Ellington Cove, Dubai Islands: Two Towers on the Water
Ellington Cove is a two-tower residential project by Ellington on Dubai Islands. Construction broke ground in December 2024 and handover is expected in June 2028. The project sits within its own named sub-community on the islands, giving it a standalone address.
Dubai Islands: What the Location Means in Practice
Dubai Islands is a cluster of man-made islands off the Deira coastline, connected to the mainland by bridge. It is an active development zone, with hotels, residential buildings, and retail being built out across the islands. The area is not yet a fully formed residential community.
What it does offer is genuine waterfront positioning on the Arabian Gulf. Deira, one of Dubai's oldest commercial and transit districts, sits just across the water. For buyers who want actual beachfront access rather than proximity to a canal or marina, Dubai Islands is one of the few places in Dubai where that is available at a residential scale. The distance to central hubs like Business Bay and Downtown is longer than from the Marina or JBR, so this location trades centrality for the waterfront.
AED 2.2 Million as the Entry Point
The listed price is AED 2,200,000, with minimum and maximum showing the same figure. This is a starting price rather than a spread across all unit types. The project runs from studios to four-bedroom penthouses, so AED 2.2M reflects the lower end of the range. Buyers targeting duplexes or penthouses should treat this as a floor.
Studios to Penthouses Across Two Towers
Tower 1 and Tower 2 carry the same unit mix: studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, three-bedroom duplexes, and four-bedroom penthouses. Two-bedroom apartments range from roughly 1,172 to 1,702 sq ft, a meaningful spread within a single bedroom count. Three-bedroom apartments sit at 1,730 sq ft, three-bedroom duplexes at 2,248 sq ft, and four-bedroom penthouses reach 5,886 sq ft.
The range covers distinct buyer types. Studios and compact apartments suit investors looking for a beach-adjacent rental asset. Duplexes and penthouses are a different product: large-format coastal residences for buyers who prioritize space and water proximity.
What the Amenity Set Signals
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Waterfront | Beach Access, Infinity Pool |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area |
| Fitness | Gymnasium |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Safety | Security |
Seven amenities cover the core residential categories. Beach access and the infinity pool are the defining features, appropriate for the island setting. The children's play area and barbecue facilities indicate a project expecting long-term residents and families, not a short-let occupant base. The facilities are solidly residential in scope.
June 2028: Entering at Mid-Build
Construction began in December 2024. The target handover is June 2028, leaving approximately two years of active construction from today. The project is past the earliest off-plan stage, but buyers are still committing to an asset that will not deliver for another two years.
Getting In for 20% Down
| Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 50% |
| At handover | 30% |
The 20% down payment is at the standard off-plan minimum for Dubai. The 50% construction tranche spreads across the build period through 2026 and 2027. The final 30% falls due at handover in June 2028. There is no post-handover plan, so the full purchase price is settled at key collection.