What differs between them is each address's official setting: Creekside sits in the creek zone, while Gateway fronts the marina. More practically, they differ in price, unit mix, and timeline. If you are simply looking for a single water front apartment near the water, this guide puts Creekside Residence and Gateway Residence side by side, comparing layouts, views, pricing, and daily atmosphere, so you can see which one suits the way you actually want to live.
Key Takeaways
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Shared setting: Creekside Residence and Gateway Residence stand close together, so homes in both can look out over the creek, the mangroves, and a marina.
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Creekside Residence: 150 apartments, one to three bedrooms, March 2028 handover, average price around AED 1,550 per square foot (Al Zorah sales presentation, June 2026).
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Gateway Residence: 157 simplex and duplex apartments, one to three bedrooms, around 68 percent built with a December 2026 handover, average price around AED 1,350 per square foot (Al Zorah sales presentation, June 2026).
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How to choose: the decision comes down to timeline, budget, and daily rhythm rather than the water on offer.
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Ownership: apartments at Al Zorah are freehold, and purchases at or above AED 2,050,000 may qualify for the ten-year UAE Golden Visa, subject to the authorities' conditions.
All prices are indicative and should be confirmed with the Al Zorah sales team.
Creekside Residence: Layouts and Views
Creekside Residence is a collection of 150 apartments designed, in the developer's own words, around nature and inspired by the view. Layouts run from one to three bedrooms, and homes look out over the creek, the mangroves, and a marina, with some units also catching the golf course beyond. The best-positioned homes carry creek-and-mangrove views, while entry units offer partial sea and boulevard aspects.
The atmosphere has a quiet, residential character. Creekside sits toward the center of the community, wrapped by the protected mangrove reserve, which gives it a sense of stillness that suits buyers seeking a calmer daily rhythm, even with the marina close by.
On the practical side, Creekside is an off-plan development with construction underway and a handover date scheduled for March 2028. It carries an average selling price of around 1,550 AED per square foot, with one-bedroom homes starting from roughly AED 855,000. The payment structure is a 40/60 plan with a three-year post-handover component and a 10 percent deposit on signing. Early buyers have also been offered a year of complimentary weekday golf membership and one year of beach club membership. See current layouts on the Creekside Residence page.
Gateway Residence: Marina Frontage Apartments
Gateway Residence sits immediately alongside Creekside, but its address fronts the yacht marina directly. The development comprises 157 apartments offered in both simplex and duplex configurations. Layouts run from one to three bedrooms, with marina, creek, and city views available, while homes sit within easy reach of the Golf and Yacht Club and the berths themselves.
Because Gateway stands so close to Creekside, residents get the same creek-and-mangrove backdrop, but the daily experience leans more toward water sports, boats, and the social life of the marina at the front door. It is the more outward-facing of the two waterfront apartment communities, and the duplex option is one clear point of difference from Creekside's lineup. Amenities reflect that lifestyle too, with a floating pool, a gym, and golf and beach club membership included. For more on berthing and water sports, read our guide to marina lifestyle at Al Zorah.
Gateway is the more advanced of the two off-plan developments, with construction around 68 percent complete and handover due in December 2026, noticeably sooner than Creekside. It carries an average selling price of around 1,350 AED per square foot, which makes it the more accessible of the two. One-bedroom homes start from about AED 846,000, with the same 40/60 three-year post-handover structure and 10 percent deposit. See current availability on the Gateway Residence page.
Which Waterfront View Apartments Suit Your Lifestyle?
Because Creekside Residence and Gateway Residence share so much of the same waterfront cluster, with creek, mangroves, and marina visible from both, the choice between these two waterfront view apartments comes down to timeline, budget, and daily rhythm rather than which one has "the water."
Creekside tends to suit families and buyers who want a quieter home and are comfortable waiting for the March 2028 handover. Its higher price per square foot accompanies a more residential, mangrove-wrapped position.
Gateway Residence suits buyers who want to move in, or start earning rental income, sooner, thanks to its December 2026 handover. It is the natural choice for boat owners or anyone who wants marina life close at hand, while the duplex layouts provide an additional option for larger households. For the wider return picture, read why invest in Ajman real estate.
If budget and timeline matter most, lean toward Gateway. If a quieter pace and proximity to the mangrove reserve matter more than moving in early, lean toward Creekside. Either way, you are choosing an apartment on the same shared waterfront rather than a different view entirely. Buyers who would rather look out over open sea than a creek or marina can read about beachfront living in Ajman instead.
Want to compare current availability at both developments? Ask the Al Zorah sales team about homes at Creekside Residence and Gateway Residence.
How Do Creekside and Gateway Compare on Price and Availability?
The table below sets the two developments side by side, using figures from Al Zorah's June 2026 sales presentation.
