--- title: "Ellington Sands by Ellington Properties" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-islands/ellington-sands markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/dubai/dubai-islands/ellington-sands.md type: development description: "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." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 3 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Ellington Sands by Ellington Properties > 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. Facts last verified 13 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Developer | [Ellington Properties](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/ellington) | | Location | [Dubai Islands](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-islands), Dubai | | Status | under construction | | Developer's handover target | Q4 2028 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 1,700,000 to AED 5,800,000 (published figure, 13 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 3,386 | | Home types | 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom duplexes, 4-bedroom penthouses | | Buildings | 2 | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview Ellington Sands is a beachfront development by [Ellington Properties](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/ellington) on the outer shore of [Dubai Islands](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-islands). Property Finder lists it in two phases, Ellington Sands and Sands Phase 2, across two buildings referred to as Tower A and Tower B. Both phases show completion in December 2028, and Property Finder records construction from October 2025. Ellington's page describes studios and one- to four-bedroom apartments. Property Finder's unit tables show one-bedroom layouts of 489 to 816 sq ft, two-bedrooms of 1,172 to 1,399 sq ft, three-bedroom apartments of 1,730 sq ft, three-bedroom duplexes of 2,248 sq ft and a four-bedroom penthouse of 5,886 sq ft. On 13 November 2026 the first-phase listing showed one-bedroom homes from AED 1.7 million, while the Phase 2 listing showed one-bedrooms from AED 2.6 million, two-bedrooms from AED 3.9 million and three-bedrooms from AED 5.8 million. The gap suggests the lower figure reflects earlier first-phase pricing, so ask which phase and price a specific unit belongs to. The amenities are built around the shoreline: a private beach, a beach clubhouse with terrace, a water sports pavilion, beachfront gardens, a leisure and lap pool and a waterfall pool, with yoga and fitness studios and a barbecue deck. Both phases are listed with 20% at launch, 50% during construction and 30% on handover. The Phase 2 page also mentions a 70/30 plan in its FAQ and gives a Q2 2028 date in one place, so confirm both points in the sales offer. Sands suits a buyer who wants a beachfront apartment in Dubai with a shorter wait than most Dubai Islands launches. The trade-offs are those of the island as a whole: a large pipeline of similar beachfront stock completing from 2027 onwards, a location some distance from the business districts, and infrastructure that is still being finished. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,700,000 | | 489 to 816 sq ft | | available | | 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,900,000 | | 1,172 to 1,399 sq ft | | available | | 3-bedroom apartments | AED 5,800,000 | | 1,730 sq ft | | available | | 3-bedroom duplexes | Not published | | 2,248 sq ft | | available | | 4-bedroom penthouses | Not published | | 5,886 sq ft | | available | Prices are published starting prices from the developer or Property Finder, as each type's note says, checked 13 November 2026. ## Payment plans ### 20/50/30 - Down payment: 20% (At sales launch) - During construction: 50% (In scheduled instalments) - On handover: 30% Paid before handover: 70%. ## 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 - Construction recorded on Property Finder from October 2025 ## 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 - The Phase 2 FAQ mentions a 70/30 plan and a Q2 2028 date that conflict with the main listing - No project registration or escrow number was published ## Location On the outer shore of Dubai Islands, off Deira, with its own stretch of beach. ## Amenities - Private beach - Beach clubhouse with terrace - Water sports pavilion - Beachfront gardens - Leisure and lap pool - Waterfall pool - Yoga studio - Fitness studio - Barbecue deck - Arrival gardens and drop-off area - Lobby reception and courtyard ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at Ellington Sands? On 13 November 2026 Property Finder listed one-bedroom homes from AED 1.7 million in the first phase and from AED 2.6 million in Phase 2. ### When will Ellington Sands be completed? Property Finder lists completion in December 2028 for both phases. ### What is the payment plan at Ellington Sands? 20% at sales launch, 50% during construction and 30% on handover, according to Property Finder. ### Who is the developer of Ellington Sands? Ellington Sands is being developed by [Ellington Properties](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/ellington). About Ellington Properties: Design-led boutique developer of apartment buildings across Dubai's established communities, now also selling in Ras Al Khaimah. ### Can foreigners buy at Ellington Sands? Yes. Dubai Islands is a designated area where buyers of any nationality can own freehold property, whether or not they live in the UAE. The purchase is registered with the DLD. ### Does buying at Ellington Sands qualify for a Golden Visa? Homes priced at AED 2 million or more can support an application for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. At Ellington Sands, larger unit types reach that level, while the smallest do not. Approval is at the authorities' discretion and off-plan purchases have their own conditions: see our [Golden Visa guide](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/guides/uae-golden-visa-property). ### What fees are payable on top of the price at Ellington Sands? The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 1,700,000 that comes to about AED 68,000, plus small administration charges. There is no stamp duty, no annual property tax and no tax on rental income for individuals in the UAE, though your home country may tax you. Our [buying cost calculator](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/tools/purchase-cost-calculator) itemises it. ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 13 November 2026. - [Ellington Properties: Ellington Sands](https://ellingtonproperties.ae/en/property-for-sale/ellington-sands-dubai-islands) - [Property Finder: Ellington Sands](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/ellington/ellington-sands) - [Property Finder: Sands Phase 2 by Ellington](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/ellington/sands-phase-2-by-ellington) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-islands/ellington-sands. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting.