Research and guides

Ellington articles and guides

Independent, sourced guides to Ellington Properties and its first master community in Dubai, written by the IMARA Real Estate team. Every fact links to its source; every figure about the new community is labelled as an estimate.

Unofficial concept aerial of Ellington's upcoming master community in Al Yalayis 1, Dubai

The new community · 4 min read

Ellington's new master community in Al Yalayis: everything known so far

Ellington's new master community in Al Yalayis 1, Dubai: size, home types, estimated prices, payment plan, facilities and what is still unconfirmed.

Unofficial concept of a villa terrace and garden for Ellington's upcoming master community

The developer · 5 min read

Who is Ellington Properties? The history of Dubai's design-led developer

Ellington Properties is a Dubai developer founded in 2014 by ex-Emaar executive Robert Booth. Its history, approach, projects, partners and scale in 2026.

Unofficial concept of a four bedroom townhouse garden for Ellington's upcoming master community

Track record · 5 min read

Ellington Properties track record: every handover, and what was early or late

Ellington Properties' completed projects and handover dates, which were early or late, what is under construction, and its 2026 Dubai sales rank.

Unofficial concept of a garden-facing villa living room for Ellington's upcoming master community

Leadership · 5 min read

Who owns and runs Ellington Properties? The founders and their careers

Ellington Properties was founded in 2014 by Robert Booth, ex-CEO of Emaar's Dubai real estate business, and Joseph Thomas. The founders and their careers.

Unofficial concept of a four bedroom villa with pool for Ellington's upcoming master community

Comparison · 3 min read

Ellington's master community vs The Oasis vs Dubai Hills Estate: which suits you?

Ellington's new master community vs The Oasis by Emaar vs Dubai Hills Estate: home sizes, entry prices, payment plans, stage and location compared.

Unofficial concept of a townhouse kitchen with garden dining for Ellington's upcoming master community

Payment plan · 3 min read

Ellington's master community payment plan: 70/30 and 60/40 explained in AED

What the estimated 70/30 and early 60/40 payment plans mean for each Ellington master community home type, with AED figures, the EOI and what is unknown.

Unofficial concept aerial of Ellington's master community in Al Yalayis 1, Dubai

Location · 3 min read

Al Yalayis 1: where Ellington's master community is and how far it is from everything

Where Al Yalayis 1 is, the roads that serve it, and measured drive times from Ellington's master community to Downtown, Dubai Hills and both airports.