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Creek Waters 2 Golden Visa
Residency Starts at the 2 Bedroom Tier
Five of the six tiers at Creek Waters 2 start above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold; the 1 bedroom apartment, from AED 1.70M ≈ USD 463K, does not. See which units qualify on their own, how the payment schedule maps to application timing, and what off-plan buyers need before handover in Q4 2027.
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Creek Waters 2 Golden Visa Facts
Creek Waters 2 is a single freehold residential tower by Emaar Properties on Creek Island in Dubai Creek Harbour, with approx. 450+ units spread across 1 to 4 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom podium townhouses and a 5 bedroom duplex penthouse. The Dubai Land Department register lists it as project 2634, registered on 15 May 2023, with construction started on 22 August 2023 and a registered completion date of 31 December 2027. The latest DLD register reading is 81.84% at the inspection of 31 July 2026, up from 73.84% on 20 April 2026, a measured pace of about 2.35 points per month between those two dated readings. For residency planning, the figure that matters is where the price list crosses the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property value applied under the UAE Golden Visa program: the 1 bedroom apartments start below it at AED 1.70M ≈ USD 463K, while every tier from the 2 bedroom apartment at AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K upward clears it on its own, subject to the regulations in force when you apply. Handover is expected in Q4 2027, when Oqood registration converts to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 1.7M ≈ USD 463K
2 Bedroom Apartment from AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Q4 2027 handover
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Data as of September 2026, based on the Dubai Land Department register reading of 31 July 2026 for project 2634 and current Creek Waters 2 starting prices. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Creek Waters 2 Units Meet the AED 2M Threshold
In a mixed tower the Golden Visa answer is given tier by tier, not project by project. At Creek Waters 2 the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line runs through the smallest formats: the 1 bedroom apartment starts below it and does not qualify on its own, and the 2 bedroom apartment is the lowest tier that clears it, with a starting price AED 0.30M ≈ USD 82K above the line. That margin is narrow enough that the registered value of your specific unit, not the headline tier price, is the figure to confirm. The 3 and 4 bedroom apartments, the podium townhouses and the duplex penthouse all sit well clear of the threshold.
| Unit Type | Built-Up Area | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | 755 to 923 sq ft (70 to 86 sq m) | AED 1.70M ≈ USD 463K | No |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | 1,120 to 1,494 sq ft (104 to 139 sq m) | AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K | Yes |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | 1,552 to 1,857 sq ft (144 to 173 sq m) | AED 3.20M ≈ USD 871K | Yes |
| 4 Bedroom Apartment | 2,435 to 2,807 sq ft (226 to 261 sq m) | AED 6.20M ≈ USD 1.69M | Yes |
| 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 2,916 to 3,009 sq ft (271 to 280 sq m) | AED 5.30M ≈ USD 1.44M | Yes |
| 5 Bedroom Penthouse | 8,195 sq ft (761 sq m) | AED 19.30M ≈ USD 5.25M | Yes |
| Five of the six tiers qualify individually, from the 2 bedroom apartment upward. The 1 bedroom apartment does not qualify on its own. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, so a 2 bedroom apartment registered at AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K keeps you above the threshold even before handover. Resale or secondary units registered below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify on their own, so confirm the contract value on your specific unit before applying.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at Creek Waters 2 Can Apply
The schedule of record for Creek Waters 2 is Emaar's 90/10 plan from the May 2023 launch: a 10% down payment on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, seven further instalments totalling 80% between July 2023 and January 2027, several of them labelled against estimated construction completion stages from 20% to 80%, and a final 10% in December 2027 on completion. Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration, together with proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any payment conditions applied by the Dubai Land Department and residency authorities at the time you apply.
My read on the timing: the 31 July 2026 DLD register reading of 81.84% already sits above the schedule's 80% construction stage, and handover is expected in Q4 2027, so the distance between the two application windows is far shorter now than it was at launch. Buyers who want residency early, to relocate a family or open UAE bank accounts, can apply on the strength of an Oqood-registered contract once the applicable paid-value conditions are met during the remaining construction period. Buyers with no urgency often prefer the simplest file: wait for handover, when the title deed is issued and the application rests on completed, registered ownership. A unit bought today carries the payment terms set on that specific unit rather than the 2023 schedule, and because requirements for off-plan applications are updated from time to time, confirm the current paid-value condition before submitting.
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The Project
A Single Creek Island Tower Built Around Long-Term Residency
A ten-year visa deserves a home that keeps its appeal for the whole term. The Creek Waters 2 project guide sets out what a qualifying purchase actually includes: every layout from the 1 bedroom to the duplex penthouse, current prices, podium amenities, and Creek Island around it.

