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Imtiaz vs Ellington

Delivery record, prices and payment plans side by side, so you can see which one suits you.

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Imtiaz Developments logoImtiaz DevelopmentsFurnished apartments from JVC to Dubai Islands
Ellington Properties logoEllington PropertiesDesign-led mid-market developer; strong yields, premium pricing

In short

Imtiaz or Ellington: the short answer

We rate the two the same on delivery: both "Good". Compare the project-by-project handover tables on each profile. Imtiaz is usually the cheaper of the two: Imtiaz is priced as "Mid-market" and Ellington as "Premium" against neighbouring communities.

Ayman Hoque

Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked October 2026

Side by side

Imtiaz vs Ellington at a glance

ImtiazEllington
Delivery recordGoodAbout 9 buildings delivered on time or early by company account; large pipeline still untestedGoodDT1 a month early, Beach House on time; Wilton Park ~2 years late after contractor change
PricesMid-marketAbout AED 1,700-1,950/sq ft in Dubailand and JVC; AED 1,800-2,600/sq ft on Dubai Islands and Meydan (Oct 2026)PremiumMedian AED 2,373/sq ft on 2026 DLD sales, above community averages
Payment plan60/4040% due on completion; 50/50 on the newest launches70/3020% booking, 10% at 90 and 180 days, milestone instalments, 30% on handover
Post-handover plansSometimesOffered on Le Blanc, Raw District, KORE and The Archive (Oct 2026)RareNot standard (July 2026)
Founded19932014
OwnershipPrivate company led by chief executive Masih Imtiaz.Private. Co-founders Robert Booth, Joseph Thomas and Elie Naaman
Homes deliveredOver 2,000 residential units3,220; 3,705 on a broker's DLD-based count
Credit ratingNot publishedNone; private company with no published accounts
Best known forFurnished apartments and the Beach Walk, Cove, Pearl House and Sunset Bay seriesBelgravia buildings in JVC, DT1 in Downtown, Ellington Beach House on the Palm, Ellington House in Dubai Hills
Selling now12 projects24 projects
Best forFirst-time investors; Furnished apartment buyers; Dubai Islands buyersBetter interiors and amenities; Yield investors in JVC, MBR City; Dubai Islands waterfront, 2028–31

These are our summaries from dated sources, not ratings from a review site. The evidence is on each profile.

Payment plans

How you pay: Imtiaz and Ellington

A typical Imtiaz plan

On bookingDuring constructionOn handover

On a home priced at AED 1,000,000 that is AED 200,000 on booking, AED 300,000 during construction, AED 500,000 on handover. Government registration fees are paid on top.

A typical Ellington plan

Before handoverOn handover

On a home priced at AED 1,000,000 that is AED 700,000 before handover, AED 300,000 on handover. Government registration fees are paid on top.

Strengths and risks

What each does well, and what to check

Imtiaz Developments

What Imtiaz does well

  • The company says its early buildings were delivered on time or early, including Westwood Grande and Pearl House.
  • It reports that it handed over the first completed residential building on Dubai Islands, the 80-home Beach Walk, in March 2026.
  • The official website publishes a construction progress percentage and an estimated completion date for most projects, which buyers can check.
In full
  • The company says its early buildings were delivered on time or early, including Westwood Grande (two months early, December 2024) and Pearl House (four months early, July 2025).
  • It reports that it handed over the first completed residential building on Dubai Islands, the 80-home Beach Walk, in March 2026.
  • The official website publishes a construction progress percentage and an estimated completion date for most projects, which buyers can check.

Check before you buy

  • The completed record is small, at about nine buildings, compared with more than 30 projects still under construction or newly launched.
  • In October 2026 the developer's website showed several projects due in 2026 well short of complete, for example Cove Edition 4 at 38% and Beach Walk Grand at 71%, both with Q4 2026 estimates.
  • Standard payment plans leave 40% of the price due at handover, and the newest launches offer 50/50 plans with half due at handover.
In full
  • The completed record is small, at about nine buildings, compared with more than 30 projects still under construction or newly launched.
  • In October 2026 the developer's website showed several projects due in 2026 well short of complete, for example Cove Edition 4 at 38% and Beach Walk Grand at 71%, both with Q4 2026 estimates.
  • Standard payment plans leave 40% of the price due at handover, and the newest launches offer 50/50 plans with half due at handover.

Choose Imtiaz if: Imtiaz suits investors and first-time buyers who want a furnished apartment at an accessible entry price, and buyers who want early exposure to Dubai Islands or Meydan. Read the full Imtiaz profile

Ellington Properties

What Ellington does well

  • Mostly on or near schedule: DT1 was completed a month early and Ellington Beach House on time.
  • Finished buildings rent well: 7.0-7.8% gross in its JVC buildings and 8.4% at Ellington House in Dubai Hills.
  • Clear 70/30 plan with set milestones, and resale allowed once 30% is paid.
In full
  • 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).

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.
  • Launch prices sit above community averages: the median on 2026 DLD sales was AED 2,373 per sq ft.
In full
  • 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.

Choose Ellington if: 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. Read the full Ellington profile

FAQs

Imtiaz vs Ellington: your questions

Which is better, Imtiaz or Ellington?

It depends on what you need. Imtiaz is best for: first-time investors; furnished apartment buyers; dubai islands buyers. Ellington is best for: better interiors and amenities; yield investors in jvc, mbr city; dubai islands waterfront, 2028–31.

Who delivers on time more reliably, Imtiaz or Ellington?

We rate the two the same on delivery: both "Good". Compare the project-by-project handover tables on each profile. Imtiaz: About 9 buildings delivered on time or early by company account; large pipeline still untested. Ellington: DT1 a month early, Beach House on time; Wilton Park ~2 years late after contractor change.

Is Imtiaz or Ellington cheaper?

Imtiaz is usually the cheaper of the two: Imtiaz is priced as "Mid-market" and Ellington as "Premium" against neighbouring communities.

How do Imtiaz and Ellington payment plans compare?

Imtiaz typically uses 60/40 (40% due on completion; 50/50 on the newest launches). Ellington typically uses 70/30 (20% booking, 10% at 90 and 180 days, milestone instalments, 30% on handover).

Does Imtiaz or Ellington offer post-handover payment plans?

Imtiaz is the more likely to offer a post-handover plan (Imtiaz: sometimes; Ellington: rare). Terms change by project, so confirm in writing.

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