Emaar master community · Off-plan · Dubai
Dubai Creek Harbour
Emaar's master community on Dubai Creek: over 11 million m², three times the size of Downtown, with a marina, parks, Dubai Square and a Blue Line metro station on the way. Its two newest launches, Valia and Creek Haven, side by side.
Valia from AED 1.96MCreek Haven from AED 1.86M1 to 4 bedrooms
A NOWAD adviser checks current availability with Emaar and updates you within one business day.
- Community size
- Homes handed over
- Valia from
- Creek Haven from
- Blue Line metro
- Ownership
Sources reviewed Community figures from Emaar's Dubai Square release (5 December 2025) and investor presentation (31 March 2026); the metro date from RTA; prices from Emaar's project pages, reviewed 4 and 5 October 2026; ownership from Emaar's fact sheets of July 2026. Guide figures: your adviser confirms the current unit and price. Tap a figure to see its source note: the document, its date and when we reviewed it.
The community
Dubai Creek Harbour today, and what is coming
Emaar's master community on the creek, next to the Ras Al Khor wetland. What is there today, what is being built and what is only planned, each with its source.
- Today
11,714 homes handed over by 31 March 2026, with hotels, Creek Marina, Creek Beach and the Harbour Promenade along the water.6
- Today
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected wetland known for its flamingos, 5 minutes by car.7
- Being built
7,916 more homes, handing over between 2026 and 2030.6
- Being built
Dubai Square: shops, hotels and offices over 2.6 million m², with a drive-through mall. In December 2025 Emaar said it opens in about three years.8
- Being built · 2029
The Blue Line metro is due to open on 9 September 2029. Its Emaar Properties Station in the community is planned at 74 m, as the highest metro station in the world; 20% of the line was built by May 2026.9
- Planned
Dubai Creek Tower: Emaar has announced a new design. News reports say the tender was postponed in June 2026; no completion date is published.10
Two ways in
Valia or Creek Haven
Emaar's two newest launches in the community, 550 m apart. Facts to compare, not a forecast; your adviser checks the unit you choose.
| Valia | Creek Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes | 1 to 4 bedroom apartments11 | 1 to 3 bedroom apartments, 592 in all6 |
| Published from | AED 1.96M | AED 1.86M |
| Cheapest listed unit | No units listed by Emaar yet | AED 2,722,888 (4 Oct 2026) |
| Where | Facing a retail and entertainment hub, with the canal and the planned Blue Line on the other side, in Emaar's words | 550 m north-west of Valia, on NOWAD's map pins |
| Views | Creek, city skyline or the community park | Creek, park, Burj Khalifa and Downtown |
| Amenities | A dedicated amenities floor: pools, padel, yoga deck, cabanas | Infinity pool, padel, tennis, gym, yoga deck |
| Payment plan | Not yet published by Emaar | 10% first, 70% during construction, 20% at handover |
| Handover | Not yet published by Emaar | March 2030 |
| Sold so far | Launched after March 2026; no figure published | 68% of 592 homes by 31 March 2026 |
Facts to compare, not a forecast: we do not predict prices or returns. Property portals list Valia with 53 storeys, 491 homes, handover in August 2030 and a 20/60/20 plan; Emaar has not published these, so we confirm them with Emaar before you rely on them.
Your shortlist
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What your shortlist looks like
Example format · availability rechecked for your enquiry
- Unit
- Creek Haven A-P1-P101, 2 bedrooms: the cheapest Creek Haven unit Emaar listedAED 2,722,888
- Known initial amounts (payment dates to confirm)
- AED 384,20510% of the price, the 4% DLD fee and the Oqood amount
- Still unconfirmed
- Valia's payment plan, handover date, number of storeys and number of homes: Emaar has not published them yet.
See example details
- Payment plan
- 80/20 (Emaar unit pages)
- Fees
- DLD fee 4%: AED 108,916; Oqood amount on Emaar's unit quote: AED 3,000; other fees: confirmation pending
- Source
- Emaar's unit catalogue, reviewed by NOWAD 4 Oct 2026
Your shortlist gives the price, floor plan, payment schedule and fees, and keeps confirmed fees apart from open questions.
