Ellington Properties develops design-led residential homes and communities in Dubai and other Emirates for discerning homeowners and investors. Its model combines off-plan sales with curated amenities, architecturally distinctive apartments, villas, and mixed-use residences, emphasizing quality, lifestyle, focus, and long-term value.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton HouseJVC District 14, Dubai101 units | 9.3/ 10 | 9.1/ 10 | 9.3/ 10 |
The building-specific Google aggregate of 4.7/5 from 23 reviews sets the level and converts to 9.1/10 under the requested curve. The reviews read were all positive and repeatedly praised amenities, upkeep, staff/security and location, supporting a modest upward commentary adjustment; no recurring building complaint or material dissenting building rating was found. | Not found in sources: No recurring structural complaint found · No recurring plumbing complaint found · No recurring HVAC complaint found · No recurring electrical complaint found · No recurring leak complaint found | Not found in sources: No recurring management complaint found · No recurring security complaint found · No recurring amenity complaint found · No recurring cleanliness complaint found · No recurring noise complaint found | |
The available building reviews describe Hamilton House as a “brand New Building” that is “well maintained” and praise its “quality of build.” A handover inspection video describes thermal imaging and moisture-meter checks, smart LG AC, Schneider Electric controls and fire-resistant doors; these are observations in a promotional handover walkthrough rather than an independent engineering report, so the structural evidence remains limited. | Reviewers repeatedly praise the day-to-day experience: one says the “staff and security in the building are really helpful,” while another reports a “clean lobby and sitting area” and “superb amenties.” The evidence is strongly positive but comes from a small set of publicly visible building reviews, and the handover video is promotional rather than resident commentary. | ||
| Berkeley PlaceMohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai127 units | 9.1/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.1/ 10 |
The building-level Google Reviews/Maps aggregate of 4.7/5 from 15 reviews sets the level; using the stated conversion curve, 4.7/5 converts to 9.1/10. The seven positive and one negative written reviews read do not establish a recurring complaint theme, so no commentary adjustment is applied; no structure score is assigned because no published physical-condition rating or review evidence was found. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published reviews describe “friendly security,” “excellent facilities,” a rooftop swimming pool, large layouts and a “quiet and peaceful” setting. The main operational complaint was that, after payment and claimed project completion, handover was delayed for more than three weeks because of “internal team inefficiency and miscommunication,” with no clear ETA; this is a dated 2025 report rather than evidence of the position on October 7, 2026. | ||
| Ellington House IDubai Hills Estate, Dubai150 units | 9.0/ 10 | 8.8/ 10 | 9.1/ 10 |
The building-specific Google/Maps aggregate of 4.6/5 from 14 reviews is the anchor and converts to 9.0/10 under the stated curve. The written reviews are strongly positive about design, facilities, staff and location, but the reported leaks, poor finishes and one water-damage allegation justify keeping the resident score at the anchor level rather than moving it higher. Structure is scored separately from the same building-specific physical-condition evidence; the wider-community Property Finder rating is reported but excluded. | Not found in sources: No independent systems testing published | Not found in sources: Limited review sample · No published management sub-score | |
Building-specific feedback is mostly favorable about quality: reviewers called it a “beautifully designed building” and said “Quality is exceptional,” while the developer reported that no major snagging was observed at handover in its May 21, 2026 update. Countervailing resident commentary includes “some poor finishes here and there and leaks!” and one 1/5 allegation referring to “water damages and unfinished work”; these are reviewer reports rather than independently verified engineering findings. | Residents describe “amazing facilities, friendly and helpful staff” and one reviewer said the building was “being managed well by the team”; another called it calm and well maintained. The negative operational comment was that morning car beeping is “equivalent to times square,” while the separate Property Finder community reviews praise Dubai Hills’ parks and amenities but note school-run traffic and high rents; those six community reviews are not scored as building evidence. | ||
| Ellington Beach HousePalm Jumeirah, Dubai | 8.7/ 10 | 8.5/ 10 | 8.2/ 10 |
Google's building-level 4.5/5 from 11 reviews is the largest qualifying resident/unknown building-specific review base and converts to 8.5/10. The score is nudged down for the repeated construction-noise complaint and the security interaction, but remains high because the written feedback repeatedly praises the design, waterfront setting, cleanliness, amenities and hospitality. Structure is scored separately because the available evidence is positive but limited and is not an engineering assessment. | Not found in sources: Limited direct engineering evidence · No published defect pattern | ||
