Recorded Dubai Land Department sales, 2026 — what buyers paid, not asking prices. Data as of 26 Oct 2026.
| Development | Filed handover | Built | Sales | Median paid | AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creek BayDubai Creek Harbour | Apr 2030 | 0.6% | 695 | AED 3,308,888 | 2,739 |
| Creek HavenDubai Creek Harbour | Mar 2030 | 0.9% | 471 | AED 1,985,888 | 2,683 |
| ValiaDubai Creek Harbour | Aug 2030 | 0% | 419 | AED 2,314,888 | 2,592 |
| Lyvia by Palace | — | — | 144 | AED 2,969,888 | 2,637 |
| Silva | — | — | 96 | AED 3,126,959 | 2,209 |
| Montiva | — | — | 68 | AED 2,817,888 | 2,508 |
| Altan | — | — | 59 | AED 3,292,888 | 2,300 |
| Creek Waters 2 | — | — | 38 | AED 2,352,444 | 2,331 |
| Creek Waters | — | — | 33 | AED 2,700,000 | 2,338 |
| Albero | — | — | 33 | AED 4,133,888 | 2,301 |
| The Cove llThe Lagoons Phase | Finished | 100% | 27 | AED 3,065,000 | 2,306 |
| Altus | — | — | 20 | AED 1,940,444 | 2,392 |
| Address Residences l Dubai Creek Harbour | — | — | 15 | AED 3,346,888 | 2,902 |
| Palace Residences Creek Blue | — | — | 12 | AED 2,380,388 | 2,750 |
| Arlo | — | — | 10 | AED 2,028,888 | 2,592 |
| Aeon | — | — | 8 | AED 2,274,888 | 2,296 |
| Valo | — | — | 7 | AED 1,940,888 | 2,465 |
| Oria | — | — | 4 | AED 2,107,444 | 2,289 |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data. Medians are calculated across recorded off-plan sales and move as more register. Handover is the completion date filed on the DLD project register and “Built” its construction figure; a dash means the project is not on this year’s register. How we read the register · Search every project’s sales.
What buyers paid, January to October 2026. The middle half is the range most sales fell in; a quarter of sales were below its lower end.
| Unit | Median price | Middle half | Median AED/sq ft | Typical size | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | AED 1.98M | AED 1.89M–AED 2.12M | 2,610 | 757 sq ft | 990 |
| 2 bed | AED 3.35M | AED 3.11M–AED 3.6M | 2,613 | 1,253 sq ft | 910 |
| 3 bed | AED 4.77M | AED 4.19M–AED 5.98M | 2,660 | 1,851 sq ft | 247 |
Source: Dubai Land Department register, residential off-plan sales. Unit types with fewer than 20 recorded sales are left out. A range is not a valuation — floor, view and the building itself move the price. Get these figures for your unit by email. Own a home here? See what it is worth →
Rent from Ejari contracts (2026-07 to 2026-09), prices from DLD sales (January to October 2026), medians for the area.
| Unit | Rent a year | Dubai median rent | Ready price | Off-plan price | Gross return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 85,000 | AED 65,000 | AED 1.7M | AED 1.98M | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 125,000 | AED 90,000 | AED 2.65M | AED 3.35M | 4.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | AED 185,000 | AED 142,000 | AED 3.9M | AED 4.77M | 4.7% |
Service charge: the DLD median for buildings in this community is AED 21.44 per sq ft a year, about AED 15,200 a year for a typical 709 sq ft one-bedroom. It comes off the rent before you see a return.
Gross return is the median rent divided by the median ready price (off-plan price where there are not enough ready sales), before service charge, empty months and fees. Medians for the area, not a valuation of a specific unit. Rent: DLD Ejari contracts. Prices: DLD sales. Service charge: DLD Owners Association data.
8 developments with a page on this site, ordered by recorded Dubai Land Department purchases in 2026.
Side-by-side on what buyers actually paid, what sells and how many projects are running late — from the Dubai Land Department register.
Creek Harbour offers a balanced mix of demand, pricing, and delivery timing, making it suitable for both investors and end users.
Balanced entry pricing with steady demand
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By what buyers actually chose in 2026, the most-bought off-plan developments in Dubai Creek Harbour were Creek Bay (695 recorded sales), Creek Haven (471 recorded sales), Valia (419 recorded sales). We track 8 projects in Dubai Creek Harbour with payment plans and handover dates, including Creek Bay, Creek Haven, Valia, Lyvia by Palace, Creek Waters 2. Popularity is not quality — check each project's payment plan, developer record and completion date before you buy.
The median recorded off-plan price in Dubai Creek Harbour in 2026 is AED 2,614 per sq ft, across 2,160 sales (January to October 2026). Half of all sales were between AED 2.01M and AED 3.5M in total price. By unit type (median per sq ft): 1 bed AED 2,610, 2 bed AED 2,613, 3 bed AED 2,660.
Recorded one-bedroom sales in Dubai Creek Harbour in 2026 had a median price of AED 1.98M (typical size 757 sq ft). The middle half sold between AED 1.89M and AED 2.12M — a quarter of sales were at or below AED 1.89M. Based on 990 sales in Dubai Land Department records.
Payment plans on projects we track in Dubai Creek Harbour include 10/40/30/20 (Creek Bay); 10/70/20 (Creek Haven); 10/70/20 (Lyvia by Palace); 10/70/20 (Creek Waters 2). The figures are the percentages paid on booking, during construction and at or after handover. Confirm the plan in your sale agreement — developers revise them.
Dubai Creek Harbour is registered in the Dubai Land Department register under Al Khairan First. That is the name printed on title deeds, Oqood registrations and DLD documents, so a project marketed as being in Dubai Creek Harbour will usually show Al Khairan First on its paperwork. We matched this against projects we track here, including Creek Bay, Creek Haven and Creek Palace. One DLD district can contain more than one marketed community, so the district name alone does not identify the community.
It can be strong for long-term investors because it is a master-planned waterfront district with brand-backed demand. Short-term returns depend on handover timing and actual rental comps in your specific building.
Yes, it suits end-users who want a modern, planned lifestyle near central Dubai. Daily convenience improves as the community matures and retail and transport density increases.
The area is mainly apartments, with some premium waterfront product where pricing is view-sensitive. Building choice and layout efficiency drive outcomes.
The main risk is paying today for future completion narratives. Buyers should validate the building handover status, service charges, and real rent achieved in similar units.
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Dubai Creek Harbour is a growing residential area in Dubai attracting both end users and investors.
Projects here are evaluated by reliability, risk profile and demand trends rather than marketing hype.
Buyers shortlist this area for stability, future infrastructure growth and competitive pricing.
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