The Sanctuary is the first master community of the award-winning boutique developer, Ellington Properties. It will be located in District 11, Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The project is planned to be completed in Q2 2026.
The Waterside, launched in Q1 2023, is the first cluster in The Sanctuary that will come with a limited collection of exquisite 4–6 bedroom villas. The plot areas of each unit will range from 8,288 sq. ft to 14,383 sq. ft.
Among the four design styles to choose from are The Retreat Villas, The Hideaway Villas, The Escape Villas and The Oasis Villas, with each one of them coming with distinctive designs and options. All homes in The Sanctuary are built with local materials, following Dubai's green building codes and a Wellness Initiative. Villas are equipped with low-noise efficient cooling systems, energy-efficient lighting and water-saving plumbing fixtures.
Every villa will include preparatory and show kitchens, staff rooms, a private spa area, a dedicated steam room and a massage area, a rooftop terrace, a luscious Japanese Zen Garden, an internal elevator and a garage with 2-3 parking spaces. A back garden with a pool and sunken seating area will also be available to the residents of each unit.
The Lakeshore is the latest cluster in The Sanctuary. It launched in Q3 2023 and offers 4-5 bedroom villas. Each residence is provided with an elevator and features high-end finishing. Open and closed kitchens come with built-in appliances from Miele. On the territory of each villa, you will find a swimming pool, a private garden and a patio.
Among the available amenities in The Sanctuary will be a magnificent central lagoon with a beach, a bar, a relaxation area with board games, a children’s playground, landscaped gardens, community parks, picnic areas, as well as meandering pathways, courtyards and a dog park.
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The Sanctuary is located in District 11 — Mohammed Bin Rashid City, which enables residents of the development to get to key locations in and around the rest of Dubai quickly and easily. Thus, travel time to Downtown Dubai, with its outstanding sightseeing landmarks and Dubai International Airport will take 20 minutes, while Palm Jumeirah will be reachable within a 30-minute drive.
In terms of shopping, residents of The Sanctuary can go to the closest mall, Avenue Mall, in Nad Al Sheba. Here you will find retail stores, Carrefour Supermarket and American Hospital Nad Al Sheba Clinic. You will be able to enjoy dining in one of the gourmet restaurants including Mathaq Al Fars Restaurant, Go Thai, Little Bangkok, Calabar Kitchen Dubai, as well as Jazeel Restaurant and The Spice Trail.
Sports enthusiasts will be interested in Meydan Racecourse which hosts the Dubai World Cup and other events throughout the year, as well as the Dubai Hills Golf Club, which is an 18-hole par-72 championship golf course. The nearby Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary will be appreciated by visitors of any age. It’s the best place for birdwatching and relaxing with your close ones. Within a 25-minute drive you will get to the popular Jumeirah Beach and Mercato Beach.
Each premium villa will have an exceptional design and offer a haven of harmony, which means it is a spectacular place to reside in for discerning connoisseurs of fine living in an exclusive gated community. Residents will enjoy access to a unique crystal lagoon, lush greenery and resort-like facilities. Buying a premium villa in The Waterside or The Lakeshore cluster will be a great investment into your future.
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