Dubai Creek Harbour vs Dubai Hills
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 1,471 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Dubai Creek Harbour | Dubai Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,347 | AED 2,295 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.55M | AED 2.20M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 1.83M | AED 1.56M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 3.30M | AED 3.44M |
| Recorded sales | 810 | 661 |
| Off-plan share | 11% | 20% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,347 and AED 2,295 per square foot, these two sit within 2% of each other. Price is unlikely to be the deciding factor — the split below on unit mix and off-plan share will matter more.
Comparable turnover
810 sales against 661 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
Both are established, resale-led markets
With off-plan at 11% and 20%, most buyers in both areas are purchasing completed property. Pricing here reflects what people will pay today rather than a developer's launch strategy.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Dubai Creek Harbour is 2 B/R, against 1 B/R in Dubai Hills. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Nearest metro
Dubai Creek Harbour records Creek Metro Station on 97% of sales; Dubai Hills records First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station on 100%. These are the stations most often logged against transactions, not measured walking distances.
Price per square foot by month
Dubai Creek Harbour
AED 2,347Dubai Hills
AED 2,295What sells in each
Dubai Creek Harbour
Dubai Hills
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,295 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 2.20M.
810 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
20% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
89% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Dubai Creek Harbour more expensive than Dubai Hills?
Dubai Creek Harbour is more expensive. Dubai Creek Harbour has a median of AED 2,347 per square foot against AED 2,295 in Dubai Hills, based on 1,471 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Dubai Creek Harbour or Dubai Hills?
Dubai Creek Harbour recorded more sales — 810 against 661 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Dubai Creek Harbour or Dubai Hills better for off-plan?
Dubai Hills has the higher off-plan share, at 20% of recorded sales against 11%.