Ellington Properties

Ellington Properties is Dubai's leading design-led boutique developer. Founded in 2014 by Robert D. Booth — former CEO of Emaar's real estate business, who helped shape Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches and Emirates Hills — alongside Joseph Thomas and CEO Elie Naaman, Ellington built its name on a single idea: lead with design.

Where volume developers compete on scale, Ellington competes on craft. Its philosophy — "Live by design" — translates into efficient, livable floor plans, premium European finishes, gallery-like lobbies, and hotel-style amenities such as resort pools, libraries, cinemas and resident lounges. This design-first approach lets Ellington command premium prices and strong resale value, and famously redefined what was possible in communities like Jumeirah Village Circle through its Belgravia series.

Ellington's portfolio spans Dubai's most desirable addresses: the award-winning DT1 in Downtown Dubai, residences on Palm Jumeirah, projects across Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Business Bay, Dubai Hills Estate and Dubai Islands, with expansion into Ras Al Khaimah. The company is known for transparent delivery — publishing construction updates and handing over projects on or ahead of schedule, backed by a two-year warranty.

For investors, Ellington offers a distinct value proposition: fewer, higher-quality projects where the design and finish are the investment thesis, appealing to buyers who prioritise aesthetics, livability and long-term appreciation in design-led micro-markets.

Through Direct Deal UAE, every verified Ellington listing carries our transparent low-commission model — 0.2% for buyers on Resale units, and 0% on developer Ready and Off-plan units, where the developer pays us directly.