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Emaar Properties · Dubai Creek Harbour
Valia Tower by Emaar
One to four bedroom apartments of 816 to 2,561 square feet in Dubai Creek Harbour, with a 20 per cent deposit and a 2030 handover.
At the entry price this project clears the AED 2 million line for the 10 year Dubai Golden Visa through property. Joint buyers, check the share rule.
New to this area? Read my Dubai Creek Harbour area guide for current prices, gross yields, service charges and the honest downsides.
My take on Valia Tower
Creek Harbour is Emaar's second city centre. The marina, the promenade and the first residential towers are finished and lived in, so this is not a masterplan you are taking on trust. Valia sits in the built part of it, which matters more than the renders do.
The structure here is unusual for Emaar. A 20 per cent deposit is double the 10 per cent they normally ask, and the build runs to August 2030. That combination suits a cash buyer and punishes anyone stretching. The upside is that the higher deposit thins out the speculative buyers, which tends to make the resale market calmer when handover comes round.
On yields, Creek Harbour one bedroom stock has been letting in the region of 6 to 7 per cent gross. That is a Dubai average rather than a standout, and the case for buying here is the capital story around the creek rather than the rent.
Who it suits
- Cash buyers who can fund a 20 per cent deposit without straining
- Investors who want a finished, working community rather than a building site
- Buyers with a long horizon who are not relying on rent before 2030
What to weigh up
- The 20 per cent deposit is twice Emaar's usual ask
- August 2030 is one of the longest build runs Emaar is currently selling
- Creek Harbour has a lot of supply coming, which caps rental growth
Key details
- Apartments and villas of 816 to 2,561 sq ft
- Launched from AED 2.06 million
- 20% on booking, 60% during construction, 20% on handover
- Handover expected in August 2030
- Freehold, so overseas buyers can own in their own name
Gallery
Developer illustrations.
Layouts and sizes
| Home | Size |
|---|---|
| 1 bed home | 816 to 829 sq ft |
| 2 bed home | 1,252 sq ft |
| 3 bed home | 1,652 to 1,694 sq ft |
| 4 bed home | 2,560 to 2,561 sq ft |
Prices start at AED 2.06 million for the smallest layout. I send the current price list layout by layout, because the published figures move and the headline price only ever buys the entry unit.
The 20/60/20 payment plan
Paid at reservation.
Paid in instalments through the build.
Due at completion, expected in August 2030.
A 4% Dubai Land Department fee is paid alongside the deposit. On AED 2.06 million that is AED 82,400. How payment plans work.
Amenities
- Creek marina
- Promenade and retail
- Swimming pools
- Gym
- Parks
- Ras Al Khor flamingo sanctuary nearby
About Emaar Properties
Emaar is the developer behind Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Downtown, Dubai Hills and Creek Harbour. It is listed in Dubai, with the government's investment arm as its largest shareholder, and is rated BBB+ by S&P. In 2025 it recorded property sales of AED 80.4 billion, around £16.4 billion.
Valia Tower questions
What is the starting price at Valia Tower?
Valia Tower starts from about £424,000 (AED 2.06 million). That is the entry price for the smallest layout and all homes are subject to availability.
When will Valia Tower be completed?
Handover is currently expected in August 2030.
What is the payment plan at Valia Tower?
The plan is 20/60/20: 20% on booking, 60% during construction and 20% on handover.
Where is Valia Tower?
It is in Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai.
Can overseas investors buy at Valia Tower?
Yes. It is in a freehold area, so foreign nationals can own in their own name, with no residency and no local partner. The whole purchase can be completed remotely.
