Palace Residences Creek Blue: Emaar Apartments at Dubai Creek Harbour
Emaar Properties is developing Palace Residences Creek Blue in Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons), a large-scale waterfront district along the historic Creek northeast of Downtown Dubai. The project offers 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments. Construction started in August 2024, with handover targeted for March 2029.
What Creek Harbour Means in Practice
Dubai Creek Harbour sits roughly 15 minutes from Downtown Dubai and Business Bay by car via the Ras Al Khor Road. The district is a major Emaar master plan still building out across multiple parcels. For buyers, that means the surrounding community infrastructure is growing but not complete. Metro access is listed as a project amenity, which is a specific and practical feature for a district that relies heavily on car travel today. The daily calculus of living here will shift as more of the master plan becomes operational.
1BR to 3BR: What the Numbers Say
Palace Residences Creek Blue covers three bedroom types, and the price points vary enough to attract different buyer profiles.
1-bedroom units start at AED 1,870,000. Sizes run from 727 to 910 sq ft depending on layout. The smaller layouts in the low-700s cost more per square foot than the 910 sq ft options at the same starting price. This is the entry point for investors and singles buying a Creek Harbour address.
2-bedroom apartments start at AED 2,920,000 with sizes between 1,119 and 1,233 sq ft. The size variance across 2BR layouts is narrow, so pricing is consistent across the range.
3-bedroom units are listed at AED 3,802,888 and AED 4,930,000, both at approximately 1,774 sq ft. The 3BR near AED 5 million sits at the top of this project's range and targets families wanting space in a branded Emaar tower.
What Seven Amenities Tell You
| Category | Amenity |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor / Social | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Convenience | Metro access, Restaurants |
The selection is practical and resident-focused. Indoor pool and gym cover daily wellness. The pairing of landscaped gardens, barbecue area, and children's play area signals that Emaar expects families and long-term residents rather than a transient occupancy profile. Metro access as a listed amenity stands out in Creek Harbour, which is still completing its transport network. A direct metro link is a material convenience that adds everyday value for commuters.
The on-site restaurants reduce the need to leave the development for basic meals, which matters in a master plan where surrounding retail is still filling in.
A March 2029 Handover: Three Years Out
Construction began August 2024. Expected completion is March 31, 2029, approximately three years from today.
End-users entering now are locking in a three-year wait. That is a standard off-plan horizon for a project of this scale. For investors, the secondary market performance near handover will depend on how the district matures in that period.
Getting In at 10%
| Phase | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 80% |
| Handover | 10% |
The 10% down payment puts the entry cost at AED 187,000 on the 1BR at AED 1,870,000. That is a low barrier to hold a unit in a Palace Residences tower. The 80% construction tranche is spread across the build period from 2024 to 2029, distributing the cash commitment over five years. The final 10% falls at handover, completing all payments at that point.