Creek Bay (Dubai Creek Harbour) — SKID Score 6.4/10

Key information

Delivery date: Apr 2030
Location: Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour, Creek Bay
Payment plan: 10/70/20
Property types: Apartment
Government fee: 4% + AED 3,000 admin
Ownership type: Freehold
Starting price / sq.ft: AED 2,606 / sq.ft
Unit sizes: From 1,248 sq.ft
SKID score: 6.4 / 10 (Proceed with caution)

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Payment plan

10%

Down payment

AED 325K

At sales launch

70%

During construction

AED 2.28M

Construction milestones

20%

On handover

AED 651K

Apr 2030

Published milestone schedule · Payment Plan

10% + 4% DLD + 3000 AED Oqood10% · AED 325K

10%10% · AED 325K

20%20% · AED 651K

Project timeline

Project announcement
Emaar Properties official release
Booking & registration
Open for unit reservation
Construction phase
Active development
Expected completion
Apr 2030

About the project

Proceed with caution.

Several evidenced factors are weak.

Creek Bay is a modern waterfront development by Emaar Properties, located within the Dubai Creek Harbour community, and consists of two towers. The first tower includes a basement level, a ground floor, three podium levels, and forty-four residential floors. The second tower features a basement level, a ground floor, three podium levels, and thirty-eight residential floors. Creek Bay stands out with its contemporary façades and elegant interplay of light, creating a sense of effortless urban luxury. The building blends harmoniously into the waterfront landscape, offering views of the bay, green promenades, and Downtown Dubai. The project offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. The interiors are finished in a light and calm palette, with soft textures that create a sense of comfort and visual purity. The spaces are designed for relaxation: expansive windows, refined details, and modern finishes enhance the soothing atmosphere. The complex features adult and children’s swimming pools, landscaped gardens, play areas, indoor and outdoor fitness facilities, a padel court, a yoga area, and a multifunctional space for leisure and activities. The location provides quick access to key destinations: 5 minutes to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 minutes to Dubai International Airport, 15 minutes to Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai, 25 minutes to Dubai Marina, and 40 to Al Maktoum International Airport.

High pre-handover capital commitment: 80% due before completion

Published starting price per sq ft is notably above historical closed transactions in this district.

Amenities

Adults’ Pool
Children’s Pool
Community Lawn
Covered Gym
Kids’ Play Area
Landscaped Garden
Leisure Areas
Lift
Lobby
Paddle court
Recreational Areas
Resting Areas
Shared Gym & Fitness Centre
Shared Pool
Sitting Area
Social Zone
Walking Paths
Yoga Area

Units

from developer

2 BR

Floor plan not published by source

1,248 sq.ft · AED 2,606 / sq.ft

From AED 3.25M

3 BR

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

Floor plans & layouts

Floor plans not yet published by developer

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Price comparison & DLD history

8-Factor Evidence Breakdown

8/8 factors backed by verified evidence (100% weight coverage) · skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

6.4/ 10

Historical DLD Transaction Context

Asking price is 11.0% higher than nearby completed homes (+AED 258/sq.ft.)

11.0% above comparable sales

The developer asks AED 3,252,888 (~AED 2,606/sq.ft. for a published 1,248 sq.ft. starting unit), while comparable residential homes in Dubai Creek Harbour sold for a median of AED 2,348/sq.ft. (AED 2,930,304 for the same size).

1. Published Asking Price

AED 2,606 / sq.ft.

AED 3,252,888 starting price · 1,248 sq.ft.

2. Historical Nearby Closed Sales

AED 2,348 / sq.ft.

~AED 2,930,304 for the same size

3. Spread vs Historical Median

+AED 258 / sq.ft. (+11.0%)

+AED 322,584 vs historical median

Show bar comparison & transaction context

Published Launch AskAED 2,606 / sq.ft.

Historical Nearby Closed Sales MedianAED 2,348 / sq.ft.

Historical transaction context: New off-plan launches often price above existing stock for brand-new specifications and staged payment plans, though paying 11.0% (~AED 322,584) above nearby completed homes in Dubai Creek Harbour places your entry cost basis above prevailing secondary transactions before 4% registration fees.

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Down payment10%

AED 325K

At booking

During construction70%

AED 2.28M

Construction milestones

On handover20%

AED 651K

Handover Apr 2030

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Key takeaways before you buy

Plain-language summary of pricing, payment terms, and delivery outlook

Bottom Line

High pre-handover capital commitment: 80% due before completion

The published payment schedule requires 80% of the contract price (~AED 2,602,310) during construction, with 20% due at or after handover. (Verified Fact · Verified Launch Schedule)

Payment-Plan Exposure

80/20 Split

High pre-handover capital commitment: 80% due before completion

The published payment schedule requires 80% of the contract price (~AED 2,602,310) during construction, with 20% due at or after handover.

Why this matters: Front-loaded installment schedules increase capital tied up while the building is unfinished; confirm that milestones are linked to certified construction progress rather than calendar dates.

Pricing vs. Closed Sales

+11.0% (+AED 258/sq.ft.)

Asking price is 11.0% above nearby closed sales (+AED 258/sq.ft.)

The developer asks AED 2,606/sq.ft., whereas comparable homes in Dubai Creek Harbour sold for a median of AED 2,348/sq.ft. (~AED 322,584 higher for the same area).

Why this matters: New off-plan launches often price above existing stock for brand-new specifications and staged payment plans, though paying 11.0% (~AED 322,584) above nearby completed homes in Dubai Creek Harbour places your entry cost basis above prevailing secondary transactions before 4% registration fees.

