Dubai has a rich maritime history and Dubai Creek is a significant part of the city’s history and heritage. Until the late 1960s, Dubai was more into maritime trading with Creek serving as a focal point and commercial hub. With decades down the history, Dubai started changing and the developers’ focus shifted towards new areas with contemporary developments such as Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and Business Bay.
Neither Creek nor the ancient Dubai faded into the past but the area has been evolved into a modern and major commercial harbour, with the expansion of the creek. From a small port, the area is transformed into a project that has always been in news for all the right reasons – it is the Dubai Creek Harbour.
Dubai Creek Harbour – Location
Dubai Creek Harbour is a flagship project by the premier Emaar and Dubai Holdings at The Lagoon. It is a master development described as a city within the city – conceptualized on an open site on the Dubai Creek waterfront, near the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.
It is located within 15 minutes’ drive from Downtown Dubai, 25 minutes from Dubai Marina and 5 minutes from Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. It takes just 10 minutes to reach Dubai International Airport.
Area and Neighbourhood
Dubai Creek Harbour is spread over an area of 550 hectares and divided into 9 districts – out of which the Island District is the first one to be built there. The nine districts are; The Island District, The Canal District, The Business District, Park North, Central Park, Park South, The Retail District, The Sanctuary District and The Urban Core.
7.3 million sq. m. are dedicated to residential space and 700,000 sq. m. are for parks and open spaces. It is a city within a city that boasts shopping malls, commercial, retail and corporate units, recreational spots and much more besides mere residences.
A few famous developments within Dubai Creek Harbour are Harbour Views, Vida Residences Creek Beach, The Cove, Creek Palace, Creekside 18 and Dubai Creek Residences.
The Project Plan
Dubai Creek Harbour, an expansive waterfront project, is termed the future of living and an inimitable haven. It will still take several more years to complete this mega development, but upon completion, the residents will have access to a large number of commercial, leisure and recreational facilities.
Dubai Creek Harbour is a wholesome destination for families and individuals in Dubai. It boasts several distinctive natural features that separate it from other developments in Dubai including the Creek – a water channel formed by the natural flow of water from the sea to the interior areas, making a unique water extension.
The waterfront development will boast a number of iconic residential projects featuring modern apartments and villas – available for people looking for a family home or as an investment property.
Note: Everyone can own property in Dubai Creek Harbour, as it is a freehold area that offers 100% ownership to foreign investors.
Recreational Facilities
Once the mega-development is completed, the lifestyle facilities and amenities at Dubai Creek Harbour will be compared to Dubai’s posh communities such as Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina. From restaurants to supermarkets, from schools to parks, and from healthcare facilities to entertainment options, everything will be there for the residents.
It is a mixed-use development, where the developer has dedicated 820,000 sq. m. for the retail space – planned to have more than 800 high-end fashion and retail brands. Isn’t it like a dream come true for a shopaholic?
Besides retail outlets, the Creek will have numerous restaurants, cafés, and bars offering a wide array of cuisines from around the world. Dubai Creek Harbour is a blend of urban lifestyle with the natural environment and in Sanctuary District, the visitors will experience it. Moreover, there will be recreational parks and spaces boasting water-themed activities for kids and youth alike.
Dubai Creek Tower
A distinguishing and major attraction of this master development is Dubai Creek Tower, which is expected to be the tallest structure in the world and dubbed the “Icon of the 21st Century”, it will become the focal point of the entire area and beyond.
Designed by renowned Spanish-Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava Valls, the tower is an architectural marvel and will serve as one of the world’s tallest observation decks that offer 360-degree views of the Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai’s majestic skyline. Upon completion, the Dubai Creek Tower will daily shine a “beacon of light” from its peak at sunset, which is said to symbolise Dubai’s visionary leadership.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a villa or studio, one, two, three or four bedroom apartment in any development in Dubai Creek Harbour, feel free to contact team HFRE at +971 4876 2473 or write us your query at info@hfre.ae and one of our experts will get back to you with a list of handpicked properties for you according to your needs and budget.
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