Ellington Properties

Ellington Properties is a privately owned Dubai developer established in 2014. It builds mainly residential apartment buildings and, more recently, villa and townhouse communities. Its company tagline, "We build residences for those who truly appreciate design", sums up how it positions itself: interiors, lobbies and amenity floors are designed in-house and are a central part of how each project is marketed.

The company started in Jumeirah Village Circle with the Belgravia buildings and has since expanded to Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai Hills Estate, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, Jumeirah Lake Towers (Uptown Dubai), Al Jaddaf, Dubai Islands and Dubai South. Outside Dubai, it is developing Costa Mare on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.

Its portfolio combines completed buildings with projects under construction and newer launches. Project statuses change, so confirm the current position of any building before you commit.

• Founded: 2014

• Leadership: Robert D. Booth (Co-Founder and Managing Director), Joseph Thomas (Co-Founder), Elie Naaman (Co-Founder and CEO – International), per the developer's website

• Headquarters: Dubai, UAE

• Ownership: Private

• Focus: Design-led residential apartments, with a smaller but growing villa and townhouse pipeline

• Main communities: Jumeirah Village Circle, MBR City, Dubai Hills Estate, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, Uptown Dubai (JLT), Al Jaddaf, Dubai Islands, Dubai South

• Outside Dubai: Costa Mare, Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah

• Portfolio: completed buildings plus projects under construction and new launches; ask us for the current status of any building

• Recognition: International Property Awards for several projects, including Ellington Beach House and Ocean House, and a Luxury Lifestyle Awards title for 2020–21, as listed on the developer's awards page

Ellington's product mix varies by project. Across its portfolio you will find:

• Studios and one-bedroom apartments — mainly in JVC, JVT, Dubai South and other mid-market communities

• Two- and three-bedroom apartments — available in most buildings, often with larger layouts in MBR City and Dubai Hills Estate

• Duplexes, townhouse-style ground-floor units and penthouses — offered in selected buildings

• Beachfront apartments — Ellington Beach House and Ocean House on Palm Jumeirah, the Ellington Sands buildings on Dubai Islands and Costa Mare in Ras Al Khaimah

• Villas and townhouses — newer community launches, such as the Ellington Villa Collection at La Mer

Unit sizes, finishes and inclusions are set project by project, so check the floor plan and specification sheet for the exact unit you are considering.

Ellington's projects tend to share a few traits that buyers can check for themselves when viewing completed buildings:

• In-house interior design: apartment finishes, lobbies and amenity spaces are designed by the developer's own team rather than left as a basic shell.

• Mid-rise scale: many buildings are lower and smaller than nearby towers, with fewer units per floor.

• Shared amenities: typically a pool, gym and residents' lounge; larger projects add co-working spaces, children's areas or landscaped podiums.

• Art and furnishings in common areas: curated artwork and furniture in lobbies and corridors are part of the brand's presentation.

A higher specification can come with higher prices and service charges than nearby buildings. Compare the sale price per square foot and the latest service charge figures before deciding.

The projects below were under construction or newly launched at the time of writing. Statuses, prices and handover dates change, so confirm current availability and the payment plan with us before you commit.

• Palm Jumeirah: Ocean House (a joint venture with Northacre)

• Business Bay: The Quayside, The Crestmark, One River Point

• Uptown Dubai (JLT): Mercer House, Ellington Upper House East and West

• Al Jaddaf: Art Bay East and West

• MBR City: Eaton Square, Riverton House, Belgrove Residences, The Highgrove, The Highbury, Everly Place

• Dubai Hills Estate: Ellington House 4

• Dubai Islands: Ellington Sands 1 and 2

• Jumeirah Village Circle: The Portman, Hillmont Residences

• Jumeirah Village Triangle: Belmont Residences, Rosemont Residences

• Dubai South: Windsor House and Windsor House 2

• Jumeirah Islands: Eltiera Heights

Completed Ellington buildings, include:

• Jumeirah Village Circle: Belgravia 1, Belgravia 2, Belgravia 3, Belgravia Heights 1, Belgravia Heights 2, Belgravia Square, Eaton Place, Somerset Mews, Hamilton House, Harrington House, Oakley Square Residences

• MBR City: Wilton Terraces, Kensington Waters, Wilton Park Residences, Berkeley Place

• Dubai Hills Estate: Ellington House, Ellington House 2, Ellington House 3

• Downtown Dubai: DT1

• Palm Jumeirah: Ellington Beach House

• Dubai Production City: Sol Golf Views

For projects still being built, see the off-plan list above. Newer launches listed on the developer's website include Portside Square (Mina Rashid), Berkeley Tower (Business Bay), The Hillgate (Dubai Silicon Oasis) and The Meriva Collection (Dubai Islands).

Points in Ellington's favour:

• Completed track record: more than 20 buildings handed over since 2014, so you can inspect finished buildings before buying off-plan.

• Consistent interior specification: in-house design means finishes are broadly comparable across projects.

• Spread of locations and budgets: from studios in JVC and Dubai South to beachfront apartments on Palm Jumeirah.

• Off-plan payment plans: instalments during construction, with terms set per project.

Points to check:

• Price premium: Ellington units often list above nearby buildings; compare price per square foot with resale data in the same community.

• Service charges: amenity-rich buildings can carry higher annual charges, which affect net rental returns.

• Handover timing: confirm the anticipated completion date in the SPA and the latest construction progress.

• Supply nearby: JVC, Business Bay and Dubai Islands have significant new supply that can affect rents and resale prices.