The Hillgate By Ellington

The Hillgate by Ellington Properties is a premium design-led twin-tower residential development in Dubai Silicon Oasis, moments away from Community Center Park. Two architecturally distinct towers, Tower A at 16 floors and Tower B at 13 floors, are seamlessly connected through a central landscaped courtyard creating a cohesive community environment with dual sunrise and sunset views from every unit. The 356-residence development offers studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and 3 and 4-bedroom duplexes ranging from 416 sqft to 4,047 sqft. Ellington's signature design philosophy of understated opulence permeates every detail, from floor-to-ceiling windows and serene colour palettes to walk-in closets, integrated lighting, imported finishes and open-plan layouts maximising natural light. The standout amenity programme includes Harmonic Hall, a unique music and creative space found in no other residential tower in DSO, alongside a five-star reception, lap and leisure pool with Baja shelf, co-working library, fitness studio, boxing area, yoga studio, arcade room and BBQ garden decks. Dubai Silicon Oasis apartments recorded 8% ROI as of Q1 2025 with over 2,000 companies based in the tech hub.

• Unit Types: Studio, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR Apartments and 3BR and 4BR Duplexes

• Starting Price: AED 1,000,000

• Payment Plan: 70/30 with 20% Booking

• Handover: Q4 2027

• Two Towers: Tower A (G+16, 166 Units) and Tower B (G+13, 190 Units), Total 356 Units

• Size Range: 416 sqft (Studio) to 4,047 sqft (4BR Duplex)

• DSO ROI: 8% as of Q1 2025, Rental From AED 50,000 Per Year

• Unique: Harmonic Hall Creative Space, Baja Shelf Pool, Five-Star Reception, Central Courtyard

• Location: Next to Community Center Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, 2,000 Plus Tech Companies

• Developer: Ellington Properties, Founded 2014, Award-Winning Boutique Developer

• DSO apartments reached 8% ROI as of Q1 2025, one of the highest community-level yields in Dubai, with rentals from AED 50,000 per year

• Ellington Properties' first and only twin-tower development in DSO, bringing award-winning boutique design to a high-yield tech hub community

• Harmonic Hall, Baja shelf pool, five-star reception and co-working library, unique amenities found in no other DSO residential development

• 3BR and 4BR duplexes up to 4,047 sqft represent the most spacious and scarcest residential product in Dubai Silicon Oasis

• Tower A and B connected by shared landscaped courtyard, moments from Community Center Park and DSO Lake

• 2,000 Plus tech companies and Dubai Academic City within 10 minutes creating a captive high-quality professional tenant base

• Ellington design premium of 10 to 20% above comparable non-Ellington DSO product consistently delivered at resale

• 15 to 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport and 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai, ideal for frequent travellers and corporate professionals

• 70/30 payment plan, 20% booking, 50% during construction, 30% at Q4 2027 handover

• AED 750K Plus for UAE 2-Year Property Investor Visa, AED 2M Plus for UAE 10-Year Golden Visa

• Freehold ownership, 100% foreign ownership permitted, zero income tax and zero capital gains tax

• Located in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), Adjacent to Community Center Park and DSO Lake

• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) Within 5 Minutes, Major UAE-Wide Arterial Highway

• Dubai Al Ain Road (E66) Direct Access, Key Road Connecting DSO to Downtown Dubai and Al Ain

• Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street Within 5 Minutes

• Silicon Central Mall Within 10 Minutes Drive

• Dubai International Airport (DXB) 15 to 20 Minutes Drive

• Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa 20 Minutes Drive

• Business Bay 20 Minutes Drive

• Dubai Academic City Within 10 Minutes Drive

• Global Village 15 Minutes Drive

• Dubai Safari Park 15 Minutes Drive

• MBR City 15 Minutes Drive

• Meydan Racecourse 15 Minutes Drive

• Dubai Hills Mall 25 Minutes Drive

• Dubai Marina 30 Minutes Drive

• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) 40 Minutes Drive

The Hillgate features an award-worthy amenity programme inspired by Ellington's design-first philosophy, combining wellness, creativity, community and leisure in a thoughtfully curated podium and courtyard environment unique to Dubai Silicon Oasis.

