Belgravia Gardens

Belgravia Gardens is a low-rise residential development by Ellington Properties in Wadi Al Safa 2, Dubai, comprising 17 semi-furnished apartments across a single building. Currently under construction, with completion scheduled for Q3 2028, the project offers two- and three-bedroom residences priced from AED 2.03 million to approximately AED 2.93 million.

# The building and its place in Wadi Al Safa 2

Wadi Al Safa 2 sits within the broader Dubailand corridor, a district that has seen sustained residential development as buyers look beyond the density of central Dubai for more space at more accessible price points. Ellington has built a recognisable identity in this part of the city, applying the same considered design language it has used elsewhere in Dubai to a community format that prioritises landscaped communal space over sheer height.

Belgravia Gardens is a single building, which gives it an intimacy that larger multi-block developments in the area lack. With only 17 residences, the ownership base is deliberately small. That scale shapes the character of the place as much as any architectural decision.

The courtyard-oriented layout places shared green space at the centre rather than as an afterthought at the periphery. It is an approach more common in European residential design than in Dubai's typical high-rise model, and it suits the buyer looking for something quieter than the Marina or Downtown axis.

# Residences: layouts, sizes and specification

The development offers two- and three-bedroom apartments exclusively. Two-bedroom units range from approximately 1,245 to 1,600 square feet; three-bedroom homes run from around 1,658 to 1,770 square feet. These are generous proportions for the price bracket.

Pricing for two-bedroom units starts at AED 2.03 million, with most sitting between AED 2.45 million and AED 2.72 million depending on floor plate and orientation. Three-bedroom apartments are priced from AED 2.72 million to just under AED 3 million. The per-square-foot figures across the range reflect Ellington's positioning: above the baseline of the surrounding district, and justified by finish quality and specification.

All residences are semi-furnished, with kitchens equipped as standard. Service charges are set at AED 15 per square foot annually. The larger three-bedroom layouts at 1,770 square feet offer proportions that function practically for families, with enough room to distinguish living and dining zones without architectural compromise.

# Amenities: what the development actually contains

The shared facilities list at Belgravia Gardens is unusually varied for a 17-unit building. A main pool and a separate kids' pool anchor the outdoor offer, alongside an urban beach lounge, outdoor fitness area, sports courts, a skate park, and a dog park. Interior amenities include a co-working hub, a game station room, a clubhouse and a reading garden.

A resting area and courtyard with children's play space complete the ground-level programme. Retail is included within the development.

The breadth here is disproportionate to the unit count, which either signals Ellington's intent to make the shared facilities a marketing differentiator, or reflects the fact that the building may share infrastructure with adjacent phases. Either way, buyers should verify what is exclusive to Belgravia Gardens and what sits within a wider community.

# Location: distances and practical connectivity

Wadi Al Safa 2 is inland, and buyers should approach it with clear expectations about what that means for daily movement. Downtown Dubai is 22.5 kilometres away. Dubai International Airport sits at 28.3 kilometres. Mercato Beach, on the Jumeirah strip, is 26.9 kilometres. These are not short commutes, and in Dubai's peak traffic, distance figures translate into material journey times.

Q1 Mall is the closest retail anchor at 11.6 kilometres. British Orchard Nursery is 9.9 kilometres away, relevant for families with young children. The proximity entry listed as "Xmas Jartyt" at 2 kilometres appears to be a data error and is not a verifiable amenity.

The location suits buyers who work in the Dubailand or Academic City corridor, or those for whom the central city is not a daily destination.

# Who this suits, and where it sits in the current market

Belgravia Gardens addresses a specific type of international buyer: someone allocating AED 2 to 3 million to a Dubai asset, who prefers a boutique ownership structure over a tower of several hundred units, and who values Ellington's track record on finish quality over a more prominent postcode.

For GCC buyers seeking a secondary residence with space and calm, the format works. For European or Asian investors buying off-plan, the Q3 2028 delivery date and 1.27 per cent construction progress at time of listing means a meaningful wait, which is a consideration against shorter-horizon alternatives in more advanced projects.

At AED 15 per square foot in service charges and a unit range that tops out below AED 3 million, the holding costs are manageable. The real test will be the resale and rental market in Wadi Al Safa 2 by 2028, a neighbourhood still establishing its long-term rental yield profile.