• Developer: Ellington
• Category: Off-plan
• Location: The Meriva Collection, Island B, Dubai Islands, Dubai, UAE
• Price: Launch price from AED 2.7M (Property Finder, checked Nov 2026)
• Bedrooms: 1–3
• Sizes: c. 800–1,700 sq ft for 1–3 bedrooms, plus penthouses (Property Finder unit list)
• Handover: Q2 2030
• Payment plan: 70/30: 70% during construction, 30% on completion (Property Finder)

The Meriva Collection is Ellington’s beachfront community on Dubai Islands: one- to three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, with a hospitality component, pools, a pet park and paddle courts. Dubai Islands is the waterfront I watch most closely for the next phase of the city’s growth.

Why this one

Two things matter in a new waterfront district: who delivers and how well. Ellington’s interiors are among the strongest in Dubai’s mid-to-upper segment, and that matters at resale, when buyers compare finishes rather than brochures. Beachfront land is finite, and it is still priced at an early-district discount here.

Who it suits

Buyers who want a lifestyle-grade second home or a design-led asset, and who are comfortable with a 2030 delivery.

Exit strategy

Resale once the island’s retail and beach amenities are open, or holiday-home and long-stay leasing for owners who want to keep it. The 70/30 plan front-loads payments, so I only recommend it when your cash flow is comfortable with that.

How I manage it

Unit selection for the best sea orientation, payment tracking, construction updates every quarter, and a resale or hold review a year before handover.

Images: official Ellington marketing material, for illustration only. Figures checked Nov 2026 and subject to change; confirm on the sale agreement.