The Sanctuary By Ellington: Nad Al Sheba Villas at AED 16.8M to AED 38M
Ellington built The Sanctuary as a villa community in Nad Al Sheba. The price floor sits just under AED 17 million. If you are looking at this project, you are already in a specific segment of the Dubai residential market.
Nad Al Sheba: What the Location Actually Means
Nad Al Sheba sits southeast of Downtown Dubai, roughly 15 minutes from the Burj Khalifa in clear traffic. It borders Meydan and Ras Al Khor, giving residents proximity to the Meydan racecourse and the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. The district draws buyers who want space and privacy without committing to the outer suburbs.
The Sanctuary is its own sub-community within Nad Al Sheba. That layered hierarchy matters. You are not buying into a generic district plot. You are buying into a branded enclave where the community identity is shaped by the developer and the surrounding residents.
For daily life, Nad Al Sheba connects easily to Al Khail Road, which feeds both Sheikh Zayed Road and the Mohammed Bin Zayed corridor. The Airport is around 20 minutes away. Business Bay and DIFC are under 15 minutes on a normal day. This is not a far-flung suburb. It is a quiet district with fast access to the core commercial zones.
A Wide Price Range That Tells You Something
AED 16,828,828 to AED 38,000,828. That is a spread of more than AED 21 million, which is substantial even in a villa community.
At the low end, you are likely looking at the smaller villa configurations. Entry into an Ellington villa community at under AED 17 million is a relatively defined ask. At the high end, AED 38 million suggests the largest plots or most premium configurations in the project.
The gap between the two tells an experienced buyer that there is genuine variety here, not cosmetic tier differences. If your budget sits closer to the floor, you can access the community and the developer's build quality. If it sits closer to the ceiling, you are getting something meaningfully larger or better positioned within the masterplan.
Villas, and the Buyer They Suit
The Sanctuary is a villa-only community. No apartments, no townhouses. That is a deliberate product decision.
The buyer here wants land, garden space, and private access. Families with school-age children, buyers who have graduated from apartment living, and investors looking at the long-term scarcity of freehold villa land in accessible Dubai locations are the typical profile. Villa communities in this price band also attract buyers relocating from other markets who want house-like living without compromising on city access.
What the Amenities Say About the Project
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Fitness and Wellness | Health Club, Gymnasium, Well-being and Fitness |
| Outdoor and Green | Landscaped Parks, Shared Pool |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Community | Restaurants, CCTV Security |
The combination of a health club, gymnasium, and a dedicated well-being and fitness offering is heavier than what you typically find in a villa community. Three distinct fitness-oriented categories suggest the project targets residents who value that as a daily use feature, not an occasional perk.
The landscaped parks and children's play area fit the family profile. The on-site restaurant offering is a community convenience that reduces the need for daily drives out.
Handover in January 2027
Construction started in April 2024. Expected completion is January 2027. That is roughly two and a half years of build time from groundbreak to handover.
For an off-plan buyer entering now in mid-2026, you are looking at around six months until handover. The project is already well through its construction phase. That materially reduces the uncertainty that comes with early off-plan entry. You are not waiting years for ground to break. You are buying close to the finish line.
Getting In for 20% Down
| Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 40% |
| Handover | 40% |
The 20% down payment is in line with standard off-plan terms in Dubai. The full purchase price is paid by handover, with no post-handover element. The construction payment of 40% is spread across the remaining build period, giving buyers time to stage their capital before the final 40% falls due at handover.
With handover roughly six months out, buyers entering now should expect the construction payment schedule to be largely compressed into a shorter window than buyers who entered at launch.