Dubai Creek Harbour vs Dubai Islands

Dubai Creek Harbour12 projectsDubai Islands18 projectsMed. yield6.5% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 1.6M vs AED 1.1MMed. AED/sqft984 vs 585

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.

MetricDubai Creek HarbourDubai Islands
Active off-plan projects1218
Median est. yield6.5%7.0%
Top est. yield6.5%7.0%
Price rangeAED 1.6M – AED 4.3MAED 1.1M – AED 22M
Median price/sqftAED 984AED 585
Median appreciation to handover20%10%
Handover spreadQ3 2026 – Q3 2030Q4 2026 – Q4 2031
Top developersEmaar PropertiesEllington, Samana Developers, Nakheel
Distinct developers15
Top amenitiesGymnasium, Children's Play Area, Indoor Swimming PoolChildren's Play Area, CCTV Security, Gymnasium
Configurations offered1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed
12 off-plan projects
Emaar Properties
Aeon
Dubai Creek Harbour · Dubai
6.5% yield+12% apprec.Q2 2028
AED 1.71M+
Emaar Properties
Altan
Dubai Creek Harbour · Dubai
6.5% yield+20% apprec.Q3 2029
AED 3.22M+ Hot
Emaar Properties
Creek Bay
Dubai Creek Harbour · Dubai
6.5% yield+24% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 1.80M+ Hot
Emaar Properties
Creek Haven
Dubai Creek Harbour · Dubai
6.5% yield+23% apprec.Q1 2030
AED 1.87M+ Hot
Emaar Properties
Creek Marina
Dubai Creek Harbour · Dubai
6.5% yield+30% apprec.TBA
AED 0+
Emaar Properties
Lyvia by Palace
Dubai Creek Harbour · Dubai
6.5% yield+20% apprec.Q3 2029
AED 2.68M+ Hot
Azizi Developments
Azizi Wasl
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 1.06M+
Nakheel
Bay Grove Residences Phase 4 By Nakheel
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q3 2028
AED 2.00M+ Hot
Nakheel
Beach Residences Dubai Islands
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 2.60M+
AYS Property Development
Breva by AYS Developers
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q4 2026
AED 1.97M+ Hot
Ellington
Ellington Sands
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 1.70M+ Hot
Ellington
Meriva Gardens
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+16% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 2.70M+ Hot