195 m (640 ft)52 storeysCompleted 2026ResidentialArchive ID: DUB-030
Creek Waters by Emaar
Architect: Foster + Partners / Emaar In-House (Foster + Partners)
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Developer: Emaar Properties
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District: Dubai Creek Harbour
Estimated Yield
7.4% - 8.6%
From
1,980,000 AED
Dubai Creek Harbour • Residential
Creek Waters by Emaar
ROI: 7.4% - 8.6%1,980,000 AED
Architectural History & Significance
Archive ID: creek-watersA flagship luxury tower on Creek Island in Dubai Creek Harbour. Showcasing contemporary European clean lines by Foster + Partners, cantilevered infinity pools over the water, and uninterrupted views across the historical Creek to the Downtown skyline.
Archival Note (Dubai-Architecture.info): Launched in 2023 as Emaar's crown jewel residential development on Creek Island.
Architectural & Engineering Highlights
- ✓Master-planned island living with direct car-free pedestrian access to Creek Marina
- ✓Cantilevered resort-style infinity pool deck projecting directly over the water canal
- ✓Floor-to-ceiling glass architecture framing permanent Downtown and Burj Khalifa vistas
- ✓Integrated with Creek Island Central Park and waterfront fine-dining promenade
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Resident Reality Check & Operational Truth
⚖️Independent Engineering & Investment Verdict
The architectural peak of Creek Island. Significantly refined floorplans and balcony proportions compared to early Creek developments, with a world-class cantilevered infinity pool. An ideal balance of capital appreciation and blue-chip tenant demand in Dubai's premier car-free island masterplan.
✓Verified Engineering & Asset Strengths
- •Unbeatable Creek Island waterfront position with permanent skyline panoramas.
- •Car-free island urban design: steps from Creek Marina, yacht club, and Central Park.
- •Emaar masterplan execution with strong liquidity and long-term resale security.
⚠Hidden Pitfalls & Operational Flaws
- •Broad Dubai Creek Harbour masterplan remains under ongoing construction through 2028.
- •Driving to Downtown Dubai requires crossing the Ras Al Khor corridor (12-15 min).
- •Empower district cooling charges are billed based on consumption plus quarterly capacity tariffs.
🛗 Rush Hour Lift Wait
< 30 seconds with 6 high-speed Otis elevators.
🚗 Guest Parking
Dedicated podium resident bays with ample Creek Marina public parking garages.
🔇 Acoustic Isolation
STC 54 dB (Peaceful maritime acoustic environment; zero highway noise).
🏖️ Holiday Homes / Airbnb
Permitted; high demand from European tourists seeking waterfront living near Downtown.
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Auditor Notice on Hidden Costs: Standard Empower cooling demand charges (~1,400 AED/quarter base charge).
📐Architectural Typologies & Floor Plans
Floor Plans & Living Typologies
Official unit dimensions, room breakdown, and net-to-gross living efficiency in Creek Waters by Emaar.
CAD Ref: DUB-030-FP
Foster + Partners Architectural Series
1-Bedroom Suite (Creek Waters by Emaar) • SCALE 1:100 • VERIFIED DLD / RERA METRICS
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Total Built-Up Area📐
980 sq.ft
91 m²
Internal Living Area (Net)🛋️
850 sq.ft
86.7% Net-to-Gross
Balcony / Loggia Space🌅
130 sq.ft
13% of total area
Clear Ceiling Height📏
3.1 m
Floor-to-ceiling glass
📋Layout Specification & Rooms1-Bedroom Suite
🛏️Bedrooms
1🚿Bathrooms
2🧹Maid's Room
No🚽Powder Room
Yes🍳Kitchen Type
European Open-Plan with Quartz Island📍View Horizon
Panoramic Skyline & Landscaped Parks🏗️Engineering Highlights1-Bedroom Suite
- ✓Floor-to-ceiling Low-E double glazing with acoustic acoustic dampening
- ✓En-suite master bath with dual vanity and freestanding soaking tub
- ✓Integrated German appliances (Miele / Siemens or equivalent)
- ✓Deep loggia balcony shielded from high-altitude downdrafts
Verified DLD Open Data Stream
Dubai Land Department Transaction Ledger
Actual title-deed sales and mortgage transactions in Creek Waters by Emaar officially registered with DLD.
Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 (Live DLD Open Data Sync)
Dubai Creek Harbour
Median Price / sq.ft
2,329 AED
+5.8% 12M trend
90-Day Volume
18 deeds
Active liquidity
Mollak Service Charge
22 AED/sq.ft
RERA Approved
1-Bed Rent (Ejari)
142,560 AED/yr
2-Bed: ~235,620 AED
Showing: 5
| Tx ID & Date | Procedure | Unit & Tier | Area | Rate / sq.ft | Total Amount |
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DLD-TX-2025-76142 2025-10-24 | Sales | 2-Bedroom Executive High Zone (L40-L60) | 1,540 sq.ft | 2,340 AED | 3,603,600 AED ~$980,179 |
DLD-TX-2025-71242 2025-10-11 | Sales | 1-Bedroom Suite Mid Zone (L20-L39) | 885 sq.ft | 2,193 AED | 1,940,400 AED ~$527,789 |
DLD-TX-2025-61778 2025-09-29 | Mortgage | 3-Bedroom Residence Sky Tier (L61+) | 2,480 sq.ft | 1,733 AED | 4,296,600 AED ~$1,168,675 |
DLD-TX-2025-56535 2025-09-14 | Sales | 1-Bedroom Suite Low Zone (L05-L19) | 840 sq.ft | 2,239 AED | 1,881,000 AED ~$511,632 |
DLD-TX-2025-49512 2025-08-30 | Sales | 2-Bedroom Executive Mid Zone (L20-L39) | 1,610 sq.ft | 2,174 AED | 3,499,650 AED ~$951,905 |
🛡️Data verified against Dubai Land Department open registers and Mollak escrow portal. Values represent actual legal deeds.
SOURCE: DLD / MOLLAKCreek Waters by Emaar • Financial Engineering Matrix
ROI & Investment Calculator: Creek Waters by Emaar
Interactive rental yield, payback period, and 5-year capital appreciation projection for apartments in Creek Waters by Emaar.
Display Currency:
1,980,000 AED
500K AED30M AED
Expected Gross Yield (%)7.4%
4.0%16.0%
Annual Service Charges (%)1.2%
0.5% (~12 AED/sq.ft)3.0% (~55 AED/sq.ft Burj)
RETURN PROJECTIONS
5.28%
Net ROI (After Service Charges)
Gross Annual Income+146,520 AED
🏢Service Charges (DLD RERA)-23,760 AED
❄️Empower AC & Capacity Reserve-6,593 AED
🔑Property Management (8%)-11,722 AED
Net Investor ProfitTrue Net Cash Flow
104,445 AED5-Year Cumulative Return (+Capital Growth)1,076,625 AED
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Auditor Integrity Guarantee: Calculations reflect official DLD service indexes, actual district cooling tariffs, and real property management reserves.
Additional amount required for Golden Visa: + 20,000 AED
🏙️URBAN CONTEXT & DISTRICT ANALYTICS
District Location: Dubai Creek Harbour
Explore neighborhood masterplan, highway exits, rush hour bottlenecks, district cooling provider, and annual service charges in Dubai Creek Harbour.
Engineering Specification Matrix
VERIFIED DLD / CTBUH DATAEngineering Specification Passport (Hard TTX)
🏗️Geotechnical Engineering & Deep Piles
Number of Piles
340 units
Pile Boring Depth
42 m
Pile Diameter
1.2 m
Raft Foundation Thickness
2.8 m
Bedrock Bearing Strata
Dense coastal calcarenite with marine water barrier membrane
💨Wind Resistance & Structural Frame
Lateral Load Resisting System
Central shear core with tuned mass outriggers
Vortex Shedding Damping
Tapered aerodynamic vertical fins reduce lateral vortex shedding
Max Apex Sway (50-Yr Storm)
± 0.22 m
Core Concrete Strength Grade
C75 high-durability concrete
☀️Facade Glazing & Thermal Performance
Glazing Specification
Triple-glazed Low-E smart glass with superior thermal and acoustic coatings
Solar Heat Gain (SHGC)
SHGC 0.19
Thermal Transmittance (U-Value)
1.2 W/m²K
BMU Cleaning Cycle
40 days
Building Maintenance Unit (BMU)
Automated roof-track BMU system
🛗Vertical Transport (Elevators)
Manufacturer
Otis
Total Elevators
6 units
Max Speed
5 m/s
Peak Waiting Time
< 30 seconds
Zoning & Elevator Banks
High-speed destination-controlled passenger lifts
📊Resident Economics: Service Charges & Comfort
DLD OFFICIAL INDEXAnnual Service Charge
22 AED/sq.ft
Official RERA service charge tariff for property maintenance
Cooling Type (Chiller)
Empower District Cooling
Consumption-Billed (Empower)Acoustic Comfort
STC 54 dB
Sound insulation rating between residences
Clear Ceiling Height
3.1 m
Interior Column Impact
Minimal (Open Spans)
Usable Area (Net-to-Gross)
86% - 89%
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Starting Price1,980,000 AED
Price (USD)$539,000
Projected Net Yield7.4% - 8.6%
Annual Service Charge22 AED/sq.ft
Golden Visa StatusEligible (10-Year UAE Residency)
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