The Highbury (Ellington, MBR City): the project guide
The Highbury is a two-building, 29-storey Ellington development in MBR City, 342 residences from studios to 4 bedroom penthouses and duplexes, from AED 1 million. Here is what the project page confirms.
The Highbury is a two-building, 29-storey Ellington development in MBR City, with 342 residences ranging from studios to four bedroom penthouses and duplexes. This guide sticks to what the project page confirms: typologies, starting price, payment plan and handover.
The Highbury in brief
- Developer: Ellington.
- Location: MBR City / Meydan.
- Typologies: studio to 3 bedroom apartments, 3 to 4 bedroom duplexes, 4 bedroom penthouses, 342 residences across two buildings.
- Status: off-plan.
- Starting price: from AED 1 million.
- Payment plan: 20% booking fee, with the balance structured so 70% of the price is paid before handover and 30% on handover.
- Handover: Q4 2025, as published on the project page, with the current timeline to be confirmed with your adviser, since the development is still listed as off-plan past that date.
- The developer's official film is available on the project page.
Project locations on our site are approximate; your adviser confirms the exact plot before you reserve.
Two 29-storey buildings, 342 residences
The Highbury spans two 29-storey buildings in MBR City, with 342 residences across a wide typology range, from studios to three bedroom apartments, three and four bedroom duplexes, and four bedroom penthouses. The project follows Ellington's design-led approach to shared spaces and amenities, anchored by a rooftop infinity pool framed by Downtown Dubai skyline views. The published handover date is Q4 2025, but the project remains listed as off-plan, so the current construction timeline is confirmed by your adviser rather than assumed from the original date.
The payment plan: 20% booking, 70/30 overall
The published structure opens with a 20% booking fee, with the balance structured across construction and handover so that 70% of the price is paid before handover and the remaining 30% is due on handover. On the AED 1 million starting price, the booking fee works out to AED 200,000, with a further AED 500,000 due during construction to reach the 70% mark, and AED 300,000 on handover. Dubai Land Department registration adds a further 4% of the sale price, around AED 40,000 on this starting price; off-plan payments run through Oqood registration and the project's escrow account.
With a starting price below AED 2 million, this entry typology does not clear the threshold sometimes relevant to a Golden Visa application; a larger penthouse or duplex unit might, which your adviser can confirm against current pricing.
Who this project suits
Based on what the project page confirms, The Highbury fits a few different buyer profiles:
- A buyer looking for an entry-level studio or one-bedroom apartment in MBR City at a comparatively accessible starting price.
- A family considering the three or four bedroom duplexes or penthouses, within the same two-building development.
- An investor comparing Ellington's design-led towers against Sobha's releases in the wider MBR City / Meydan district.
- A buyer who wants clarity on the construction timeline before committing, given the published Q4 2025 date and the project's current off-plan status.
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What to confirm before you reserve
- The current construction timeline and realistic handover date, rather than the originally published Q4 2025 target.
- Current unit and floor availability across the studio to penthouse range.
- The exact instalment dates behind the 20% booking fee and the 70/30 overall split.
- Golden Visa eligibility if you are considering a larger unit above AED 2 million.
Buying remotely, step by step
A buyer based outside the UAE can complete the entire process remotely: booking, transferring each instalment into the project's escrow account, Oqood registration with the Dubai Land Department, and the title deed issued on handover. Your Orven adviser follows each step and keeps you updated by WhatsApp and email, without requiring travel to Dubai to complete the initial booking for a tower like The Highbury.
Living at MBR City / Meydan
MBR City is a large masterplan that includes Meydan Horizon and Sobha Hartland II, already represented in our selection through projects such as Everly Place, Sanctuary Residences and Sobha One. The Highbury adds a design-led, two-building release with a notably lower starting price than most of the district's other current launches. Our best projects in Meydan 2026 selection situates The Highbury alongside the district's other current projects.
Talk to Orven about The Highbury
For the current construction timeline, unit availability and the exact instalment schedule, message your Orven adviser on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or at sales@orvenproperties.com. Your adviser can also walk you through the Ellington developer page.
FAQ
What is the starting price for The Highbury? From AED 1 million for the entry typology, according to the project page.
What is the payment plan? A 20% booking fee, with the balance structured so that 70% of the price is paid before handover and 30% on handover.
Is The Highbury still on schedule for its published Q4 2025 handover? The project page lists Q4 2025, but the development remains off-plan, so the current timeline should be confirmed with your adviser rather than assumed.
Does The Highbury qualify for the Golden Visa? Not at its AED 1 million starting price, which sits below the AED 2 million threshold. A larger penthouse or duplex unit might clear it; confirm with your adviser and the relevant authorities.
How many residences does The Highbury have in total? 342 residences across two 29-storey buildings, according to the project page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the starting price for The Highbury?
From AED 1 million for the entry typology, according to the project page.
What is the payment plan?
A 20% booking fee, with the balance structured so that 70% of the price is paid before handover and 30% on handover.
Is The Highbury still on schedule for its published Q4 2025 handover?
The project page lists Q4 2025, but the development remains off-plan, so the current timeline should be confirmed with your adviser rather than assumed.
Does The Highbury qualify for the Golden Visa?
Not at its AED 1 million starting price, which sits below the AED 2 million threshold. A larger penthouse or duplex unit might clear it; confirm with your adviser and the relevant authorities.
How many residences does The Highbury have in total?
342 residences across two 29-storey buildings, according to the project page.
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