Ellington Properties
Upper-mid, design-led boutique. Privately held. Co-founded by Elie Naaman, Robert Booth and Joseph Thomas.
My view
Ellington sells design, and owners and tenants notice it. Smaller buildings and better finishes usually rent well. You pay a premium per square foot for it, so I compare it with the best non-boutique stock nearby.
What I check hardest: Price per square foot against the strongest comparable building in the same area, and the service charge.
The facts
- Who owns it
- Privately held. Co-founded by Elie Naaman, Robert Booth and Joseph Thomas.
- Leadership
- Co-founder and CEO Elie Naaman
- Segment (my read)
- Upper-mid, design-led boutique
- Known for
- Interior design and finish, Ellington House, Dubai Hills, Projects in JVC, Palm Jumeirah, Sobha Hartland and Dubai Islands
- Recognition
- Multiple wins, International Property Awards 2024 Source
Sources: Gulf News: Ellington Properties at the 2024 International Property Awards. Sales figures are each company's own or a published ranking, and are not always like for like: some are group-wide, some Dubai only. Check a developer's project registration and escrow with the Dubai Land Department (or the relevant emirate) before you pay anything.
Where Ellington Properties is active
Al Marjan Island (2), Al Jazeera Al Hamra (1), Business Bay (1), Dubai Islands (1), Dubai Waterfront and Mina Rashid (1), Emirates Hills (1), Jumeirah Lake Towers (1), Palm Jumeirah (1), Ras Al Khor (1).
Current projects
- Ellington Ocean HouseAsk about this project
- One River PointAsk about this project
- Costa MareAsk about this project
- Mercer HouseAsk about this project
- Playa Del SolAsk about this project
- Eltiera ViewsAsk about this project
- Everly PlaceAsk about this project
- Portside SquareAsk about this project
- Soto GrandeAsk about this project
- The Meriva CollectionAsk about this project
Details come from the developer and change often. Confirm availability, prices, payment plans and handover dates before you act. Locations on the map are shown at community level.
What I check before any Ellington Properties purchase
- The payment plan. What each instalment is tied to, and what happens if a milestone slips.
- The escrow account. That your payments go into the project's regulated escrow account.
- The record. Past handovers on time, build quality and how snagging was handled.
- The numbers. Price per square foot against comparable projects, service charges and likely rent.
- Your exit. Resale rules, any developer approval needed, and fees on the way out. See the fees guide.
Questions I am asked
Is Ellington Properties government-backed, listed or private?
Private. Privately held. Co-founded by Elie Naaman, Robert Booth and Joseph Thomas.
Where does Ellington Properties have projects?
On my property map Ellington Properties has 10 projects across 9 areas, including Al Marjan Island, Al Jazeera Al Hamra, Business Bay, Dubai Islands.
When are Ellington Properties projects due for handover?
The handover dates the developer has given for these projects run from 2026 to 2030. Dates are the developer's own timelines and can move, so confirm before acting.
How do I check a Ellington Properties project before buying?
Check the payment plan and what each instalment is tied to, that your payments go into the project escrow account, the developer's record on past handovers, service charges, and whether the price per square foot matches comparable projects. I go through each of these with you before you reserve anything.
Planning to finance this?
Answer three quick questions and GCC Mortgages will come back with what you can borrow and which banks fit, before you commit to anything.
Thinking about a Ellington Properties project?
Tell me your budget, timeframe and objective, and I will tell you honestly which launches fit and which do not, whether or not that ends up being with me.