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Emaar announces AED12bn commercial district at Dubai Creek Harbour
The 300,000sqm development includes office space, four hotels, three parks and direct metro access.
Emaar has announced a commercial and office district spanning 300,000sqm at Dubai Creek Harbour, with a total investment of AED12bn (US$3.27bn). The district is planned alongside Dubai Square and will feature two metro station connections, four hotels and three urban parks.
Metro station connections and transport infrastructure#
The district will connect to two metro stations, with office buildings linked to station lobbies via climate-controlled walkways. Across Dubai Creek Harbour, three metro stations, 17 bus stops and a 7km Discovery Loop are planned to serve the wider development. Dubai Creek Harbour's Iconic Metro Station will feature golden fin architecture above the creek. The transport infrastructure is designed to provide access without requiring private vehicle use.
Dubai Square retail component#
Dubai Square is being developed as an open-air retail and mixed-use destination within the district. The development will feature drive-through shopping, multiple entrances and exits, and connections to Icon Plaza and the Iconic Metro Station. It will combine retail, dining, entertainment, hospitality, residential and office space. The retail component includes boulevards extending into surrounding streets, connecting shops, restaurants and office buildings.
Residential capacity and district scope#
The commercial district will serve the surrounding Dubai Creek Harbour community, which is planned to accommodate approximately 200,000 residents. The development is part of the wider Dubai Creek Harbour project. Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar, stated in the announcement that the district was designed for companies seeking an internationally recognisable business address. The development includes the proposed Dubai Creek Tower as a landmark feature of the district.
Development timeline and integration#
The commercial district forms part of the wider Dubai Creek Harbour development, which includes the proposed Dubai Creek Tower. The office district, hotels and parks are being planned to integrate with the Dubai Square retail component and the metro infrastructure. No completion date was stated in the announcement. The development will occupy 300,000sqm within the Creek Harbour site, with office buildings, hotels and parks distributed across the district footprint.
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- meconstructionnews.comME Construction NewsAED12bn investment, 300,000sqm district, two metro stations, four hotels, three parks, 200,000 planned residents
- constructionweekonline.comConstruction Week OnlineDubai Square retail component, open-air format, integrated with office district
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