Dubai Creek Harbour Apartments H1 2025 Resale Report
(1st January – 30th June 2025)
AED 2,279
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to H1 2024
transactions
AED 2.367B total resale value
Apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour H1 2025 Resale Report
Executive Summary
Two-bedroom apartments led resale activity with 369 transactions in H1 2025, a 13.0% increase year-over-year, at an average price of AED 2,697,503 per unit. One-bedroom units recorded 317 transactions (up 4.0% year-over-year) at an average price of AED 1,669,723, while three-bedroom apartments saw 172 transactions (down 1.0% year-over-year) at an average price of AED 3,978,095. Four-bedroom resales totaled 19 transactions in H1 2025, more than doubling from the prior-year period with a 111.0% increase, and carried an average price of AED 7,325,567. During the same period, the off-plan primary market in Dubai Creek Harbour registered 809 transactions with a total value of AED 2,182,282,877.
Key Facts
- In H1 2025, the average resale price per square foot for apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour was AED 2,279, up 5.8% year-over-year.
- Dubai Creek Harbour recorded 878 resale apartment transactions in H1 2025, representing a 7.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
- The total value of resale apartment transactions in Dubai Creek Harbour reached AED 2,366,598,950 in H1 2025, a 16.5% year-over-year increase.
- Ready properties accounted for 80.0% of resale transactions in Dubai Creek Harbour during H1 2025, while off-plan resales made up 20.0%.
- Two-bedroom apartments led resale activity in Dubai Creek Harbour with 369 transactions in H1 2025, at an average price of AED 2,697,503, with transaction counts up 13.0% year-over-year.
- One-bedroom apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour saw 317 resale transactions in H1 2025 at an average price of AED 1,669,723, with transaction counts up 4.0% year-over-year.
- Four-bedroom apartment resale transactions in Dubai Creek Harbour surged 111.0% year-over-year to 19 units in H1 2025, with an average price of AED 7,325,567.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Resale - H1 2025
Rental - H1 2025
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) |
|---|---|
| H2 2023 | 1,992 |
| H1 2024 | 2,154 |
| H2 2024 | 2,227 |
| H1 2025 | 2,278 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Dubai Creek Harbour Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in H1 2025?
In H1 2025, ready apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour accounted for 80.0% of all transactions and 79.9% of total transaction value, while off-plan units represented 20.0% of deals and 20.1% of value. The near-identical split between transaction count and value share indicates that the average deal size for off-plan and ready apartments was effectively equivalent during the period. This distribution reflects a market environment in which buyers in Dubai Creek Harbour predominantly transacted in completed properties rather than pre-construction units across the first half of 2025.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Dubai Creek Harbour during H1 2025?
Two-bedroom apartments dominated apartment transactions in Dubai Creek Harbour during H1 2025, accounting for 369 sales at an average price of AED 2,697,503, followed by 317 one-bedroom units at AED 1,669,723. Average transaction prices across reportable bedroom configurations ranged from AED 1,669,723 for one-bedroom units to AED 7,325,567 for four-bedroom apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour during the half. Four-bedroom apartment sales surged 111.0% year-on-year by transaction count in Dubai Creek Harbour during H1 2025, while two-bedroom transactions rose 13.0% and three-bedroom activity declined 1.0%.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 B/R | AED 1,669,723 | +7.4% | 317 | +4% |
| 2 B/R | AED 2,697,503 | +5.4% | 369 | +13% |
| 3 B/R | AED 3,978,095 | +3.4% | 172 | -1% |
| 4 B/R | AED 7,325,567 | +21% | 19 | +111% |
| 6 B/R | AED 18,500,000 | N/A | 1 | N/A |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - H1 2025
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| 1 B/R Bed | 317 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 369 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 172 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 19 |
| 6 B/R Bed | 1 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - H1 2025
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 B/R | AED 98,410 | +9.2% | 841 | +62% |
| 2 B/R | AED 148,380 | +8.2% | 946 | +58% |
| 3 B/R | AED 216,992 | +8.4% | 342 | +74% |
| 4 B/R | AED 419,317 | +3.4% | 15 | +150% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context -- H1 2025
Dubai recorded 91,974 sale transactions and 288,259 rental transactions during H1 2025, with the broader market characterized by distinct structural patterns. Initial sales accounted for 64.5% of all Dubai property purchases, while resale transactions comprised the remaining 35.5% of the market. On the rental side, renewals dominated at 65.1% of the 288,259 contracts registered, compared to 34.9% representing new tenancies across the emirate during the period.
Dubai Overall Market Context
Dubai Apartments Market Totals - H1 2025
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Initial Sale | 64.5% |
| Resale | 35.5% |
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| New | 34.9% |
| Renewal | 65.1% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average price per square foot for apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour in H1 2025?
How many resale apartment transactions occurred in Dubai Creek Harbour during H1 2025?
What was the total transaction value for resale apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour in H1 2025?
What percentage of Dubai Creek Harbour apartment resales were ready properties versus off-plan in H1 2025?
What was the average sale price for a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai Creek Harbour in H1 2025?
What was the average price for a three-bedroom apartment in Dubai Creek Harbour during H1 2025?
How many off-plan primary market apartment transactions were recorded in Dubai Creek Harbour in H1 2025?
Methodology
This analysis of Dubai Creek Harbour apartment resale activity during the first half of 2025 draws on transaction data from Property Monitor, which aggregates registrations recorded by the Dubai Land Department between January 1 and June 30, 2025. Year-on-year comparisons reference the equivalent six-month period in 2024, with percentage changes calculated on both transaction volume and average price per square foot. The reported resale count of 878 transactions and average price of AED 2,279 per square foot reflect completed registrations only; readers should note that registration dates may lag actual sale agreements by several weeks, meaning some transactions concluded in late June 2025 could appear in subsequent reporting periods, while early January figures may include deals finalized in prior months.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot. A standardized metric dividing a property's sale price by its built-up area in square feet, used to compare values across different unit sizes.
- Off-plan
- A property purchased directly from a developer before construction is complete, typically sold in pre-construction or under-construction phases with staggered payment plans.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where properties are sold between private parties rather than purchased directly from developers, encompassing both ready and under-construction units.
- Ready property
- A completed, habitable property with a certificate of completion issued, available for immediate occupancy or rental, as distinct from under-construction off-plan units.
- Resale
- A transaction where an existing owner sells a property to another buyer, whether the unit originated as an off-plan purchase or a previous resale.
- AED/sqft
- The price expressed in United Arab Emirates dirhams per square foot of built-up area, the standard unit for property valuation in Dubai's residential market.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- A resale transaction involving a property that was originally purchased off-plan but is being sold before completion, transferring the buyer's position in the developer contract.
- Dubai Creek Harbour
- A master-planned waterfront community on Dubai Creek developed by Emaar Properties, featuring residential towers, retail, and the Dubai Creek Tower site.
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