The Lakeshore Villas by Ellington: Two Villa Types in The Sanctuary, MBR City
The Lakeshore Villas is an Ellington villa development in The Sanctuary, a sub-community within District 11, Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The project launched for sale in December 2023 and offers two villa configurations: a 4-bedroom and a 5-bedroom type. Both sit within a lakeside setting that gives the sub-community its identity.
The choice here is simple. You pick the size you need. There are no studio apartments, no townhouses, and no mixed-use components. This is a villa-only development in a dedicated residential zone.
Inside MBR City: What District 11 Looks Like
Mohammed Bin Rashid City is a large master-planned area stretching from the edge of Downtown Dubai toward the Al Khail Road corridor. District 11 sits in the interior of MBR City, which puts it further from the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa than Meydan but deeper into a residential zone with more green space and lower density.
The Sanctuary is a named sub-community within District 11 built around a lake. The hierarchy reads: Dubai > MBR City > District 11 > The Sanctuary > The Lakeshore Villas. That sequence places the project inside a curated environment within an already planned district, rather than on open land.
Getting to Downtown Dubai takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car. Dubai International Airport is approximately 25 minutes away. For residents, the daily reality is a quieter environment with reasonable city access.
What AED 12.3M to AED 14.6M Gets You
The two options differ by roughly AED 2.3 million and by about 1,200 sq ft of living space:
| Unit Type | Bedrooms | Area (sq ft) | Starting Price (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | 4 | 6,417 | 12,322,617 |
| Type A | 5 | 7,610 | 14,613,545 |
Per-square-foot cost runs at approximately AED 1,920 for both configurations, meaning the step-up from 4-bed to 5-bed is priced proportionally. The buyer at AED 12.3M is typically a family of four seeking a large home without the need for a fifth bedroom. The buyer at AED 14.6M wants that extra suite, whether for extended family, a live-in helper, or a dedicated work space.
Both units share the same "Type A" layout designation, which suggests a consistent design approach across the two configurations rather than a jump to a different floor plan family.
On-Site Facilities
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Fitness and Health | Well-being and Fitness Centre, Health Club, Shared Gym, Running Track |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Family and Outdoor | Children's Play Area, Barbecue Area |
Seven facilities in total. The fitness category accounts for four of them, pointing clearly at an active resident profile. Having a health club, a gym, and a running track within the community covers most daily exercise needs without leaving the development.
The restaurant inclusion stands out at this scale. A villa community with on-site dining is a meaningful convenience for residents. The children's play area and barbecue area anchor the family positioning of the project.
December 2026 Handover
Construction started in April 2024. The expected completion is December 2026, approximately 16 months from now. For an off-plan buyer, that window means the purchase price is still spread across active construction payments through the remainder of the build period.
The project entered the market in December 2023, and construction kicked off four months later. That sequencing gives buyers who enter now a cleaner picture of where the project sits in its cycle.
Getting In at 20% Down
| Payment Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 50% |
| On handover | 30% |
A 20% down payment on the entry-level unit translates to approximately AED 2.46 million upfront. The 50% during construction is the larger requirement and runs through 2026. The final 30% falls due at handover in December 2026.
All payments settle by the time keys are handed over. There are no post-handover instalments, so the full purchase price falls within the construction and handover window. For buyers relying on mortgage financing, the timing of the 30% handover payment is the figure that determines when the loan needs to be in place.