Apartments for rent in Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons)

Dubai Creek Harbour apartments for rent are among the more expensive in Dubai's newer communities. Property Finder's Q3 2026 report puts the median advertised apartment rent in Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons) at AED 145,000 a year, down 9.4% from AED 160,000 a year earlier. If you search "creek harbour rent", this guide covers prices, buildings, who the area suits and how renting works.

The listings above show current apartments for rent in Dubai Creek Harbour. Below, you will find how the area compares with its neighbours and what to check before you sign.

How much are apartments for rent in Dubai Creek Harbour?

The only recent dated figure we can verify for the community as a whole is the Property Finder median above. It covers apartments of all sizes, and it describes asking rents, not what tenants finally sign. Rents differ a lot by building, floor, view and furnishing, and by whether the unit is brand new.

Source: Property Finder Q3 2026 rental report, median advertised annual rents for apartments, reported on 14 October 2026. Across Dubai, the average number of apartments listed for rent each day in September 2026 was 55.1% higher than a year earlier, while renter enquiries rose 15.4%. More supply gives tenants more room to negotiate.

What is Dubai Creek Harbour like to live in?

Dubai Creek Harbour is an Emaar waterfront community beside Dubai Creek. Emaar describes the community as having Dubai Creek Marina, Dubai Creek Park, promenades, dining, retail, schools and healthcare, with Downtown Dubai about 15 minutes away and nearby Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Emaar also refers to the upcoming Dubai Metro expansion, so check the current status of Metro access before you decide that it matters to your commute.

It suits tenants who want newer buildings, open skyline and water views and a quieter setting than Downtown. It suits people with a car or a flexible commute better than those who need a daily Metro ride. For a longer view, read our complete Dubai Creek Harbour area guide and is Dubai Creek Harbour a good place to live.

Which buildings have apartments for rent in Creek Harbour?

The apartments we show on this page are in Palace Residences North and Address Harbour Point. Other towers appear on the community page. Use the table to see what each is known for.

Browse the full Dubai Creek Harbour community page for every building we cover.

1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in Creek Harbour

Our bedroom pages go into sizes and layouts for each home type:

• 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Dubai Creek Harbour
• 3 bedroom apartments for rent in Dubai Creek Harbour

Studios in Creek Harbour are common in off-plan launches. See the studios in Dubai Creek Harbour buying guide, and the off-plan projects in Dubai Creek Harbour if you are thinking of buying rather than renting.

Creek Harbour or a nearby area?

Mohammed Bin Rashid City and Business Bay sit between Creek Harbour and Downtown and have lower median asking rents. Al Jaddaf is also close. If you want to compare, see apartments for rent in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, apartments for rent in Business Bay and apartments for rent in Al Jaddaf. Our comparison of Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Marina helps if you are choosing a waterfront.

Rent or buy in Creek Harbour?

Renting keeps your cash free and lets you test the community before you commit. Buying makes sense if you plan to stay for several years and have the deposit, fees and mortgage approval in place. Buyers also pay Dubai Land Department transfer costs on top of the price, which our guide to Dubai Land Department fees in 2026 sets out. Many people rent for a year first, learn which tower and floor they like, then look at resale or off-plan homes. Talk to us if you want help comparing the two routes for your budget and time horizon.

How to rent an apartment in Dubai Creek Harbour

1. Decide your budget as an annual rent and compare it with the table above.
2. View two or three buildings. Check the view, noise, parking and the walk to shops.
3. Agree the rent, number of cheques and furnishing with the landlord.
4. Sign the unified tenancy contract and pay the deposit. The landlord may take a deposit for maintenance and must return the remainder at the end of the lease (Law 26 of 2007, Article 20).
5. Register the tenancy on Ejari. Registration is mandatory, and a tenant request must be approved by the landlord within 5 days or it is cancelled. Afterwards you can download your Ejari certificate at any time.
6. Open your DEWA account after Ejari is issued. See the DEWA move-in service.

The official unified tenancy contract is published by the Dubai Land Department. Our Ejari and tenancy contracts guide explains each clause.

What to check before you rent

• Cooling charges and service charges: see DEWA and chiller charges explained.
• Whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished, and what is on the inventory.
• Your commute: test the drive to work at rush hour, not on a weekend.
• The renewal cap: use our rent increase calculator to check the allowed rise.

Want a townhouse or penthouse instead of an apartment? See all property for rent in Dubai Creek Harbour. For the largest homes, see 4 bedroom apartments for rent in Dubai.

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