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Emaar Properties · Dubai Creek Harbour

VIDA Residences

  • Apartments
Starting from
AED 325,000,000
Bedrooms
1–3 BR
Size
346–1,984 sqft
Payment plan
On request
Completion
Ready
Available
On request
Handover
Q4 2023

About VIDA Residences

Architecture & Beachfront Position

Vida Residences Creek Beach is a 33-storey branded residential tower — the first high-rise in the Creek Beach sub-district of Dubai Creek Harbour. The building sits directly on a 300-metre private beach and is physically connected to the award-winning Vida Hotel, giving residents seamless access to hotel-grade hospitality without leaving their community. The tower contains 233 units across 1, 2 and 3-bedroom configurations, with interiors that draw on a palette inspired by light, air and water. The result is a range of layouts that balance open-plan living with functional bedroom separation, suited to both owner-occupiers and long-term tenants.

Architecturally, the project is part of a two-building scheme: the main 33-storey residential tower and a lower 6-storey podium block, both sharing a landscaped podium deck. Views from upper floors span Dubai Creek Tower, Burj Khalifa, Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, Creek Island and the canal — a rare combination of skyline, waterfront and natural reserve in a single outlook.

Branded Residences & À La Carte Services

The Vida Hotels and Resorts brand, launched by Emaar Hospitality Group in 2013, underpins the service proposition at this address. Residents receive access to 24/7 concierge, 24/7 valet parking, on-demand in-residence services and preferential room rates at the adjoining Vida Hotel. The hotel's dining outlets, Exhale Luxury Spa and leisure facilities are available to residents, creating a hotel-serviced living experience within a freehold residential product.

Vida Hotels has accumulated an industry track record that includes a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (UAE, 2017), Trazee Travel's Favourite Lifestyle Hotel Award (UAE, 2016) and Global Traveler's Best Lifestyle Leisure Hotel Group (UAE, 2015). For investors targeting the Dubai Creek Harbour apartments rental market, the brand recognition supports premium achievable rents relative to unbranded product in the same district.

Amenities & Lifestyle at Creek Beach

Creek Beach itself functions as a walkable waterfront neighbourhood with licensed bars and restaurants, waterfront dining at the Vida Hotel, gourmet retail and a yacht club at Creek Marina five minutes away by foot. The 300-metre private beach is the centrepiece of the district and remains one of the few sandy beaches accessible from a residential community in Dubai without a drive.

Within the building, residents have access to a swimming pool, fully equipped gym, private courtyard and a barbecue area. The spa adjacent to the Vida Hotel rounds out the wellness offering. The combination of in-building amenities and the wider Creek Beach promenade means day-to-day leisure does not require leaving the neighbourhood.

Investment Case: Dubai Creek Harbour

Dubai Creek Harbour is a six-square-kilometre master development — approximately twice the footprint of Downtown Dubai — positioned along the historic Dubai Creek. The wider community is planned around Dubai Square (a mega-retail district), the Dubai Creek Tower (intended to surpass the Burj Khalifa in height) and Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, home to one of the largest flamingo colonies in the region. Dubai International Airport is 15 minutes away by road; Burj Khalifa is reachable in 10 minutes.

For buyers evaluating off-plan projects in Dubai Creek Harbour or existing completed stock, Vida Residences Creek Beach is a delivered, DLD-registered asset with 100% construction completion recorded as of April 2023. The branded-residence premium, beachfront positioning and Emaar's development track record (brand value USD 2.7 billion as of FY2018) underpin its appeal as a properties-for-sale-in-Dubai-Creek-Harbour benchmark. Emaar Properties is the world's largest listed developer outside China, providing institutional-grade counterparty assurance.

