Altan at Dubai Creek Harbour: Prices, Payment Plan and Buyer’s Guide

Altan is Emaar's collection of 479 one- to three-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom townhouses in the Green Gate District of Dubai Creek Harbour, with creek, city and golf course views. Apartments range from 754 to 1,848 sq ft and townhouses reach 4,166 sq ft, with prices from AED 1.81 million and a payment plan running to July 2029.

Altan at Dubai Creek Harbour at a glance

Home type	Size from (sq ft)	Starting price
1 Bedroom Apartment (211 units)	754	AED 1.81M
2 Bedroom Apartment (210 units)	1,177	AED 2.71M
3 Bedroom Apartment (52 units)	1,848	AED 4.11M
3 Bedroom Townhouse (6 units)	4,080	AED 6.95M

Handover is estimated for Q3 2029. Starting prices are the lowest listed for each type and vary with floor, view and phase.

About Dubai Creek Harbour

Dubai Creek Harbour is a waterfront masterplan on the banks of Dubai Creek developed by Emaar Properties together with Dubai Holding. It sits beside the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, so residents get creek, skyline and, in places, flamingo-habitat views, with Downtown Dubai close by.

The district is also planned to host Creek Tower, designed by Santiago Calatrava. It has been announced as a landmark taller than Burj Khalifa, but completion targets have moved before, so treat it as a possible long-term upside rather than a reason to pay a premium today. Market guides report that one-bedroom apartments in the area sold at an average of roughly AED 1.8 million in mid-2025; always compare against the current price list.

What stands out at Altan at Dubai Creek Harbour

• Green Gate District. One of the greenest, most serene residential settings in Dubai Creek Harbour.
• 479 homes in four types. One- to three-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom townhouses.
• Work, play and rest amenities. Pools, gyms, padel court, running tracks, yoga deck and co-working spaces.

Amenities and lifestyle

Listed amenities include: Co-working Lounge, Fitness Centre, Kids Play Area, Landscaped Parks, Retail & Dining, Sports Courts, BBQ Areas, Climbing Wall, Communal Lawn, Cycling Track, Jogging Track, Kids' Pool, Landscaped Podium Deck, Meditation Zone, Multi-purpose Room, Padel Court, Skate Park, Swimming Pool, Table Tennis & Badminton, Yoga Zone.

Location and drive times

Destination	From Altan at Dubai Creek Harbour
Downtown Dubai	about 10 min drive
Dubai International Airport (DXB)	about 15 min drive
Al Maktoum International Airport	about 40 min drive

Times are developer estimates by car in normal traffic. Check them at your own commute hours.

Payment plan

The published plan (80/20) is:

• Down Payment: 10% — On booking
• 1st Instalment: 10% — Jul 2025
• 2nd Instalment: 10% — Jan 2026
• 3rd Instalment: 10% — Jun 2026
• 4th Instalment: 10% — Feb 2027 (est. 20% construction completion)
• 5th Instalment: 10% — Oct 2027 (est. 40% construction completion)
• 6th Instalment: 10% — Mar 2028 (est. 60% construction completion)
• 7th Instalment: 10% — Oct 2028 (est. 80% construction completion)
• 8th Instalment: 20% — Jul 2029 (est. 100% construction completion)

Dates are the developer’s estimates and several may already have passed. If you are buying a specific unit, ask the seller or sales team which instalments are already paid and what is still due.

Early-stage purchase: protect yourself

Altan at Dubai Creek Harbour is at the launch or early construction stage (estimated handover Q3 2029). That usually means lower entry prices and longer payment plans, but also a longer wait. Make sure your payments go to the project’s RERA escrow account, that the sale is registered through Oqood, and that the contract states the handover window and the remedies if it slips.

Who is Altan at Dubai Creek Harbour for?

• Investors and first-time buyers looking at the one-bedroom entry price and the rental market for smaller units.
• Families and upsizers considering the two- and three-bedroom layouts.
• Waterfront or skyline lovers who value the view and the surrounding community as much as the unit.

Golden Visa and residency

The UAE Golden Visa generally requires property worth at least AED 2 million. Larger units may reach that level, but how off-plan payments count towards that has changed recently and published sources disagree, so confirm the current rule with the Dubai Land Department or ICP before relying on it. See our Golden Visa guide.

Checklist before you reserve

1. Ask for the exact unit’s floor, orientation and a view study.
2. Request the current price list and a statement of instalments already due.
3. Get the estimated service charge per sq ft.
4. Confirm the escrow account and RERA project registration.
5. Budget for the 4% DLD fee and agency or admin fees on top of the price.
6. Check the contractual handover date and remedies for delay.

Compare with similar projects in Dubai Creek Harbour

• Albero at Dubai Creek Harbour — from AED 1.81M, Q3 2029
• Creek Gate at Creek Island — from AED 1.8M, Ready
• Silva at Dubai Creek Harbour — from AED 1.79M, Q3 2029

See every Dubai Creek Harbour project, read more about Emaar Properties, or test returns in the ROI calculator.

Next step: see current prices, floor plans and the full payment schedule on the Altan at Dubai Creek Harbour project page, or talk to our team about availability.

This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice. Prices, availability, payment dates and handover dates come from developer materials and market sources and change often: confirm everything against the current price list, the sales and purchase agreement and official Dubai Land Department (DLD) and RERA sources before you pay a deposit.