ARBOR VIEW by Ellington: A 171 Home Boutique Project in Arjan

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Hello everyone. Beside the largest flower garden in the world, a boutique scheme of just 171 konutluk a boutique scheme. Today, ARBOR VIEW by Ellington is what we are looking at today!

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Arjan, one of the districts of Dubai that combines nature with city living, and home to two major attractions: Dubai Miracle Garden (the largest natural flower garden in the world) and Butterfly Garden. Ellington Properties here is about 7 to 9 storey, a low density scheme is being developed. In total 171 homes. Studio, one, two and three bedroom options. Nature themed living areas and wellness focused amenities. Yes, you read that correctly.

Prices

• Residences: AED 750,000and up
• Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms options
• Size: 42 m²and up
• Approximately 7 to 9 storeys, a total of 171 homes
• Konum: Arjan, Dubai

42 m² is among the most generous of the Dubai schemes in this price band. Compare: Sky Terraces 30 m², Flare 35 m², Etherea 35 m², Luxuria 40 m². At 42 m² Arbor View is at the top of the list, and it offers options up to three bedrooms as well.

Why Arbor View?

171 homes: the most boutique Dubai scheme in our portfolio

A scheme of 171 homes is genuinely small for Dubai. Sky Terraces has more than 1,800 apartments and Costa Mare more than 900. The practical meaning of that difference in scale is clear: the pool and the wellness areas do not get crowded, you know your neighbours, and at handover hundreds of apartments from the same scheme do not reach the rental market at once and put pressure on prices.

• Dubai Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden close by
• Arjan: Dubai Science Park and the developing commercial areas around it
• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road connections to every part of the city
• Dubai Marina and Mall of the Emirates a short drive away
• Supermarkets, clinics and schools within the district

A wellness focused concept

In this scheme Ellington has carried the nature theme not only onto the facade but into the programme of the shared areas. Wellness focused amenities, landscaped areas and a fitness studio are part of that approach. The health focused tenant group in Dubai is growing and schemes of this kind address that demand directly.

Daily life: beside the flower garden

A morning swim in the pool or a workout in the fitness studio, then into the city centre via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. A break in the landscaped areas at lunchtime. The restaurants and shops of the district in the evening. At the weekend the Dubai Miracle Garden and the Butterfly Garden are at your door; Dubai Marina and the Mall of the Emirates are a short distance away. Arjan is an alternative away from Dubai’s density of towers, close to nature.

Arbor View rental yield

Arjan is one of Dubai’s developing districts and the entry price is affordable. In this segment the gross rental yield is typically 7% to 8% band.

Arbor View has two advantages: a generous floor area (42 m²) and Boutique scale. Tenants look at floor area, and limited competition within the building at handover protects your rent level. The three bedroom options open the door to family tenants as well, which means longer lettings. And again: from this income no tax is withheld.

The shared areas and the details that set Arbor View apart

• Wellness focused amenities: shared areas designed around a healthy living concept.
• Pool terrace: a landscaped pool and relaxation areas; shared among 171 homes.
• Fitness studio: A design led sports area with no membership needed.
• Children’s play area: Part of the family focused planning.
• Nature themed living areas: a design in which the landscaping and the architecture come together.
• Proximity to the Miracle Garden: the largest natural flower garden in the world a short distance away.
• A 42 m² entry layout: among the most generous of the Dubai schemes in this price band.
• Boutique scale: 171 homes; shared areas that do not get crowded and limited competition in letting.

Who is buying?

This project of buyers looking for floor area and quiet choice. Investors who want a larger apartment for the same price, couples who do not enjoy the crowding of a tower, and, thanks to the three bedroom options, small families. The wellness concept addresses the health focused tenant group. For international buyers the combination of 42 m² and a boutique scale offers something different from Dubai’s standard investment towers.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of area is Arjan? One of Dubai’s developing districts. Tourist attractions such as the Miracle Garden and the Butterfly Garden are here, and commercial space is developing around Dubai Science Park. It has not settled the way Downtown or the Marina has, but that is reflected in the difference in price.

Is there a metro in Arjan? No. Public transport in the area is limited; a car is necessary for daily life and commuting.

Is 171 homes not too few? In terms of shared amenities this scale is enough (there is a pool, fitness and a children’s area). There are no extras such as the sky gardens or cinemas of the giant towers, but in return the shared areas do not get crowded and competition in letting is limited.

What is the tenure? Arjan is a freehold area; foreign nationals can hold full title.

