Creek Beach - Savanna-Cedar-Mangrove

TL;DR: Creek Beach — Savanna, Cedar & Mangrove is a prestigious low-rise residential collection by Emaar Properties within the Creek Beach sub-community of Dubai Creek Harbour. Comprising three distinct projects across 9 buildings and 594 total units (Savanna: 187 units, Cedar: 272 units, Mangrove: 135 units), it offers 1- to 3-bedroom apartments from AED 1.23 million with handover targeted for Q3 2026. Construction exceeds 90 percent completion as of early 2026.

Overview — Three Distinct Projects, One Premium Address

Creek Beach — Savanna, Cedar & Mangrove represents a cohesive trilogy of premium residential developments by Emaar Properties, strategically positioned within the Creek Beach sub-community of Dubai Creek Harbour (DCH). While often referenced collectively, these are three architecturally distinct projects that share the same premium location, community amenities, and waterfront lifestyle. Designed by SSH architects and constructed by Engineering Contracting Company, all three projects launched sales in 2023 with construction commencing in May 2023. The combined development value registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) exceeds AED 423 million for Savanna alone, underscoring the scale of investment in this corridor.

Savanna at Creek Beach comprises 3 low-rise buildings of 10, 9, and 10 storeys respectively, housing 187 residential units. Savanna was the first to launch and is now sold out, with only isolated resale units available. Cedar at Creek Beach is the largest of the three, featuring 4 buildings of 11, 9, 11, and 9 storeys, accommodating 272 units. Cedar's sales phase completed in August 2024 and is fully sold out. Mangrove at Creek Beach is the most intimate, with 2 buildings of 9 and 10 storeys (G+7 and G+8 configurations) housing 135 units. All three projects target handover in Q3 2026, with construction progress exceeding 90 percent as of February 2026.

Unit Types, Sizes & Pricing

All three projects offer the same unit type range — 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom plus maid's room apartments — though sizes and prices vary by project:

Savanna offers 1-bedroom apartments from 614 to 752 square feet, 2-bedroom apartments from 667 to 1,058 square feet, and 3-bedroom plus maid's room residences from 1,488 to 1,701 square feet. Launch prices started from AED 1.23 million, with current resale values ranging from AED 1,550,000 to AED 4,000,000. Recent DLD transactions (February 2026) record prices of AED 1,154 to AED 2,702 per square foot.

Cedar features 1-bedroom apartments from 612 to 758 square feet, 2-bedroom units from 928 to 1,035 square feet, and 3-bedroom plus maid's room configurations from 1,474 to 1,692 square feet. Launch starting prices were AED 1,290,000, with recent transaction values ranging from AED 1,500,000 to AED 4,400,000.

Mangrove provides 1-bedroom apartments from 614 to 756 square feet, 2-bedroom units from 986 to 1,059 square feet, and 3-bedroom plus maid's room residences from 1,488 to 1,701 square feet. Launch prices started from AED 1,480,000, with current listings ranging from AED 1,750,000 to AED 2,700,000.

Every residence across all three projects features floor-to-ceiling windows, contemporary open-plan layouts, modern kitchens with premium finishes, and private balconies offering views of the Creek Beach promenade, Creek Marina, landscaped courtyards, Downtown Dubai skyline, and the future Dubai Creek Tower.

Payment Plans

Emaar Properties offers structured payment plans that vary by project:

Savanna and Cedar utilise a 90/10 payment structure: 10 percent down payment on booking, 80 percent during construction (paid in approximately 8 installments of 10 percent each), and 10 percent on handover at completion.

Mangrove features an 80/20 payment structure: 10 percent down payment on booking, 70 percent during construction (paid in 6 installments: four of 10 percent followed by two of 15 percent), and 20 percent on handover.

All properties are offered on a freehold basis with full foreign ownership eligibility, subject to the standard 4 percent DLD registration fee.