• Luxury Five-Star Reception Area as Grand Community Arrival

• Lap Pool for Fitness Swimming

• Leisure Swimming Pool with Baja Shelf for Relaxation and Social Wading

• Sun Loungers Area and Outdoor Showers

• Club Terrace for Outdoor Socialising

• Club Lounge with Comfortable Seating and Functional Kitchenette

• Co-Working Library for Remote Work and Study

• Harmonic Hall, Unique Music and Creative Gathering Space, First of Its Kind in DSO

• Fully Equipped Fitness Studio

• Boxing Area with Equipment

• Yoga Studio for Daily Wellness Practice

• Arcade Room for Entertainment

• Indoor and Outdoor Kids Play Areas

• BBQ Decks and Landscaped Garden Seating Areas

• Central Landscaped Courtyard Seamlessly Connecting Tower A and Tower B

• Curated Landscaped Gardens and Green Open Spaces

• Retail Spaces at Podium Level

• Smart Home Technology in All Residences

• 24/7 Gated Security

• Underground Parking Across 2 Basement Levels

• Studio - Size: 416 to 432 Sqft (39 to 40 Sq. M), Tower A or B, 1 Bathroom, Parking: 1 Space, Price from AED 1,000,000

• 1BR Apartment - Size: Approx. 780 to 830 Sqft, Tower A or B, 1 Bedroom, 1-2 Bathrooms, Laundry, Balcony, Parking: 1 Space, Price from AED 1,280,000

• 2BR Apartment - Size: 1,131 to 1,300 Sqft, Tower A or B, 2 Bedrooms, 2-3 Bathrooms, Laundry, Balcony, Parking: 1 Space, Price on Request

• 3BR Apartment - Size: 1,489 to 1,600 Sqft, Tower A or B, 3 Bedrooms, 3-4 Bathrooms, Laundry, Balcony, Parking: 2 Spaces, Price on Request

• 3BR Duplex - Size: To be confirmed, Two-Level Layout, 3 Bedrooms, 3-4 Bathrooms, Walk-In Closets, Private Terrace, Parking: 2 Spaces, Price on Request

• 4BR Duplex - Size: Up to 4,047 Sqft (376 Sq. M), Two-Level Layout, 4 Bedrooms, 4-5 Bathrooms, Walk-In Closets, Private Terrace, Parking: 2 Spaces, Price on Request

• Payment Plan: 70/30

• On Booking: 20%

• During Construction: 50% in staged milestone-based instalments

• On Handover: 30% (Q4 2027)

Market Snapshot

• Dubai Silicon Oasis apartments reached 8% ROI as of Q1 2025, one of the highest community-level yields in Dubai

• DSO rental prices starting from AED 50,000 per year as of Q1 2025, with strong consistent demand from 2,000 Plus tech companies and professionals

• Ellington Properties' boutique design premium consistently delivers 10 to 20% above comparable non-Ellington product in the same corridor

• 356 total units across two towers ensures manageable secondary market liquidity in a high-demand DSO residential zone

• DSO is a designated free zone with 2,000 Plus registered companies creating a captive high-quality professional tenant base

• The Hillgate is located moments from Community Center Park and DSO Lake, the most nature-integrated and premium residential addresses within DSO

Rental Yield

• DSO apartments recorded 8% ROI as of Q1 2025, above Dubai apartment market average

• Studio at AED 1M estimated gross annual rental income of AED 60,000 to AED 80,000 at 6% to 8% yield

• 1BR at AED 1.28M estimated gross annual rental income of AED 76,800 to AED 102,400 at 6% to 8% yield

• Ellington design premium, Harmonic Hall, Baja shelf pool, co-working library and five-star reception command rental rates above standard DSO apartments