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Feature |
Creekside Residence |
Gateway Residence |
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Setting |
Creek zone, wrapped by the mangrove reserve |
Marina frontage |
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Apartments |
150 |
157 |
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Layouts |
One to three bedrooms |
One to three bedrooms, simplex and duplex |
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Views |
Creek, mangroves, marina, some golf course |
Marina, creek, and city |
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Construction |
Underway |
Around 68 percent complete |
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Handover |
March 2028 |
December 2026 |
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Average price |
Around AED 1,550 per sq ft |
Around AED 1,350 per sq ft |
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One-bedroom from |
Roughly AED 855,000 |
About AED 846,000 |
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Payment plan |
40/60, three-year post-handover, 10 percent deposit |
Same 40/60 three-year post-handover, 10 percent deposit |
On price, waterfront apartments at the two developments sit close together at entry level and diverge mainly by size, floor, and timeline. Both start from a similar point, with one-bedroom homes from roughly AED 846,000 at Gateway Residence and AED 855,000 at Creekside. Average selling prices are about 1,350 AED per square foot at Gateway and 1,550 at Creekside, a gap that may partly reflect Creekside's later launch and its mangrove-facing position.
Availability differs mainly by timeline. Gateway Residence is further along, at around 68 percent built with a December 2026 handover, so ready-to-hand-over stock should arrive sooner. Creekside, at an earlier stage of construction with a March 2028 handover, offers a longer runway and, for now, a wider choice of position within the building.
All of these figures are indicative starting points rather than a fixed price list. Al Zorah prices move as each phase sells, so confirm current pricing, availability, and the exact homes on offer with the sales team before committing. Payment terms are covered in more detail in our guide to payment plans and post-handover options at Al Zorah.
What Amenities Do Both Communities Share?
Because Creekside Residence and Gateway Residence sit within the same master-planned destination, and close enough to share the same creek, mangrove, and marina outlook, buyers get the same community regardless of which building they choose. Owners at both have access to the 18-hole championship golf course and the Golf and Yacht Club, the private white sandy beach and forthcoming beach club, the ZOYA Health and Wellness Resort, dining and leisure options across the community anchored by the Al Zorah Beach Resort, and the mangrove nature reserve, four marinas, and cycling and jogging tracks.
This is the key point for anyone deciding between the two: the setting and the amenities are shared, so the real decision is about price, timeline, and unit mix rather than what you can see or access. Whichever you choose, the wider community, and the water around it, is the same.
Still comparing options? Browse all apartments for sale in Ajman at Al Zorah, or explore villas for sale in Ajman if you want a larger home with beach access.
Next Step: Request Availability at Creekside and Gateway
If you are narrowing down waterfront view apartments at Al Zorah, the most useful next step is to see current availability for the specific homes you are considering. Al Zorah's sales team can share:
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Current availability at Creekside Residence and Gateway Residence, including the aspect of specific homes
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Up-to-date pricing and payment plan terms, including the post-handover structure
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Confirmation of handover timelines and any membership offers open to early buyers
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Confirmation of whether a specific home meets the Golden Visa threshold
Register your interest to receive current availability and pricing, or book a consultation with the Al Zorah team to talk through your budget and timeline. You can also go straight to the Creekside Residence or Gateway Residence pages. Buying from abroad? Our international buyers guide explains the process step by step.
Waterfront Apartments at Al Zorah
The real differences are price, timeline, and unit mix rather than the water on offer. Both stand close to each other within the same waterfront cluster at Al Zorah, and apartments in both can look out over the creek, the mangroves, and a marina. Creekside Residence is officially in the creek zone and leans toward a quieter, more residential atmosphere, with a March 2028 handover. Gateway Residence fronts the marina directly, includes duplex layouts, and has an earlier December 2026 handover.
Yes. Both developments offer waterfront view apartments. Because Creekside Residence and Gateway Residence sit next to each other in the same cluster, homes in both can look over the creek, the mangroves, and a marina, with some Gateway units also taking in the city. The specific aspect depends on the unit and floor, so confirm the exact view of any home you are considering.
Creekside Residence is generally the stronger fit for families, thanks to its quieter, more residential position and the mangrove backdrop. That said, both share the same family-friendly community amenities, including pools, kids' play areas, the beach, and the Golf and Yacht Club, since they sit within the same waterfront cluster.
Yes. Apartments at Al Zorah are freehold, with full ownership open to both UAE nationals and foreign buyers, including resale rights. Freehold purchases at or above AED 2,050,000 may also qualify the buyer for the UAE's ten-year Golden Visa, subject to the authorities' conditions. Read how freehold ownership works for foreign buyers and how the Golden Visa works through Al Zorah property.
Gateway Residence is due for handover in December 2026, with construction around 68 percent complete, while Creekside Residence is scheduled for March 2028. Both are off-plan developments, and these dates come from Al Zorah's June 2026 sales presentation, so confirm the current timeline with the sales team before you commit.
Average selling prices are around AED 1,350 per square foot at Gateway Residence and AED 1,550 at Creekside Residence, with one-bedroom homes from roughly AED 846,000 and AED 855,000 respectively. Both use a 40/60 plan with a three-year post-handover component and a 10 percent deposit on signing. These figures are indicative, so ask the Al Zorah sales team for current pricing.
Start with the aspect of the specific home, the handover date, the price per square foot, and the unit mix. At Al Zorah, Creekside Residence and Gateway Residence share the same creek, mangrove, and marina outlook, so timeline, budget, and layout usually decide the choice. Register your interest to see current availability at both.
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