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Ellington Properties
Ellington Properties: handover record, prices, payment plans and current projects, checked October 2026
Ellington Properties is a private developer founded in 2014 by Robert Booth, a former head of Emaar's Dubai business, with partners. It is known for interiors and amenities above the mid-market norm, and its finished buildings in JVC, MBR City and Dubai Hills earned gross yields of 6-8% in May 2026. Most projects have handed over on time or a quarter or two late; Wilton Park Residences was about two years late after a contractor change. The trade-offs are launch prices above community averages and a pipeline now about four times the size of what it has delivered.
What Ellington does well
- Mostly on or near schedule: DT1 was completed a month early (March 2020) and Ellington Beach House on time (December 2024). No cancelled project was found.
- Finished buildings rent well: 7.0-7.8% gross in its JVC buildings and 8.4% at Ellington House in Dubai Hills (Property Finder data, May 2026).
- Clear 70/30 plan with set milestones, and resale allowed once 30% is paid (July 2026).
- ADCB offers pre-approved off-plan mortgages for Ellington buyers, up to 50% of value (since August 2026).
- Sales momentum: about AED 10bn of DLD sales in January-September 2026, 8th in Dubai.
Check before you buy
- Ellington uses outside contractors. Wilton Park Residences, due Q2 2021, was completed in October 2023 after the contractor was replaced in June 2021.
- The pipeline has grown fast: 12,622 units under construction against about 3,200-3,700 delivered (2025-26). Check the DLD construction progress for your building.
- Launch prices sit above community averages: the median on 2026 DLD sales was AED 2,373 per sq ft. Ellington Beach House resales in 2026 ranged from AED 2,970 to 4,280 per sq ft, against about AED 4,180 at launch in 2022.
- Many Dubai Islands and Jumeirah Islands towers hand over in the same 2028-2031 window, which may mean competition for tenants and buyers at handover.
- Expect to pay 20% on booking plus the 4% DLD fee, with no post-handover plan as standard.
History
The milestones that shaped Ellington.
- 2014Founded by Robert Booth and Joseph Thomas as a design-led boutique developer. First plots bought in JVC; Belgravia construction starts in November.
- 2016Registered with DLD as developer no. 1117. Belgravia 1 tops out; DT1 in Downtown and Belgravia II under construction.
- 2017Belgravia 1 (181 units) completed in April, about one quarter after its Q4 2016 estimate.
- 2018-2019Rapid growth in JVC: Belgravia II and III, Belgravia Heights, Belgravia Square, Eaton Place, Harrington House and others. Wilton Park Residences in MBR City starts construction (December 2018).
- 2020DT1 completed in March, a month ahead of its April 2020 estimate.
- 2021Contractor on Wilton Park Residences replaced by Allied Contracting (June).
- 2022Ellington Beach House on Palm Jumeirah relaunched (July) with 1-beds from AED 4.3m. Belgravia Heights handed over (December).
- 2023Wilton Park Residences (320 units) completed in October. Wilton Terraces handed over.
- 2024Mercer House and Ellington Cove launched. Ellington Beach House completed on time. First projects in Ras Al Khaimah.
- 2025Belgrove Residences launched (February). Ellington House in Dubai Hills completed (Q3) and Berkeley Place in MBR City completed.
- 2026The Meriva Collection, a hotel-led project on Dubai Islands, launched (February). Eltiera Views in Jumeirah Islands opens bookings (April). Handovers begin at Ellington House II and Arbor View (May). Everly Place launched (June). ADCB mortgage partnership (August).