Handover Horizon (Potential Risk)

~4 Yrs (2030-04)

Estimated ~4-year horizon until 2030-04 target handover (~48 months)

Target completion is scheduled for 2030-04. SKID does not assume or predict developer delays, but a ~4-year construction window carries potential schedule and market-cycle exposure.

Why this matters: Capital committed during construction remains illiquid until handover, and multi-year timelines carry potential exposure to contractor pacing, phased delivery, and market shifts.

SKID intelligence

How does this project compare across all 8 factors?

Evidence Coverage: 8/8 factors (100%)
Methodology: skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

How SKID scores & compares projects

Last evaluated: 2026-11-02

Strong

• Established Tier-1 UAE master developer track record
• 995 closed sales in the last year in this community

Watch

• Waterfront or beach positioning
• Handover is more than three years out

Risk

• Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: +11.0% above historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community
• Busy pipeline: 11 other launches in Dubai Creek Harbour
• 20% of the price is due at or after handover
• Service charge published at 20

See all 8 scoring factorsWhy SKID gave it 6.4

Why SKID gave it 6.4

Location

Weight: 24.2%

7.4/ 10

Waterfront or beach positioning

Entry price

Weight: 18.2%

4.4/ 10

Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: +11.0% above historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community

Developer

Weight: 18.2%

8.2/ 10

Established Tier-1 UAE master developer track record

Supply / competition

Weight: 12.1%

5.0/ 10

Busy pipeline: 11 other launches in Dubai Creek Harbour

Payment plan

Weight: 12.1%

5.1/ 10

20% of the price is due at or after handover

Delivery risk

Weight: 6.1%

6.7/ 10

Handover is more than three years out

Exit liquidity

Weight: 6.1%

8.6/ 10

995 closed sales in the last year in this community

Service charges

Weight: 3%

5.5/ 10

Service charge published at 20

Factor	Weight	Score
Location Waterfront or beach positioning	24.2%	7.4/ 10
Entry price Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: +11.0% above historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community	18.2%	4.4/ 10
Developer Established Tier-1 UAE master developer track record	18.2%	8.2/ 10
Supply / competition Busy pipeline: 11 other launches in Dubai Creek Harbour	12.1%	5.0/ 10
Payment plan 20% of the price is due at or after handover	12.1%	5.1/ 10
Delivery risk Handover is more than three years out	6.1%	6.7/ 10
Exit liquidity 995 closed sales in the last year in this community	6.1%	8.6/ 10
Service charges Service charge published at 20	3%	5.5/ 10

Recent sales nearby

Date	Type	Price	Sq ft	AED / sq ft
2026-07-17	Ready · Apartment	AED 2M	1,167	1,714
2026-07-17	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 2.45M	907	2,698
2026-07-17	Ready · Apartment	AED 2.68M	1,096	2,445
2026-07-16	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.75M	763	2,296
2026-07-16	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 2.78M	1,169	2,380
2026-07-16	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 5.84M	1,855	3,147
2026-07-15	Ready · Apartment	AED 2.13M	1,212	1,759
2026-07-15	Ready · Apartment	AED 4.22M	1,654	2,548
2026-07-14	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.35M	683	1,975
2026-07-14	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.68M	767	2,184
2026-07-14	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 2.77M	1,164	2,378
2026-07-14	Ready · Apartment	AED 3.1M	1,159	2,674
2026-07-14	Ready · Apartment	AED 3.4M	1,639	2,075
2026-07-14	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.59M	807	1,977
2026-07-14	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.45M	776	1,870
2026-07-14	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.45M	734	1,976
2026-07-14	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.83M	642	2,851
2026-07-14	Ready · Apartment	AED 2.6M	1,123	2,315
2026-07-14	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 2.18M	753	2,899
2026-07-14	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 2.16M	760	2,844
2026-07-14	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 4.88M	1,432	3,408
2026-07-14	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 6.25M	1,855	3,368
2026-07-14	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 4.39M	1,248	3,520
2026-07-13	Ready · Apartment	AED 2.2M	1,012	2,173

Closed sales in this community. These are not this tower's own contracts unless the record says so.

Location

Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour, Creek Bay

Interactive map ready (1 verified location)

· Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai

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Living in Dubai Creek Harbour

Historical DLD Median

AED 2,348 / sq.ft

Historical DLD Sample

977 closed sales

Ownership

Freehold

Frequently asked questions

Is Creek Bay a good off-plan investment in Dubai Creek Harbour?

Creek Bay in Dubai Creek Harbour (Dubai) scores 6.4/10 (caution) on the independent SKID 8-factor off-plan model across 100% evidenced factor weight. Proceed with caution. Several evidenced factors are weak. Strongest evidenced factor: exit liquidity. Weakest: entry price. Historical DLD Closed Transactions: matched closed sales in Dubai Creek Harbour record a median of AED 2,348/sqft across 977 verified transactions. Reviewed by SKID Investment Research Engine (as of 2026-11-02).

Who is building Creek Bay?

Emaar Properties is the developer named on this launch.

When is handover for Creek Bay?

The published handover is Apr 2030.

What is the starting price of Creek Bay?

The published starting price is AED 3.25M.

What does the SKID screen mean for Creek Bay?

The SKID screen for this launch in Dubai Creek Harbour is 56 out of 100. It ranks the published payment plan, handover date, starting price, and whether a developer is named. It is not a buy signal. Run the simulation before you reserve.