
Ellington Properties · Dubai
The Watercrest
Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), Dubai
Bedrooms
3 – 4 Bed
Type
Villa
Payment Plan
40/30/30 (staged over 10 milestones)
Handover
Anticipated Q4 2027
Payment Plan
At the time of booking
Booking
Second instalment
60 days after reservation
Third instalment
120 days after reservation
Fourth instalment
240 days after reservation
Fifth instalment
360 days after reservation
Sixth instalment
450 days after reservation
Seventh instalment
540 days after reservation
Eighth instalment
720 days after reservation
Ninth instalment
900 days after reservation
Final instalment
On completion
Amounts are indicative based on starting price. Developer contract sets the exact instalment schedule.
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Location
Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City)
Collections
The Riverine, The Alcove, The Arcadia
Total Units
84 (31 villas + 53 townhouses)
Anticipated Completion
Q4 2027
Unit Sizes
At a Glance
- 3 minutes from The Sanctuary, 10 minutes from Downtown Dubai
- Central River Club with a flowing lap pool through the community
- Three distinct collections: Riverine villas, Alcove and Arcadia townhouses
- 12 minutes from Dubai Design District
About this project
The Watercrest is a gated villa and townhouse community in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, 3 minutes from The Sanctuary and 10 minutes from Downtown Dubai. Named for a bespoke water feature flowing through its center, the community is organized into three collections — The Riverine (4-bedroom villas, 31 units), The Alcove (townhouses, 25 units) and The Arcadia (townhouses, 28 units) — sharing a central River Club with a flowing lap pool, fitness studio and creative zone.
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Amenities
Wellness & Fitness
- River Club with Flowing Lap Pool
- Fitness Studio & Yoga Studio
Lifestyle & Comfort
- Open Lawn Area
- Creative Zone
Family & Kids
- Kids' Club & Outdoor Play
Dining & Social
- Lounge Area & Entrance
Investment Factors
Sourced demand and location factors — not a score, forecast, or recommendation. Use these to inform your own judgement.
Location & Connectivity
Driving distances confirmed directly in the Brochure’s own text.
- 3 min to The SanctuarySource: The Watercrest Brochure
- 10 min to Downtown DubaiSource: The Watercrest Brochure
- 12 min to Dubai Design DistrictSource: The Watercrest Brochure
Community Structure & Sizes
Per-collection unit counts, plot area ranges and total area figures taken directly from the Project Brief’s own community/plot-area tables, cross-checked via a rendered page image. No unit price is disclosed anywhere in the source — only the AED 5/sq.ft anticipated service charge is given. Omitted rather than guessed.
Not assessed here: competing/upcoming supply in the immediate area, projected capital growth, and future rental demand. These require independent research or a licensed local agent — ask a PropSentral advisor if you'd like help finding one.
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Location
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About the Developer
Ellington Properties
Ellington Properties is a Dubai-based boutique developer founded in 2014 by Robert D. Booth (former Managing Director of Emaar Properties), known for design-focused residential developments across a wide spread of Dubai communities including JVC, Dubai Hills-adjacent areas, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Mohammed Bin Rashid City and Emirates Hills.
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Pricing
Price upon request
40/30/30 (staged over 10 milestones) · Handover Anticipated Q4 2027
Dubai — Market Yield Range
5% – 12.5% gross p.a.
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Developer-Direct Pricing
Same price as booking through the developer — zero resale markup.
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