Your guide to living in Dubai Creek Harbour

Dubai Creek Harbour is a megacity real estate project situated along the banks of the remarkable Dubai Creek. The masterplan community is the result of a collaboration between two of Dubai’s strongest development companies; Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding. The project goes under the tagline "discover life at the source," and is located close to the famous Ras Al Khor natural reserve.
 

Dubai Creek Harbour is set to become one of the most attractive destinations in Dubai. With the launch of Creek Tower, Dubai Creek Harbour will become a new hotspot for tourism, with the tower set to be the tallest skyscraper in the world, giving visitors a full view of Dubai’s stunning skyline through its several observation pods.

Community Overview

Launched in 2006, the megacity comes to life creating a mix of residential and commercial units that overlook the creek. Divided into nine districts, Dubai Creek Harbour provides residents with multiple options to suit every lifestyle. Available projects in DCH include The Cove, Orchid, Harbour Views, Harbour Gate, Creekside 18, Creek Rise, and Creek Gate. 
 

Living in any of the residential buildings at Dubai Creek Harbour is ideal for families with children. Some of the facilities available to families living here include specific play areas, kids' swimming pools, recreational spaces, gardens, a daycare centre, supermarkets, and shopping spaces located along the promenade. This neighborhood is also suitable for working professionals because it is close to Dubai's business hotspots such as Business Bay.

Nothing is out of reach at Dubai Creek Harbour, which has been designed to become a self-sufficient neighborhood that offers its residents all the necessary amenities to make life easy and comfortable.

Dubai Creek Harbour Districts

Among all nine districts, The Island District is nearly complete. Able to house 200,000 residents,  The Island District features residential properties of mostly vertical accommodations. The waterfront residential district features multiple towers including Dubai Creek Residences, Grove Creek Beach, Creek Horizon, Creek Edge, and Lotus. The Sanctuary District preserves around 450 animal species. 

• The Island District
• The Canal District
• The Business District
• North Park
• Central Park
• Park South
• The Retail District
• The Sanctuary District
• The Urban Core

Your Living Options

Apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour feature 1 to 4 bedrooms overlooking the beach and skyline of the city. Apart from the vertical communities, the much-awaited residential front also boasts 3 to 4-bedroom townhouses.

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Shopping

The development is still in progress and no malls are in the area yet, but no fret! Dubai Creek Harbour is just a short drive from the top shopping destinations like Mirdiff City Centre, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Festival Mall.

Stocking up daily needs is easy with supermarkets within the community like Spinneys, Geant, and W Mart Supermarket.

Restaurants & Dining

Savour the flavours in these restaurants located along the DCH promenades that bring delectable cuisines around the world to your table.
 

• Mondoux
• The Terrace
• The Restaurant at Address Grand Creek Harbour
• The Courtyard at Vida Creek Beach
• Gazebo
• Amici Miei Dubai Creek Harbour
• Vietnamese Foodies Creek Harbour
   

Things to Do

When you’re living so close to the water, there are a ton of activities awaiting you. Residents can head to the Creek Marina Yacht Club for a day of boating, tanning, and a breathtaking vista. Alternatively, The Cove's beautiful walkways, parks, and promenades have been designed for joggers, and the central park is a great place to unwind. Dubai Mall has theatres, ice skating, fountain performances, restaurants, cafés, and countless other activities a short ride away.
 

Schools

Although there are no schools in Dubai Creek Harbor, there are several notable educational facilities just a short drive away. For younger children, there are several local nurseries such as Super Kids, Small Steps, Blue Bird, and Baby First Nursery, all of which are conveniently located near Dubai Festival City. For schools, there is Heartland School, which offers a British Curriculum at the foundation, primary, and secondary levels. For foundation and primary children, Kings School in Nad Al Sheba follows the British Curriculum. Repton School, situated in Nad Al Sheba, welcomes students aged 3 to 18 as day students or boarders and follows a British independent school curriculum.

Location

Part of The Lagoons master community, Dubai Creek Harbour sits adjacent to Ras Al Khor and is only a 10-minute drive from Downtown Dubai. Having easy connectivity to the rest of the city is important, which is exactly what makes this location so special. Being so close to areas such as Mirdif, Festival City, Downtown Dubai, and Business Bay, the community also provides residents with easy access to Al Khail and Sheikh Zayed Road; two of Dubai’s main highways.

Transportation

The easiest way to go around the city is by car. There are ride-hailing options like RTA Taxi, Uber and Careem.

There’s no public transport that services the neighborhood yet but there is a direct ferry from Dubai Festival City Marine Transport Station to Dubai Creek Harbour Marine Transport Station. Services depart every three hours and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Life in Dubai Creek Harbour

Dubai Creek Harbour, a collaborative masterpiece by Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding, is a megacity project nestled along Dubai Creek's banks. Divided into nine districts, it offers a range of amenities catering to various lifestyles. The Island District is nearly complete with residential buildings mainly vertical accommodations. Apartments and townhouses cater to diverse needs, while proximity to business hubs and educational facilities enhances its appeal.