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Releases
Which release, which price
| Release | Homes | Published from | Cheapest listed unit | Handover | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valia | 1 to 4 bedroom apartments | AED 1.96M | None listed yet | Not published | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Creek Haven | 1 to 3 bedroom apartments | AED 1.86M | AED 2,722,888 | Mar 2030 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Lyvia by Palace | 1 to 3 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom townhouses | AED 1.98M | AED 2,684,888 | Jul 2029 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Silva | 1 to 3 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom townhouses | AED 1.79M | AED 1,790,888 | Not shown | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Altan | 1 to 3 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom townhouses | AED 1.81M | AED 1,813,888 | Not shown | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Albero | 1 to 3 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom townhouses | AED 1.81M | AED 1,813,888 | Not shown | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Valo | 1 to 3 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom townhouses | AED 1.79M | AED 1,885,888 | Not shown | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Montiva by Vida | 1 to 3 bedroom branded apartments | AED 1.91M | AED 1,916,888 | Not shown | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Creek Bay | 1 to 3 bedroom apartments | AED 1.8M | AED 3,252,888 | Not shown | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Altus | 1 to 3 bedroom apartments | AED 1.6M | AED 3,991,888 | Not shown | 4 Oct 2026 |
Valia: Emaar's page shows a starting price but no units yet (5 October 2026). Published from: the starting price on Emaar's project page. Cheapest listed unit: the lowest price in Emaar's public unit catalogue, which changes daily. Both reviewed 4 October 2026. Handover months for Creek Haven and Lyvia are from Emaar's project pages in July 2026; for the other releases the unit pages we reviewed show none. The earlier community figure of AED 1.6M belongs to Altus and Creek Waters. Creek Haven and Lyvia have their own plans in the cost timeline below.
Payment plan
What you pay, and when
Example: on a unit at AED 1.86M the first instalment of 10% is AED 186,000. Instalments for registered projects go into a RERA-supervised escrow account and are paid out under the approved escrow arrangements.
Cost timeline
Instalment amounts and dates
Change the price and the booking month to see each payment. We show the dates the developer has published and mark the payments whose dates are not published yet.
What we do not know yet
These details are not confirmed yet. We follow them up with the developer and tell you where they stand before you decide.
- Valia's payment plan, handover date, number of storeys and number of homes: Emaar has not published them yet.
- The calendar dates of the instalments: Emaar's unit pages give percentages only.
- Which units are open at your budget today: Emaar's catalogue changes daily, so your adviser checks it for you.
- Service charges for buildings still under construction.
Questions
Before you commit
Valia or Creek Haven: which is the better investment?
We do not predict prices or returns, and nobody can promise them. What we can compare: Creek Haven has a published handover (March 2030) and payment plan, and 68% of its 592 homes were sold by 31 March 2026.6 Valia is newer and goes up to 4 bedrooms, but Emaar has not yet published its plan or handover. Your adviser compares specific units, floors and views for your budget.
What rental yield can I expect?
Dubai Property Insight (April 2026), citing Gaia Realty, reports gross yields of 5.8% to 7.2% on one-bedroom units in five completed projects. UAE Calc estimates 5.9% gross from Dubai Land Department data.1 Your actual yield depends on building, floor, view, service charges and whether you let long or short term. Your adviser runs the numbers on the specific unit before you commit.
How much do I need upfront?
In the example plan: a 10% first instalment, then 70% in further instalments and construction milestones, and 20% at completion and handover. On a unit at AED 1.86M the known initial amounts are AED 263,400, including the 4% DLD fee and the AED 3,000 Oqood amount. Their payment dates and any other fees need confirmation.
How have prices developed?
