The Watercrest: Ellington's Villa Community in The Sanctuary
Ellington is developing The Watercrest inside The Sanctuary, a gated sub-community within District 11 of Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The project delivers townhouses and villas. Construction began in February 2024, and the expected handover is September 2027.
MBR City sits between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, giving residents direct access to Downtown Dubai (around 15 minutes by car), Business Bay, and the airport corridor. Al Khail Road also provides a clear northern route toward Dubai Marina for buyers whose work or lifestyle pulls in that direction. District 11 is one of the residential zones within the master development, and The Sanctuary forms a distinct gated cluster within it. In a development of this scale, the sub-community boundary shapes the day-to-day environment more than the parent district name.
Townhouses and Villas Within a Contained Enclave
The project covers two property types: townhouses and villas. Both sit within The Sanctuary's gated perimeter, which limits through-traffic and keeps residential density low.
Townhouses share walls but maintain private entrances and individual outdoor areas, making them a practical fit for buyers who want the low-density address at a more contained scale. Villas are fully detached with more outdoor space and greater privacy. Both types are listed at a single price of AED 8,100,828, so the choice comes down to configuration and space rather than different price tiers.
One Price Point: AED 8.1M
The minimum and maximum listed price are identical: AED 8,100,828. One configuration is available at this stage. At AED 8.1M, this places the project in the upper range of villa pricing. The payment structure carries significant practical weight at this level, since even the 20% down payment represents a large initial outlay.
Amenities Oriented Toward Family Life
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoor and Social | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area, Children's Play Area |
| Services | Restaurants, CCTV Security |
Seven amenities is a focused set. The indoor swimming pool stands out in a low-rise villa development, where outdoor pools are the default. An indoor facility removes the summer constraint and adds usability across all months of the year. The on-site restaurants are a less common feature in a gated villa sub-community at this scale.
The barbecue area, children's play area, and landscaped gardens complete the picture of the intended resident: families who plan to use the shared outdoor spaces as part of daily routines. An investor targeting short-stay rental returns would assess this amenity set differently than a family end-user.
September 2027: Where the Timeline Stands
Construction has been underway since February 2024. By mid-2026, the project has been building for over two years. Handover targets September 2027, roughly 15 months out from this point.
For a buyer entering now, the early-phase risk is behind them. The remaining period covers the final construction stretch before a defined and nearby handover date. A September 2027 delivery opens occupation or lease from the fourth quarter of 2027.
Getting In for 20%
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 50% |
| At handover | 30% |
A 20% down payment on AED 8.1M is approximately AED 1.62M upfront. The largest tranche, 50%, is spread across construction milestones over the 15 months to handover. The remaining 30% is due at completion.
The structure puts most of the financial commitment before the handover date. There is no post-handover payment plan, so the full balance clears at the point the property is delivered in September 2027.