Ellington Properties

Ellington Properties is Dubai’s leading design-led boutique real estate developer, founded in 2014 by Elie Naaman, Robert Booth, Joseph Thomas, and Nitin Bhatnagar — a team with a combined 75+ years of real estate experience. The company is known for its ‘Live By Design’ philosophy, award-winning architecture, and curated interiors, and has delivered over 3,000 homes across 18+ completed projects in Dubai.

Ellington Properties was founded in 2014 in Dubai. The company was established to address a gap in the market for high-quality, design-focused boutique residential developments — offering homes that prioritise liveability, aesthetics, and individuality over mass-market scale.

Ellington’s key differentiator is its boutique, design-first approach. Unlike large-volume developers, Ellington produces a carefully curated portfolio where every element — from architectural finishes to lobby art — is deliberately considered. The company integrates over 1,000 artworks across its portfolio through the Ellington Art Foundation, and consistently delivers projects with 96% occupancy rates and above-average rental yields.

Ellington’s most iconic projects include Ellington Beach House (Palm Jumeirah), Ellington House (Dubai Hills Estate), Ocean House (Palm Jumeirah), DT1 (Downtown Dubai), One River Point and The Crestmark (Business Bay), Mercer House (Uptown Dubai / JLT), the Belgravia series (JVC), and Wilton Terraces (MBR City). The developer is also making its waterfront debut with Ellington Cove on Dubai Islands.

Ellington develops across Dubai’s most prestigious and high-demand communities, including Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate, Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), Al Jaddaf Waterfront, Dubai Islands, and Bukadra. Beyond Dubai, Ellington has beachfront projects on Al Marjan Island and Hayat Island in Ras Al Khaimah.

Ellington develops premium to ultra-luxury residential properties including studio and one- to four-bedroom apartments, penthouses, townhouses, and villas. Prices range from AED 420,000 for studios in JVC to AED 17 million+ for ultra-luxury villas in MBR City’s The Sanctuary. All properties are defined by design-led interiors, curated art, and lifestyle-oriented amenities.

Yes. Ellington Properties is a multiple winner at the International Property Awards — one of the real estate industry’s most respected global accolades. Notable wins include Best Kitchen Design, Best Residential Interior Show Home, and Best Bathroom Design (2023–2024) for Ellington House, and Best Architecture Multiple Residence for Ocean House. The developer has also been recognised for Development Marketing excellence in Dubai.

Ellington is widely regarded as one of Dubai’s most reliable boutique investment choices. The developer reports a 96% occupancy rate on delivered projects, with rental yields that typically exceed Dubai’s 6–8% market average. Boutique design-led properties in prime locations such as Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai also tend to outperform on capital appreciation, making Ellington developments strong long-term assets.

The majority of Ellington’s off-plan projects are offered on a 70/30 payment plan — typically 20% on booking, 50% during construction, and 30% on handover. Some projects, particularly in Ras Al Khaimah, offer a 50/50 structure. Ellington also accepts cryptocurrency as a payment method.

As of 2025, Ellington Properties has delivered 18+ completed projects and has 37+ additional projects currently under construction across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, representing over 6 million sq. ft. of residential built-up area. The developer expected to hand over seven projects totalling 1,238 units in 2024 alone.

Ellington’s key upcoming developments include Ellington Cove (Dubai Islands), Ellington House 2, 3 & 4 (Dubai Hills Estate), Art Bay East & West (Al Jaddaf Waterfront), Highgrove by Ellington and Claydon House (Bukadra), The Crestmark (Business Bay), Eltiera Heights (Jumeirah Heights), Costa Mare Tower 3 (Al Marjan Island, RAK), and Porto Playa (Hayat Island, RAK).

Ellington, DAMAC, and Emaar occupy distinct positions in Dubai’s real estate market. Ellington is a boutique, design-led developer known for curated luxury with limited unit counts — prioritising quality, artistry, and resident experience over scale. DAMAC focuses on ultra-luxury lifestyle communities and globally branded residences with Cavalli, Trump, and Mercedes-Benz. Emaar is Dubai’s largest developer known for iconic master-planned communities and landmarks like Burj Khalifa. Ellington is the top choice for buyers seeking bespoke design excellence in a boutique setting.