Creek Beach Community — 700 Metres of Pristine Shoreline

The Creek Beach sub-community is one of Dubai Creek Harbour's most desirable residential districts, anchored by a stunning 700-metre pristine white sand beach that serves as the centrepiece of the waterfront lifestyle. The beach features an infinity pool, sun loungers, and direct access to the Creek Beach boardwalk and promenade. The waterfront VIDA Hotel operates within the community, providing residents with access to its restaurants, spa, and pool facilities.

Creek Marina is within a 10-minute walk, offering berths for yachts and leisure boats along with waterfront dining. The DCH Central Park, one of the development's signature green spaces, is a 5-minute walk from the residential clusters. Creek Beach is also home to two town squares that function as neighbourhood plazas with retail stores, restaurants, cafes, and essential services.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Savanna, Cedar, and Mangrove share an exceptional amenity offering designed to foster community wellness and social connection:

Aquatic Facilities: Private swimming pools for adults, dedicated children's splash pools and splash pads, and proximity to the 700-metre Creek Beach with its own infinity pool.

Health & Fitness: Fully equipped gymnasium situated on a private patio, providing indoor-outdoor workout experiences with natural light and fresh air.

Recreation & Entertainment: Outdoor cinema for alfresco movie screenings, BBQ and barbecue areas for social gatherings, lush landscaped lawns and gardens, and dedicated outdoor play areas for children including a toddlers-only zone.

Community & Work: Multi-purpose communal room for events and meetings, co-working and shared workspace facilities for professionals, and a town centre with diverse retail and dining options.

Infrastructure: Covered parking, high-speed elevators, central air conditioning, and 24/7 CCTV security surveillance throughout all buildings.

Location & Connectivity

Dubai Creek Harbour's strategic position provides outstanding connectivity to Dubai's key destinations. Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Mall are approximately 11.6 kilometres away, reachable in 10 to 14 minutes via the E44 highway. Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminals 1 and 3 are 17 to 18 kilometres distant, accessible in 12 to 15 minutes by car.

The nearest metro access is Creek Metro Station on the Dubai Metro Green Line, located approximately 1.6 kilometres away. Significantly, a new Blue Line Metro station is planned within Dubai Creek Harbour itself, targeted for opening in 2029, which will dramatically enhance public transport connectivity and is expected to boost property values across the community.

The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, a Ramsar-listed wetland reserve home to over 450 bird species including greater flamingos, borders Dubai Creek Harbour to the south, providing a unique natural backdrop to the urban residential setting.

Dubai Creek Harbour — The Master Community

Dubai Creek Harbour is a landmark 6-square-kilometre (550-hectare) waterfront development — larger than both Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai — developed as a joint venture between Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding. The master plan encompasses 7.4 million square metres of residential space (approximately 30,000 planned units), 900,000 square metres of retail, and 300,000 square metres of commercial space across 9 distinct districts.

The community's most anticipated landmark is the Dubai Creek Tower, for which Emaar has launched the construction tender (estimated at AED 3.67 billion). A revised design concept was announced by Emaar chairman Mohamed Alabbar. The Dubai Square Mall was announced in November 2025 with an opening timeline of within 3 years, adding a major retail anchor to the community. Creek Beach residents will benefit from the proximity to these future landmarks.

Investment Potential & Rental Yields

Dubai Creek Harbour has established itself as one of Dubai's premier investment addresses, with gross rental yields ranging from 6 to 7.5 percent depending on unit type, size, and view orientation. One-bedroom apartments generate approximately AED 80,000 per year in rental income, with 1-bedroom units in Mangrove specifically achieving a reported 6.8 percent return on investment based on Q2 2024 data. Larger 2-bedroom apartments achieve net rental yields of approximately 5.2 to 5.7 percent. Studios and 1-bedroom configurations deliver the highest yield potential, while 3-bedroom plus maid's room units attract stronger end-user demand with longer tenancy commitments.

Estimated service charges for Creek Beach properties are projected at AED 18 to 25 per square foot annually, though final budgets will be confirmed by RERA upon community handover. The combination of Emaar's brand premium, waterfront positioning, the upcoming Blue Line Metro, and the future Dubai Creek Tower makes Savanna, Cedar, and Mangrove compelling long-term investment propositions within one of Dubai's most transformative master developments.