Reviews praise the building's architecture, interiors and finishes: one calls it a property with “great views, superb architecture and interior design,” while another describes “high-quality finishes.” The evidence is not a formal engineering inspection; one July 2024 review said “The building is under construction and will take 3 months to get completed,” whereas Property Finder records construction progress at 100% with an expected completion date of December 31, 2024. Current guest feedback identifies neighbouring construction noise, not a confirmed defect in the building's structure or systems. | Day-to-day feedback is mostly favourable: guests describe the apartment as “beautiful, spotless,” with “excellent” facilities, and praise warm hospitality, communication and seamless check-in. The principal operational negatives are a security dispute at the lobby and construction noise that one September 2026 guest said continued late into the night and made sleeping difficult; a separate listing says work was expected to stop at 6 PM. Property Finder’s Palm Jumeirah community review material also describes the area as premium and secure but notes traffic, connectivity and isolation trade-offs. | ||
| Kensington WatersMohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai277 units | 8.7/ 10 | 8.6/ 10 | 8.7/ 10 |
The building-specific Google aggregate of 4.6/5 from 29 reviews sets the level and converts to 8.9/10 under the supplied curve. The small set of written comments is mostly positive about amenities, staff, design and location, but includes operational, acoustic, AC and security concerns; these justify a modest net reduction. FazWaz, Nestopa and Property Finder do not materially overturn the anchor, and Property Finder is community-level and excluded from scoring. | |||
Physical comments are mixed. Reviewers praised the “great finishing,” design and generally well-maintained residence, while one resident reported that “walls are thin” and that the AC was handed over dirty, causing “health issues and allergies”; another reported terrace bass audible inside apartments. No published engineering, plumbing, electrical or waterproofing score was found, so those systems remain unevidenced. | Daily-life feedback is predominantly favorable: reviewers mention “great amenities,” a “very clean gym and pool,” “very friendly staff,” and a balance of urban convenience and relaxing nature. Counterpoints include an “uncooperative” asset-management company, strict security handling, bass from the barbecue terrace audible in apartments, and limited dining or public-transport convenience. | ||
| Oakley Square ResidencesJVC District 11, Dubai269 units | 8.7/ 10 | 7.4/ 10 Booking.com 10/10 · 1 review · booking.com Booking.com publishes 10/10 from 1 review. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.4. | 7.4/ 10 Booking.com 10/10 · 1 review · booking.com Booking.com publishes 10/10 from 1 review. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.4. |
The 4.6/5 Google building aggregate from 53 reviews sets the level and converts to 8.8/10 before commentary. Repeated praise for amenities and security outweighed, but did not erase, repeated reports of slow maintenance and early amenity closures, producing 8.7/10; structure remains unevidenced as a separately scorable dimension. | |||
Published reviews contain both strong praise and specific physical-condition complaints. Positive feedback calls the building's “overall quality and standards” exceptional, while negative reviews report that “the water sometimes runs rusty,” “plaster peels off the walls,” sinks clog, and parking occasionally leaks; these are reviewer allegations rather than independently verified engineering findings. | Day-to-day reviews praise the “kindest and most professional” staff and describe the building as clean with very good amenities, including a pool, padel court, gym and cinema. The main operational criticism is that management may ignore requests and residents can wait weeks for repairmen; another review says the amenities close at 9 PM and must be booked. | ||
| Belgravia SquareJVC District 14, Dubai225 units | 7.0/ 10 | 6.8/ 10 | 6.8/ 10 |
The 32-review Google Reviews/Maps aggregate of 4/5 sets the level, converting to 7.0/10 under the specified curve. The score is moderated by repeated reports of maintenance, management responsiveness and historic handover communication problems, partly offset by repeated praise for the pool, gym, clubhouse, children’s facilities and design; the old handover material is explicitly treated as historical rather than current completion evidence. | Not found in sources: No independent engineering evidence | ||
