The numbers
A long-term tenancy in Dubai Creek Harbour returns AED 100,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 575 a night and 73% occupancy grosses about AED 153,209, and owners on our managed programme average AED 211,428 — a 38% uplift.
The trade-offs
Short-let carries licensing, cleaning, linen and management costs, plus seasonality. Long-term gives certainty and one cheque cycle. Most Dubai Creek Harbour owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.
Dubai Creek Harbour at a glance
Dubai Creek Harbour is Emaar's waterfront masterplan with skyline views across the creek. Buying sits at AED 2,150 per sqft — roughly AED 1,677,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 100,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 575 a night at 73% occupancy, around AED 153,209 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 211,428 — a 38% uplift.