• 2,000 Plus tech companies and academic city professionals within DSO create stable year-round rental demand for all unit sizes

• Duplex apartments command the strongest rental premiums within DSO due to extreme scarcity of two-level residential product in the area

Capital Appreciation

• DSO has consistently appreciated driven by its free zone tech hub status, proximity to Academic City, and improving community infrastructure

• Ellington design premium of 10 to 20% above comparable non-Ellington DSO product applies consistently at resale

• Q4 2027 handover gives buyers approximately 1.5 years of construction-period appreciation runway from today

• Harmonic Hall and Baja shelf pool are unique amenities in DSO with no comparable offering in any existing or upcoming development in the area

• 3BR and 4BR duplexes of up to 4,047 sqft are extremely rare product in DSO, creating strong scarcity-driven premium at resale

• Dubai International Airport within 15 to 20 minutes and strong highway connectivity support sustained long-term demand from corporate professionals

Price Per Sqft Value

• Starting at AED 1,550 to AED 1,600 per sqft for 1BR units, The Hillgate is competitively priced for Ellington quality in a DSO location

• Comparable Ellington product in Downtown Dubai and JVC transacts at significantly higher price per sqft for same quality and design standard

• 70/30 plan with 20% booking and 30% at Q4 2027 handover provides manageable cash flow across approximately 2-year build period

• 4BR duplexes at up to 4,047 sqft represent the most spacious Ellington product available in this price corridor

Key Risk to Note

• 30% at Q4 2027 handover requires mortgage planning from mid-2025 to mid-2026

• UAE residents access up to 80% LTV mortgages, non-residents up to 50% LTV

• UAE banks offer off-plan pre-approval up to 24 months in advance of handover

• DSO is a mature community but further from central Dubai lifestyle amenities, suited to professionals and tech community tenants

• A minimum 2 to 3 year hold post-handover recommended for full Ellington design premium appreciation capture

Q1. What makes The Hillgate unique in Dubai Silicon Oasis?

The Hillgate is the only development in DSO with a Harmonic Hall creative music space, a Baja shelf leisure pool, a five-star reception, co-working library and boxing area, all within Ellington's signature design aesthetic. Twin towers connected by a shared landscaped courtyard with Community Center Park and DSO Lake at the doorstep, and 3BR and 4BR duplexes up to 4,047 sqft representing the most unique product in the DSO residential market.

Q2. How do I handle the 30% payment at Q4 2027 handover?

Start mortgage pre-approval by mid-2025 to 2026. UAE residents access up to 80% LTV, non-residents up to 50% LTV. The 50% construction instalments are spread across milestones and the 30% at handover is manageable given the 2-year build timeline. UAE banks offer off-plan pre-approval up to 24 months in advance.

Q3. Will property values appreciate?

Yes. DSO recorded 8% ROI as of Q1 2025, above Dubai market average. Ellington design premium delivers 10 to 20% above comparable non-Ellington DSO product. 3BR and 4BR duplexes up to 4,047 sqft are extremely rare in DSO creating strong scarcity-driven appreciation. Harmonic Hall and Baja shelf pool are unique amenities with no comparable offering in DSO.

Q4. What rental income can I expect after handover?

DSO apartments tracking 8% ROI as of Q1 2025 with rentals from AED 50,000 per year. On a 1BR at AED 1.28M that is approximately AED 76,800 to AED 102,400 annually. Ellington design, Harmonic Hall, five-star reception and pool with Baja shelf command premium rates above standard DSO apartments. Strong captive demand from 2,000 Plus DSO tech companies ensures low vacancy.

Q5. Who is Ellington Properties?

Ellington Properties was founded in 2014 and is Dubai's leading boutique design-led developer, known for award-winning projects including DT1, The Crestmark, Mercer House and Ellington House across Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah and JVC. The company focuses on end-users who truly live in their homes, with purposeful layouts, high-end finishes and community-focused amenities that consistently deliver design premiums above comparable market product at resale.