Seeds of Tomorrow or Harvest of Today: Investing in Dubai’s Emaar Real Estate

Dubai’s property market continues to attract global investors, and in 2025, the city remains one of the world’s most dynamic real estate hubs. Off‑plan sales still dominate, accounting for roughly 70–75% of all residential transactions, highlighting strong demand for projects before completion.

Ready properties remain important too, especially for investors seeking immediate rental income and less risk.

A standout community in Dubai is Dubai Creek Harbour, developed by Emaar. As of mid 2025, the average price in the area is around AED 2,445 per square foot, up from earlier in the year, showing steady appreciation.

Property values in Creek Harbour rose more than 23% between 2024 and 2025, and analysts project continued annual growth of 12-18% through 2026, supported by infrastructure such as the upcoming Metro Blue Line and Dubai Creek Tower.

Rental performance in Creek Harbour is also strong, with apartments delivering 5-7% long‑term yields and short‑term returns reaching 8-11%, often outperforming many other Dubai districts.

Average annual rents in the community are around AED 100,000 for one bedrooms and up to AED 230,000 for three bedrooms.

While some analysts have warned of potential market cooling due to a surge in new housing supply, possibly leading to up to 15% price corrections in late 2025 and into 2026 Dubai’s fundamentals remain strong, with continued investment and demand across key neighbourhoods.

In this evolving market, off‑plan properties offer lower entry prices and future value growth, while ready homes provide immediate rental income and certainty. Communities like Dubai Creek Harbour combine these strengths with waterfront living, solid yields, and rising capital values, making them compelling for both long‑term investors and homeowners.