Dubai Creek Gardens, a new Dhs 3 billion residential development in Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2, is set to bring more than 1,400 homes to the banks of Dubai Creek, with 70% of the 127,000-square-metre development dedicated to landscaped and wellness-focused spaces.
The project has now reached its groundbreaking stage, with completion scheduled for 2030. Developed by Global Partners Ltd, Dubai Creek Gardens is being positioned around lower-density living, with residences, retail, dining, sports facilities, parks and wellness spaces planned within the same community.
One of its biggest draws for buyers will be the introduction of the UAE’s first Westin and Renaissance branded residences, developed in collaboration with Marriott International.
Dubai Creek Gardens: What is the project?
Dubai Creek Gardens will be developed across more than 127,000 square metres in DHCC Phase 2, along Dubai Creek.
The master-planned development will include more than 1,400 residences, alongside retail and dining outlets.
Rather than using most of the site for buildings, the project is planned with a strong emphasis on open space. 70% of the total area will be allocated to landscaped gardens, parks, sports facilities and wellness-focused spaces.
The development is therefore being designed as a residential community where green and recreational areas form a significant part of the overall layout.
Where is Dubai Creek Gardens?
The project is located in Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2, along Dubai Creek.
Its location places the residential development within DHCC’s wider healthcare, wellness and lifestyle ecosystem. The destination is being developed as an integrated community combining healthcare services with residential and lifestyle offerings.
For prospective residents, the project will therefore be more than a collection of residential buildings, with retail, dining, recreation and wellness spaces planned as part of the development itself.
What homes will Dubai Creek Gardens have?
The development will comprise more than 1,400 residences.
The project will also introduce two internationally branded residential concepts to the UAE: Westin branded residences and Renaissance branded residences.
These will be developed with Marriott International and are expected to incorporate hospitality-inspired services and amenities alongside the residential offering.
The source material does not provide details on the individual apartment sizes, unit configurations, starting prices, payment plans or sales launch dates, so these details have not yet been confirmed as part of the announcement.
What makes Dubai Creek Gardens different?
The biggest defining feature announced so far is the amount of space being dedicated to outdoor and wellness areas.
With 70% of the development allocated to landscaped gardens, parks, sports facilities and wellness-focused open spaces, the project is being designed around a lower-density residential model.
Global Partners Property Fund II Executive Chairman Bader Saeed Hareb said the decision was intended to move away from a density-first approach to residential development.
“Dubai Creek Gardens represents a forward-looking investment in the future of residential living in Dubai, reflecting our long-term confidence in the emirate’s continued growth. We selected DHCC Phase 2 for this development because of its strategic location and the opportunity to create a distinctive residential destination that complements its growing healthcare, wellness and lifestyle ecosystem. Dedicating 70% to landscaped gardens is a deliberate departure from the density-first model that has defined much of the market and reflects how we believe the next generation of institutional-grade residential products in Dubai should be built.”
For buyers, that makes the project’s layout one of the key details to watch as more information about the residences becomes available.
When will Dubai Creek Gardens be completed?
Construction has now officially started, with the project scheduled for completion in 2030.
The development is expected to add to the residential and lifestyle offering in DHCC Phase 2 as the destination continues to evolve.
The project is backed by a Dhs 3 billion investment from Global Partners Ltd. DHCA also became a founding shareholder of the Global Partners Property Fund II, supporting longer-term investment in the destination.
What will be available beyond the homes?
Dubai Creek Gardens is planned as a mixed residential and lifestyle development rather than a standalone housing project.
Alongside the residences, the project will include:
- Landscaped gardens and parks
- Sports facilities
- Wellness-focused open spaces
- Retail outlets
- Dining offerings
- Westin branded residences
- Renaissance branded residences
The combination is intended to create a community where residential living, leisure and wellness are integrated within the same development.
Why is Dubai Creek Gardens being built now?
The groundbreaking comes as Dubai continues to plan for population growth and additional residential demand.
The announcement notes that Dubai’s population is projected to reach 5.8 million residents by 2040. Dubai Creek Gardens is part of the wider expansion of residential, hospitality and lifestyle options planned within DHCC Phase 2.
The project also aligns with the objectives of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, particularly around creating people-centred communities and expanding green and recreational spaces.
For prospective buyers, the next major milestones will be the development of the residences, further details on the homes and branded offerings, and the project’s planned completion in 2030.
tanvir@dubainewsweek.com
