Upper House

Upper House is a two-tower residential development by Ellington Properties, positioned within the cluster layout of Jumeirah Lake Towers and scheduled for completion in Q1 2026.

# The towers and their position in JLT

Ellington is one of the more design-conscious developers active in Dubai, and Upper House reflects that reputation through its architectural approach: floor-to-ceiling glazing, a contemporary facade, and a podium that steps the two towers above street level to capture views across Jumeirah Islands and the Marina skyline.

JLT itself is a district of some complexity. Built around a series of artificial lakes, it functions simultaneously as a business address, a residential neighbourhood and a retail corridor. The walkable promenade, the metro connectivity and the density of cafés and independent restaurants give it a character distinct from the broader Sheikh Zayed Road corridor. For buyers accustomed to urban districts with layered amenities, it reads more naturally than some of Dubai's purpose-built communities further from the centre.

Construction progress stands at approximately 71 per cent, with handover targeted for early 2026.

# Specification and what residents take on

Upper House is offered semi-furnished, a practical middle position that preserves buyer flexibility on furniture and personalisation while delivering fitted kitchens with appliances as standard. Interiors follow a restrained, neutral palette, and smart home controls cover lighting, air conditioning and access.

The service charge is set at 16 AED per square foot, a figure worth factoring into yield calculations for investors or total cost modelling for owner-occupiers.

No unit-level size or price data is currently available for public release; prospective buyers should contact JRE directly for configuration options.

# Amenities: active programming across the podium

The podium across the two towers carries an unusually broad amenity list for a mid-scale JLT project. Alongside the standard fitness studio and gym, Upper House includes a padel tennis court, an urban basketball area and a skate park, facilities that suggest a younger, more active resident profile.

# Family and social infrastructure

Families are addressed more specifically than in most comparable buildings. There is an indoor and outdoor kids play area, a dedicated splash pad and a pet area with a pet wash station. A barbecue area and leisure and lounge deck serve social gatherings, while retail spaces and a café are integrated at ground level. A multi-purpose room and sauna complete the picture.

EV charging stations are also installed, a detail that matters increasingly to European and GCC buyers relocating from markets where this is standard.

# Travel times and the surrounding district

Dubai Marina Mall sits approximately ten minutes by car. Marina Beach is eleven minutes. Emirates International School in Meadows, relevant for families with school-age children, is around ten minutes and 4.2 kilometres away. Downtown Dubai is a twenty-minute drive, and Dubai International Airport is reachable in roughly twenty-five minutes under typical conditions.

JLT's two metro stations give Upper House a public transport option that most villa-belt addresses cannot match, which carries weight for residents who prefer not to depend entirely on a car.

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

Upper House is a considered choice for buyers who want Ellington's finish quality in a district with genuine walkability and existing infrastructure, rather than in one of the developer's more peripheral locations. The semi-furnished specification and the breadth of sporting amenities position it toward owner-occupiers in their thirties and forties, professionals or young families who will use the facilities rather than simply count them on a brochure.

For investors, JLT carries a track record of consistent rental demand from the professional community that works along the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor. The 16 AED per square foot service charge sits at a level that requires attention but is not unusual for a building of this amenity depth.

With construction past the 70 per cent mark and completion in Q1 2026, the project is in the late-stage window where delivery risk has materially reduced but the opportunity to purchase off-plan still exists, for those for whom current availability allows it.