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Emaar Properties · Dubai Creek Harbour

The Cove

  • Apartments
  • Townhouses
Starting from
AED 1,320,000
Bedrooms
1–4 BR
Size
628–6,927 sqft
Payment plan
On request
Completion
Ready
Available
On request
Handover
Q4 2021

About The Cove

Architecture & Building Configuration

The Cove comprises three residential towers on Creek Island, Dubai Creek Harbour, each rising from a two-basement podium. Building 1 reaches 21 floors and contains 137 units; Building 2 stands at nine floors with 89 units; Building 3 is six floors with 50 units — totalling 291 homes across concrete-frame construction with full internal and external finishes. All three buildings extend toward the waterfront, orienting the majority of residences to face Dubai Creek, the Burj Khalifa, and the Dubai skyline.

Unit configurations span 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments, 2- and 3-bedroom duplexes, and 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom townhouses. Floor-to-ceiling windows are standard across the range, maximising natural light and view corridors. The quayside positioning means select units have unobstructed sightlines toward the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary — one of the UAE's most ecologically significant protected areas — while boulevard-facing residences overlook The Cove's landscaped street-level promenade.

Dubai Creek Harbour Location Advantage

Situated on Creek Island within the broader Dubai Creek Harbour master community, The Cove benefits from one of the most considered transport networks in a community in Dubai. The project is within reach of four metro stations, served by an efficient road and bus network, three bridges connecting the island to the mainland, a dedicated interchange, and water taxi connections to Downtown Dubai. This multi-modal connectivity is a material differentiator for residents commuting across the emirate.

Creek Island sits adjacent to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, a flamingo and migratory-bird habitat visible from the development. The Creek Marina — with 81 yacht berths, a sculptural viewing deck, and rotating food-truck and art-installation programming — is five minutes away on foot. Three hotels operate in the immediate vicinity, including Vida Creek Harbour and Address Grand Creek Harbour, providing residents with licensed dining and hospitality infrastructure without leaving the neighbourhood.

Lifestyle & Community Amenities

On-site amenities at The Cove include a full-size adult swimming pool, a dedicated children's pool, a fully equipped fitness centre, a BBQ area, an outdoor movie theatre, pocket parks, a children's playground, and a pet-friendly park. The development is designed around the expectation that daily errands, leisure, and social activity can all be completed within walking distance — a principle embedded across Dubai Creek Harbour's 7.4 million sqm residential footprint and 500,000 sqm of parks and open space.

The adjacent Central Park — equivalent in area to six football pitches and among the largest in Dubai — contains a splash pad, fitness plaza, skating areas, a kids' play area, a dog park, and a lawn amphitheatre. The Harbour Promenade adds an observation deck, waterfront dining, and boating access. Together, these community assets position The Cove as a viable long-term family address rather than a speculative holding.

Investment Case: Dubai Creek Harbour Property

The Cove is a completed, DLD-registered project (project number 1826, 100% construction complete as of November 2021), which removes construction-phase risk entirely. For buyers evaluating apartments for sale in Dubai Creek Harbour, a delivered asset with full finishes and an operational community infrastructure represents a lower-risk entry point relative to off-plan Dubai Creek Harbour projects still in early phases.

Emaar Properties — the developer behind The Cove and the Dubai Creek Harbour master plan — reported a market capitalisation of AED 40 billion and delivered over 81,600 residential units globally as of end-2021. This institutional track record, combined with Creek Island's waterfront positioning, proximity to a functioning marina, and ongoing master-community investment by Emaar, supports the case for investing in properties in Dubai Creek Harbour over a medium-to-long-term horizon.

Key highlights

  • 100% complete — DLD-registered, handed over November 2021
  • 291 units across 3 towers on Creek Island, Dubai Creek Harbour
  • Unit mix: 1–3 BR apartments, 2–3 BR duplexes, 2–4 BR townhouses
  • Direct views of Dubai Creek, Burj Khalifa, and Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
  • 4 metro stations and water taxi links to Downtown Dubai
  • Developed by Emaar Properties — 81,600+ units delivered globally

Why this project

  • Completed Emaar waterfront project on Creek Island — 291 units across 3 towers with direct Dubai Creek and Burj Khalifa views, delivered November 2021.

