About Ellington Properties
Ellington Properties is a boutique Dubai developer with a reputation for design and finish rather than scale. Its buildings sit in Dubai Hills Estate, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Islands, and it has expanded to Ras Al Khaimah.
Track record
Ellington handed over Ellington House II in Dubai Hills and Arbor View in Arjan in 2026, following Ellington House I, with Ellington House III and IV under construction. Ellington House I was reported to have had no major snagging at handover and to be renting at about 28% above the local market average, which is the kind of figure a design led developer is supposed to produce.
What they build and how you pay
Mid rise apartment buildings with a strong interior design identity, usually 200 to 500 homes each, in established communities. Payment plans are typically 70/30 or 60/40 with a 20% booking deposit.
Verta's view
Ellington is the developer we recommend to buyers who care how the apartment looks and lets, rather than how many units the developer shifts. The premium over neighbouring stock is real but so is the rent premium, and the buildings are small enough that resale is not competing with hundreds of identical units. A good second Dubai purchase.
Buying from Ellington as a UK investor
Every off plan payment goes into the project's escrow account registered with the Dubai Land Department under Law No. 8 of 2007, whichever developer you buy from. The DLD fee is 4% of the price. There is no local tax on rent, but UK residents pay UK tax on the income and on any gain. Our Dubai property investment guide covers costs, mortgages, the Golden Visa and the current market, and our guide to choosing a property investment company sets out the questions to ask us.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Ellington different?
Design. Its buildings are boutique scale with a strong interior identity, and Ellington House I has reported rents well above the Dubai Hills average.
What payment plan does Ellington offer?
Typically 70/30 or 60/40 with 20% at booking; we confirm the plan for your unit in writing.
Where does Ellington build?
Dubai Hills, MBR City, Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Islands and Ras Al Khaimah.
Which Ellington developments does Verta offer?
Our current listing is Meriva Gardens. We can source other Ellington releases on request.
