Harbour Gate
Harbour Gate is an Emaar Properties residential development of two stepped towers on Creek Island in Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai. This guide helps buyers weighing a Harbour Gate distress sale, below market or below original price listing, covering layouts, shared amenities and the transfer checks to complete.
Harbour Gate overview
Harbour Gate is a residential development by Emaar Properties in Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai. Emaar describes two stepped towers overlooking leafy parkland and the waters of Dubai Creek, with a clear line of sight across the wider Creek Harbour district. The towers sit on Creek Island, close to the marina and the central park.
DPF places Harbour Gate in the Dubai Creek Harbour community, which sits within the Dubai Creek Harbour area, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Emaar notes easy access from Creek Harbour to Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport, and mentions the planned Dubai Metro expansion.
Emaar Properties and the building
Emaar Properties lists Harbour Gate among its Dubai Creek Harbour projects. The towers are completed and occupied, so resales are usually transfers of title-deeded apartments. Some units are sold with a tenant in place, which affects when a buyer can move in and how the rent is handled at transfer.
DPF records Harbour Gate as one building name, although the development has two towers. Check the tower and unit number on the title deed against the unit you are considering.
Layouts
According to Emaar, Harbour Gate offers:
- One-bedroom apartments
- Two-bedroom apartments
- Three-bedroom apartments
Emaar describes generous living spaces, a calm, neutral palette and sleek fittings, designed to frame the views outside. DPF's listing for the building includes a three-bedroom apartment with a maid's room facing the park, so some larger layouts include extra rooms. Confirm the plan, floor and outlook for each unit, as park, creek and skyline views vary between stacks. Families often favour the larger layouts for the extra room and the park outlook, while smaller apartments tend to suit professionals who commute to Downtown or the airport.
Amenities and Creek Island
Emaar lists the following facilities at Harbour Gate:
- Fully equipped gyms
- Children's play areas
- Temperature-controlled swimming pools
- Landscaped leisure decks
Around the towers, Dubai Creek Harbour includes the Dubai Creek Marina, promenades, dining, schools and healthcare, and the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary lies close by, known for its flamingos. Ask what the service charges cover and check the condition of shared areas during a viewing.
When viewing, look at how the leisure decks and pools are maintained and whether owners have been notified of upcoming capital works. If a unit is tenanted, request a copy of the tenancy contract and confirm how the deposit and remaining rent will be transferred.
Finding distressed and below-market units in Harbour Gate
A Harbour Gate distress sale is typically driven by a motivated seller on a deadline, such as a relocation or a refinancing, and the flat may come with a tenant in place. Phrases like below market or below original price on DPF are the seller's description. DPF has not priced the unit, so compare recent transactions in the towers yourself.
Before agreeing terms on an apartment in Harbour Gate, check:
- Title deed: the deed should show the seller, the correct tower and the unit.
- Payment plan status: where the purchase was on an Emaar plan, a clearance letter should confirm nothing remains due.
- Seller's outstanding balance: if a bank holds a mortgage, the contract should set out the release process on transfer day.
- Developer NOC: book Emaar's NOC early, as the trustee appointment depends on it.
- DLD transfer: ownership passes at a Dubai Land Department trustee office once fees are paid as agreed.
- Service charges: Emaar's community management can confirm there are no arrears.
Oqood applies to off-plan resale contracts, so for a completed tower like this, confirm that the title deed has been issued. Using an independent conveyancer with a RERA-registered agent keeps the tenancy and transfer paperwork aligned.
Related DPF pages
See the Emaar Properties developer page to explore Emaar's other addresses, or use the Dubai Creek Harbour community page and the Dubai Creek Harbour area page to compare homes across Creek Island and the creekside.
Frequently asked questions
Who developed Harbour Gate?
Emaar Properties.
How many towers does Harbour Gate have?
Emaar describes two stepped towers on Creek Island.
What apartments are in Harbour Gate?
One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, according to Emaar.
Can I buy in Harbour Gate below the original price?
Where an owner chooses to sell for less than their purchase price, yes. DPF publishes their terms but takes no part in agreeing a deal.
Can I buy a unit with a tenant?
Yes, some units are sold tenanted. Review the tenancy contract and agree how rent and the deposit are handled at the DLD transfer.
Frequently asked questions
Who developed Harbour Gate?
Emaar Properties.
How many towers does Harbour Gate have?
Emaar describes two stepped towers on Creek Island.
What apartments are in Harbour Gate?
One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, according to Emaar.
Can I buy in Harbour Gate below the original price?
Where an owner chooses to sell for less than their purchase price, yes. DPF publishes their terms but takes no part in agreeing a deal.
Can I buy a unit with a tenant?
Yes, some units are sold tenanted. Review the tenancy contract and agree how rent and the deposit are handled at the DLD transfer.