The Watercrest

By Ellington Properties in Business Bay, Dubai

The Watercrest, image 1
Price from
AED 8,100,828
Price up to
AED 8,258,828
Community
Business Bay
Status
Off-plan, selling

About The Watercrest

The Watercrest is an off-plan development by Ellington Properties in Business Bay, Dubai. Entry price is AED 8,100,828.

The Watercrest is an elegant residential development by Ellington, created for discerning families who want a calm, refined setting within MBR District 11 (Meydan South). The collection pairs sophisticated four-bedroom villas with three-bedroom townhouses: the villas offer double-height living and dining areas, while the townhouses combine modern design with excellent sound insulation for a peaceful home. Three-bedroom corner townhouses add dormer windows that draw in natural light, lending the interiors a warm, welcoming character away from the bustle of the city.

Homes at The Watercrest are priced from AED 8,100,828 to AED 8,258,828, with a built-up area of around 3,916 sq ft. At this level, buyers sit well above the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold and qualify for the UAE's 10-year residency programme, a natural fit for families relocating to Dubai or establishing a long-term base in a spacious, freehold villa community.

The Watercrest is offered on a payment plan with no post-handover instalments, so the purchase is settled by completion rather than extending payments into the years that follow, an approach that suits buyers who prefer to own their home outright once keys are received. As with any Dubai purchase, factor in the Dubai Land Department registration fee of 4% of the price, payable at transfer. For a home of this scale, planning the payment timeline early is worthwhile; our advisors can confirm the deposit, the construction-linked milestone schedule and the villas and townhouses currently available.

MBR District 11 (Meydan South) is a prestigious residential area on the edge of a fast-growing part of Dubai that is set to become one of the city's key hubs. The community is designed around family life, with a private club for residents and a local community centre at its heart. Schools, nurseries, medical facilities and shops sit alongside numerous green spaces, creating a calm, comfortable environment in which to settle. Luxury villas and apartments with attractive views and finished interiors define the area's housing, making MBR District 11 an appealing choice for families seeking space, privacy and a sense of community within reach of the wider city.

The Watercrest is aimed at established families and high-net-worth buyers who want a quiet, spacious home with resort-style amenities, from a lake house and children's playgrounds to adult and children's pools, sun-lounger areas and tranquil walking paths. Connectivity remains strong despite the calm setting, with Business Bay and Dubai Hills Mall around 18 minutes away and Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall roughly 20. Its generous villas and townhouses, freehold title and Golden Visa eligibility also appeal to investors seeking a premium, family-focused address in an emerging district with strong long-term potential.

Explore villa and townhouse layouts, availability and pricing for The Watercrest on offplans.com, and speak with our specialists to arrange a private viewing in MBR District 11.

About Ellington Properties

Ellington Properties

Ellington Properties is a design led Dubai developer, and unusually for this market that claim survives contact with the buildings. The interiors are specified more carefully than the segment norm, and the buildings are generally smaller and lower rise than their neighbours.

What do they build?

Boutique apartment buildings, mostly mid rise, aimed at owner occupiers as much as investors, plus a smaller number of villas. We are currently marketing 2 completed Ellington properties from AED 74,999.

Where do they build?

  • Jumeirah Village Circle — 2 properties

Jumeirah Village Circle, Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills Estate and the surrounding districts. In JVC in particular an Ellington building stands out against the stock around it, which matters at resale.

What should you check before buying?

  • Whether you are paying the design premium twice. The premium over a plain building nearby is real. Establish what the comparable plain unit costs so you know what you are paying for.
  • Service charges. Better common areas cost more to maintain. Confirm the figure rather than assume it is in line with the district.
  • Resale comparables in the same building, since a boutique building has fewer of them than a large tower.
  • Incoming supply nearby, particularly in JVC where a great deal completes in the same years.

Are they a safe developer to buy from?

They have delivered in Dubai and the finished product generally matches what was marketed, which is not universal here. The judgement is whether the design premium holds when you sell. In our experience it holds better in a district of ordinary stock than in one where everything is already well specified.

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Interested in The Watercrest?

Tell us the size and budget you have in mind. We will come back with what is available now, the developer's current terms, and comparable projects if this one does not fit.

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