Lakeshore at The Sanctuary in MBR city by Ellington Properties

Lakeshore at The Sanctuary is the second residential cluster within The Sanctuary — Ellington Properties’ first-ever master community, located in District 11, Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), Meydan, Dubai. It is a limited collection of bespoke 4 and 5-bedroom villas within a fully gated garden community, each built across three floors with a private swimming pool, private elevator, Japanese Zen Garden, rooftop terrace, and an in-villa spa with a steam room and massage area. The community centres on a crystal lagoon with direct views of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. Prices start from AED 12 million, payment plan 70/30, handover December 2026.

Every Lakeshore villa includes: a private swimming pool with sunken seating area in the back garden; a private internal elevator connecting all three floors; a Japanese Zen Garden; a rooftop terrace with panoramic lagoon and Burj Khalifa views; a dedicated in-villa spa suite comprising a private steam room and massage room; a show kitchen and separate preparatory kitchen, both fitted with premium Miele built-in appliances; staff rooms; European imported natural materials throughout interiors; sculptural marble feature elements; floor-to-ceiling windows; and 2 to 3 dedicated garage parking spaces.

4-bedroom villas at Lakeshore start from 7,844 sq.ft in built-up area on plots from 5,726 sq.ft, priced from AED 12 million. 5-bedroom villas offer larger configurations reaching approximately 10,000 to 14,606 sq.ft in built-up area, with pricing available on request. All villas are built across 3 floors (G+2) and include the same full specification regardless of configuration. Property Finder lists the starting price as AED 12 million and notes the development was fully subscribed at launch.

The Waterside is Phase 1 of The Sanctuary, comprising just 17 ultra-luxury villas in 4 to 6-bedroom configurations with four distinctive named design styles: The Retreat, The Hideaway, The Escape, and The Oasis. Plot sizes in The Waterside range from 8,288 to 14,383 sq.ft, with prices starting from AED 17 million. The Lakeshore is Phase 2, offering 4 and 5-bedroom villas at entry prices from AED 12 million, making it the more accessible tier within The Sanctuary masterplan while sharing the same crystal lagoon, community amenities, and architectural design philosophy.

The Sanctuary community offers a crystal-clear lagoon suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and swimming, with a private sandy beach. Shared amenities include a community swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, a bar and relaxation area with board games, courtyard spaces, landscaped community gardens, walking trails, seating areas, flexible lawn spaces, children’s play areas, and a dedicated dog park. The masterplan is designed around wellness, with ample green space, natural materials, and careful landscaping throughout. Additionally, each villa contains its own in-villa spa, private pool, and Zen Garden, giving residents a dual layer of private and communal resort-style amenity.

Every villa at The Sanctuary — including Lakeshore — is built under Ellington’s Wellness Initiative, which sets specific construction and design standards aimed at promoting resident wellbeing. This includes low-noise efficient cooling systems to minimise ambient sound within the home, energy-efficient lighting systems, water-saving plumbing fixtures to reduce consumption, the use of natural and organic materials in interiors, floor-to-ceiling glazing to maximise natural light, and the integration of dedicated wellness spaces within each villa (private spa, steam room, massage area, Japanese Zen Garden). The community is also built to Dubai’s green building codes, ensuring the development meets the emirate’s sustainability standards.

Lakeshore at The Sanctuary is located in District 11 of Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City) in Meydan, Dubai, at the junction of Al Ain-Dubai Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa are approximately 15 minutes away. Dubai International Airport is approximately 20 minutes. Meydan Racecourse, Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, and Deep Dive Dubai are all within 10 minutes. Dubai Hills Golf Club is approximately 15 minutes. The community has direct views of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown skyline from the villas, rooftop terraces, and lagoon promenade.

Ellington Properties was established in 2014 with a clear focus on design-led, boutique residential development in Dubai. The company is known for meticulous attention to materials, interiors, and architectural quality across its portfolio. Notable projects include Upper House (JLT), Ellington Beach House (Palm Jumeirah), The Highbury (MBR City), and The Sanctuary — the company’s first master community. Ellington collaborates with internationally recognised designers and architects, sources European imported natural materials, and applies consistent quality standards across all developments. The Sanctuary represents Ellington’s first step into master community development, signalling a significant expansion of the company’s scale.

Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City) is one of Dubai’s most prestigious master-planned developments, spanning 54 million sq.m in the heart of Dubai between Downtown, Meydan, and Al Quoz. The masterplan encompasses several distinct sub-districts and communities, including Sobha Hartland, Dubai Hills Estate (co-developed with Emaar), the Meydan Racecourse, and multiple villa and apartment communities. District 11 within MBR City is one of its most exclusive zones — home to ultra-luxury villa communities including The Sanctuary by Ellington, Mira Villas by Bentley Home, and Karl Lagerfeld Villas — making it one of the highest-profile villa addresses in Dubai today.

Lakeshore at The Sanctuary benefits from multiple strong investment fundamentals. The gated villa product in MBR City District 11 is in structural short supply, given the limited plot availability in one of Dubai’s most in-demand mid-city locations. Ellington’s track record of design quality supports a premium resale position. The crystal lagoon infrastructure and Burj Khalifa views command a persistent rent premium over comparable suburban villa communities. MBR City villas have demonstrated strong capital appreciation since 2020, and the broader neighbourhood — with Meydan Racecourse, Deep Dive Dubai, and Dubai Hills nearby — continues to attract high-net-worth residents. All Lakeshore buyers qualify for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.

Lakeshore at The Sanctuary offers a 70/30 payment plan with a 20% booking fee. The remaining 50% is paid in staged milestones during construction, and the final 30% is due on handover in December 2026. Ellington Properties also accepts cryptocurrency as a payment method for property purchases, making Lakeshore accessible to a wider range of international buyers and investors.

Yes. MBR City District 11 is a freehold zone in Dubai, allowing buyers of all nationalities to acquire full freehold ownership with no restrictions. Since all Lakeshore villas are priced above AED 2 million, every buyer is eligible for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa, which can be extended to cover a spouse, children, and domestic staff. Ellington Properties also explicitly accepts cryptocurrency for property transactions, providing additional flexibility for international buyers.