Creek Palace: Prices, Payment Plan and Buyer’s Guide

Creek Palace is a branded Emaar and Address Hotels + Resorts collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom canal-facing villas on Creek Promenade, Creek Island, next to the Palace hotel. Homes range from 642 to 2,287 sq ft with prices from AED 1.13 million, with views of Creek Beach and Burj Khalifa.

Creek Palace at a glance

Home type	Size from (sq ft)	Starting price
1 Bedroom Apartment	642	AED 1.13M
2 Bedroom Apartment	1,053	AED 1.57M
3 Bedroom Apartment	1,651	AED 2.76M
3 Bedroom Waterfront Villa	1,902	AED 3.69M

Handover is estimated for Q1 2026. 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 Creek Palace

• Emaar × Address Hotels + Resorts. Branded canal-facing homes next to the Palace hotel.
• Five-star hotel services. On-demand housekeeping, valet, concierge and hotel discounts.
• Burj Khalifa and Creek Beach views. Iconic skyline, canal and beach vistas from Creek Island.
• 70/30 payment plan. 70% during construction and 30% on estimated completion.
• Waterfront villas. Three-bedroom canal-facing villas above Creek Promenade retail.

Amenities and lifestyle

Listed amenities include: Concierge, Fitness Centre, Kids Play Area, Retail & Dining, BBQ Areas, Communal Lawn, Floating Decks, Infinity-Edge Pool, Kids' Pool, On-demand Hotel Services, Tennis Courts, Yoga Zone.

Location and drive times

Destination	From Creek Palace
Central Park	about 5 min walk
Creek Marina	about 10 min walk

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

Payment plan

The published plan (70/30) is:

• Down Payment: 10% — On booking
• 1st Instalment: 10% — Jun 2022
• 2nd Instalment: 10% — Jan 2023
• 3rd Instalment: 10% — Nov 2023
• 4th Instalment: 10% — May 2024
• 5th Instalment: 10% — Nov 2024
• 6th Instalment: 10% — May 2025
• Final Instalment on Completion: 30% — Mar 2026 (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.

Handover is close: what to prepare

Creek Palace is approaching handover (estimated Q1 2026). Final instalments are usually due on completion, so confirm the exact amount and date, arrange funds, and budget for the 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) fee, utility connections and the first service-charge invoice. Book a snagging inspection before accepting keys, and check the unit’s view and floor against what you were shown.

Who is Creek Palace 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

• Cedar at Creek Beach — from AED 1.29M, Q3 2026
• Savanna at Creek Beach — from AED 1.3M, Q3 2026
• Mangrove at Creek Beach — from AED 1.48M, Q3 2026

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 Creek Palace 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.