Dubai Property Insight (April 2026), citing Gaia Realty, reports launch prices of AED 1,400 to 1,600 per sq ft in the 2019/20 releases and AED 1,900 to 2,400 in the 2026 releases, about 35% to 50% higher.2 That compares different releases; it does not measure how much one unit gained. Past prices do not predict future ones.
How are my payments handled?
For registered off-plan projects, instalments go into an escrow account supervised by RERA, and money is paid out of it under the approved escrow arrangements. Before you pay, your adviser shows you where the escrow account is stated on your payment instructions.
Can I buy from abroad?
Yes. Creek Harbour is freehold for all nationalities, and the booking can be handled remotely. Your adviser explains the documents Emaar needs for your case.
Does buying here qualify me for a Golden Visa?
The UAE government sets the property thresholds for the Golden Visa and changes them over time.3 We check the current official rules for your case and confirm them in writing before you rely on them.
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Every figure, its document, its date
| Figure | Value | Document | Document date | Reviewed by NOWAD | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size of the community | Over 11 million m², three times Downtown Dubai | Emaar press release on Dubai Square | 5 Dec 2025 | 5 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Homes handed over in the community | 11,714 by 31 March 2026; 7,916 more under construction | Emaar Development investor presentation, Q1 2026 | May 2026 | 5 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Valia starting price | AED 1.96M | Emaar project page and brochure, Valia | – | 5 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Creek Haven homes and sales | 592 homes, 68% sold by 31 March 2026 | Emaar Development investor presentation, Q1 2026 | May 2026 | 5 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Dubai Square | 2.6 million m², under construction; opening in about three years by Emaar's statement | Emaar press release on Dubai Square | 5 Dec 2025 | 5 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Blue Line metro opening | 9 September 2029; 20% built by 3 May 2026 | Dubai Media Office and RTA releases | Dec 2024 to May 2026 | 5 Oct 2026 | Official schedule |
| Dubai Creek Tower | New design announced; tender postponed in June 2026; no completion date published | Zawya and Construction Week (news reports) | Jun 2026 | 5 Oct 2026 | External market analysis |
| AED 1.6M, the earlier community figure | Published for Altus and Creek Waters, not Creek Haven | Emaar project pages, Altus and Creek Waters; Altus's cheapest listed unit was AED 3,991,888 | – | 4 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Creek Haven starting price | AED 1.86M | Emaar project page, Creek Haven | – | 4 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Cheapest listed unit in the community, Silva | AED 1,790,888 | Emaar's public unit catalogue for Dubai Creek Harbour (changes daily) | – | 4 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Cheapest listed unit, Creek Haven | AED 2,722,888 | Emaar's public unit catalogue (changes daily) | – | 4 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Lyvia by Palace starting price | AED 1.98M | Emaar project page, Lyvia by Palace | – | 4 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Cheapest listed unit, Lyvia by Palace | AED 2,684,888 | Emaar's public unit catalogue (changes daily) | – | 4 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Apartment types | 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms | Emaar project fact sheet | – | Jul 2026 | Developer-published |
| Payment plan | 80/20 (Creek Haven and Lyvia unit pages) | Emaar unit pages, Creek Haven A-1-104 and Lyvia 4-408: instalments of 10%, 20% at completion and handover; no calendar dates | – | 4 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Handover | Ready stock and launches to 2030 | Emaar project fact sheet | – | Jul 2026 | Developer-published |
| Creek Haven handover | March 2030 | Emaar's Creek Haven project and unit pages | – | 4 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Lyvia by Palace handover | July 2029 | Emaar's Lyvia project and unit pages | – | 4 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Oqood amount on Emaar's quote | AED 3,000 | Emaar's public unit quote, Creek Haven | – | 4 Oct 2026 | Developer-published |
| Location | Dubai Creek, east of Downtown | Emaar project fact sheet | – | Jul 2026 | Developer-published |
| Ownership | Freehold, all nationalities | Emaar project fact sheet | – | Jul 2026 | Developer-published |
| Gross yield, completed 1 bedroom units | 5.8% to 7.2% in five completed projects; 5.9% by UAE Calc's estimate | Dubai Property Insight, 15 Apr 2026, citing Gaia Realty's analysis of five completed projects; UAE Calc's estimate from DLD data | – | 4 Oct 2026 | External market analysis |
| Launch prices per sq ft, 2019/20 and 2026 releases | AED 1,400 to 1,600, then AED 1,900 to 2,400: about 35% to 50% higher | Dubai Property Insight, 15 Apr 2026, citing Gaia Realty; compares different releases, not the value of one unit | – | 4 Oct 2026 | External market analysis |
What changed
- The page now starts with the community: what is there today, what is being built and what is only planned, each with its source; then Emaar's two newest launches, Valia and Creek Haven, side by side (NOWAD's request). Valia added from Emaar's project page and brochure.
