Sanctuary by Ellington at Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai

Ellington Properties | District 11, Mohammed Bin Rashid City

A Private Lagoon, a Skyline Backdrop, and Villas from AED 17M

Sanctuary by Ellington is Ellington Properties first master community, a gated collection of four to six bedroom villas in District 11 at the heart of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai. The community gathers around a central lagoon, with landscaped parks, walking trails and the Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa in view.

Every villa is designed around light, water and greenery. Open living and dining spaces wrap around a central courtyard, floor to ceiling windows bring the gardens indoors, and each home has a private pool, a rooftop terrace and a courtyard of its own. The collection is presented in four villa styles, The Retreat, The Hideaway, The Escape and The Oasis, each with its own character and finishes.

The Sanctuary sits within easy reach of schools, shops, parks and Downtown Dubai, offering a calm, green address that stays close to the city. Construction is under way, with handover reported for Q4 2026.

Project Highlights

Four Villa Styles Around One Central Lagoon

Residences

Retreat, Hideaway, Escape, and Oasis: Four Ways to Live by the Water

The Sanctuary offers four to six bedroom villas across three clusters: The Waterside, the first cluster of 17 lagoon facing villas; The Lakeshore, a collection of 38 villas; and The Beachfront, 21 villas set around the private central lagoon. Built up areas run from 7,844 sq ft to 14,605 sq ft, on plots from 5,726 sq ft to 14,383 sq ft, and every villa is arranged over basement, ground, first and second floors.

Each villa style carries its own design language, from the six bedroom Retreat with its private spa and rooftop views of Burj Khalifa, to the four bedroom Oasis arranged around a sunlit central courtyard. Private pools, sunken seating areas, barbecue spaces and rooftop rooms are woven through the collection, and selected styles include a private elevator, a home automation system and dedicated maids and drivers rooms.

Amenities and Lifestyle

Days Shaped by Water, Gardens, and Quiet Luxury

Life at The Sanctuary is organised around the lagoon and the landscape. Residents step out to the water for kayaking, canoeing and swimming, gather in the clubhouse, and follow walking and cycling paths through parks, picnic lawns and gardens planted with citrus and flowering shrubs. Pet play areas, dog parks and children’s playgrounds give every member of the family somewhere to belong.

Location and Connectivity

District 11: Green Calm Minutes from Downtown Dubai

The Sanctuary is located in District 11 at the heart of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, within the wider Nad Al Sheba area, close to Al Ain Road, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. The setting pairs the quiet of a gated, green community with direct road links to the city, so Downtown Dubai, Business Bay and Dubai International Airport are all a short drive away.

The wider district is home to schools, recreational facilities and spacious parkland, and the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary lies nearby, a protected wetland known for its flamingos and birdlife. Meydan Racecourse and Dubai Creek Harbour are close neighbours, and the golf courses of Dubai Hills and Meydan sit within easy reach.

Floor Plan

Courtyards, Double Height Light, and Rooms That Flow Outdoors

Villas at The Sanctuary are arranged over basement, ground, first and second floors, with double height entrances, open living and dining areas around a central courtyard, and ensuite bedrooms with floor to ceiling windows. Ground floors hold the family living, dining and kitchen spaces with direct access to the garden and pool, while upper floors hold the master suite and bedrooms, and rooftop rooms and terraces complete the home.

Each villa includes a private garage, maids and drivers rooms, and generous storage, with premium marble flooring, stone surfaces and designer fixtures throughout. Contact our team for more details on unit areas, layouts and floor positions.

Master Plan

Three Clusters Gathered Around the Lagoon

The Sanctuary master plan places a central lagoon at the centre of the community, with the Waterside, Lakeshore and Beachfront clusters arranged around it and connected by meandering pathways, landscaped gardens and community parks. The lagoon beach, clubhouse and shared green spaces sit within a short stroll of every villa, so the water and the landscape shape daily life rather than sitting at the edge of it.

Construction is under way, with Aroma International Building Contracting appointed under a reported AED 600 million contract in December 2024 and site works having started in April 2024. The gated community is planned as a low density enclave of 76 villas, keeping shared facilities uncrowded and streets quiet.

Pricing and Payment Plan

Sanctuary by Ellington Price and Payment Plan

Villas at The Sanctuary are reported from AED 17M, the launch pricing for the Waterside collection, with villas in the Lakeshore cluster reported from AED 12.9M. Pricing varies by villa style, size, plot and position relative to the lagoon and park, and the collection is positioned at the top of Ellington’s villa offering in Mohammed Bin Rashid City.

The reported 60/40 plan asks for 20% on booking, with further instalments during construction and 40% due on handover. Contact our team for more details on current availability, final pricing and the instalment schedule for the villa style you are considering.

Investment Perspective

Why Consider Sanctuary by Ellington in District 11?

The Sanctuary is a limited collection of 76 villas in a gated community at the centre of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, a combination that is rare in central Dubai: lagoon front living, private pools and large plots, minutes from Downtown Dubai and Business Bay. As Ellington’s first master community, it carries the developers design led reputation into a villa format, with four distinct villa styles and a low density plan.

Villas of this scale and setting, with direct lagoon access and views of the park and Burj Khalifa, form a small share of new supply in the district, which supports their appeal to family buyers and long term holders. Investment of AED 2M or more also places the purchase within Golden Visa eligibility, as reported for the project.

Potential buyers should evaluate the final villa specification, service charges, payment schedule and handover timing before making an investment decision. Future rental demand and capital appreciation are not guaranteed.

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