Delivery track record
Ellington's record is mostly on time or a quarter or two late, with one clear exception. DT1 in Downtown was completed in March 2020, a month before its April 2020 estimate, and Ellington Beach House on the Palm was fully completed in December 2024 as planned. Belgravia 1 (April 2017 against Q4 2016) and Ellington House in Dubai Hills (Q3 2025 against February 2025) were a quarter or two late. Wilton Park Residences in MBR City was estimated for Q2 2021; the first contractor was replaced in June 2021 and the project was completed in October 2023, about two years late. No cancelled Ellington project was found.
| Project | Promised handover | What happened | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgravia 1, JVC | Q4 2016 | Completed April 2017, about one quarter late | Propsearch |
| Belgravia III, JVC | Not published | Reported as a timely handover with contractor Dutco | MEP Middle East |
| DT1, Downtown Dubai | April 2020 | Completed March 2020, one month early | Propsearch |
| Wilton Park Residences, MBR City | Q2 2021 | Completed October 2023 after a contractor change in June 2021 | Propsearch; Saudi Gulf Projects |
| Ellington Beach House, Palm Jumeirah | December 2024 | Completed July-December 2024; 100% on 24 December 2024 | Propsearch; Property Finder |
| Ellington House, Dubai Hills Estate | February 2025 | Completed Q3 2025, about two quarters late | Propsearch |
| Ellington House II and Arbor View | Not published | Handovers from May 2026 | Zawya |
Ellington projects selling or being built now
Starting prices are launch or asking prices at the date shown. Prices move, payment plans change and some projects sell out quickly, so ask us for today’s availability.
| Project | Area | Type | Bedrooms | Sizes | Starting price | Price per sq ft | Payment plan | Handover | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meriva Collection | Dubai Islands | Apartments and penthouses, with a hotel | 1-4 | AED 2.7m (launch, February 2026) | 70/30 | Q2 2030 (Property Finder); Q4 2030-Q4 2031 by building (Bayut) | Selling | ||
| Eltiera Views (Towers 1-4) | Jumeirah Islands | Apartments and penthouses | 1-4 | 801-5,984 sq ft | AED 2.2m (launch, April 2026) | About AED 2,750-2,860 (1-bed sale, 2026) | 20/50/30 | Q4 2029 | Selling; Tower 1 sold out |
| Eltiera Heights | Jumeirah Islands | Apartments and penthouses | 1-4 | AED 2.0m (October 2026) | 70/30 | Q4 2028 | Selling | ||
| Everly Place | Meydan Horizon, MBR City | Apartments | AED 1.9m (launch, June 2026) | 70/30 | Q4 2030 | Selling; 209 homes | |||
| Ellington Sands I | Dubai Islands | Apartments and penthouses | 1-4 | AED 1.7m (October 2026) | 70/30 | Q4 2028 | Selling | ||
| Ellington Sands II | Dubai Islands | Apartments and penthouses | 1-4 | AED 2.6m (October 2026) | 70/30 | Q4 2028 | Selling | ||
| Ellington Cove and Cove II | Dubai Islands | Apartments and penthouses | AED 2.7m (October 2026) | 70/30 | Q4 2028 (Bayut); Q2 2028 (broker guide) | Selling | |||
| Windsor House and Windsor House II | Dubai South | Apartments | Studio-3 | AED 1.2m (October 2026) | 70/30 | Q3 2029 | Selling; Windsor House II sold out | ||
| Portside Square (Towers 1 and 2) | Mina Rashid | Apartments and penthouses | AED 1.11m (October 2026) | 70/30 | Q4 2029 | Selling | |||
| One River Point | Business Bay | Apartments | Studio-4 | AED 3.41m (Property Finder, October 2026) | Q2 2027 | Under construction | |||
| Ocean House | Palm Jumeirah | Apartments | 2-6 | AED 22.58m (Property Finder, October 2026) | Q4 2026 | Under construction | |||
| The Hillgate | Dubai Silicon Oasis | Apartments | 1-3 | AED 1.28m (Property Finder, October 2026) | 70/30 | Q4 2027 | Selling | ||
