Belgravia Gardens vs The Hillgate
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
More space for the money
On average The Hillgate works out at about AED 1,650 per sq ft against AED 2,517 at Belgravia Gardens.
Sooner to complete
The Hillgate is targeted for Q4 2027, ahead of Belgravia Gardens in Q3 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Belgravia Gardens | The Hillgate |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Ellington Properties | Ellington Properties |
| Location | Dubailand, Dubai | Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q3 2028 | Q4 2027 |
| Price from | AED 1,300,000 | AED 1,300,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,517 | 1,650 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | Studio to 3 bed | Studio to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 450 to 2,000 sq ft | 419 to 1,398 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 20/50/30 | 70/30 |
| Due before handover | 70% | 70% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 53,020 | AED 53,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Starting prices for the same home type
| Home type | Belgravia Gardens | The Hillgate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,800,000700 to 900 sq ft | AED 1,300,000776 sq ft | AED 500,000 more at Belgravia Gardens |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 2,500,0001,100 to 1,400 sq ft | AED 1,900,0001,196 to 1,398 sq ft | AED 600,000 more at Belgravia Gardens |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 3,500,0001,500 to 2,000 sq ft | AED 2,100,0001,246 sq ft | AED 1,400,000 more at Belgravia Gardens |
Belgravia Gardens
A four-cluster Ellington apartment community in Dubailand around a clubhouse and lazy river, with Phases 3 and 4 on sale from AED 1.3 million and completion listed for the third quarter of 2028.
What works
- Community layout with four clusters, each with its own pool, around a clubhouse and lazy river
- Family-oriented amenities, including a dog park, kids' pools and a cinema room
- Entry from AED 1.3 million, well below central Dubai
What to weigh
- Dubailand is car-dependent and some 30 minutes from the airport on Ellington's figures
- Listed prices per square foot are high for the district; compare with nearby resale
- Property Finder shows rounded size ranges rather than exact floor plans
The Hillgate
Ellington's first project in Dubai Silicon Oasis: studios to three-bedroom apartments from AED 1.3 million, part of Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme, with completion listed for December 2027.
What works
- One-bedrooms from AED 1.3 million, a moderate entry price for an Ellington building
- Included in Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme, according to Ellington
- Completion due in Q4 2027, sooner than most current Ellington launches
What to weigh
- 70% of the price is due during construction
- No metro in Dubai Silicon Oasis today; the Blue Line is not yet open
- Large existing apartment stock in DSO competes for tenants
Belgravia Gardens or The Hillgate?
Which is cheaper, Belgravia Gardens or The Hillgate?
Belgravia Gardens has the lower starting price at AED 1,300,000, compared with AED 1,300,000 at The Hillgate. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
The Hillgate has the earlier target (Q4 2027). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Belgravia Gardens is sold on a 20/50/30 plan with 70% due before handover. The Hillgate is sold on a 70/30 plan with 70% due before handover.
Are Belgravia Gardens and The Hillgate by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Ellington Properties.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
The right choice depends on your budget, timing and what the property is for. Tell us and we'll give you a recommendation, with the reasons.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
