Eligible for UAE 10-Year Golden Visa
EMAAR Surf Apartments at Dubai Creek Harbour
at Dubai Creek Harbour1, 2 & 3 BR ApartmentsPrice (AED)1.7M*
Unit (Bedrooms)1, 2 & 3 BR
Sizes (Sq. Ft.)678 - 1,601
PossessionReady to Move In
Steps from a 300-metre private beach. Emaar Surf is a low-rise beachfront collection at Creek Beach the last mid-rise cluster on the western edge of Dubai Creek Harbour, with neighbouring buildings already complete and nothing blocking the water views. Developed by Emaar Properties, it delivers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments from AED 1.7 million, ready to move in, with a waterfront plaza, Vida Hotel access, and a 10-minute drive to Downtown Dubai. Waterfront living in its most immediate form.
Emaar Surf at Creek Beach is a low-rise beachfront residential development within Dubai Creek Harbour Emaar Properties’ 7.4-million-square-metre waterfront master community along the historic Dubai Creek. Emaar, founded in 1997, is the developer behind Downtown Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall a delivery record that spans over 90,000 residential units across the UAE and five continents. Surf sits within the Creek Beach cluster, the first community delivered on the mainland side of Dubai Creek Harbour. The project was launched in June 2019 and consists of two buildings 7 and 9 storeys blending traditional Arab-inspired architecture with contemporary design.
Surf offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments across its two low-rise buildings. One-bedroom units start from 678 sq.ft, two-bedrooms range from 987 to 1,601 sq.ft, and three-bedroom layouts cover 1,491 to 1,526 sq.ft. Every apartment features floor-to-ceiling glass windows framing views of Creek Beach, the Dubai Creek Tower site, and the waterfront. Interiors use contemporary neutral palettes with elegant finishes. Each unit includes a private balcony, fully fitted kitchen, and built-in wardrobes. The low-rise format means fewer units per floor, more natural light, and direct ground-level access to the beach and plaza.
Dubai Creek Harbour spans 7.4 million square metres of waterfront real estate, with 80% of the master plan still under development a runway for sustained capital growth. Creek Beach itself features a 300-metre man-made beach, a landscaped waterfront plaza with water features, farmers’ markets, and event programming. Surf’s open-space plaza alone covers 2,650 square metres larger than five basketball courts. Landscaped green spaces, pedestrian promenades, and cycling paths connect the community to the Creek Marina, Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, and the upcoming Dubai Creek Tower district.
Dubai Creek Harbour properties have appreciated 30–45% since early-phase launches, with original 2018–2020 pricing around AED 1,600–1,900 per sq.ft and current launches averaging AED 2,400–2,600 per sq.ft. Rental yields across the community run 7–10%. Units at AED 2 million or above qualify for the UAE’s 10-year Golden Visa. 0% capital gains tax. 0% income tax on rentals. The upcoming Metro Blue Line station will connect Creek Harbour directly to the citywide metro network. Emaar’s escrow protection applies across all transactions. For investors, Surf offers a completed asset in a community with proven appreciation and a long development tail ahead.
Surf is ready to move in. The beach is open. The Vida Hotel is operational steps away. Creek Beach is the only delivered community on the mainland side of Dubai Creek Harbour, and Surf sits at the western edge the last mid-rise cluster, with unobstructed views locked in permanently. As the wider Creek Harbour master plan develops over the next decade, early-position holders benefit most. Speak to the Dubai Housing team to confirm current availability and secure your unit before remaining inventory is absorbed.
Emaar Surf offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments (678–1,601 sq.ft) across two low-rise beachfront buildings, each with open-plan living, floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, fully fitted kitchens, and views of Creek Beach and the Dubai Creek Tower site.
Surf’s lifestyle infrastructure starts at the beach. A 300-metre stretch of private sand sits steps from the buildings, surrounded by restaurants, entertainment venues, and the Vida Creek Beach hotel. The development’s own 2,650 sq.m waterfront plaza hosts water features, farmers’ markets, and community events. Residents also access a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, outdoor BBQ and dining areas, landscaped courtyards, and a multi-purpose community room. The broader Creek Beach community includes Creek Marina, a network of promenades, and cycling paths connecting to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.
Dubai Creek Harbour is Emaar’s 7.4-million-square-metre waterfront master community along the historic Dubai Creek one of the largest urban waterfront developments in the region. The community sits at the intersection of Ras Al Khor Road and the new Creek Harbour interchange, providing direct highway access to Downtown Dubai, DIFC, and Dubai International Airport. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary borders the southern edge, offering a protected natural corridor of lagoons and flamingo colonies. The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan designates this corridor as a primary growth zone, with the upcoming Metro Blue Line station set to connect Creek Harbour to the citywide rail network by 2029. With 80% of the master plan still under development, property values here carry a long appreciation runway.
Content Reviewed By: Vikas Taneja — RERA Certified Broker (BRN: 82127), Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. (ORN: 28658). Advising HNI and NRI buyers on Dubai off-plan and ready property, with direct transaction experience across Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour, MBR City, Sobha Hartland, The Valley, and Dubailand communities.
Company Authority: Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. is a DLD-registered brokerage (ORN:28658) operating under Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). All project data on this page is cross-checked against the developer’s official documentation and DLD records. Pricing and availability are market-indicative at the time of review and subject to change.
Emaar Surf is located at Creek Beach within Dubai Creek Harbour, along the historic Dubai Creek. The development sits on the western edge of Creek Beach, steps from a 300-metre private beach, 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport, and 15 minutes from Downtown Dubai. It is the last mid-rise cluster in the Creek Beach community.
Emaar Surf offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments ranging from 678 to 1,601 sq.ft across two low-rise buildings (7 and 9 storeys). Every unit includes floor-to-ceiling windows, a private balcony, fully fitted kitchen, and built-in wardrobes. Explore more apartments in Dubai Creek Harbour on our community page.
Yes. Emaar Surf was completed and delivered in March 2023. The building is fully operational with residents already living in both towers. Creek Beach’s amenities including the beach, plaza, and Vida Hotel are all open and active. Buyers can move in immediately
Yes - units at Emaar Surf valued at AED 2 million or above qualify buyers for the UAE’s 10-year Golden Visa. The 2 and 3-bedroom apartments fall within or above this threshold depending on the specific unit. Confirm the exact value with the Dubai Housing team.
Emaar Surf combines three investment factors: a completed Emaar-branded waterfront asset, a location inside a community that has appreciated 30–45% since early launches, and rental yields of 7–10%. Dubai Creek Harbour’s master plan is only 20% delivered — meaning significant appreciation runway remains as the Metro Blue Line, Creek Tower district, and new retail come online. Add 0% capital gains tax and Emaar escrow protection. Browse more waterfront apartments at dubaihousing-ae.com/our-communities/dubai-creek-harbour.
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