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Cove by Ellington Apartments, Duplexes & Penthouses at Dubai Islands Project Highlights

Private Beach

Direct beach access from both residential towers

Low Rise Towers

Boutique blocks facing the Arabian Gulf

Proven Builder

A decade of completed Dubai handovers

Visa Level Pricing

Entry price clears the 10 year visa line

Escrow Protected

Instalments held in a regulated project account

Duplex Options

3 BR duplexes and 4 BR penthouses available

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The project is a boutique, low rise scheme set directly on the Dubai Islands shoreline, with gardens that open onto the sand. The plan keeps the towers small, so the beach and the clubs stay the focus of daily life.

Interiors follow a European inspired design, with finishes comparable to hotel residences and state of the art kitchen appliances. Every residence has a balcony and built in wardrobes, and living areas are open plan with large windows.

The 6 layouts run from compact studios to 3 bedroom duplexes and top floor penthouses with terraces. This gives investors, couples and larger families a different entry point within the same address.

Shared facilities cover the beach, sport and wellness, so a swim, a padel game or a spa visit happens inside the grounds. The project is planned as a beach club residence rather than a high rise tower, with views across the Arabian Gulf.

Both towers are freehold, so buyers of any nationality can own a unit outright and resell it later. Construction is under way on both towers.

Ellington was founded in 2014 and is known as a design led developer that focuses on architecture and interiors rather than volume.

Founded: 2014, in Dubai
Co founders: Elie Naaman (Chief Executive Officer), Robert Booth (Managing Director) and Joseph Thomas
Awards: 3 International Property Awards for 2023 to 2024, for kitchen design, show home interior and bathroom design in its Ellington House apartments

The developer has 19 completed projects with 3,576 units in Dubai.

Completed Project	Handover Year
Eaton Place (110 Residences)	2019
Belgravia III (260 Units)	2022
Wilton Park Residences	2023
Ellington House	2025
Ellington House II	2026
Arbor View	2026

Dubai Islands is a 17 square kilometre group of man made islands off the Deira coastline, with more than 20 kilometres of beaches, including a Blue Flag certified beach.

A bridge has linked the islands to the mainland since December 2016. The master plan allows for more than 80 hotels and resorts alongside homes, marinas and golf courses facing the Arabian Gulf.

Every layout at Ellington Cove Dubai is priced above AED 2 million, so each unit qualifies on value for the UAE 10 year Golden Visa. Off plan homes count toward the threshold.

10 year Golden Visa: property worth AED 2 million or more
2 year residence visa: property worth AED 750,000 or more
Joint owners: the applicant’s own share must meet the same value threshold

Securing a unit takes 4 steps and ends with the unit recorded in Oqood, the Dubai Land Department register for off plan sales.

Submit an EOI: share your passport copy and preferred layout to hold a unit.
Sign the booking form: pay the booking instalment to reserve the specific unit number.
Sign the SPA: the Sale and Purchase Agreement fixes the unit, price, instalment dates and handover terms.
Register in Oqood: the developer registers the sale and you receive the Oqood certificate, which is your proof of purchase during construction.

Ellington Dubai Islands Escrow Account and Buyer Protection

Under Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007, every instalment paid for an Ellington Dubai Islands unit goes into an escrow account opened for that project, not into the developer’s general funds.

Money is released to the developer in stages after the project consultant certifies the work completed, under the oversight of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA).

The closest school to Ellington Cove at Dubai Islands with a fixed drive time is Sabari Indian School, at 13 minutes.

Sabari Indian School: 13 minutes
The Elite English School: within 15 minutes
Pristine Private School: within 15 minutes
Supermarkets (Aswaaq, Al Maya, Talal): 12 minutes
Restaurants (Suan Bua Thai, Tasty KSD, Boat Seafood): 13 minutes

Off plan buying trades a lower upfront payment for time and construction risk.

Pros	Cons
Price is fixed in the SPA at booking	Construction delays can push handover back
Payments are spread across the build	No rental income until the keys are handed over
New build finishes and systems	Banks lend a lower share of the price on off-plan homes
1-year and 10-year warranties start at handover	You buy from drawings and a show unit, not the finished home
Payments are protected by escrow law	The Oqood fee is due at registration, before completion
Smaller cash outlay at signing	A large balance is still due at completion
Time to arrange a mortgage before the final payment	Area prices can move up or down before handover
Units can be resold before completion under developer rules	Developers set a minimum paid share before resale is allowed
No wear from a previous owner and no renovation cost	Service charges are fixed only close to handover

The strongest reason is the private beach: the sand is part of the home, not a drive away. The other reasons are listed below.

Beach club lifestyle: a clubhouse, yacht club and water sports pavilion sit inside the same community as your home.
Low density living: 2 low rise towers mean fewer residents share each lift, pool and stretch of beach than in a high rise block.
Layouts for every buyer: studios suit rental investors, while duplexes and penthouses suit families who want space by the sea.
A builder with a record: completed handovers in recent years give you a track record to check before you commit.
Cash flow friendly plan: a large share of the price is paid only when the keys are ready.

The main drawback is the wait: a buyer booking in late 2026 waits 2 years for keys and the first rent cheque. The table sets out the other trade offs.

