A morning coffee on a balcony high above the marina

Holiday homes in Al Jaddaf / Culture Village

A creekside district between Business Bay and the airport, with two Green Line stations and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library on its waterfront. Typical prices: AED 440–AED 850 / night.

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Al Jaddaf, including the Culture Village waterfront, lies on the western bank of Dubai Creek between Business Bay and Garhoud. Short-stay homes are mostly apartments in mid- and high-rise buildings, often at lower nightly rates than Downtown or Business Bay.

It is a practical, central base: two metro stations, a marine station for abras and ferries, and quick drives to Downtown and the airport. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library and the Jameel Arts Centre make it a good fit for culture-minded guests, business travellers and families on longer stays.

Typical prices

What you get	Price / night
Studio	AED 440 – AED 580
1 bedroom	AED 520 – AED 750
2 bedrooms	AED 790 – AED 850

Median Airbnb prices for mid-November 2026 are about 11–59% above mid-October depending on unit size, following Dubai's November–January peak.

Typical ranges seen on public listings, checked on 30 September 2026. Prices move with the season, the building and the length of stay.

Getting around

Al Jadaf and Creek stations on the Green Line serve the area; Creek station is set to become an interchange with the Blue Line, scheduled for 2029.
Al Jaddaf Marine Station, next to Creek station, has abras and ferries to Dubai Festival City and Dubai Creek Harbour.
Downtown Dubai is about 12 minutes by car and DXB about 15 minutes off-peak.

Who it suits

Business travellers wanting a central, well-connected base
Culture-minded visitors
Longer stays at mid-range prices

Nearby

Mohammed Bin Rashid Library on the creek
Jameel Arts Centre
Jaddaf Waterfront promenade
Views across the creek to Dubai Creek Harbour and Festival City

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Questions people ask

Is Al Jaddaf close to the metro?

Yes, it has two Green Line stations, Al Jadaf and Creek, and the Green Line connects with the Red Line at Union and BurJuman.

What is Culture Village?

It is the name used for the Al Jaddaf waterfront development along Dubai Creek, which mixes residential buildings, hotels and cultural venues.

How far is Al Jaddaf from the airport?

About 15 minutes by car off-peak, and Dubai Festival City across the creek is a 7-minute abra ride away.

Do holiday homes in Dubai need a licence?

Yes. Every holiday home unit in Dubai needs a permit from the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Each listing shows its permit number once it is issued.

Is there a tourism fee on a holiday home stay?

Yes. Holiday homes collect the Tourism Dirham, a fee per bedroom per night set by DET. It is included in the total we confirm before you pay.

What is included in a holiday home stay?

Fresh linen and towels, Wi-Fi, electricity, water and air conditioning, a fitted kitchen and cleaning between stays. Each listing lists anything extra.

How do I book, and is there a deposit?

Send your dates on WhatsApp or through the form. We confirm availability and the full price, then take a booking payment and a refundable security deposit.