Ellington Ocean House on Palm Jumeirah's Crescent
Ellington's Ocean House sits on The Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the outermost arc of the island that faces open water on both sides. This is not a mid-Palm address. The Crescent is the furthest point from the trunk, which means maximum views and maximum distance from the daily commute. Residents trade proximity for position. For the right buyer, that is the correct trade.
The project offers apartments, duplexes, and penthouses. Construction started in June 2023 and completion is expected in December 2026. An off-plan buyer entering now is looking at roughly 18 months to handover.
The Price Range and What It Tells You
The spread runs from AED 22.6 million to AED 49.3 million. That is more than a 2x range within a single project, and it reflects the depth of the format difference rather than just floor level.
At the entry end, you are buying a 2-bedroom duplex at around 4,200 sq ft for AED 22.58M. At the top end, a 4-bedroom duplex at nearly 9,950 sq ft carries the AED 49.3M figure. The penthouses sit at a different scale entirely: the 5-bedroom Type A spans 14,036 sq ft. If you are looking at the upper end of this project, you are not comparing it to other Palm apartments. You are comparing it to private villas.
Living on The Crescent
Palm Jumeirah's Crescent sits roughly 20 to 25 minutes from Dubai Marina and 30 to 35 minutes from Downtown Dubai under normal traffic. The monorail connects the trunk of the Palm but does not extend to the Crescent itself, so car access is the practical reality for daily movement. The tradeoff is total water exposure: The Crescent faces the Arabian Gulf rather than the internal Palm lagoon, which is a different visual experience from mid-Palm addresses.
The Crescent units at this scale target a narrow pool of high-net-worth residents. This is a primary or secondary residence format, not a typical yield investment.
Property Types and Who Each Suits
| Type | Bedrooms | Area (sq ft) | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duplex | 2BR | 4,212 | AED 22,580,828 |
| Duplex | 4BR | 8,716–9,946 | AED 49,284,828 |
Priced units run from the 2-bedroom duplex entry point to the 4-bedroom duplex at the top. The project also includes 3-bedroom apartments (3,233–3,531 sq ft), a 6-bedroom apartment at 11,770 sq ft, a 3-bedroom duplex at 4,769 sq ft, and a 5-bedroom penthouse at 14,036 sq ft. At these sizes, the duplex and penthouse formats are end-user purchases. The 2-bedroom duplex is the access point, but at AED 22.6M it is a residence, not a rental calculation.
Amenities: Built for Full-Time Residents
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Fitness and Wellness | Gymnasium, Shared Gym, Shared Spa |
| Pools | Private Pool, Shared Pool, Children's Pool |
| Family | Children's Play Area, Community Park, Private Garden |
| Outdoor | Barbecue Area, Balcony |
| Dining | Cafe and Restaurants |
| Home Services | Concierge, Maid Service, Security |
| Unit Features | Built-in Wardrobes, Walk-in Closet, Kitchen Appliances, Central A/C, Covered Parking |
| Pet-Friendly | Pets Allowed |
| Views | View of Water, View of Landmark |
The private pool and maid service stand out. Private pools in an apartment-format building are uncommon and signal that at least some units are configured at a scale where individual pool allocation is practical. Maid service as a listed amenity points to a building that expects full-time staff interaction. Combined with concierge and 24-hour security, this is a managed-residence model, not a standalone apartment block.
Handover in December 2026
Construction began in June 2023. With a December 2026 completion target, the build window is 3.5 years from start to handover. Buyers entering now are past the early-stage risk period; the project has been under construction for over two years. Approximately 18 months remain before the expected handover date.
Getting In at 20% Down
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down Payment | 20% |
| During Construction | 50% |
| Handover | 30% |
The 20% down payment is a standard entry point for off-plan in Dubai. The bulk of the payment schedule falls during construction (50%), spread across the remaining 18 months to handover. A buyer at AED 22.6M commits AED 4.5M at signing, with AED 11.3M across the construction period and AED 6.8M at handover. The full balance settles at key collection with no post-handover installment option.