| Belgravia Gardens Phases 3 and 4 | Dubailand (Falcon City) | Apartments | 1-2 | AED 1.3m (Property Finder, October 2026) | 70/30 | Q3 2028 | Selling | ||
| Mercer House | Uptown Dubai, JLT | Apartments | 70/30 | Q3 2027 | Under construction (launched January 2024) | ||||
| Belgrove Residences | MBR City | Apartments | 70/30 | Q3 2027 | Under construction (launched February 2025) | ||||
| The Sanctuary: Lakeview Villas and Waterside Villas | MBR City District 11 | Villas | AED 12.9m (Lakeview, Property Finder, October 2026) | 60/40 | Lakeview listed as ready; Waterside was due Q4 2025 | Partly complete | |||
| Costa Mare (Towers 1-4) | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah | Apartments | AED 1.2m (Tower 2, October 2026) | 70/30 | Q3 2028 | Selling | |||
| Playa Del Sol | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah | Apartments | 60/40 | Q4 2027 | Selling | ||||
| Ellington Views I | Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah | Apartments | 50/50 | Q3 2027 | Selling | ||||
| Soto Grande Towers I and II | Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah | Apartments and penthouses | AED 1.0m (October 2026) | 70/30 | Q4 2029 | Selling | |||
| Eaton Square | Grade A offices | Under development (Ellington's first office project) |
Completed projects
| Project | Area | Completed | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgravia 1 | JVC | 2017 | Apartments | Ellington's first project: 181 units over five storeys, 97% sold before completion. |
| Belgravia 2 | JVC | Apartments | 188 units. Service charge AED 11.98 per sq ft plus AED 2.00 (May 2026), the lowest in the portfolio. | |
| Belgravia Square | JVC | Apartments | 225 units, launched from AED 550,828. | |
| DT1 | Downtown Dubai | 2020 | Apartments and penthouses | 17 storeys, 130 homes. Completed a month ahead of its estimate. |
| Belgravia Heights 1 and 2 | JVC | 2022 | Apartments | Handed over December 2022. |
| Wilton Terraces | MBR City | 2023 | Apartments | 12 storeys. |
| Wilton Park Residences | MBR City | 2023 | Apartments | 320 units in two 15-storey buildings. Completed October 2023, about two years after its estimate. |
| Ellington Beach House | Palm Jumeirah | 2024 | Apartments | Eight storeys on a beachfront site. Delivered on time. |
| Ellington House | Dubai Hills Estate | 2025 | Apartments | 14 storeys; Ellington's first building in Dubai Hills. |
| Berkeley Place | MBR City | 2025 | Apartments | Gross yield 7.1% (Property Finder data, May 2026). |
| Ellington House II | Dubai Hills Estate | 2026 | Apartments | Handovers began May 2026. |
| Arbor View | Arjan | 2026 | Apartments | Ellington's first completed building in Arjan; handovers began May 2026. |
How owners have done
Ellington's finished buildings have been good for landlords. Property Finder data compiled in May 2026 shows gross yields of 7.0-7.8% in its JVC buildings, 6.1-7.1% in MBR City, 7.1% at DT1 and 8.4% at Ellington House in Dubai Hills, with 4.2% at Ellington Beach House on the Palm. Resale results are mixed. Wilton Park Residences was marketed from AED 740,828 in June 2021 (unit size not stated), and studios there sold for AED 975,000-1.07m in July-September 2026. At Ellington Beach House, launched in July 2022 at about AED 4,180 per sq ft for a 1-bed, 2026 DLD sales ranged from AED 2,970 to 4,280 per sq ft, so some owners have sold below the launch rate. DT1 prices were down 11% in the year to May 2026. The wider market has cooled in 2026, and new Ellington launches are priced above community averages (median AED 2,373 per sq ft on 2026 DLD sales), so buyers should not assume past gains will repeat.