Reviews praise the building’s design, apartment quality, pool and gym; one described the common areas as “five star hotel” quality and another called the apartments the “best quality apartments in JVC.” Countervailing infrastructure-related feedback includes “30-35% of the time there are maintenance and repairs,” a pool said to need re-doing, and walls “waaay to thin”; these are resident reports rather than an engineering inspection, so the current physical-condition picture remains uncertain. | Day-to-day feedback is divided: residents describe the pool area as “like a resort,” call the gym spacious, and praise a “very calm and friendly environment.” Others report reception staff “playing on their phones,” repeated requests to fix paint, maintenance not handled “properly or in a timely” way, and unanswered emails; the older handover complaints refer to promises of March 2022 and should not be treated as proof of a current unfinished building. | ||
| Arbor ViewAl Barsha South 3, Dubai171 units | 5.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 5.5/ 10 |
The building-specific Google listing is the largest resident-oriented review set found, at 3/5 from 8 reviews, which converts to 4 before the small-sample rule. Because no rating set reaches 10 reviews, the final resident score is held within one point of 6.5; the recurring moderate handover and customer-service complaints prevent an upward adjustment. Handover status is current by October 7, 2026: Ellington and Gulf News reported commencement of handover on May 21, 2026, so the earlier delay complaints are historical evidence rather than proof of an unresolved delay today. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published building reviews describe a poor early handover experience: one resident said snagging and handover had been delayed for a fourth time, while another called the developer team “useless” and said inspection notices had not been issued. The same review set includes praise for “Very Good location and Good quality,” while Bayut lists the completed building’s fitness studio, pools, clubhouse, BBQ areas and outdoor silent cinema as amenities. |
The collaboration develops premium residential projects in Dubai under the Dutco Ellington brand.
The partnership develops Upper House, a residential development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers.
BSBG designed Upper House as the international design and executive architect.
Aroma is the main contractor for The Sanctuary in MBR City.
The agreement covers development of a new residential project in Dubai Hills Estate.
Ellington Properties ... is collaborating with Dutco ... to develop several premium residential developments in major communities across Dubai, under the Dutco Ellington brand.
Ellington Properties ... is collaborating with Dutco ... to develop several premium residential developments in major communities across Dubai, under the Dutco Ellington brand.
Ellington Properties ... is collaborating with Dutco ... to develop several premium residential developments in major communities across Dubai, under the Dutco Ellington brand.
Ellington Properties ... and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) ... have partnered to develop Upper House, a new residential development ... Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT).
Ellington Properties ... and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) ... have partnered to develop Upper House, a new residential development ... Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT).
Ellington Properties ... and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) ... have partnered to develop Upper House, a new residential development ... Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT).
Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG), an award-winning international design and executive architect in Dubai, London, and Riyadh, has designed the project
Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG), an award-winning international design and executive architect in Dubai, London, and Riyadh, has designed the project
Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG), an award-winning international design and executive architect in Dubai, London, and Riyadh, has designed the project
Ellington Properties ... has appointed Aroma International Building Contracting as the main contractor for The Sanctuary
Ellington Properties ... has appointed Aroma International Building Contracting as the main contractor for The Sanctuary
Ellington Properties ... has appointed Aroma International Building Contracting as the main contractor for The Sanctuary
Ellington Properties ... has signed an agreement with entrepreneur Abdul Razeq Abdul Ahad ... to develop a new residential project in Dubai Hills Estate.
Ellington Properties ... has signed an agreement with entrepreneur Abdul Razeq Abdul Ahad ... to develop a new residential project in Dubai Hills Estate.
Ellington Properties ... has signed an agreement with entrepreneur Abdul Razeq Abdul Ahad ... to develop a new residential project in Dubai Hills Estate.
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| United Arab Emirates | active 10 projects tracked |
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Elie Naaman
https://linkedin.com/in/elie-naaman-6a246210
Co-Founder and CEO – International
Chief Executive Officer - Int’l at Ellington Properties Development LLC ... Jan 2015 - Present
As Co-Founder and CEO of Ellington Properties, he has helped shape a new standard of contemporary living in the UAE, where quality, creativity, and customer experience come first. With over two decades of experience across the region, Elie brings a rare blend of strategic insight and creative intuition to his role.