- Corrected the scope of the yield and price figures after rereading the source: 5.8% to 7.2% gross applies to completed one-bedroom units (Gaia Realty, cited by Dubai Property Insight); the 6.5% to 7.5% we showed was the article's broader community range. The 35% to 50% compares launch prices of different releases, not the growth of one unit, and comes from Gaia Realty, not from Land Department data.
- The release table now lists every release we checked on Emaar's site, with its published starting price and cheapest listed unit. The cheapest listed unit in the community that day was at Silva, AED 1,790,888.
- Rechecked on Emaar's site: AED 1.6M is the published starting price of Altus and Creek Waters, not Creek Haven. The cheapest listed units were AED 2,722,888 at Creek Haven and AED 2,684,888 at Lyvia, above the published starting prices. Payment rows now follow Emaar's unit pages, and the fees Emaar's unit quote shows are in the cost timeline.
- The page now leads with Creek Haven's AED 1.86M, the release price we checked, instead of the community figure of AED 1.6M. The cost timeline has one plan per release with Emaar's handover month (Creek Haven March 2030, Lyvia July 2029).
- Release prices shown separately: Creek Haven from AED 1.86M, Lyvia by Palace from AED 1.98M. The community figure of AED 1.6M is kept and labelled as the earlier fact-sheet figure.
- Figures taken from Emaar's fact sheets and project pages.
Notes
- Gross yield: Dubai Property Insight, 15 April 2026, citing Gaia Realty's analysis of five completed Dubai Creek Harbour projects (one-bedroom units); 5.9% is UAE Calc's estimate from Dubai Land Department data, which we could not reproduce.
- Launch prices: Dubai Property Insight, 15 April 2026, citing Gaia Realty: AED 1,400 to 1,600 per sq ft in the 2019/20 releases, AED 1,900 to 2,400 in the 2026 releases.
- Golden Visa: the criteria are set by the UAE authorities; we check the official rules for your case.
- Release starting prices, cheapest listed units and payment milestones: Emaar's project, unit and catalogue pages, reviewed 4 October 2026. The earlier AED 1.6M figure is published for Altus and Creek Waters.
- Apartment types, location and ownership: Emaar project fact sheets from the developer agent packs, July 2026; handover months from Emaar's project pages, July 2026.
- Homes handed over and under construction, Creek Haven's 592 homes and its sales: Emaar Development's investor presentation, figures as of 31 March 2026.
- Drive times, Ras Al Khor and amenities: Emaar's Dubai Creek Harbour, Valia and Creek Haven pages and brochures, reviewed 5 October 2026.
- Size of the community and Dubai Square: Emaar press release, 5 December 2025.
- Blue Line: Dubai Media Office releases of 19 December 2024 and 3 May 2026 (opening 9 September 2029; 20% progress) and RTA.
- Dubai Creek Tower: Zawya and Construction Week, June 2026. These are news reports; Emaar has published no completion date.
- Valia: Emaar's project page and brochure, reviewed 5 October 2026. They do not give storeys, number of homes, handover or payment plan.
These are guide figures, not an inventory quote. The current release, unit, price, fees and availability are confirmed in writing before any introduction. Nothing on this page is legal, tax or financial advice, and no yield or capital growth is promised; past market data does not predict your return.