--- title: "The Meriva Collection by Ellington Properties" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-islands/the-meriva-collection markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/dubai/dubai-islands/the-meriva-collection.md type: development description: "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." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 4 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." --- # The Meriva Collection by Ellington Properties > 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. 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) (Island B), Dubai | | Status | launched | | Developer's handover target | Q2 2030 | | Sales launched | 2026-02 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 2,700,000 to AED 8,300,000 (published figure, 13 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 2,771 | | Home types | 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom penthouses, 4-bedroom penthouses | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview The Meriva Collection is a beachfront community by [Ellington Properties](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/ellington) on Island B of [Dubai Islands](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-islands). Announced in February 2026, it is the developer's first project built around a hotel. Ellington describes five residential buildings, a signature beachfront residence and a hotel run by an operator it has not named, all with direct access to the beach. Property Finder splits the scheme into several listings, including Meriva Signature, Meriva Gardens, Meriva Sunset and Meriva Shores, all showing a launch price of AED 2.7 million and completion in June 2030. On 13 November 2026 its listings gave one-bedroom apartments of about 800 to 835 sq ft from AED 2.7 million, two-bedrooms of 1,200 to 1,280 sq ft from AED 3.8 million and three-bedrooms of about 1,700 to 1,750 sq ft from AED 5.9 million. Meriva Signature adds penthouses: three bedrooms of 3,650 sq ft from AED 7.5 million and four bedrooms of 4,650 sq ft from AED 8.3 million. Ellington also mentions three- and five-bedroom signature residences with private pools; no prices were published for those. Two payment plans appear. The main listing gives 70% during construction and 30% on handover; the Meriva Signature listing gives 20% at launch, 50% during construction and 30% on handover. Ask which plan applies to the building and unit you are offered. The amenities are planned at community scale: indoor and outdoor pools, fitness, yoga and Pilates studios, a 2 km jogging track, paddle tennis, a pet park, a jazz club, co-working space and a juice bar. The hotel is meant to anchor the waterfront and bring activity through the year. The scheme suits buyers who want a beachfront apartment in Dubai at a lower price than Palm Jumeirah and are prepared to wait until 2030. Dubai Islands is still being built and its supply pipeline is large, so the hotel, the beach and Ellington's design are what should separate Meriva from neighbouring launches. On a resale or rental view, check how much of the island's other beachfront stock completes at the same time. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1-bedroom apartments | AED 2,700,000 | | 800 to 835 sq ft | | available | | 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,800,000 | | 1,200 to 1,280 sq ft | | available | | 3-bedroom apartments | AED 5,900,000 | | 1,700 to 1,750 sq ft | | available | | 3-bedroom penthouses | AED 7,500,000 | | 3,650 to 5,600 sq ft | | available | | 4-bedroom penthouses | AED 8,300,000 | | 4,650 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 ### 70/30 - During construction: 70% (In instalments linked to the construction schedule) - On handover: 30% Paid before handover: 70%. As listed by Property Finder for The Meriva Collection. ### 20/50/30 - Down payment: 20% (At sales launch) - During construction: 50% (In scheduled instalments) - On handover: 30% Paid before handover: 70%. As listed by Property Finder for Meriva Signature. ## 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 - Entry prices below established beachfront addresses such as Palm Jumeirah ## 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 - Property Finder shows two different payment plans across the listings; confirm yours in writing - No project registration or escrow number was published ## Location On the beach on Island B of Dubai Islands, off Deira. Ellington gives about 5 minutes to Dubai Islands Mall and 18 minutes to Dubai International Airport. - Dubai Islands Mall: about 5 minutes - Dubai Festival City: about 18 minutes - Dubai International Airport: about 18 minutes - Gold Souq Metro Station: about 20 minutes - Port Rashid: about 20 minutes - Museum of the Future: about 25 minutes - DIFC: about 30 minutes - Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall: about 35 minutes ## Amenities - Direct beach access - Indoor and outdoor swimming pools - Adult and children's pools - Fitness studio - Yoga and Pilates studios - 2 km jogging track - Paddle tennis court - Table tennis - Mini golf corner - Pet park - Jazz club - Co-working space - Juice bar - Barbecue and dining areas - Children's play areas - Guest parking with EV chargers ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at The Meriva Collection? Property Finder listed one-bedroom apartments from AED 2.7 million on 13 November 2026, with penthouses from AED 7.5 million in Meriva Signature. ### When will The Meriva Collection be completed? Property Finder lists completion in June 2030 for the Meriva listings. ### Does The Meriva Collection include a hotel? Yes. Ellington describes a dedicated hotel at the centre of the development, alongside five residential buildings and a signature beachfront residence. The operator had not been named. ### What payment plans are offered? Property Finder shows 70% during construction and 30% on handover for The Meriva Collection, and 20% at launch, 50% during construction and 30% on handover for Meriva Signature. ### Who is the developer of The Meriva Collection? The Meriva Collection 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 The Meriva Collection? 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 The Meriva Collection 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 The Meriva Collection, every unit type starts above that level. 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 The Meriva Collection? The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 2,700,000 that comes to about AED 108,000, 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: The Meriva Collection](https://ellingtonproperties.ae/en/property-for-sale/the-meriva-collection-dubai-islands) - [Ellington Properties: Ellington unveils The Meriva Collection (February 2026)](https://ellingtonproperties.ae/en/media-center/news/ellington-properties-unveils-the-meriva-collection-a-hospitality-led-beachfront-destination-on-dubai-islands) - [Property Finder: The Meriva Collection](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/ellington/the-meriva-collection) - [Property Finder: Meriva Signature](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/ellington/meriva-signature) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-islands/the-meriva-collection. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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