As Co-Founder and CEO of Ellington Properties, he has helped shape a new standard of contemporary living in the UAE, where quality, creativity, and customer experience come first.
With over two decades of experience across the region, Elie brings a rare blend of strategic insight and creative intuition to his role.
With over two decades of experience across the region, Elie brings a rare blend of strategic insight and creative intuition to his role.
Co-Founder and CEO – International
After earning his post-graduate degree in Business Management from the prestigious Xavier School of Management (XLRI), India’s oldest and highly respected Business Management school.
After earning his post-graduate degree in Business Management from the prestigious Xavier School of Management (XLRI), India’s oldest and highly respected Business Management school.
Joseph Thomas
Co-Founder
Joseph Thomas is a visionary first-generation entrepreneur passionately committed to forging new business development and growth paths. Six years later, in 2006, he ventured into the real estate industry, a field where he has since been a prominent and influential leader.
Joseph Thomas is a visionary first-generation entrepreneur passionately committed to forging new business development and growth paths.
Six years later, in 2006, he ventured into the real estate industry, a field where he has since been a prominent and influential leader.
Six years later, in 2006, he ventured into the real estate industry, a field where he has since been a prominent and influential leader.
Co-Founder
He holds a Master’s degree in Real Property Development and Planning from the University of British Columbia.
He holds a Master’s degree in Real Property Development and Planning from the University of British Columbia.
Robert D. Booth
https://linkedin.com/in/robert-booth-b3949827
At Emaar Properties, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the real estate business, where he was instrumental in developing some of Dubai’s most celebrated destinations, including Emirates Hills, Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, and Downtown Dubai, home to the Burj Khalifa.
At Emaar Properties, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the real estate business, where he was instrumental in developing some of Dubai’s most celebrated destinations, including Emirates Hills, Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, and Downtown Dubai, home to the Burj Khalifa.
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Managing Director - Ellington Properties Development LLC (Current) Dec 2014 - Present
Robert Booth is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Ellington Properties, Dubai’s lifestyle curator and design-led boutique developer. At Emaar Properties, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the real estate business, where he was instrumental in developing some of Dubai’s most celebrated destinations, including Emirates Hills, Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, and Downtown Dubai, home to the Burj Khalifa.
Robert Booth is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Ellington Properties, Dubai’s lifestyle curator and design-led boutique developer.
At Emaar Properties, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the real estate business, where he was instrumental in developing some of Dubai’s most celebrated destinations, including Emirates Hills, Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, and Downtown Dubai, home to the Burj Khalifa.
At Emaar Properties, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the real estate business, where he was instrumental in developing some of Dubai’s most celebrated destinations, including Emirates Hills, Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, and Downtown Dubai, home to the Burj Khalifa.
At Emaar Properties, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the real estate business, where he was instrumental in developing some of Dubai’s most celebrated destinations, including Emirates Hills, Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, and Downtown Dubai, home to the Burj Khalifa.
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Mark Amirault
https://linkedin.com/in/mark-amirault-54196912
One of his most distinguished achievements was serving as the Project Director of Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world’s tallest building.
Chief Development Officer
Chief Development Officer (CDO) - Ellington Properties Development LLC (Current) Apr 2021 - Present
With more than three decades of experience in property development, Mark has established himself as a highly sought-after expert in Design and Development on the global stage. One of his most distinguished achievements was serving as the Project Director of Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world’s tallest building.
With more than three decades of experience in property development, Mark has established himself as a highly sought-after expert in Design and Development on the global stage.
One of his most distinguished achievements was serving as the Project Director of Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world’s tallest building.
One of his most distinguished achievements was serving as the Project Director of Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world’s tallest building.
One of his most distinguished achievements was serving as the Project Director of Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world’s tallest building.
Chief Development Officer
Kevin Yates
https://linkedin.com/in/kevin-yates-a8011321
Since 1995, he has been a prominent figure in the UAE’s construction industry, where he has successfully managed a multitude of high-profile projects.
Chief Construction Officer
Chief Construction Officer - Ellington Properties Development LLCD (Current) Feb 2021 - Present
As a seasoned mechanical engineer, Kevin has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience over his extensive 40-year career, which has spanned various continents and project types. Since 1995, he has been a prominent figure in the UAE’s construction industry, where he has successfully managed a multitude of high-profile projects.