Amenities

  • Adult swimming pool
  • Children's pool
  • Fully equipped fitness centre
  • BBQ area
  • Outdoor movie theatre
  • Children's playground
  • Pet-friendly park
  • Pocket parks

Location

Connectivity & Getting There

The Cove is accessible via four metro stations linked to Dubai Creek Harbour, three road bridges to the island, a dedicated interchange, and a regular bus network. Water taxis connect Creek Island to Downtown Dubai, offering an alternative commute route. For drivers, Ras Al Khor Road provides the primary arterial access. The DLD-registered address falls under the Al Khairan First sub-community within Dubai Creek Harbour.

Nearby Amenities & Neighbourhood

Within walking distance of The Cove: Creek Marina (yacht club with 81 berths, dining, and art installations), Harbour Promenade (observation deck, waterfront restaurants), and Dubai Creek Harbour Central Park (six football-pitch equivalent area). Three hotels — including Vida Creek Harbour and Address Grand Creek Harbour — operate in the immediate vicinity. The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected flamingo habitat, borders Creek Island and is visible from the development.

Project information

Developer
Emaar Properties
Location
Dubai Creek Harbour
Handover
Q4 2021
Total units
291
RERA Escrow
Mashreq Bank (Public Joint Stock Company)
DLD Project #
1826

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Project intelligence

Live DLD data

Real Dubai Land Department transactions and rent contracts — not developer marketing.

The Cove — handover progress

100%
LaunchJan 2017
Today0mo to handover
HandoverQ4 2021

Resale at The Cove

97 transactions · last 12 months

Avg / sqft
AED 2,499
Avg price
AED 3,629,981
Year-on-year
+5.4%
Range
AED 1,000,000AED 14,400,000
By unit size
  • 1 BRAED 2,259/sqft22 sales
  • 2 BRAED 2,343/sqft44 sales
  • 3 BRAED 2,739/sqft28 sales
  • 4 BRAED 2,498/sqft3 sales

Dubai Creek Harbour market

1 br · 1,614 sales analyzed

High activity
Avg / sqft
AED 2,571
Sales last 6 mo
550
Year-on-year
-0.3%
Off-plan vs ready
9.5% pricier
AED 2,632 vs 2,403
6.5%

Indicative gross yield

At the starting price of AED 1,320,000, typical rent for a 1 br in The Cove (AED 85,500/year, ~AED 7,100/month) implies a 6.5% gross yield.

Based on 8 DLD rent contracts in the last 12 months. Gross yield excludes service charges, vacancy and management fees.

Source: Dubai Land Department open data. Analytics are computed from registered transactions and rent contracts; figures are indicative and not a guarantee of future performance.

Frequently asked questions about The Cove

Where is The Cove located?
The Cove is located in Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai. Dubai Creek Harbour is a freehold community in Dubai — international buyers can take 100% ownership with full title at the Dubai Land Department.
Who is the developer of The Cove?
The Cove is developed by Emaar Properties. The project is registered with the Dubai Land Department and governed by RERA-mandated escrow accounts, meaning buyer payments are released to Emaar Properties only as construction milestones are independently verified.
How much does The Cove cost?
Off-plan units at The Cove start from From AED 1.32M. Pricing varies by unit type, bedroom count, floor and view — see live availability and floor plans above for full details.
When is the handover for The Cove?
The Cove is currently scheduled for handover in Q4 2021. Handover dates are tracked against DLD escrow milestones and updated as construction progresses.
What unit types are available at The Cove?
The Cove offers 1- to 4-bedroom configurations, with sizes ranging from 628 sqft to 6,927 sqft. Each layout has its own floor plan, payment plan and pricing — listed in the floor-plan section above.
What payment plan does The Cove offer?
The Cove ships with a staged payment plan tied to construction milestones. Most Emaar Properties projects use 60/40 or 70/30 splits between construction and handover, with some extending post-handover plans of 1–3 years. Reach out via the form below for the full plan and current incentives.
Can foreigners buy at The Cove?
Yes. The Cove is in a Dubai freehold zone, so international buyers can take 100% ownership with full title registered at the Dubai Land Department. Purchases above AED 2 million qualify for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa, and properties above AED 750,000 qualify for a 2-year residence visa.
How do I buy a unit at The Cove?
Reserve a unit directly through Disruptive Real Estate (RERA ORN 1167819). Submit the form below with your contact details and we'll send the latest availability, floor plans, payment plans and pricing — direct from Emaar Properties, with no inflated agent commissions.

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