Creek Waters 2 at Dubai Creek Harbour: A Creek Island Tower
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Requirements, Process, and Benefits in Full
The rules of the Golden Visa program apply to Creek Waters 2 exactly as they apply to any other Dubai property, so they live in the dedicated guides below rather than being repeated here.
Golden Visa Requirements: AED 2M in Real Estate Registered in Your Name
Golden Visa requirements for property investors: real estate worth at least AED 2M, ownership proof, mortgages, off-plan rules and documents.
Read the requirements guideApplying for the Golden Visa in Seven Steps, From Purchase to Approval
For a property investor, the seven steps run from the purchase to the visa, usually within weeks of ownership being confirmed.
Read the application guideGolden Visa Benefits: Residency, Family Sponsorship and Long Periods Abroad
Golden Visa benefits: residency without an employer, long periods abroad without losing status and the right to sponsor your family.
Read the benefits guideInsights
Project Insights for Creek Waters 2 Golden Visa Buyers
A Golden Visa purchase at Creek Waters 2 rests on more than the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold. Buyers should follow the dated DLD register readings toward the title deed, confirm that every instalment is paid into the project's escrow account, and plan an independent inspection of the apartment, townhouse or penthouse before accepting the keys. The resources below cover each step.

Creek Waters 2 Golden Visa Guide
This page: which Creek Waters 2 tiers meet the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold, why the 1 bedroom does not, and when off-plan buyers can apply.

Creek Waters 2 at Dubai Creek Harbour: 50-Floor Creek Island Tower
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Creek Waters 2 at Dubai Creek Harbour: An 81% Certified Escrow
Creek Waters 2 at Dubai Creek Harbour escrows at First Abu Dhabi Bank, DLD project 2634, 81.84% certified July 2026.
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Creek Waters 2 at Dubai Creek Harbour Snagging Over 50 Floors
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Explore the Dubai Creek Harbour Structure Around Creek Waters 2
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Creek Waters 2 Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Five of the six tiers. 2 bedroom apartments start at AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K, 3 bedroom apartments at AED 3.20M ≈ USD 871K, 4 bedroom apartments at AED 6.20M ≈ USD 1.69M, 3 bedroom townhouses at AED 5.30M ≈ USD 1.44M and the 5 bedroom penthouse at AED 19.30M ≈ USD 5.25M, all above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property value. The 1 bedroom apartments, from AED 1.70M ≈ USD 463K, sit below it. Full criteria are covered in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
No. The 1 bedroom apartments at Creek Waters 2 start at AED 1.70M ≈ USD 463K, below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property value applied under the UAE Golden Visa program, so a 1 bedroom purchase does not meet the threshold by itself. Eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value under the rules in force at the time of application.
Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration and proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value conditions applied at the time of application. Creek Waters 2 buyers who prefer a simpler file can wait for the title deed issued at handover, expected in Q4 2027. The process is explained step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
The schedule of record from the May 2023 launch places 90% of the price during construction, a 10% down payment plus the 4% DLD registration fee followed by seven instalments totalling 80%, with the final 10% due on completion in December 2027. Because most of the price is scheduled before completion, the commonly applied paid-value conditions for an off-plan application are usually reached during construction. A Creek Waters 2 unit bought today follows the payment terms set on that specific unit, so the paid position on your own contract is what counts.
Financed property has been accepted under conditions commonly applied by the authorities, typically including a no-objection letter from the lending bank and a property value at or above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold. How a mortgage affects the qualifying amount is set by the regulations in force at the time of application and is updated from time to time, so confirm the current treatment before relying on a financed purchase. At Creek Waters 2 the question only arises for the tiers that start above the threshold, from the 2 bedroom apartment upward.
Under the practice commonly applied, the qualifying value of jointly owned property has been assessed on each co-owner's own share, with separate treatment sometimes available for spouses. On that basis, two equal co-owners would each reach AED 2M ≈ USD 545K only on Creek Waters 2 tiers whose starting price exceeds AED 4M ≈ USD 1.09M: the 4 bedroom apartments at AED 6.20M ≈ USD 1.69M, the 3 bedroom townhouses at AED 5.30M ≈ USD 1.44M and the penthouse at AED 19.30M ≈ USD 5.25M. Confirm the rules in force at the time of application before structuring a joint purchase.
Yes. Under the program's current terms, a property-based Golden Visa holder can sponsor a spouse and children, subject to the conditions and documents required at the time of application. The family members' residency is tied to the main holder's visa, which for a Creek Waters 2 buyer rests on owning a qualifying unit from the 2 bedroom tier upward.
The program's current term is 10 years, renewable. Renewal has commonly depended on still holding qualifying property at the required value, so selling the Creek Waters 2 unit, or reducing the holding below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K, can affect renewal. The conditions that apply are those in force at the time of renewal.
Yes. Creek Waters 2 is freehold and open to all nationalities, with ownership registered at the Dubai Land Department, which property-based Golden Visa applications rely on. Buyer payments go to a DLD-registered escrow account with First Abu Dhabi Bank, detailed on the Creek Waters 2 escrow account page.
No. For Creek Waters 2 buyers who purchase through this advisory, the VIP application service, covering document preparation, submission, and status follow-up, is included at no charge. Only the official government fees apply, as published by the issuing authorities at the time of application.
No. A purchase from the 2 bedroom tier upward makes you eligible to apply, but approval depends on satisfying all requirements in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and standard background checks. A 1 bedroom purchase does not meet the threshold on its own. Construction status can be followed on the Creek Waters 2 construction updates page.

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