First Ever by Ellington: Townhouses and Villas in Dubai
Ellington's First Ever is a residential community in Dubai with townhouses and villas priced from AED 3.2 million to AED 5.6 million. The project covers two distinct residential formats, and which one a buyer chooses changes the financial commitment, the living experience, and the buyer profile substantially. The range is wide enough that the townhouse and the villa represent genuinely different buying decisions.
What the AED 3.2M to AED 5.6M Price Range Actually Means
The spread runs 75% from bottom to top, and it is driven by format and size rather than a per-square-foot premium on the villa.
The entry point is a two-bedroom townhouse at 1,900 square feet priced at AED 3.2 million. That works out to roughly AED 1,684 per square foot. The top unit is a four-bedroom villa at 3,300 square feet at AED 5.6 million, or approximately AED 1,697 per square foot. The per-square-foot rates are nearly identical. What you are paying more for in the villa is volume and detachment, not a price-per-metre premium.
A buyer at AED 3.2 million is entering a low-rise community at a price that suits smaller households or buyers at the accessible end of the townhouse segment. The two bedrooms and 1,900 square feet work well for a couple or a small family. A buyer at AED 5.6 million wants something fundamentally different: four bedrooms, a detached footprint, and 3,300 square feet. That suits a growing family or an investor targeting tenants who need room for a larger household.
Townhouse vs. Villa: What Each Format Delivers
Townhouses are connected units that share walls. The smaller footprint keeps the price lower without removing buyers from the community amenities. At First Ever, the townhouse entry point is 1,900 square feet with two bedrooms at AED 3.2 million.
Villas are detached. First Ever's four-bedroom villa at 3,300 square feet gives residents full boundary separation from neighbours, more internal volume, and the advantages of a standalone home within a managed setting.
For end-users, the choice comes down to household size and how much separation from neighbours matters. For investors, the townhouse at AED 3.2 million represents a lower capital commitment; the villa at AED 5.6 million targets a tenant profile that requires more rooms.
What Six Amenities Say About the Target Resident
| Theme | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Fitness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoor & Green | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Community | Community Hall |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor swimming pool is the standout facility. Dubai's summer months make outdoor lap swimming uncomfortable for regular use. An indoor pool is accessible year-round for exercise or leisure, which is a practical advantage for residents who swim consistently.
The community hall signals communal intent. Its presence suggests the project anticipates residents gathering for events and activities, pointing to a community oriented around long-term family occupancy. The children's play area reinforces that expectation. Together, these two amenities position First Ever for families who want to build a routine in a shared setting, not just hold a property.
The gymnasium and CCTV security complete the package: on-site fitness without leaving the community, and round-the-clock camera coverage for the common areas.
Getting In for 20%
| Payment Phase | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 50% |
| At handover | 30% |
The 20% down payment is what buyers commit at signing. For the two-bedroom townhouse at AED 3.2 million, that is AED 640,000. For the four-bedroom villa at AED 5.6 million, it is AED 1.12 million.
The construction phase takes 50% of the total price, paid in stages as work progresses. The remaining 30% falls at handover, completing the purchase before keys transfer. There is no post-handover installment plan, so the full purchase price is settled at the point of delivery.