Valia by Emaar: A New Address on Dubai Creek Harbour’s Green Edge
Wake up, pull back the curtains, and there’s a park on one side and Dubai’s skyline on the other. That’s the plot Emaar chose for Valia, its newest residential tower at Dubai Creek Harbour. The building sits directly beside the community’s central park and faces the site reserved for Dubai Square Mall, due to open in 2028. For anyone who’s watched Dubai Creek Harbour grow from a construction site into one of the city’s more talked-about addresses, Valia is Emaar’s next chapter there.
What is Valia by Emaar?
Valia is a residential tower in Dubai Creek Harbour, developed by Emaar Properties, offering one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments. It sits inside Emaar’s wider Dubai Creek Harbour masterplan, a waterfront community that already includes the Dubai Creek Marina, views over the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, and roughly 500,000 square metres of parks. Every apartment has its own balcony, with views over the creek, the city skyline, or the community park directly below.
Where exactly is it, and why does the location matter?
Valia sits park-side, one of the more sought-after positions in the community, because it locks in a permanent green outlook rather than a view that depends on what gets built next door later. It also faces the plot earmarked for Dubai Square Mall and sits a short distance from the Blue Line Metro extension, scheduled to open before Valia’s own handover — a rare case of the transport link arriving on time rather than years after residents move in.
What apartment types and prices does Valia offer?
Emaar has released four unit types at Valia:
- One-bedroom apartments, 821 sq ft, from AED 1.96 million
- Two-bedroom apartments, around 1,255 sq ft
- Three-bedroom apartments, around 1,674 sq ft
- Four-bedroom apartments, around 2,561 sq ft — a very limited run
Emaar’s own price list opens at AED 1.96 million for a one-bedroom unit; prices can move slightly between release tranches, so we always confirm the live price sheet before a client commits.
What’s the payment plan, and when does it hand over?
Handover is targeted for December 2030. Sales sources describe an 80/20 structure: 10% on booking, seven further instalments of 10% through September 2029, then the final 20% on handover. We confirm the exact live plan with Emaar’s sales office at the time of booking, since terms can shift between tranches.
Does Valia qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?
Yes. Every unit at Valia is priced above the AED 2 million threshold the UAE sets for the property-investor route to a ten-year Golden Visa, and Dubai Creek Harbour is freehold, open to buyers of any nationality.
How SBX sees it
We’ve watched Dubai Creek Harbour mature from a promise into a genuine part of the city’s skyline, and Valia’s plot — park-facing, mall-adjacent, and metro-connected before handover — is one of the stronger releases Emaar has put out there. A 2030 handover means tying up capital for several years before the keys arrive, so it’s worth weighing against shorter-dated opportunities in our other markets. Get in touch and we’ll walk you through the current price list and floor plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can buy an apartment at Valia by Emaar?
Anyone, regardless of nationality. Dubai Creek Harbour is a freehold zone, and Emaar sells to UAE residents and overseas buyers on the same terms.
What is the starting price for Valia apartments?
Emaar’s official price list starts at AED 1.96 million for a one-bedroom apartment of 821 sq ft.
When will Valia be completed?
Handover is targeted for December 2030, according to current sales information; we confirm the latest timeline directly with Emaar before booking.
Does buying at Valia qualify for a UAE Golden Visa?
Yes — every unit is priced above the AED 2 million threshold required for the property-based, ten-year Golden Visa route.
Prices, payment plans, and completion dates reflect publicly available information and can change without notice. This page is for general information only and is not financial, legal, or investment advice.