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Lakeshore at The Sanctuary

Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai by Ellington Properties Handover Q4 2026

Lakeshore at The Sanctuary is an off-plan villas development by Ellington Properties in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai, with homes from AED 12,000,000 on a 70/30 payment plan and handover expected in Q4 2026. Homes at AED 2 million or more may support a 10-year UAE Golden Visa, with extra document rules for off-plan units.

Starting from AED 12,000,000

Overview

Villas in Mohammed Bin Rashid City.

Redefining comfort and elegance, The Sanctuary comes as the first master community by one of the established developers in Dubai; Ellington Properties. The project will be nestled in District 11 of the established MBR City, which houses plenty of natural areas with luscious greenery. The first cluster of The Sanctuary will be called The Waterside and features just 17 exquisitely crafted villas with direct access to a breathtaking crystal lagoon. These will come in the following 4 types: The Retreat, The Hideaway, The Escape and The Oasis.

There are 4–6 bedroom configurations available, with total living areas ranging from 7,844 sq. ft to 14,606 sq. ft, whilst the plot sizes vary between 5,726 sq. ft and 14,384 sq. ft. To personalize your residence, you can select from 2 distinctive design schemes. It is worth noting that 4 and 5-bedroom villas will comprise 3 floors, whereas 6-bedroom properties will feature 4 levels. Select layouts will feature a multi-purpose room that can be converted into an additional bedroom/fitness studio.

The second cluster, released in August 2023, is called The Lakeshore and features 38 residences with 4 or 5 bedrooms. The villas consist of 3 floors, with a swimming pool, an elevator, a patio and a garden. The residences come in 2 types: The Cascade Villas and The Garden Villas.

Evoking a sense of harmony, each unit will feature open living and dining areas built around a stunning open sky courtyard. That said, the courtyards will be inspired by Japanese Zen Gardens with stones, gravel and a central tree as a symbol of simplicity and serenity. At the same time, innovative technologies for temperature control, such as AC, water heaters and building materials that control the heat transition, will make living in The Sanctuary villa even more comfortable. The large sliding floor-to-ceiling windows will also provide a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors and offer wide views of the surroundings.

In line with the Dubai Green Building Regulations, each home in The Sanctuary will be cooled with low-noise efficient FCUs, while condensate will be reused to irrigate the outside gardens. Not forgetting parking for electric cars, recycled materials, energy efficient lighting and water-saving sanitaryware, which will represent quality sustainability practises.

Details

Key facts.

City
Dubai
Starting price
AED 12,000,000
Status
Off-plan
Handover
Q4 2026
Property types
Villa
Unit types
4–5 BR · Villas
Payment plan
70/30
Golden Visa
Priced from AED 2M

Payment plan

70/30, paid in 3 steps.

70% before handover30% on handover
  1. 120%Down paymentOn booking
  2. 250%Construction instalmentsDuring construction
  3. 330%Handover paymentOn handover
MilestoneWhenShareAmount (AED)*
Down paymentOn booking20%2,400,000
Construction instalmentsDuring construction50%6,000,000
Handover paymentOn handover30%3,600,000
Total100%12,000,000

*Worked example on the starting price of AED 12,000,000. Instalment dates and amounts are confirmed per unit in the sales offer. DLD registration fees are payable on top (see the buying guide).

Floor plans

Unit types & sizes.

Unit typeSize (sq ft)
4 bedrooms6417
Unit typeSize (sq ft)
5 bedrooms7610

Location

In Mohammed Bin Rashid City.

Area guide

Investment

The numbers, worked out.

Indicative
Entry price
AED 12,000,000
Paid before handover
AED 8,400,000 (70%)
Due on handover
AED 3,600,000 (30%)
DLD registration (4%)
AED 480,000 verify
Golden Visa threshold
From-price is AED 2M or more

Worked from the starting price and the stated payment plan; your unit’s figures come from the sales offer. The 4% DLD figure is DLD’s published sale-registration fee (how it is split is set in the sale agreement). Not financial advice. See the investor guide.

Developer

About Ellington Properties.

Projects on Sovereign
21
All projects by Ellington Properties
Broker (Sovereign Realty) ORN
46342

Sovereign Realty’s broker registration. Trade licence 1430699.

FAQ

Questions about this project.

What is the starting amount at Lakeshore at The Sanctuary?

Homes at Lakeshore at The Sanctuary start from AED 12,000,000 for 4-bedroom homes. Availability and figures change with each release, so request the latest availability before you reserve.

What is the payment plan for Lakeshore at The Sanctuary?

Ellington Properties offers a 70/30 payment plan: 70% during construction and 30% on handover. The Dubai Land Department registration fee of 4% is usually paid at signing, on top of the plan.

When is handover at Lakeshore at The Sanctuary?

Handover is expected in Q4 2026. Completion dates can move, so check the developer's latest construction update before you plan around it.

What fees sit on top of the payment plan at Lakeshore at The Sanctuary?

Budget for the Dubai Land Department registration fee of 4% of the sale value, usually paid at signing, and Sovereign's brokerage fee of 2%. Any developer admin charge is set in the sale and purchase agreement for the unit.

Does Lakeshore at The Sanctuary qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?

A home with a purchase value of AED 2 million or more, held in your name, can support a 10-year Golden Visa. Off-plan units need extra documents, so read our Golden Visa guide first.

Who is the developer of Lakeshore at The Sanctuary?

Lakeshore at The Sanctuary is developed by Ellington Properties. See the developer page for their other projects in Dubai.

How do I get the floor plans and brochure for Lakeshore at The Sanctuary?

Send an enquiry from this page and Sovereign will share the floor plans, brochure and current availability for Lakeshore at The Sanctuary.

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