Total cost: what you actually pay when you buy at ARBOR VIEW

This is where Dubai’s biggest advantage shows: no property tax, no capital gains tax, no tax on rental income. Where an investor in the United Kingdom deals with stamp duty, income tax and capital gains tax on sale, an individual investor in the Emirates faces none of them. What there is instead is a one off transfer cost. Let us work it out on an apartment worth AED 750,000:

Government fees come to roughly 4.5% of the price; add the agency commission and the total acquisition cost lands in the 6-7% band. With a mortgage there is also a mortgage registration fee of 0.25% of the loan plus bank charges. On resales the developer’s no objection certificate (NOC) can cost between AED 500 and AED 5,000.

The only recurring item after that is the service charge: In the Emirates this charge is calculated per square foot per year and is supervised by the Dubai Land Department. It varies a great deal with the quality of the building and its amenities, and because it feeds straight into the net yield you should always ask for the current figure before buying. We obtain it for every apartment on your behalf.

Golden Visa: ten year residency through property

This is the biggest difference between investing in Dubai and investing in the United Kingdom. Buying property in the UK gives you no right of residence; in the United Arab Emirates, AED 2 million owning residential property worth a ten year Golden Visa. The visa covers your spouse and children as well.

In this project the entry price sits below the threshold. An apartment at the AED 750,000 level is not enough on its own; roughly a further AED 1,250,000 is needed to reach the threshold. The good news is this: the value of several properties can be combined. You can reach the threshold with a larger apartment in the project or with a second property; we work out which combination gets you there.

The rules were relaxed in 2026, and this matters:

• Mortgaged property is accepted as well. A "paid up amount" or a "50% equity" condition used to apply; now the total value reaching AED 2 million is enough.
• Off plan property counts too (provided it was bought from an approved developer). So you can spread the payments across the build and still reach the threshold.
• The value of more than one property can be added together. You do not have to buy a single expensive apartment.

Visa rules are updated from time to time, so we confirm the current conditions with you before an application. If residency is part of your plan, it belongs at the start of the purchase decision, not at the end.

The ARBOR VIEW buying process, step by step

If you are buying from another country, the process runs like this:

• 1. Choosing the apartment and reserving it. We settle the floor plan, the tower and the aspect. The reservation form is signed and a down payment of usually 5-10% of the price is made.
• 2. Sale and purchase agreement (SPA). The contract with the developer is signed and the payment plan is fixed. The signature can be given remotely.
• 3. Oqood registration. An off plan purchase is registered with the DLD and the 4% DLD fee is paid at this stage. That registration is the official proof that the property is recorded in your name.
• 4. Escrow account. Your payments do not go into the developer’s pocket but into a RERA supervised escrow account, released as construction progresses. This is the single most important protection for an off plan purchase in Dubai.
• 5. Payment plan. Instalments tied to construction milestones, with the balance on handover.
• 6. Handover and title deed. Once the building is handed over the title deed is issued in your name.

You can run the whole process from your own country; you do not have to travel to Dubai. There is no restriction on foreign nationals owning property in freehold areas.

Risks and what to watch for

We have set out the strengths; in fairness there are points to watch as well. For ARBOR VIEW, these are the ones worth pausing on:

• Arjan is not yet an established area: Miracle Garden and Science Park are there, but the neighbourhood fabric is not as developed as Marina or JVC.
• Arjan’da metro yok: Public transport is limited; a car is necessary for daily life and commuting.
• Boutique scale, limited amenities: There is a pool, fitness and a children’s area, but no extras such as the sky gardens or cinemas of the giant towers.
• Off plan completion risk: Even though payments go into an escrow account the handover date can move; have the contract reviewed.

None of this makes the project a bad one, but there is a wide gap between buying with your eyes open and finding out afterwards. We give every client this list up front.

How does ARBOR VIEW compare with the alternatives?

Before you decide, it is worth looking at the other projects in the same budget band:

• BELGRAVIA: The same developer’s completed scheme in JVC, generating income immediately.
• Belmont Residences: A similar boutique scale and low density in JVT.
• LUXURIA by Binghatti: A mid scale tower in JVT with a 40 m² entry layout.

We can work out together which project fits your goal, judged on budget, intended use and exit plan. For an overview, our guide to UK property investment for international buyers is worth reading too.

Answers to the most common questions on this topic: Can You Buy Property in Dubai in Instalments? How Payment Plans Work