Eltiera Views vs The Meriva Collection
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
Eltiera Views starts 19% lower, at AED 2,200,000 against AED 2,700,000. 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 2,771 at The Meriva Collection.
Sooner to complete
Eltiera Views is targeted for Q4 2029, ahead of The Meriva Collection in Q2 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Eltiera Views | The Meriva Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Ellington Properties | Ellington Properties |
| Location | Jumeirah Islands, Dubai | Dubai Islands, Dubai |
| Status | Off-plan | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q2 2030 |
| Price from | AED 2,200,000 | AED 2,700,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,553 | 2,771 |
| Home types | Apartments, penthouses | Apartments, penthouses |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 4 bed | 1 to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 801 to 5,984 sq ft | 800 to 5,600 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 89,020 | AED 109,020 |
| 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 | Eltiera Views | The Meriva Collection | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 2,200,000801 to 833 sq ft | AED 2,700,000800 to 835 sq ft | AED 500,000 more at The Meriva Collection |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,000,0001,221 to 1,404 sq ft | AED 3,800,0001,200 to 1,280 sq ft | AED 800,000 more at The Meriva Collection |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 4,100,0001,671 sq ft | AED 5,900,0001,700 to 1,750 sq ft | AED 1,800,000 more at The Meriva Collection |
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
The Meriva Collection
Ellington's first hospitality-led scheme: five beachfront residential buildings, signature residences and a hotel on Dubai Islands, with apartments from AED 2.7 million and completion listed for mid-2030.
What works
- Direct beach access on Dubai Islands, with an on-site hotel planned at the centre of the scheme
- Wide mix, from one-bedroom apartments to penthouses and signature residences with private pools
- Large shared amenities, including a 2 km jogging track and indoor and outdoor pools
What to weigh
- Completion is listed for June 2030, a long wait for an off-plan buyer
- Dubai Islands has a heavy pipeline of beachfront launches due around the same time
- The hotel operator had not been named in Ellington's announcement
Eltiera Views or The Meriva Collection?
Which is cheaper, Eltiera Views or The Meriva Collection?
Eltiera Views has the lower starting price at AED 2,200,000, compared with AED 2,700,000 at The Meriva Collection. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Eltiera Views has the earlier target (Q4 2029). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Eltiera Views is sold on a 20/50/30 plan with 70% due before handover. The Meriva Collection is sold on a 70/30 plan with 70% due before handover.
Are Eltiera Views and The Meriva Collection 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
