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Ellington Sands I
Ellington Sands I is a beachfront apartment project by Ellington Properties on Dubai Islands. It was launched in December 2024 under the name Ellington Cove and renamed before building work began. Construction started in 2026 and handover is listed for Q4 2028.
- HandoverQ4 2028
- Payment plan70/30
- BedroomsStudio, 1, 2, 3, 4
- StatusUnder construction
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked 12 October 2026 · 4 sources
Images: Ellington Properties. Artist impressions may differ from the finished building.
Key facts
Ellington Sands I at a glance
- Developer
- Ellington Properties
- Location
- Dubai Islands, Deira
- Type
- Apartments, duplexes and penthouses
- Bedrooms
- Studio, 1, 2, 3, 4
- Sizes
- About 490 to 1,760 sq ft for 1 to 3 bedrooms (recorded sales)
- Floors
- Two blocks of 8 and 10 storeys, plus one basement
- Launched
- December 2024 (as Ellington Cove)
- Handover
- Q4 2028
- Progress
- Construction started in 2026 (DLD-derived records)
- Payment plan
- 70/30
Checked 12 October 2026. Prices are not shown here because they change often. Ask for today’s price list.
Highlights
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
- Private beach access
- Construction started in 2026
- Studios to four bedroom homes
Amenities
- 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
On a home priced at AED 1,000,000 that is AED 200,000 on booking, AED 500,000 during construction, AED 300,000 on handover. Government registration fees are paid on top.
20% on booking, 50% during construction, 30% on handover.
Plans change between launches and unit types. We confirm the current plan in writing with the price list.
Location
Where Ellington Sands I is
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.
Nearby
- 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.
Who Ellington Sands I suits
- 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
Check before you buy
- 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.
The developer
Ellington Properties: handover record, prices, payment plans and current projects, checked October 2026
Prices and floor plans
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FAQs
Ellington Sands I: common questions
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.
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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.