| Community | Price per sq ft | Change | Gross yield | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC (Belgravia 1 and sister buildings) | AED 1,130-1,340 (DLD, July-September 2026) | Belgravia Square +4% (year to May 2026) | 7.0-7.8% (Ellington JVC buildings, May 2026); 7.15% JVC average (Bayut H1 2026) | Propsearch; Property Finder data (May 2026); Bayut H1 2026 sales report |
| MBR City (Wilton Park Residences) | AED 1,800-2,090 (DLD, 2026) | Not published | 6.1-7.1% (Ellington MBR City buildings, May 2026) | Propsearch; Property Finder data (May 2026) |
| Downtown Dubai (DT1) | AED 1,710-2,700 (DLD, May-July 2026) | -11% (year to May 2026) | 7.1% (May 2026) | Propsearch; Property Finder data (May 2026) |
| Dubai Hills Estate (Ellington House) | About AED 1,840-1,850 (DLD, May-July 2026) | +10% (year to May 2026) | 8.4% (May 2026) | Propsearch; Property Finder data (May 2026) |
| Palm Jumeirah (Ellington Beach House) | AED 2,970-4,280 (DLD, January-April 2026) | +14% on portal data (year to May 2026) | 4.2% (May 2026) | Propsearch; Property Finder data (May 2026) |
Bayut and Property Finder figures are mostly asking prices and rents, not completed sales. Yields are gross, before service charges, maintenance and empty periods.
Payment plans and what’s on offer
- Payment plans
- Standard 70/30: 20% on booking, 10% at 90 days, 10% at 180 days, four 5% instalments at construction milestones and 30% on handover (broker guide, July 2026). Some villa and Ras Al Khaimah projects use 60/40; Ellington Views I uses 50/50.
- Post-handover plans
- Not standard (July 2026).
- Booking costs
- In Dubai, 20% plus the 4% DLD fee and AED 3,150 admin and Oqood fees. Expressions of interest of AED 20,000-50,000 are credited to the down payment (July 2026).
- Resale before handover
- Allowed once 30% has been paid (50% plus the next instalment at Ocean House, Art Bay and Claydon House). The NOC fee is AED 5,250 (July 2026).
- Mortgages on off-plan
- ADCB partnership from 19 August 2026: pre-approval for up to 50% of value, valid 12 months and renewable until handover, with rates from 3.49% fixed for three years for a limited period.
- Golden Visa
- Property worth AED 2m or more qualifies. Many current launches start above it (Meriva AED 2.7m, Eltiera Views AED 2.2m, Ellington Cove AED 2.7m, Ellington Sands II AED 2.6m, 2026); Windsor House, Portside Square, The Hillgate and the Ras Al Khaimah towers start below it.
- Branded residences
- None. The Meriva Collection (2026) is Ellington's first project with a hotel.
- Service charges
- AED 11.98-21.97 per sq ft a year in JVC buildings, AED 14.70-19.79 in MBR City, AED 21.07 at Ellington House and AED 30.71 at Ellington Beach House (Property Finder data, May 2026).
Who Ellington suits
Ellington suits end-users and yield investors who want better-than-average interiors and amenities in mid-market communities such as JVC, MBR City, Dubai Hills and Dubai South, and who accept paying above the community average for it. It also suits buyers of Dubai Islands and Jumeirah Islands waterfront homes who are happy to wait until 2028-2031. It suits less well buyers who want the lowest price per sq ft, a post-handover plan or a small deposit, or who plan to resell quickly in 2026, when early resales at some Ellington buildings have come in at or below launch prices.
Thinking of buying? We have sold off-plan for the major developers and can compare Ellington projects with similar homes from others, including resales that may cost less than a new launch.
Ellington FAQs
Is Ellington Properties a good developer?
Ellington is a private, design-led developer founded in 2014 that has delivered about 3,200-3,700 homes, mostly in JVC, MBR City, Downtown, Dubai Hills and the Palm. Most handovers have been on time or a quarter or two late, and no cancelled project was found. The main points to weigh are premium pricing and one two-year delay at Wilton Park Residences.
Who owns Ellington Properties?
It is privately owned by its co-founders: Robert Booth, a former head of Emaar's Dubai business, Joseph Thomas and CEO Elie Naaman. It is not listed and has no government shareholder.
