Kensington Waters

About the project

Kensington Waters is a finished residential development by Ellington Properties in Sobha Hartland, within Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The project comprises two residential towers with studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. It reached 100% completion, with a recorded completion date of 30 June 2024.

The project

Kensington Waters consists of two residential towers above a shared basement and ground-floor pavilion. Each tower has 12 residential floors, with two passenger elevators and one service elevator. The development contains 281 units in total. The buildings are designed with a concrete structure, blockwork, and internal and external finishes. Freehold ownership is offered. The ground-floor pavilion brings together retail, club, dining and lounge facilities, while the arrival setting includes a hotel-like drop-off and pick-up area. Four retail stores form part of the project. Two lobbies include reception, working and lounging areas. The project is finished and ready to move in.

Apartment types and layouts

The apartment selection spans studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom residences. Studios measure from 460 to 478 sq.ft and have stated prices from AED 786,828. One-bedroom apartments range from 823 to 915 sq.ft, with prices from AED 1,279,828. Two-bedroom apartments range from 1,181 to 1,770 sq.ft and start from AED 1,774,828. Three-bedroom apartments measure from 1,608 to 2,033 sq.ft, with prices from AED 2,324,828. Tower A includes studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Tower B includes one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments. Studios and one- and two-bedroom homes have one parking space, while three-bedroom homes have two parking spaces.

Pools, fitness and shared facilities

The amenity programme includes a 20-metre by 7-metre leisure pool and a 25-metre by 5-metre semi-Olympic lap pool. Children have access to a play area and splash pad. A panoramic and zoned fitness centre is provided alongside a bike studio, bike parking and a bike workshop. The pavilion terrace includes BBQ and yoga areas. The pavilion clubhouse incorporates dining and lounging areas. Electric vehicle charging stations are included within the development. The project also provides retail stores, reception lobbies, working areas and dedicated lounging areas. These facilities are arranged across the pavilion, outdoor amenity areas and the two residential towers.

Sobha Hartland location

Kensington Waters is located in Sobha Hartland, a neighbourhood within Mohammed Bin Rashid City. North London Collegiate School and Hartland International School are each 4 minutes away. Meydan One Mall and Meydan Racecourse are each 10 minutes away. Dubai Downtown is 12 minutes away, while Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are also 12 minutes away. Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai World Trade Centre are each 15 minutes away. Dubai International Airport is 17 minutes away. Dubai Marina and Marina Mall are each 20 minutes away. Sobha Hartland sits at the junction of Ras Al Khor Road and Dubai–Al Ain Road.

Payment structure and completion

The stated payment structure is 50/50. It starts with 15% at the time of booking, followed by instalments during construction totalling 35%, and 50% on completion. The construction-stage portion is scheduled through payments linked to 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% and 60% construction completion, as well as payments 60 days and 120 days after the reservation date. Kensington Waters has been completed, with a recorded completion date of 30 June 2024 and a completion ratio of 100%. The project is listed as ready to move in.

Ellington Properties

Ellington Properties is the developer of Kensington Waters. The company delivered the project as a two-tower residential development in Sobha Hartland. Kensington Waters includes 281 homes across studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom configurations. Its shared facilities include pools, a fitness centre, a clubhouse, children’s play facilities, bike-focused amenities, EV charging stations and retail stores. The project also has a stated anticipated service charge of AED 14 per sq.ft. The development was started on 1 September 2021 and completed on 30 June 2024.

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