Emaar has unveiled Dubai Square Business District, an AED 12 billion commercial development planned beside Dubai Square in the heart of Dubai Creek Harbour. Announced on 9 November 2026, the project brings 300,000 square metres of commercial and office space into a waterfront masterplan that also includes homes, hospitality, retail and public parks.
What Emaar Has Announced for Dubai Square
The design gives Dubai Creek Harbour a clearer role as a place to work as well as live. Emaar’s plans connect office buildings directly to two on-site metro stations through climate-controlled links, with Dubai Square and the planned Dubai Creek Tower nearby. For businesses choosing an office and buyers comparing homes in the community, the layout makes the route between buildings, transport and everyday services worth a closer look.
Where is Dubai Square Business District?
The business district is planned around Dubai Square, with office towers framing the square and streets extending from Icon Plaza. Green corridors link parts of the wider development, and the creek lies to the west. Emaar envisions Dubai Creek Tower as the landmark that will anchor the skyline alongside the square.
Dubai Square Business District at a Glance
- Developer
- Emaar Properties
- Location
- Dubai Creek Harbour, beside Dubai Square
- Development value
- AED 12 billion
- Commercial and office space
- 300,000 sq m
- Planned transit
- Two on-site metro stations with direct office links
Dubai Metro Blue Line and Office Access
For a company considering office space in Dubai Creek Harbour, the most practical feature is the planned connection between the office lobbies and the metro. A covered, climate-controlled walk could make the last stretch of the commute easier for staff and visiting clients. For an individual building, the useful detail will be where the station exit meets the lobby and how much of that route is indoors.
Emaar describes two on-site stations serving the district. At the wider Dubai Creek Harbour masterplan level, the developer lists three metro stations, 17 bus stops and a 7 km Discovery Loop. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority identifies an iconic Dubai Creek Harbour station as part of the Dubai Metro Blue Line. RTA has targeted 9 September 2029 for the Blue Line opening. Emaar’s district announcement gives no office opening or handover date.
What to Compare When Choosing an Office
Businesses comparing Dubai Square with other Dubai office locations can start with staff commute patterns, visitor access and fit-out needs. When building-level details become available, compare usable floor area, parking, service charges and lease or sale terms. Emaar’s November announcement gives the district’s development value and scale. It does not publish office prices, floor plans or an availability schedule.
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Dubai Square Mall, Parks and Waterfront Living
How Dubai Square Mall connects with the district
Emaar’s Dubai Square Mall concept combines flagship shops, dining and entertainment with outdoor retail streets that open into Icon Plaza. The developer also describes drive-through shopping and direct access to the Iconic Metro Station. For someone visiting an office, that layout could put a client lunch, a hotel or the return train within walking distance of the same meeting.
Hotels, Parks and the Creek Harbour Waterfront
Emaar describes four hotels around Dubai Square and three parks within the district. The wider masterplan includes a 4.5 km waterfront promenade and a 600 m urban beach. Those amenities matter to different users at different times of day. An office team may prioritise a short lunch walk and an easy trip back to the metro, while residents may value a waterfront route they can use after work.
Emaar’s wider masterplan envisages 75,500 homes for around 200,000 residents. Those figures describe the developer’s long-term plan for Dubai Creek Harbour.
Dubai Creek Harbour Property Investment and Buying Guide
A planned employment centre gives residential investors another reason to assess Dubai Creek Harbour. If offices open and attract employers over time, some staff may choose to rent near work. For a buyer looking at a particular apartment today, recent signed rents, comparable sales and the number of similar homes coming to market give a firmer starting point for assessing demand.
Compare units with similar floor area, bedroom count, view and condition. Build your income estimate around realistic rent and account for service charges, upkeep and possible vacancy. If your figures depend on easy metro access or nearby office demand, test how the purchase works if those benefits arrive later than expected.
Ready apartments and off-plan property in Dubai Creek Harbour
A ready apartment lets you walk the building, see the actual view, check available services and test the route to shops or the waterfront. For an off-plan purchase, review the floor plan, payment schedule, handover terms and the position of the building on the masterplan. Ask which facilities are expected to operate when you move in and check the walk from the building entrance to the station on the latest available plan.
Dubai Square Business District FAQs
What is Dubai Square Business District?
It is Emaar’s planned 300,000 sq m commercial and office district in Dubai Creek Harbour, with an announced development value of AED 12 billion.
Where will Dubai Square Business District be located?
It is planned beside Dubai Square in central Dubai Creek Harbour. Office towers are designed to frame the square near Icon Plaza and the planned Dubai Creek Tower.
How many metro stations will serve the business district?
Emaar plans two stations at the district and direct links into office buildings. Its wider Creek Harbour masterplan refers to three metro stations.
When is the Dubai Metro Blue Line expected to open?
RTA has targeted 9 September 2029 for the Blue Line. That date applies to the rail project. Emaar’s announcement gives no opening date for the business district.
Is Dubai Square Mall part of the business district?
Dubai Square Mall is the neighbouring retail and entertainment destination. Emaar’s plan connects the mall with the district’s streets, Icon Plaza and the Iconic Metro Station.
Can I buy or lease office space at Dubai Square now?
Emaar’s announcement gives no unit availability, launch dates or sale and lease terms. Request current release details before planning a purchase or relocation.
How could the district affect Dubai Creek Harbour property demand?
New workplaces and easier commutes could broaden the pool of potential tenants. Demand for an individual apartment will also depend on rents, competing supply and when nearby facilities open.
Can M R ONE Properties help me buy in Dubai Creek Harbour?
Yes. Our team can help compare available homes, payment schedules and locations based on your budget, move-in plans or investment goals.
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About the author
Sheraz Khan
Associate Partner
Sheraz Khan stands among the leading real estate professionals in the UAE, known for his strong market insight, trusted client relationships, and proven results. Repeatedly recognized by Emaar and DAMAC at their annual awards, he has built a reputation for excellence at the highest level of the industry.
About the author
Sheraz Khan
Associate PartnerSheraz Khan stands among the leading real estate professionals in the UAE, known for his strong market insight, trusted client relationships, and proven results. Repeatedly recognized by Emaar and DAMAC at their annual awards, he has built a reputation for excellence at the highest level of the industry.