What is the Ellington payment plan?
The standard plan is 70/30: 20% on booking, 10% at 90 days and 10% at 180 days, four 5% instalments at construction milestones and 30% on completion (July 2026). Some villa and Ras Al Khaimah projects use 60/40 or 50/50. There is no standard post-handover plan.
Does Ellington deliver on time?
Mostly. DT1 was completed a month early in March 2020 and Ellington Beach House on time in December 2024. Belgravia 1 was about one quarter late and Ellington House about two quarters late. Wilton Park Residences, estimated for Q2 2021, was completed in October 2023 after a contractor change.
What are Ellington's service charges?
About AED 12-22 per sq ft a year in JVC and MBR City buildings, AED 21 at Ellington House in Dubai Hills and about AED 31 at Ellington Beach House on the Palm, based on Property Finder data compiled in May 2026.
What rental yield do Ellington apartments earn?
Property Finder data from May 2026 shows gross yields of 7.0-7.8% in Ellington's JVC buildings, 6.1-7.1% in MBR City, 7.1% at DT1, 8.4% at Ellington House and 4.2% at Ellington Beach House. Net returns are lower after service charges.
Which Ellington projects are selling in 2026?
The Meriva Collection on Dubai Islands (from AED 2.7m, launched February 2026), Eltiera Views in Jumeirah Islands (from AED 2.2m, April 2026), Everly Place in Meydan Horizon (from AED 1.9m, June 2026), plus Ellington Sands, Ellington Cove, Windsor House, Portside Square and Costa Mare in Ras Al Khaimah.
Can I get a mortgage on an Ellington off-plan property?
Yes. Since August 2026 ADCB offers pre-approved off-plan finance to Ellington buyers for up to 50% of value, renewable each year until handover, with introductory rates from 3.49% fixed for three years.
Can I resell an Ellington off-plan unit before handover?
Yes, once 30% of the price has been paid (50% plus the next instalment at Ocean House, Art Bay and Claydon House). The NOC fee is AED 5,250 (July 2026).
Do Ellington properties qualify for the Golden Visa?
Property worth AED 2m or more qualifies. Many current launches start above that level, including The Meriva Collection, Eltiera Views, Ellington Cove and Ellington Sands II. Cheaper projects such as Windsor House (from AED 1.2m, October 2026) would need a larger unit or more than one unit.
Sources and how we checked (24)
Facts checked October 2026 from the developer’s own announcements and results, Dubai Land Department records (via Property Finder, DXBinteract and Propsearch), Bayut market reports and the press. Figures given by the developer are labelled as theirs. This page is information, not financial advice.
- The National: Ellington set to hand over Dubai homes, 20 April 2016
- Ellington Properties: About us
- Ellington Properties: news and events
- Forbes Middle East: Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders 2026, Elie Naaman
- Top Realtors: Ellington Properties 2026 DLD sales
- Bayut: Ellington Properties new projects
- Property Finder: Ellington new projects in Dubai
- Propsearch: Ellington Properties
- Propsearch: Belgravia 1
- Propsearch: DT1
- Propsearch: Wilton Park Residences
- Propsearch: Ellington Beach House
- Propsearch: Ellington House
- Property Finder: Ellington Beach House
- Property Finder: Eltiera Views
- MEP Middle East: Ellington and Dutco mark timely handover of Belgravia III
- Arabian Business: Ellington launches Belgravia Square
- Saudi Gulf Projects: contractor appointed to fast-track Wilton Park Residences, 21 June 2021
- Construction Week: Ellington hands over Wilton Terraces
- Zawya: Ellington begins handover of Ellington House II and Arbor View, 13 May 2026
- Alnair: Ellington launches The Meriva Collection, 12 February 2026
- Dealr: Ellington Properties payment plans explained, July 2026
- homeitbetter: Ellington Properties rental yield by project (Property Finder data), May 2026
- Bayut H1 2026 sales report