The Waterside Villas, District 11: Ellington's Gated Villa Collection in The Sanctuary
The Waterside Villas is a villa project developed by Ellington in The Sanctuary, a gated enclave within District 11 of Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The project offers 4, 5, and 6-bedroom villas across a range of floor plans, sitting in one of Dubai's established luxury villa corridors.
District 11: Close to Downtown, Far from Its Density
Mohammed Bin Rashid City sits roughly 10 minutes from Downtown Dubai and Business Bay. District 11 is one of the more developed zones within MBR City, and The Sanctuary occupies its premium residential tier. The surroundings are low-density: large villa plots, broad internal roads, and the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary accessible to the south.
For buyers weighing villa living against apartment convenience, this location threads a useful needle. It is close enough to Downtown for a practical daily commute and far enough removed to offer genuine privacy. The Sanctuary is a gated, car-dependent community. It suits households that want separation from urban density, not buyers seeking walkability or street-level retail.
What AED 15.8M to AED 34.5M Buys Here
Prices run from AED 15,811,828 to AED 34,475,828. That is more than a 2x spread, and it reflects genuinely different products rather than premium positioning on identical homes.
The 4-bedroom villas (Type A and Type B) start at AED 15.8M and range from 7,844 to 7,952 sq ft. These are large homes by any measure. At roughly AED 1,990 to AED 2,015 per sq ft, the 4-bedroom entry point offers substantial floor area for the price.
The 6-bedroom Type A tops at AED 34.5M with 14,605 sq ft of living area. This is a different category: a generational-scale residence suited to buyers prioritizing scale and a landmark footprint. The price per sq ft at the top end sits at approximately AED 2,360, reflecting the configuration premium rather than a disproportionate surcharge.
5-bedroom options are available in two layouts: Type A at 9,985 sq ft and Type B at 12,380 sq ft, bridging the two extremes in size.
Four to Six Bedrooms: What Each Configuration Offers
All units are standalone villas. No apartments or townhouses in the mix. The range from 4 to 6 bedrooms reflects deliberate targeting of family buyers rather than an investor-led unit composition.
The 4-bedroom villas are the accessible entry into the community. Despite starting at nearly 8,000 sq ft, these are practical homes for families who want room to grow without the management overhead of a 14,000+ sq ft residence. The 6-bedroom Type A is a different purchase thesis: it suits principal-residence buyers with larger household requirements or those for whom scale itself is the priority.
The 5-bedroom options, spanning roughly 10,000 to 12,400 sq ft, are a natural midpoint. They suit larger families who want more space than a 4-bedroom delivers but are not committed to the largest configuration.
A Project That Has Likely Reached Handover
Construction began in April 2024, with an expected completion of December 2025. The project is likely at or past handover as of mid-2026. Buyers entering now are looking at near-immediate delivery rather than a multi-year off-plan wait.
Getting In with 20%: How the Payments Stack Up
| Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 40% |
| Handover | 40% |
The 20% down payment aligns with standard Dubai off-plan terms. Given the likely handover timing, buyers entering now should expect the construction tranche to be largely or fully due, with the 40% handover payment as the remaining significant obligation. There is no post-handover plan; the full balance settles at handover.