Ellington The Hillgate is a design-led residential development by Ellington Properties in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO). The project is built across two mid-rise towers holding 356 homes in total, Tower A with 166 units and Tower B with 190 units, offering studios, 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments alongside 3 apartments and duplexes, 4 bedroom apartments. Unit sizes range from 419 to 2,757 sq. ft., with prices starting from AED 1.27M. The development carries a 20% booking amount and a handover targeted for the fourth quarter of 2027, and larger units are eligible for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa.
The setting is one of the project’s defining features. Dubai Silicon Oasis is a free-zone technology park and integrated community covering roughly 7.2 square kilometres, designed around innovation, business and residential living in a single zone. That mix matters for buyers: residents have retail, dining, clinics, banks and schools within the community, while the free-zone status and tech-park employment base sustain a steady tenant pool of professionals. It is a self-contained district rather than a single residential cluster, which supports both day-to-day livability and rental demand through the year.
Ellington Properties is known for a design-first approach, and The Hillgate follows that signature. Homes are built around floor-to-ceiling windows, open layouts, restrained colour palettes and premium fittings, with an emphasis on natural light and considered detailing rather than surface-level finish. The development is positioned at the upper end of the DSO market, aimed at buyers who weigh architecture and interior quality as heavily as location. This focus on design has become Ellington’s main point of difference across its Dubai portfolio, and it carries through The Hillgate’s interiors and shared spaces.
With 356 homes split across two towers, The Hillgate is sized as a managed community rather than a single dense block, which keeps shared facilities accessible without overcrowding. The amenity programme is unusually broad for a mid-rise project, spanning wellness, leisure and work-from-home spaces. Podium parking, retail at ground level and curated communal areas round out a development designed to function as a complete daily environment. The balance of unit count and amenity depth is part of what positions the project against other recent DSO launches.
The project suits a wide range of buyers. Compact studios and one-bedroom homes appeal to young professionals and investors targeting the DSO tenant base, while the larger three and four-bedroom apartments and duplexes serve families wanting space within a self-contained community. The 20% booking amount and construction-linked plan ease entry for off-plan buyers, and Golden Visa eligibility on larger units adds a residency angle for international purchasers. In short, it is positioned for both end-users seeking a design-led home and investors seeking dependable rental demand in an established district.
The floor plans spreads a wide range, from 419 sq. ft. studios up to 2,757 sq. ft. at the top of the duplex range. Tower A and Tower B both offer studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments, including two-bedroom-plus-study layouts, while Tower A additionally carries the three and four-bedroom duplexes. Each home uses floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise natural light, with open-plan living areas, soft textures and premium finishes throughout. The variety of layouts, from compact rental-friendly units to family-scale duplexes, lets buyers match the home to their budget and use case within a single development.
The Hillgate carries a deep amenity set for a mid-rise development. Shared facilities include a lap pool and a separate leisure swimming pool, a fully equipped gymnasium, a spa, indoor and outdoor yoga studios, a boxing area, a clubhouse and club lounge, a co-working zone, a library, an arcade and games room, a kids' play area, a barbecue deck, a jogging track, retail outlets, podium parking and round-the-clock security. A five-star reception and the signature Harmonic Hall anchor the communal spaces. The blend of wellness, leisure and work-from-home areas is designed to serve every age group and support an active, community-centred lifestyle.
Dubai Silicon Oasis offers a balanced, self-contained location with direct access to Dubai-Al Ain Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, connecting residents across the city. From The Hillgate, Silicon Central Mall is about 7 minutes away, Zayed University and the Academic City campus around 8 each, Dubai Outlet Mall about 14, Hamdan Sports Complex around 15, IMG Worlds of Adventure about 15, Global Village around 17 and Burj Khalifa roughly 24 minutes. One honest point for buyers to weigh: DSO is not currently served by the metro, so connectivity relies on road links, bus services and taxis, which is worth factoring into commuting plans.
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 The Hillgate starts from AED 1.27M, with the final price depending on the unit type, size, floor and view. The development offers studios, 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments and duplexes, so pricing rises across the larger configurations, and the bigger duplexes sit well above the entry point. The figure is typically quoted before the 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee, which is paid on top. Because availability and pricing shift as an off-plan project sells, confirm the live price for your preferred unit directly with the developer or a RERA-licensed agent before committing.
Ellington The Hillgate is in Dubai Silicon Oasis, a mixed-use free-zone technology community with retail, business and residential space in one district. The location offers direct access to Dubai-Al Ain Road and Sheikh Zayed Road. From the project, Silicon Central Mall is about 7 minutes away, Zayed University and the Academic City campus around 8 each, and Burj Khalifa roughly 24 minutes. One point to note is that DSO is not served by the metro, so residents rely on road links, buses and taxis, which is worth weighing for daily commuting.
The Hillgate by Ellington uses a payment plan of 20% on booking, 50% during construction and 30% at handover. This structure spreads the bulk of the cost across the build period, easing cash flow for off-plan buyers, with the final portion due only on completion. As with all off-plan property in Dubai, payments are protected through the regulated escrow framework, where funds are released to the developer against verified construction progress. Always review the exact milestone schedule attached to your Sales and Purchase Agreement, and budget the 4% DLD fee on top of the headline price.
Handover for Ellington The Hillgate is targeted for the Q4 2027, in line with its construction-linked payment plan. Because it is an off-plan development, the completion date can move with construction progress, so buyers should treat it as a target and confirm the latest status during the purchase process. Buying ahead of handover allows entry at current pricing and the chance to benefit from capital appreciation as Dubai Silicon Oasis continues to mature as an established mixed-use community.
The Hillgate is built across two mid-rise towers holding 356 homes in total, Tower A with 166 units and Tower B with 190 units. The configuration spans studios, 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments, including two-bedroom-plus-study layouts, plus 3 and 4-bedroom duplexes concentrated in Tower A. Unit sizes range from 419 to 2,757 sq. ft. The two-tower layout keeps the community manageable while still supporting a deep shared-amenity programme. Confirm current availability by tower, unit type and floor with the developer, as specific layouts and views sell at different speeds.
Dubai Silicon Oasis is an established mixed-use district with a steady tenant base drawn from its free-zone technology park, nearby universities and surrounding business community, which supports reliable rental demand for apartments. Ellington’s design-led reputation tends to help both resale appeal and tenancy. As with any off-plan purchase, confirm pricing, the payment schedule, expected yields and RERA registration with a licensed advisor before committing.
On the entry-level unit priced at AED 1.27M, the 20% booking amount is AED 254,000. However, the realistic cash needed at booking is closer to AED 309,000 to AED 311,000, because the 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee adds about AED 50,800 and Oqood registration plus admin add a few thousand more. After booking, 50% of the price falls due in stages through construction and the final 30% at handover. Budgeting for the fees on top of the headline deposit is the step most first-time off-plan buyers miss. Confirm the exact figures for your unit, as pricing and any developer fee-waiver offers change over time.
Limited Period: Free DLD Waiver on select units
