Dubai Creek Harbour Apartments 2026 Q1 Resale Report
(1st January - 31st March 2026)
AED 2.446
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to Q1 2025
413 transactions
AED 1.192B total resale value
Apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour Q1 2026 Resale Report
Executive Summary
Two-bedroom apartments led resale activity in Dubai Creek Harbour in Q1 2026 with 174 transactions, a 7.0% increase year-over-year, at an average price of AED 2,850,391. Three-bedroom units recorded 88 transactions in Q1 2026, up 19.0% year-over-year, with an average price of AED 4,310,507, while one-bedroom apartments saw 146 transactions, down 3.0% year-over-year, at an average price of AED 1,825,348. During the same quarter, the off-plan primary market in Dubai Creek Harbour generated 789 transactions valued at AED 2,417,917,695, compared to the 413 resale transactions valued at AED 1,192,336,311.
Key Facts
- In Q1 2026, the average price per square foot for resale apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour reached AED 2,446, an increase of 8.4% year-over-year.
- Dubai Creek Harbour recorded 413 resale apartment transactions in Q1 2026, up 3.8% compared to the same quarter in 2025.
- The total value of resale apartment transactions in Dubai Creek Harbour for Q1 2026 was AED 1,192,336,311, representing a 10.0% year-over-year increase.
- Ready properties accounted for 84.3% of resale transactions in Dubai Creek Harbour during Q1 2026, while off-plan resales comprised 15.7%.
- Two-bedroom apartments led resale activity in Dubai Creek Harbour in Q1 2026 with 174 transactions at an average price of AED 2,850,391, reflecting a 7.0% year-over-year increase in transaction count.
- Three-bedroom resale apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour recorded 88 transactions in Q1 2026 at an average price of AED 4,310,507, with transaction volume up 19.0% year-over-year.
- One-bedroom apartments saw 146 resale transactions in Dubai Creek Harbour during Q1 2026 at an average price of AED 1,825,348, though transaction count declined 3.0% compared to Q1 2025.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Resale - Q1 2026
Rental - Q1 2026
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Price Trend
Price Trend - Dubai Creek Harbour Apartments
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Dubai Creek Harbour Apartments
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 2,256 |
| Q2 2025 | 2,297 |
| Q3 2025 | 2,364 |
| Q4 2025 | 2,401 |
| Q1 2026 | 2,446 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Dubai Creek Harbour Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, ready apartment transactions dominated Dubai Creek Harbour, accounting for 84.3% of all deals and 82.9% of total transaction value, while off-plan units represented 15.7% of transactions and 17.1% of value. The slightly higher share of transaction value relative to transaction count for off-plan properties indicates that the average off-plan deal size exceeded the average ready property transaction during the quarter. This completion-status distribution reflects established buyer preference for immediate-occupancy units in Dubai Creek Harbour during Q1 2026, with the overwhelming majority of market activity concentrated in the ready segment.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Dubai Creek Harbour during Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, two-bedroom apartments led transaction activity at Dubai Creek Harbour with 174 sales, followed by 146 one-bedroom units and 88 three-bedroom properties. Average prices ranged from AED 1,825,348 for one-bedroom apartments to AED 10,108,555 for four-bedroom units, which recorded just five transactions during the quarter. Three-bedroom apartments demonstrated the strongest year-on-year growth with a 19.0% increase in transaction count, while four-bedroom unit sales declined.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 B/R | AED 1,825,348 | +11.3% | 146 | -3% |
| 2 B/R | AED 2,850,391 | +4.6% | 174 | +7% |
| 3 B/R | AED 4,310,507 | +7.5% | 88 | +19% |
| 4 B/R | AED 10,108,555 | +28.1% | 5 | -50% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - Q1 2026
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| 1 B/R Bed | 146 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 174 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 88 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 5 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour perform in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, Dubai Creek Harbour Apartments recorded 789 off-plan transactions valued at AED 2,417,917,695, representing increases of 484.4% and 532.7% year-over-year respectively. Off-plan activity significantly outpaced resale market volumes in the community during the same period, with off-plan transactions nearly double the 413 resale deals and off-plan values more than double the AED 1,192,336,311 in resale transaction values. The data indicates that primary market sales from developers dominated transaction activity in this Creek Harbour submarket during the first quarter of 2026.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - Q1 2026
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 B/R | AED 107,279 | +8.7% | 458 | 0% |
| 2 B/R | AED 162,077 | +9.3% | 464 | -3% |
| 3 B/R | AED 235,525 | +12.7% | 184 | +8% |
| 4 B/R | AED 440,962 | +1.3% | 11 | +10% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context -- Q1 2026
During Q1 2026, Dubai's property market recorded 44,267 sale transactions and 147,091 rental transactions across all communities. Initial sales accounted for 71.9% of the sales market, while resale transactions represented 28.1% of total sales activity. In the rental segment, contract renewals dominated at 66.4% of all rental transactions, with new rental contracts comprising 33.6% of the total. This citywide performance provides the context for understanding Dubai Creek Harbour Apartments' position within the broader market.
Dubai Overall Market Context
Dubai Apartments Market Totals - Q1 2026
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Initial Sale | 71.9% |
| Resale | 28.1% |
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| New | 33.6% |
| Renewal | 66.4% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average price per square foot for resale apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour in Q1 2026?
How many resale apartment transactions occurred in Dubai Creek Harbour in Q1 2026?
What was the total resale transaction value for Dubai Creek Harbour apartments in Q1 2026?
What is the average price of a two-bedroom resale apartment in Dubai Creek Harbour?
What percentage of Dubai Creek Harbour apartment transactions were ready properties versus off-plan?
What was the average sale price for three-bedroom apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour in Q1 2026?
How many primary market off-plan apartment transactions occurred in Dubai Creek Harbour in Q1 2026?
Methodology
The resale apartment figures for Dubai Creek Harbour in Q1 2026 are derived from Property Monitor's transaction register, which aggregates Dubai Land Department resale registrations recorded between 1 January and 31 March 2026. Year-on-year comparisons reference the corresponding quarter in 2025, with percentage changes calculated on a like-for-like basis using the same property type and community filter. One limitation readers should note is that resale transactions reflect the date of DLD registration rather than the actual agreement or handover date, meaning market activity may be subject to administrative lag of several weeks, which can shift apparent trends between reporting periods.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot, a standardized metric dividing a property's total sale price by its area in square feet, used to compare unit values across different sizes and locations in Dubai.
- Off-plan
- Properties sold by developers before construction is complete, typically purchased through payment plans during the building phase.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where properties are traded between private parties after the initial developer sale, encompassing both completed units and off-plan properties being resold.
- Ready property
- A completed, habitable unit available for immediate occupancy and transfer of ownership, as distinct from properties still under construction.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- A transaction classification for units originally purchased off-plan from a developer that are subsequently resold before construction completion.
- Resale
- A sale classification indicating the property is being sold by an owner rather than the original developer, regardless of completion status.
- Transaction type
- A categorical distinction in Dubai Land Department records between Off-Plan sales (pre-construction) and Existing sales (completed properties).
- AED/sqft
- Price per square foot expressed in United Arab Emirates Dirhams, the standard currency and measurement combination for Dubai property valuations.
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