The Quayside by Ellington in Business Bay: the complete guide
The Quayside is Ellington's first Business Bay development, 118 units on the Dubai Water Canal Boardwalk, publicly marketed from AED 1.3 million. Here is what the project page confirms about this now-delivered building.
The Quayside is Ellington Properties' first development in Business Bay, a 118 unit building positioned directly on the Dubai Water Canal Boardwalk. Its original handover target of Q1 2026 means the building is effectively delivered by the time of this guide, which changes a few things about how you should read the numbers below.
The project at a glance
- Developer: Ellington Properties.
- Location: Business Bay, Dubai, on the Dubai Water Canal Boardwalk.
- Scale: 118 units.
- Typologies: studio to 3 bedroom apartments and a 5 bedroom penthouse.
- Publicly marketed starting price: from AED 1.3 million.
- Payment plan: to be confirmed with your adviser.
- Original handover target: Q1 2026.
- Status: ready, now delivered.
- An official developer film is available on the project page.
Project locations on our site are approximate; current availability and unit-specific terms, including resale pricing, are confirmed by your adviser.
A canal-front design from Ellington's design-led approach
The Quayside sits directly on the Dubai Water Canal Boardwalk, with living spaces framed by floor to ceiling glazing overlooking Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. The shared amenities include a leisure and lounge pool, a clubhouse with a private kitchen and bar, a fitness studio, and dedicated lounge and dining areas. It is a smaller building than many current Business Bay towers, and that scale shows in a design that leans on the boardwalk setting rather than height.
Why the AED 1.3 million figure needs context
The AED 1.3 million figure on the project page reflects the price Ellington publicly marketed at launch, not a current asking price. Because the building is now at or near handover, the project moves from off-plan sales into the resale and completed-unit market, where pricing reflects current demand, unit condition and floor rather than the original launch structure. Treat the AED 1.3 million figure as historical context for what the entry typology launched at, and ask your adviser for current availability and resale pricing before building expectations around that number.
Who buys at The Quayside now
With handover effectively reached, The Quayside suits a different buyer profile than it did at launch. It now appeals to someone who wants to move into a completed unit on the Dubai Water Canal Boardwalk without waiting through a construction period, or an investor looking at a delivered asset with an established rental history rather than a plan still under construction. It is less suited to someone specifically looking for an off-plan payment structure stretched over several years, since that stage of the project has effectively passed.
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Buying costs on a completed unit
Whatever the agreed resale price turns out to be, the Dubai Land Department's registration fee still applies at 4% of the purchase price. On a hypothetical AED 1.3 million purchase, matching the originally marketed starting price, that would represent AED 52,000, though this is illustrative only: the actual registration fee is calculated on the real purchase price you agree, which your adviser confirms once current pricing is set.
Business Bay's canal frontage
Business Bay's identity rests heavily on its canal frontage and the Downtown Dubai views available from towers positioned like The Quayside. Our Business Bay district guide and our guide to Business Bay apartments for sale cover the wider canal-front market, including both off-plan releases and completed buildings like this one. Our Ellington developer profile covers the rest of Ellington's current portfolio across the collection. The The Quayside project page, the Business Bay area page and the Ellington developer page carry current listing and availability details.
Points to confirm before you move forward
- Current availability, since the project is now delivered rather than off-plan.
- The current asking or resale price for the typology you want, rather than the AED 1.3 million launch figure.
- Whether any units remain available directly through the developer versus the resale market.
- Service charges now that the building is operating, rather than projected figures.
- Which typologies, from studio to the 5 bedroom penthouse, currently have active listings.
Talk to Orven about The Quayside
For current availability on a now-delivered building, realistic resale pricing by typology, and a clear read on what the original AED 1.3 million launch price does and does not tell you today, message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or write to sales@orvenproperties.com.
FAQ
Is The Quayside still being built? No. Its original handover target was Q1 2026, which means the building is effectively delivered by the time of this guide.
Does The Quayside still sell from AED 1.3 million? That figure reflects the publicly marketed starting price at launch, not a current price. Confirm current availability and resale pricing with your adviser.
What typologies are in the building? Studio to 3 bedroom apartments and a 5 bedroom penthouse, across 118 units in total.
Is there a developer film for The Quayside? Yes, an official developer film is available on the project page.
How do I buy a unit now that the project is delivered? Your adviser confirms current availability, whether units remain through the developer or on the resale market, and the registration steps that apply to a completed property.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Quayside still being built?
No. Its original handover target was Q1 2026, which means the building is effectively delivered by the time of this guide.
Does The Quayside still sell from AED 1.3 million?
That figure reflects the publicly marketed starting price at launch, not a current price. Confirm current availability and resale pricing with your adviser.
What typologies are in the building?
Studio to 3 bedroom apartments and a 5 bedroom penthouse, across 118 units in total.
Is there a developer film for The Quayside?
Yes, an official developer film is available on the project page.
How do I buy a unit now that the project is delivered?
Your adviser confirms current availability, whether units remain through the developer or on the resale market, and the registration steps that apply to a completed property.
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