Ellington Properties

Design-first development — every Ellington project begins with meticulous interior design and distinctive architecture, an approach that has won International Property Awards from 2016 through 2025. It is widely seen as Dubai's most design-revered boutique developer, and buyers choose it primarily for finish and visual identity rather than scale.

For a design-focused buyer, yes — honestly assessed. Ellington has over 11 years of operation, a clean delivery record with no major delays, and award-winning interiors that support resale value. The fair caveats: it is a premium-priced boutique, not a mass developer, so entry prices are higher, yields are moderate (roughly 5-7%), and its secondary-market float is smaller than Emaar's or DAMAC's. It suits buyers who value quality and design over the lowest price or the highest rental yield.

Ellington's 2025-26 pipeline includes Ocean House (Palm Jumeirah), The Crestmark (Business Bay), Upper House (JLT), Arbor View (Arjan), Hillmont Residences (JVC), Ellington Cove (Dubai Islands), and Costa Mare and Playa Del Sol on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. Around 37 projects are under construction in total across Dubai and RAK.

Yes. Its current Palm Jumeirah flagship is Ocean House, a branded apartment-and-penthouse development on the West Crescent sold on a 70/30 plan with handover targeted for 2026. Ellington also previously delivered a boutique tower on the Palm, so it has a track record in this ultra-prime location.

Yes — this is a recent expansion. Costa Mare and Playa Del Sol on Al Marjan Island are Ellington's first projects in Ras Al Khaimah, sited near the new Wynn Al Marjan resort. Costa Mare offers beachfront apartments over several towers, with handover phased to around 2028.

Most current Ellington launches use a 70/30 payment plan — about 70% paid in instalments during construction and 30% on handover. Some projects offer a 60/40 split or post-handover options where part of the balance is paid after you receive the keys. Exact terms vary by project and launch phase.

Ellington has delivered 18+ projects since 2014 with a clean, delay-free record. Named 2025 handovers include Berkeley Place (127 apartments, MBR City), Eaton Palace (110 residences, JVC) and Ellington House, its first development in Dubai Hills Estate. Its projects are small-to-medium (roughly 100-300 units), which supports tight construction management.

Best for buyers seeking a design premium on resale rather than the highest yield. Ellington's distinctive finishes help apartments sell and re-let well, and its scarcity (small projects) supports capital growth. Rental yields are moderate (roughly 5-7%). Treat it as a quality capital asset, and note that newer off-plan launches such as Costa Mare (RAK) carry a longer horizon to handover.

Ellington was founded in 2014 and is privately held. Its co-founders are Robert Booth (Managing Director), Joseph Thomas and Elie Naaman (CEO). It is headquartered in Business Bay, Dubai, and employs around 360 people.

The project that put Ellington on the map — a London-inspired apartment tower in JVC with a highly refined finish. It remains a benchmark for Dubai's mid-tier design-led segment and helped establish the developer's reputation before its move into ultra-prime areas like Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Islands.