Dubai Healthcare City has broken ground on Dubai Creek Gardens, an AED 3 billion residential community in DHCC Phase 2 overlooking Dubai Creek. Developed by Global Partners, the project will bring more than 1,400 homes across a 127,000-square-metre site, with 70% dedicated to landscaped and wellness-focused spaces. It will also introduce the UAE’s first Westin Residences and Renaissance Residences.
- Location: Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2, overlooking Dubai Creek
- Developer: Global Partners Ltd
- Project value: AED 3 billion
- Homes: More than 1,400 residences
- Green space: Around 70% of the site
- Branded residences: UAE’s first Westin Residences and Renaissance Residences
- Status: Groundbreaking completed; development underway
Dubai Healthcare City has broken ground on Dubai Creek Gardens, an AED 3 billion waterfront development planned for DHCC Phase 2. Announced by Dubai Healthcare City and Dubai Media Office, the project will cover more than 127,000 square metres and include over 1,400 residences, retail and dining spaces. Its biggest draw is the introduction of the UAE’s first Westin Residences and Renaissance Residences, developed with Marriott International. The community will also put a strong focus on open spaces, with around 70% of the site planned for gardens, parks, sports and wellness areas.
Dubai Creek Gardens will focus on low-density waterfront living
Dubai Creek Gardens is being developed by Global Partners Ltd in partnership with Mirage Leisure and Development, OCTA Properties and Marriott International.
Unlike many large residential developments in Dubai, the project is planned around a lower-density concept with a significant share of the site reserved for outdoor areas.
According to Dubai Media Office, around 70% of the development will consist of landscaped gardens, parks, sports facilities and wellness-focused outdoor spaces.
The project will also combine homes with retail and dining facilities, creating a community where residents can access everyday amenities within the development.
Its location overlooking Dubai Creek adds another major element to the project, placing the community within one of Dubai’s established waterfront development corridors.
UAE’s first Westin and Renaissance residences are coming to Dubai
One of the most notable parts of Dubai Creek Gardens is its branded residential offering.
The project will introduce the first Westin Residences and first Renaissance Residences in the UAE, in partnership with Marriott International.
Westin Residences will follow the brand’s established focus on wellness and wellbeing. This fits closely with Dubai Creek Gardens’ wider emphasis on landscaped areas, outdoor activities and healthier living.
Renaissance Residences will take a different approach, drawing on the brand’s focus on cultural discovery and a more distinctive lifestyle experience.
The arrival of both brands also adds another layer to Dubai’s growing branded-residence market, where international hospitality names are increasingly being incorporated into residential developments.
Marriott’s residences platform lists Westin Residences Dubai Creek Gardens as a coming-soon project, while further details on individual residence sizes, prices and payment plans have yet to be fully released.
A major project for Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2
Dubai Creek Gardens is part of the continuing development of Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2, an area that has expanded beyond its original healthcare-focused role to include wellness, residential and lifestyle elements.
The community’s emphasis on wellbeing is particularly relevant to the district. Alongside more than 1,400 homes, the development will include outdoor spaces, sports facilities, restaurants and retail outlets.
This mix is designed to support a more integrated residential environment rather than a standalone apartment development.
For Dubai, the project also reflects the city’s wider focus on creating communities where residential, recreational and commercial facilities are located closer together.
Dubai Creek Gardens aligns with Dubai’s push for greener communities
The project’s large allocation of landscaped space also fits into Dubai’s longer-term urban planning goals.
The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan places greater emphasis on green and recreational areas, healthy communities and improved quality of life. The strategy also aims to create more integrated neighbourhoods with access to services and leisure facilities.
Dubai has continued to expand its parks and recreational infrastructure as part of this wider approach.
Dubai Creek Gardens’ 70% allocation for gardens, parks, sports and wellness spaces therefore gives the development a clear connection to the city’s broader urban-planning direction.
For future residents, this could mean more outdoor areas and recreational facilities within walking distance of their homes.
Global Partners expands its Dubai residential portfolio
Dubai Creek Gardens also marks another major step for Global Partners in the local residential market.
The developer has previously worked on Eden House The Canal and Eden House The Park, two residential developments along the Dubai Water Canal.
According to Global Partners, these projects together represent more than AED 4 billion in gross development value and more than 500 homes.
The company has also raised more than US$300 million for its second property fund, with the latest capital supporting its next phase of development, including Dubai Creek Gardens.
The new project therefore adds considerably more residential capacity to the developer’s Dubai portfolio.
Why It Matters
Dubai Creek Gardens matters because it combines three major trends in Dubai’s property market: waterfront living, branded residences and wellness-focused communities.
For UAE residents and prospective buyers, the project offers another upcoming residential option in the Dubai Creek area, with access to landscaped spaces, sports facilities, retail and dining.
For the wider property sector, the arrival of two Marriott residential brands highlights continued demand for branded homes in Dubai.
The project is now at the groundbreaking stage. Further information on residence configurations, prices, sales launches and handover timelines will need to come from the developer as the project progresses.
FAQs
Where is Dubai Creek Gardens located?
Dubai Creek Gardens is located in Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2, overlooking Dubai Creek.
How much is Dubai Creek Gardens worth?
The development has a stated value of AED 3 billion.
How many homes will Dubai Creek Gardens have?
The community is planned to include more than 1,400 residences.
Which branded residences will be part of Dubai Creek Gardens?
The project will introduce the UAE’s first Westin Residences and Renaissance Residences, in partnership with Marriott International.
How much of Dubai Creek Gardens will be green space?
Around 70% of the site is planned for landscaped gardens, parks, sports facilities and wellness-focused outdoor areas.
Dubai Creek Gardens is set to add more than 1,400 homes to Dubai Healthcare City while bringing two new Marriott residential brands to the UAE. With its waterfront setting, extensive landscaped areas and mix of residential, retail, dining and wellness facilities, the AED 3 billion project is another significant addition to Dubai’s evolving residential landscape.
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