The Sanctuary by Ellington — Mohammed Bin Rashid City

The Sanctuary by Ellington

The Sanctuary by Ellington is a district of Dubai.

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About the area

The Sanctuary by Ellington is a planned residential enclave within Mohammed Bin Rashid City (District 11), positioned in the Wadi Al Safa 3 area of DubaiLand. Presented by Ellington Properties as a villa scheme, the development was launched with villas priced from AED 15 million. Construction was awarded to Aroma International Building Contracting under a contract valued at USD 600 million, with completion targeted for Q2 2026.

What this place is and where it is located

The Sanctuary by Ellington is a villa development in Mohammed Bin Rashid City (District 11), within the wider DubaiLand area and the Wadi Al Safa 3 subzone.

Promotional and planning images for the development show the initial concept designs. As with many masterplanned projects, final buildings may vary from the original visuals as the project progresses.

The Sanctuary by Ellington

Transport and distances

The nearest Dubai Metro reference is a Green Line station identified by code G30, approximately 9,774 metres from The Sanctuary by Ellington.

Nearby educational institutions include:

  • Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé – Meydan — 0.6 km
  • Kent College Dubai — 1.2 km
The Sanctuary by Ellington

Development, construction and sales

At launch, the project was offered as a villa community with prices starting from AED 15 million. Ellington Properties engaged Aroma International Building Contracting under a USD 600 million construction contract, with completion targeted for Q2 2026.

Fifty sale transactions have been associated with The Sanctuary by Ellington.

Project imagery presents the original design concepts, while designs, amenities and landscaping may be refined during delivery.

The Sanctuary by Ellington

Built form and neighbours

The primary homes offered at The Sanctuary by Ellington are villas. The project forms part of the wider urban setting of Mohammed Bin Rashid City District 11 and DubaiLand.

Who this development is suited to

The Sanctuary by Ellington is a villa community within an established masterplan district. Its launch price point and villa-led offering may appeal to buyers seeking homeownership in Mohammed Bin Rashid City’s District 11. Proximity to Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé – Meydan and Kent College Dubai may also appeal to purchasers who prioritise access to nearby schools.

Short FAQ

What type of properties are offered?
The Sanctuary by Ellington offers villas.

Where exactly is The Sanctuary by Ellington?
The project is located in Mohammed Bin Rashid City (District 11), within DubaiLand’s Wadi Al Safa 3 zone.

What is the construction status and who is building it?
Ellington Properties awarded the construction contract to Aroma International Building Contracting for USD 600 million. Completion is targeted for Q2 2026.

Have sales taken place at the project?
Fifty sale transactions have been associated with The Sanctuary by Ellington.

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Service charges in the DLD area “Wadi Al Safa 3”, which includes The Sanctuary by Ellington, 2026

DLD area median16.25 AED▼ -2.3% per sq ft per year · 175 AED/m²
Range across buildings1.9–26.3buildings with a budget: 41
vs Dubai median▲ +1.8%Dubai 15.96 AED/sq ft
General / reserve fund15.23 / 0.83medians, AED/sq ft

Largest management companies in the area: Abwab Owner Association Management Services (14), Kaizen Owner Association Management Services (8), Shepherd Oam Jointly Owned Management Services (3).

Check any building’s service charge → All communities

RERA-approved 2026 budgets from the DLD service charge index (Mollak); residential buildings. Rate is AED per sq ft per year; YoY compares the same buildings in 2025.

Areas inside The Sanctuary by Ellington

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Nearby areas

Neighbouring areas and sub-communities to compare location and prices.

Frequent questions

Is The Sanctuary by Ellington well-connected by metro?
The nearest metro station is approximately 9.8 km away, on the Green Line.
How can I buy property in The Sanctuary by Ellington?
Submit an enquiry via the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp — a Continental Club Property broker (RERA 31933) will help you find a unit in this area.