Key highlights

  • First high-rise tower in Creek Beach, Dubai Creek Harbour — completed 2023
  • Directly adjoining Vida Hotel with full à la carte hotel services for residents
  • 300-metre private beach and 5-minute walk to Creek Marina Yacht Club
  • Views of Dubai Creek Tower, Burj Khalifa and Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
  • 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport, 10 minutes from Burj Khalifa
  • Developed and managed under the Emaar / Vida Hospitality brand umbrella

Why this project

  • The first beachfront high-rise in Creek Beach — 233 branded Vida residences with 24/7 hotel services, direct beach access and views of Dubai Creek Tower and Burj Khalifa.

Amenities

  • Private beach access
  • swimming pool
  • fully equipped gym
  • 24/7 concierge
  • 24/7 valet parking
  • on-demand in-residence services
  • private courtyard
  • barbecue area
  • Exhale Luxury Spa access

Location

Connectivity & Transport Links

Dubai Creek Harbour is served by four planned metro stations and three road bridges connecting to Creek Island. The interchange at Ras Al Khor Road — the primary highway link — provides direct access to the wider city road network. Water taxis connect the district to Downtown Dubai, and Al Jaddaf Metro Station on the Green Line is the nearest existing stop. Dubai International Airport is approximately 15 minutes by car; Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa are within 10 minutes.

For residents asking how to reach Dubai Creek Harbour by public transport, the Al Jaddaf Metro Station provides the most direct current route, with bus connections running onward to Creek Island. The integrated transport master plan for the community includes dedicated metro stops that will further reduce commute times once operational.

Nearby Amenities & Neighbourhood

Creek Beach sits within walking distance of Creek Marina, where a yacht club, waterfront dining and a boardwalk art programme are established. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary — a protected flamingo reserve — borders the community to the south. Dubai Square, the planned mega-retail district described as a new Chinatown for Dubai, is within the master community. The 300-metre beach and licensed restaurants give this community in Dubai a genuinely mixed-use character, distinguishing it from purely residential tower developments elsewhere in Dubai Creek Harbour.

Project information

Developer
Emaar Properties
Location
Dubai Creek Harbour
Handover
Q4 2023
Total units
233
RERA Escrow
Mashreq Bank (Public Shareholding Company)
DLD Project #
2174

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Project intelligence

Live DLD data

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

VIDA Residences — handover progress

100%
LaunchSept 2019
Today0mo to handover
HandoverQ4 2023

Resale at VIDA Residences

26 transactions · last 12 months

Avg / sqft
AED 2,613
Avg price
AED 2,724,650
Year-on-year
-3.8%
Range
AED 750,000AED 5,150,000
By unit size
  • 1 BRAED 2,596/sqft9 sales
  • 2 BRAED 2,640/sqft15 sales
  • 3 BRAED 2,523/sqft2 sales

Dubai Creek Harbour market

1 br · 1,607 sales analyzed

High activity
Avg / sqft
AED 2,571
Sales last 6 mo
550
Year-on-year
-0.2%
Off-plan vs ready
9.6% pricier
AED 2,632 vs 2,402
0.0%

Indicative gross yield

At the starting price of AED 325,000,000, typical rent for a 1 br in VIDA Residences (AED 100,000/year, ~AED 8,300/month) implies a 0.0% gross yield.

Based on 11 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 VIDA Residences

Where is VIDA Residences located?
VIDA Residences 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 VIDA Residences?
VIDA Residences 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 VIDA Residences cost?
Off-plan units at VIDA Residences start from From AED 3.25M. 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 VIDA Residences?
VIDA Residences is currently scheduled for handover in Q4 2023. Handover dates are tracked against DLD escrow milestones and updated as construction progresses.
What unit types are available at VIDA Residences?
VIDA Residences offers 1- to 3-bedroom configurations, with sizes ranging from 346 sqft to 1,984 sqft. Each layout has its own floor plan, payment plan and pricing — listed in the floor-plan section above.
What payment plan does VIDA Residences offer?
VIDA Residences 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 VIDA Residences?
Yes. VIDA Residences 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 VIDA Residences?
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