features of the Area

The main DCH complex covers an area of 500 hectares. It houses residential towers and commercial properties, with stunning views of parks and the bay.

The nature of Dubai Creek Harbour is unlike any other area in Dubai. It is located on the shore of a bay formed by a natural water stream from the sea. Beautiful waterfronts and walking paths make this one of the most walkable areas. Just 10 minutes away is the Ras Al Khor Sanctuary, home to flamingos.

Infrastructure

Almost all amenities and entertainment are within walking distance:

  1. Hospitals: Mediclinic Dubai Mall (14 mins), Dubai Hospital on 222 Al Khaleej St (28 mins).
  2. Supermarkets: Sales Pavilion Emaar (7 mins), Creekside 18 (7 mins), W Mart (15 mins).
  3. Highly-rated Schools: Creekside 18 (8 mins), Universal American School (13 mins), Dubai International School (17 mins).
  4. Restaurants, Cafes: Mondoux (7 mins), The Courtyard (8 mins), Soulgreen Dubai (8 mins), Stage 2 (8 mins), The 44 Dubai Bar (14 mins).
  5. Massage and Spa Salons: Park Hyatt Dubai (21 mins), Lush Massage Centre Spa (26 mins).
  6. Beaches: Jumeirah Beach (18 mins), Public Beach (25 mins), The Beach JBR (32 mins).
  7. Mosques: Obai Bin Kaab Mosque (17 mins), Mosque Prayer (28 mins).
Complexes
Attractions
  1. Musical Shadows (13 mins). An art installation that transforms sunlight and shadows into music.
  2. The Dubai Fountain (15 mins). A massive dancing fountain with a light and music show. Water jets reach up to 140 meters high.
  3. Creek Park (15 mins). A green park located by the water, featuring playgrounds, a cable car, and restaurants.
  4. Dubai Opera (17 mins). A futuristic music and dance theater. It hosts live concerts and includes a restaurant.
  5. Creek Marina (21 mins). A new complex in Dubai with numerous restaurants, hotels, and residential towers right on the shores of Dubai Creek.
  6. Al Fahidi (24 mins). A historic district with buildings in classic Arabic style. It houses art museums and frequently hosts exhibitions.
Residential Complexes

The waterfront community features several residential towers: Creekside 18, Dubai Creek Residences, Creek Horizon, Harbour Views, Creek Edge Lotus. They offer 1 to 4-bedroom apartments with views of the city skyline and the beach.

Amenities include security services, covered parking. Many complexes also offer saunas, swimming pools, jacuzzis, and gyms. For relaxation, there are swimming pools, lounge areas, barbecue spots, and children's playgrounds.

Transport Accessibility

You can use the following transport options:

  1. Metro. Creek Station (12 minutes by car) serves the Green Line.
  2. Bus. Buses 53 and X64 stop near Dubai Creek Harbour. Both lines stop at the Al Waha Community Center 1. From there, it will take about 30 minutes to walk to the harbour.
  3. Taxi. You can use RTA Taxi, Uber, and Careem services.
Average Property Prices

Rent: Apartment

  • 1 bedroom 120,000 195,000 AED ($32.6K $53K)
  • 2 bedrooms 140,000 220,000 AED ($38.1K $59.9K)
  • 3 bedrooms 280,000 350,000 AED ($76.2K $95.3K)
  • 4 bedrooms 400,000 600,000 AED ($108.9K $163.3K)

Purchase: Apartment

  • 1 bedroom 1.28 3.6 million AED ($348.5K $980.2K)
  • 2 bedrooms 1.83 7.3 million AED ($498.2K $1.9M)
  • 3 bedrooms 2.6 12 million AED ($708K $3.2M)
  • 4 bedrooms 5.3 15.3 million AED ($1.4M $4.1M
Is it profitable to invest?

Yes. Profits from real estate sales in Dubai Creek Harbour will grow due to the increasing property value. The expected profit margin in this case ranges from 5% to 15% annually.

Rental income typically amounts to 6% 10% of the investment cost per year. One-bedroom apartments in DCH offer a yield of 6.33%. Two and three-bedroom apartments provide up to 6.26% and 6.15% respectively. Four-bedroom apartments have a return on investment of 5.96%.

Major attractions, such as the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek, and Dubai International Airport, stimulate demand for short-term rentals and serviced apartments. This makes Dubai Creek Harbour an attractive location not only for permanent residents but also for tourists.