The Watercrest

The Watercrest is a low-rise residential community by Ellington Properties, situated in MBR District 11 within Meydan South, and comprising a single cluster of seven homes due for handover in Q4 2027. The project is currently under construction, with completion progress recorded at 1.4 per cent.

# The building, its scale and its place in Meydan South

MBR City's District 11 sits in the southern arc of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, a masterplanned zone that has attracted several of Dubai's more design-conscious developers over the past decade. Meydan South, specifically, is less dense than the northern precincts: wider plots, lower buildings, more green corridor between communities.

The Watercrest occupies this context deliberately. A single building of seven residences, the project is intentionally small. The typology mixes triplex townhouses, fourplex townhouses and villas, producing a streetscape that reads as a neighbourhood rather than a development. Ellington's design language here rests on a contrast between solid masonry volumes and large glass facades, with full-height glazing pulling natural light deep into internal floor plans. Aromatic plantings at the boundaries of each home soften the edge between private garden and shared street.

# Residences, layouts and finish

The available data points to three-bedroom configurations ranging from approximately 2,392 square feet to just under 3,917 square feet. Prices on recorded units run from AED 7,538,828 to AED 8,258,828, placing these homes in the AED 2,100–2,200 per square foot bracket at the upper end of the range.

The specification is detailed. Ground-floor finishes are marble throughout, including the staircases on all levels. Upper floors carry high-quality wood-look flooring. A feature staircase with premium marble treads and an elegantly designed handrail anchors the interior vertical sequence. All bedrooms are en-suite, each with a fully fitted walk-in wardrobe.

# Kitchen and utility fit-out

The kitchen is European in orientation. Appliances are specified as Smeg or equivalent across the gas hob, concealed extractor, built-in oven, microwave, fridge-freezer and dishwasher. Cabinetry combines natural wood veneer with laminate, finished with Hafele ironmongery. Countertops are high-end stone. A dedicated laundry room and a separate maid's room with bathroom are included in the plan.

Front-of-house doors are full height with smart lock systems. Fixed glazed panels above the entrance frame bring natural light into the foyer. The hardware specification throughout references Hafele or equivalent, which is a consistent marker of Ellington's mid-to-upper residential range.

# Amenities on site

For seven homes, the amenity offering is broad. The defining feature is a man-made water corridor, a slow-moving river with a shaded plunge pool and children's splash zones, that threads through the community's shared landscape. This is the source of the project name.

Supporting facilities include a Lakehouse, a River Club, a yoga studio, a fitness studio, a lounge area and an open lawn. For families, there is both an outdoor kids' area and a dedicated indoor kids' play area, as well as a Creative Zone. Private pools are available to residents. The service charge is set at AED 5 per square foot annually.

# Location: distances and daily practicalities

LLFPM School sits 110 metres from the community, which is relevant for buyers with school-age children and removes a significant logistical variable from daily life. Silicon Central Mall is 7.3 kilometres away. Blossoms Park in Nad Al Sheba is reachable at 6.8 kilometres.

Downtown Dubai is 15.2 kilometres to the north-west, Dubai International Airport 20.8 kilometres. Mercato Beach on Jumeirah's coast is approximately 22.5 kilometres, placing it within a 25-minute drive in normal traffic conditions. The location is inland and suburban in character, but the road infrastructure in this part of the city makes the major commercial and leisure nodes accessible without significant commute friction.

# Who this project suits and where it sits in the Dubai market

Seven units is an unusual count for a Dubai launch. It creates a level of exclusivity that larger masterplan communities cannot replicate, but it also means secondary market liquidity will be limited by definition. Buyers here are not acquiring in a liquid asset class; they are selecting a specific home.

The profile is a relocating family, most likely European or GCC in origin, prioritising quality of finish, a low-density setting and proximity to a credible school. The AED 7.5 million to AED 8.3 million price range positions The Watercrest above the Meydan South midmarket but below the trophy pricing of, say, District One or Emirates Hills. For buyers who find those areas overpriced relative to what they actually deliver in daily livability, this is a considered alternative. Ellington's track record on specification delivery is broadly well-regarded among brokers who follow the developer closely, and the escrow account is registered under number 1009766179.