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Ellington Sands I
Ellington Sands I is a beachfront apartment project by Ellington Properties on Dubai Islands.
From AED 1.7m
- ≈ £346k · $463k
Plan: 70/30
Handover: Q4 2028
Since 2003 · Dubai + London · Licence 601049 · RERA ORN 1219
Key information
Ellington Sands I at a glance
- Developer
- Ellington Properties
- Location
- Dubai Islands, Deira
- Homes
- Studio, 1, 2, 3, 4
- Sizes
- About 490 to 1,760 sq ft for 1 to 3 bedrooms (recorded sales)
- Handover
- Q4 2028The developer’s date. Use the date in your sale agreement.
- Government fee
- 4% of the price to the Dubai Land DepartmentAED 68,000 on the starting price
All key information5 more facts: payment plan, status, launched, floors, progress
- Payment plan
- 70/30
- Status
- Under construction
- Launched
- December 2024 (as Ellington Cove)
- Floors
- Two blocks of 8 and 10 storeys, plus one basement
- Progress
- Construction started in 2026 (DLD-derived records)
Checked 12 October 2026 against the developer’s own pages and public records. Starting prices are the developer’s published figures and change often: ask for today’s price list.
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked 12 October 2026 · 4 sources
What stands out
- Ellington's first beachfront project on Dubai Islands
- Launched in December 2024 as Ellington Cove
- Two blocks of 8 and 10 storeys
More that stands out2 more points and 10 amenities listed by the developer
- Private beach access
- Construction started in 2026
- Private beach
- Leisure and lap pool
- Waterfall pool
- Beach clubhouse
- Fitness studio
- Yoga studio
- Barbecue deck
- Beachfront gardens
- Water sports pavilion
- Ground-floor shops
Payment plan
How you pay for Ellington Sands I
20% on booking, 50% during construction, 30% on handover.
What it costs to buy
- PriceFrom AED 1.7m
- Dubai Land Department fee (4%)AED 68,000
- RegistrationAbout AED 520
- Developer’s admin feeVaries by project
Pounds and dollars are a guide, at mid-market rates on 3 November 2026; your bank’s rate will differ. Plans as published by the developer change between launches and unit types: we confirm the current plan in writing with the price list, and yours is the one in the sale agreement.
Before you buy
Before you buy, check
- The project changed name from Ellington Cove. Make sure the contract names the right building and block.
- Construction started in 2026 for a Q4 2028 target. Ask for the latest progress report.
- The number of homes is not published.
- Drive times are approximate; the developer has not published them.
Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.
Who Ellington Sands I suits3 kinds of buyer
- Buyers who want a low-rise beachfront building
- Buyers planning to move in or let from 2029
- Buyers who value being close to the airport and old Dubai
Prices and floor plans
Today’s prices for Ellington Sands I
We send the current price list, floor plans and payment plan, and tell you honestly how it compares with similar projects. No spam.
More about Ellington Sands I
Where it isDubai Islands, Deira · 4 places nearby
Ellington Sands I is on the beachfront of Dubai Islands, off the Deira coast. Travel is by car over the bridge to Deira; the developer does not publish drive times for this project.
- Dubai Islands beachOn site
- Dubai Islands MallAbout 5 to 10 min drive
- Dubai International AirportAbout 20 min drive
- Downtown DubaiAbout 30 to 35 min drive
Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Pictures4 more developer renders
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Developer render, 5 of 5
Images: Ellington Properties. Artist impressions may differ from the finished building.
Common questions5 answered from the facts above
When will Ellington Sands I be finished?
Handover is listed for Q4 2028. Construction started in 2026.
Who is the developer of Ellington Sands I?
Ellington Properties. The architect is Brewer Smith Brewer Group.
Where is Ellington Sands I?
On the beachfront of Dubai Islands, off the coast of Deira in Dubai.
What is the payment plan at Ellington Sands I?
70/30: 20% on booking, 50% during construction and 30% on handover.
Is Ellington Sands I the same as Ellington Cove?
Yes. The project was launched as Ellington Cove in December 2024 and renamed Ellington Sands before construction.
Everything elseOther Ellington projects, sources
This page is a guide, not financial advice. Details come from the developer and public records and can change. Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.