Ellington Sands vs Eltiera Views
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.
Lower entry price
Ellington Sands starts 23% lower, at AED 1,700,000 against AED 2,200,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
More space for the money
On average Eltiera Views works out at about AED 2,553 per sq ft against AED 3,386 at Ellington Sands.
Sooner to complete
Ellington Sands is targeted for Q4 2028, ahead of Eltiera Views in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Ellington Sands | Eltiera Views |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Ellington Properties | Ellington Properties |
| Location | Dubai Islands, Dubai | Jumeirah Islands, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 1,700,000 | AED 2,200,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 3,386 | 2,553 |
| Home types | Apartments, duplexes, penthouses | Apartments, penthouses |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 4 bed | 1 to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 489 to 5,886 sq ft | 801 to 5,984 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 20/50/30 | 20/50/30 |
| Due before handover | 70% | 70% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 69,020 | AED 89,020 |
| 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 | Ellington Sands | Eltiera Views | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,700,000489 to 816 sq ft | AED 2,200,000801 to 833 sq ft | AED 500,000 more at Eltiera Views |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,900,0001,172 to 1,399 sq ft | AED 3,000,0001,221 to 1,404 sq ft | AED 900,000 more at Ellington Sands |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 5,800,0001,730 sq ft | AED 4,100,0001,671 sq ft | AED 1,700,000 more at Ellington Sands |
Ellington Sands
Two beachfront apartment buildings by Ellington on the outer edge of Dubai Islands, with a private beach and clubhouse, one-bedroom homes listed from AED 1.7 million and completion due in late 2028.
What works
- Private beach and beach clubhouse on the outer shore of Dubai Islands
- Completion listed for December 2028, earlier than several newer island launches
- Range from compact one-bedroom homes to duplexes and a penthouse
What to weigh
- Property Finder shows different starting prices for the two phases; confirm which applies
- Dubai Islands has a large pipeline of beachfront apartments due over the same years
- Dubai Islands is some distance from Downtown Dubai and the main business districts
Eltiera Views
Ellington's second scheme in Jumeirah Islands: lakeside towers of one- to three-bedroom apartments and penthouses around a four-level clubhouse, from AED 2.2 million, with completion listed for late 2029.
What works
- Lakeside setting in Jumeirah Islands, minutes from JLT, Uptown Dubai and Dubai Marina
- Four-level clubhouse with co-working, wellness and social floors
- Follows Eltiera Heights, which Property Finder shows as sold out
What to weigh
- Completion is listed for December 2029
- Three towers are on sale at once, which adds resale competition within the scheme
- Views vary by tower and floor; ask for the plan of the specific unit
Ellington Sands or Eltiera Views?
Which is cheaper, Ellington Sands or Eltiera Views?
Ellington Sands has the lower starting price at AED 1,700,000, compared with AED 2,200,000 at Eltiera Views. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Ellington Sands has the earlier target (Q4 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Ellington Sands is sold on a 20/50/30 plan with 70% due before handover. Eltiera Views is sold on a 20/50/30 plan with 70% due before handover.
Are Ellington Sands and Eltiera Views 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
