Oria by Emaar, Dubai Creek Harbour
An Emaar Tower Inside the Lagoons
Oria is a residential apartment tower by Emaar Properties, located in The Lagoons, a sub-district within Dubai Creek Harbour. The project offers apartments only, spanning one to three bedrooms across multiple layout configurations.
Construction started in June 2023, with an expected completion of December 2025. That date has now passed, which means the project may already be at handover stage.
Creek Harbour: Waterfront Proximity, City Within Range
Dubai Creek Harbour occupies Dubai's eastern waterfront. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary sits to the west of The Lagoons, a protected nature reserve that creates a fixed open boundary at this edge of the community.
By road via Al Khail Road, Downtown Dubai is roughly 10 to 15 minutes away. Business Bay and the DIFC are in a comparable range. Dubai International Airport is approximately 15 to 20 minutes from this address.
Creek Marina provides waterfront promenade access within the community. The wider retail and dining infrastructure across Creek Harbour is expanding as the master plan builds out. Oria residents have immediate waterfront access; the broader commercial offering will grow around them over time.
The location suits buyers who want a waterfront address with quick road access to Dubai's financial and business districts.
AED 1.71M to AED 3.7M: Size Drives the Spread
Oria's price range follows the bedroom count directly. One, two, and three-bedroom apartments are available across multiple layout types within each tier, with uniform starting prices per bedroom size:
| Bedrooms | Area Range | Starting Price | Approx. Per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | ~750 sq ft | AED 1,710,000 | ~AED 2,280 |
| 2BR | 1,222 – 1,306 sq ft | AED 2,700,000 | ~AED 2,069 |
| 3BR | 1,658 – 1,726 sq ft | AED 3,700,000 | ~AED 2,145 |
The 1-bedroom entry at AED 1.71M for ~750 sq ft carries the highest per-sq-ft rate at around AED 2,280. This tier targets investors seeking a compact Creek Harbour unit or first-time buyers entering the market.
Moving from a 1-bedroom to a 2-bedroom, the price rises by 58% while floor area grows by roughly 63% (comparing minimum areas); the area gain slightly outpaces the cost step. At around AED 2,069 per sq ft, the 2-bedroom serves couples purchasing a primary residence or investors targeting the larger-unit rental segment.
The 3-bedroom at up to 1,726 sq ft from AED 3.7M is the family-scale option, priced at around AED 2,145 per sq ft. End-users who want space at a waterfront Creek Harbour address are the natural audience here.
Getting In for 10%
| Phase | Share |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 80% |
| At handover | 10% |
The 10% down payment on Oria's 1-bedroom entry price of AED 1.71M equals AED 171,000 upfront. The 80% construction tranche is the bulk of the cost, staged across instalments during the build period. The final 10% falls at handover.
With December 2025 now passed, the construction payments are at or near their end point. Buyers looking at Oria now are engaging with a near-completed or completed product, and the handover 10% is the immediate financial consideration.
Amenities at Oria
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Dining | Cafe and Restaurants |
| Fitness | Health Club, Gymnasium |
| Leisure | Shared Pool, Children's Play Area |
Five amenities is a compact but practical set. The fitness offering is doubled: a gymnasium for equipment training and a health club for a broader wellness format, giving residents two distinct exercise contexts in the building. The shared pool and children's play area together position Oria toward families and young couples. The on-site cafe reduces reliance on the Creek Marina strip for everyday coffee and casual meals.