Dubai Creek Harbour vs Horizon
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 1,717 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Dubai Creek Harbour | Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,347 | AED 2,363 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.55M | AED 2.13M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 1.83M | AED 1.80M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 3.30M | AED 3.00M |
| Recorded sales | 810 | 907 |
| Off-plan share | 11% | 100% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,347 and AED 2,363 per square foot, these two sit within 1% 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 907 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
One is a construction market, the other a resale market
100% of sales in Horizon are off-plan, against 11% in Dubai Creek Harbour. In Horizon you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in Dubai Creek Harbour you are mostly buying an existing home from an existing owner. Those are different transactions with different risks.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Dubai Creek Harbour is 2 B/R, against 1 B/R in Horizon. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Price per square foot by month
Dubai Creek Harbour
AED 2,347Horizon
AED 2,363What sells in each
Dubai Creek Harbour
Horizon
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,347 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 2.55M.
907 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% 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 Horizon?
Horizon is more expensive. Dubai Creek Harbour has a median of AED 2,347 per square foot against AED 2,363 in Horizon, based on 1,717 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Dubai Creek Harbour or Horizon?
Horizon recorded more sales — 907 against 810 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Dubai Creek Harbour or Horizon better for off-plan?
Horizon has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 11%.