Concern	What It Means for You
High entry price	There is no budget option, so first-time buyers with a smaller budget may be priced out.
No metro on the islands	Daily commuting depends on a car, taxi, or bus to reach the Green Line on the Deira side.
A community still being built	Other plots on the islands are under construction, so expect site traffic and noise in the early years.
Running costs not yet published	Service charges are not confirmed, so your yearly holding cost is unknown at booking.
Unit prices on request	Prices by layout are shared only on request, so compare offers carefully before you sign.

For Ellington Cove Dubai Islands, visitor demand is already in place: hotels with more than 1,500 rooms are open on the islands, the first since December 2020. The other drivers are below.

Developer delivery: handovers in 4 of the last 5 years, from 2022 to 2026
Infrastructure: no new road or metro line has a confirmed opening before handover, so the case rests on the links that exist today

Indian residents can send up to USD 250,000 per person per financial year under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) to buy property abroad, including Ellington Cove apartments.

Rule	What It Means for You
Co-owners	Family members who co-own the unit can each use their own LRS limit for the same purchase.
TCS	20% tax collected at source applies to remittances above INR 10 lakh in a financial year, and it can be adjusted against your income tax.
Rental income	An Indian resident declares the rent in the Indian tax return and pays tax at slab rates.

Before you accept the keys, you can inspect the unit and list every defect, from paint and tiling to doors, sockets and drainage. The developer fixes the listed items, and the Ellington Cove handover date starts the installations warranty.

Structural warranty: 10 years from the completion certificate for foundations, columns and load bearing walls, under Dubai Law No. 6 of 2019
Installations warranty: 1 year from handover for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sewerage systems
Raising a claim: report the defect in writing to the developer’s customer care with photos and your unit number, and keep the reference; common area defects go through the building’s management company

For Ellington Properties Dubai Islands buyers, the building policy for the structure and common areas is arranged by the owners association and paid through your annual service charge.
That policy does not cover what is inside your home. Contents cover protects furniture, appliances and personal items, and landlords can add cover for loss of rent and tenant damage.
If you buy with a mortgage, UAE banks require life cover for the borrower and usually ask for the property insurance to be assigned to the bank.

Ellington Cove at Dubai Islands Payment Plan

20%On Booking

50%During Construction

30%On Handover

Ellington Cove at Dubai Islands Floor Plans

In the Ellington Cove floor plan, the penthouses take the top floors with private terraces, while the floors below hold studios up to 3 bedroom duplexes. Every home has its own outdoor space, and the duplexes spread their 3 bedrooms over 2 levels to keep living and sleeping areas apart. The layouts below start with the studio and end with the penthouses.

Ellington Cove at Dubai Islands Studios Floor Plan 479 Sq. Ft. — Total Area : 479 Sq. Ft.

Ellington Cove at Dubai Islands 1 BR Floor Plan 816 Sq. Ft. — Total Area : 816 Sq. Ft.

Ellington Cove at Dubai Islands 2 BR Floor Plan 1,172 Sq. Ft. — Total Area : 1,172 Sq. Ft.

Ellington Cove at Dubai Islands 2 BR Floor Plan 1,399 Sq. Ft. — Total Area : 1,399 Sq. Ft.

Ellington Cove at Dubai Islands 3 BR Floor Plan 1,730 Sq. Ft. — Total Area : 1,730 Sq. Ft.

Ellington Cove at Dubai Islands 3 BR Floor Plan 2,248 Sq. Ft. — Total Area : 2,248 Sq. Ft.

Ellington Cove at Dubai Islands 4 BR Floor Plan 5,886 Sq. Ft. — Total Area : 5,886 Sq. Ft.

Ellington Cove at Dubai Islands Amenities

The beach and the clubs lead the list, and the remaining Ellington Cove amenities are grouped below by how you will use them. You get separate pools for laps, families and relaxation, plus courts for padel and volleyball. Facilities cover wellness, family, sports and social use, so each member of the household has space within the grounds.

Vehicle Entrance

Bicycle Parking

Leisure Pool

Shaded Kids Pool

Picnic Table Area

Fitness Studio

Indoor Yoga Studio

Steam & Sauna

Clubhouse

Dining Areas

Volley Ball

Ellington Cove at Dubai Islands Location

From the Ellington Cove location, Island A Yacht Marina is 2 minutes away by car, and the airport, Downtown Dubai and Palm Jumeirah are all within a 35 minute drive. The towers stand on the Dubai Islands coastline, linked to the Deira mainland by bridge, so the older city and its markets are close by. Beach days need no drive at all, since the sand is reached straight from the grounds.

05 Min.Dubai Miracle Garden
15 Min.Dubai Autodrome
10 Min.Dubai Studio City
18 Min.Burj Al Arab
10 Min.Dubai Hills Mall
27 Min.Dubai International Airport
26 Min.Al Maktoum International Airport
15 Min.Circle Mall

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Written by Kanhaiya JhaReal Estate Investment AdvisorUpdated: 30 October 2026

Content Reviewed By: Vikas Taneja-RERA Certified Broker (BRN: 82127), Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. (ORN: 28658). Advising HNI and NRI buyers on Dubai off-plan and ready property, with direct transaction experience across Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour, MBR City, Sobha Hartland, The Valley, and Dubailand communities.

Company Authority: Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. is a DLD-registered brokerage (ORN:28658) operating under Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). All project data on this page is cross-checked against the developer’s official documentation and DLD records. Pricing and availability are market-indicative at the time of review and subject to change.

Ellington Cove at Dubai Islands

Cove by Ellington Apartments, Duplexes & Penthouses at Dubai Islands Project Highlights