As a seasoned mechanical engineer, Kevin has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience over his extensive 40-year career, which has spanned various continents and project types.
Since 1995, he has been a prominent figure in the UAE’s construction industry, where he has successfully managed a multitude of high-profile projects.
Since 1995, he has been a prominent figure in the UAE’s construction industry, where he has successfully managed a multitude of high-profile projects.
Since 1995, he has been a prominent figure in the UAE’s construction industry, where he has successfully managed a multitude of high-profile projects.
Since 1995, he has been a prominent figure in the UAE’s construction industry, where he has successfully managed a multitude of high-profile projects.
Chief Construction Officer
Lawrence Martin
Executive Director Development
Lawrence began his architectural career in the early 1990s after completing his education in Cambridge. Five years ago, Lawrence joined Ellington Properties as Director of Development to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
Lawrence began his architectural career in the early 1990s after completing his education in Cambridge.
Five years ago, Lawrence joined Ellington Properties as Director of Development to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
Five years ago, Lawrence joined Ellington Properties as Director of Development to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
Five years ago, Lawrence joined Ellington Properties as Director of Development to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
Executive Director Development
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington House III | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Hills Estate, Mohammed Bin Rashid City | residential for sale | — | 11 | — | AED 90m other | 10/30/601 | 2023 | February 2023 and was completed by August 2026 | — | Aug 2026 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Ellington House II | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Hills Estate | residential for sale | — | 12 | — | AED 110m other | 20/30/501 | 2022 | December 2022 | — | Apr 2026 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Arbor View | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Al Barsha South 3 | residential for sale | 1711 | 8 | — | AED 90m other | 20/50/301 | 2023 | October 2023 | Jan 2026 – Mar 2026 | Jan 2026 – Mar 2026 | 0.0 mo (−2.0 to +2.0) | sourced | completed |
| Kensington Waters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mohammed Bin Rashid City | residential for sale | 2771 | 13 | — | AED 160m other | 15% / 35% / 50%1 | 2021 | October 1, 2021 | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | Mar 2025 | +20.5 mo (+15.0 to +26.0) | sourced | completed |
| Ellington House I | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Hills Estate | residential for sale | 1501 | Ground floor, one podium floor, 12 upper floors and a roof level | — | AED 111.2m other | 20/30/501 | 2022 | July 2022 | Apr 2025 – Jun 2025 | Feb 2025 | −3.0 mo (−4.0 to −2.0) | sourced | completed |
| Hamilton House | Dubai, United Arab Emirates JVC District 14 | residential for sale | 1011 | 7 | — | AED 52.3m other | 20/50/301 | 2022 | November 1, 2022 | Jan 2024 – Mar 2024 | Feb 2025 | +12.0 mo (+11.0 to +13.0) | sourced | completed |
| Berkeley Place | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mohammed Bin Rashid City | residential for sale | 1271 | 15 | — | AED 80m other | 20/30/501 | 2022 | June 2022 and was completed by November 2024 | Jan 2025 | Nov 2024 | −2.0 mo (−2.0 to −2.0) | sourced | completed |
| Ellington Beach House | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Palm Jumeirah | residential for sale | — | 8 | — | AED 145.8m other | 30/20/501 | 2022 | September 6, 2022 | Apr 2024 – Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | +2.0 mo (+1.0 to +3.0) | sourced | completed |
| Oakley Square Residences | Dubai, United Arab Emirates JVC District 11 | residential for sale | 2691 | 5 | — | AED 75m other | 20/50/301 | 2022 | August 17, 2022 | Apr 2024 – Jun 2024 | Dec 2023 | −5.0 mo (−6.0 to −4.0) | sourced | completed |
| Belgravia Square | Dubai, United Arab Emirates JVC District 14 | residential for sale | 2251 | 5 | — | AED 107.5m other | 50/501 | 2018 | May 2018 | Jan 2022 – Mar 2022 | Nov 2023 | +21.0 mo (+20.0 to +22.0) | sourced | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 6, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 7, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 7, 2026 |
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