Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Islands are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai Creek Harbour has 12 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Dubai Islands has 18. Dubai Islands shows a higher median estimated yield (7.0%) than Dubai Creek Harbour (6.5%).
Entry prices: Dubai Creek Harbour from AED 1.6M, Dubai Islands from AED 1.1M. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai Creek Harbour AED 984, Dubai Islands AED 585. Top developers in Dubai Creek Harbour: Emaar Properties. In Dubai Islands: Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.
| Metric | Dubai Creek Harbour | Dubai Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 12 | 18 |
| Median est. yield | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Top est. yield | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Price range | AED 1.6M – AED 4.3M | AED 1.1M – AED 22M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 984 | AED 585 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 20% | 10% |
| Handover spread | Q3 2026 – Q3 2030 | Q4 2026 – Q4 2031 |
| Top developers | Emaar Properties | Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel |
| Distinct developers | 1 | 5 |
| Top amenities | Gymnasium, Children's Play Area, Indoor Swimming Pool | Children's Play Area, CCTV Security, Gymnasium |
| Configurations offered | 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed |