# When is the Ellington Sands handover date?

URL: https://www.dxbrealtor.ai/answers/ellington-sands-handover-date/
Topic: Handover date
Updated: 2026-10-11

## Short answer

Ellington Sands has a registered completion date of 31 December 2028 for both of its phases, Ellington Sands 1 and Ellington Sands 2 (DLD register via Continental Club). At the last DLD inspection on 5 June 2026, phase 1 was 0.37% complete and phase 2 was 0.38%. Ellington's project brief for the first phase gave an earlier Q2 2028, so the developer date and the registered date differ by six months.

## Key figures

- Registered completion date (DLD): 31 Dec 2028 (Both phases, DLD register via Continental Club)
- Latest construction progress: 0.37% and 0.38% (Phases 1 and 2, DLD inspection 5 Jun 2026)
- Developer's stated date: Q2 2028 (Ellington project brief for phase 1)
- Portal date: Q4 2028 (DirectDXB, 4 Oct 2026; Engel & Völkers, 20 Jul 2026)

## Ellington Sands handover date: the latest position

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) register gives Ellington Sands a completion date of 31 December 2028. That date applies to both phases, Ellington Sands 1 and Ellington Sands 2, which the register lists as Ellington Sands II. Portals market the handover as Q4 2028. Full project details are on the [Ellington Sands](/projects/ellington-sands/) page.

The project is at a very early stage. DLD inspectors recorded each phase at just under 0.4% complete on 5 June 2026, about eight months after construction started on 10 October 2025. No newer inspection had been published by 7 October 2026.

## Ellington Sands handover date by building

The DLD registers Ellington Sands as two separate projects, each with a Tower A and a Tower B on Island A of Dubai Islands.

| Phase | Units | Construction progress (DLD, date) | Registered completion date | Developer or portal date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington Sands 1 (project 4139) | 471 | 0.37% (5 Jun 2026) | 31 Dec 2028 | Q2 2028 in Ellington's brief; Q4 2028 on portals |
| Ellington Sands 2 (project 4140) | 460 | 0.38% (5 Jun 2026) | 31 Dec 2028 | Q4 2028 on portals |

Sources: DLD project register via Continental Club, inspection 5 June 2026; Dubai Data; DirectDXB, 4 October 2026.

## How the Ellington Sands handover date has changed

| Date | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2025 | Ellington introduces Ellington Sands, its first Dubai Islands project | Ellington Properties |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Construction starts on both phases | DLD register |
| 13 Oct 2025 | First DLD inspection, 0% | DLD register via Dubai Data |
| 30 and 31 Oct 2025 | Phases 1 and 2 registered with the DLD | DLD register via Dubai Data |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Second inspection, 0.37% and 0.38% | DLD register via Continental Club |
| 4 Oct 2026 | Portals still show Q4 2028 | DirectDXB |

No change to the registered date of 31 December 2028 has been reported. Ellington's undated project brief for phase 1 gives an anticipated completion of Q2 2028, so the gap is between that brief and the 31 December 2028 in the register.

## What the Ellington Sands handover date means for payments

Under the 20/50/30 plan, 30% of the price falls due on handover. Before that, 20% is paid on booking and 50% during construction. The first construction instalments are tied to fixed dates, 60, 120, 240 and 360 days after reservation. The rest fall due when the project reaches 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% completion (Ellington project brief).

Because those later instalments follow construction progress, slow progress moves them later too. At 0.4% in June 2026, the 20% milestone had not been reached.

## What to check before relying on the Ellington Sands date

1. **Which of the two DLD projects the unit belongs to.** The Oqood registration names the project, and each phase has its own escrow account.
2. **The completion date written into the SPA** and the grace period it allows. The brief's Q2 2028 and the register's 31 December 2028 are six months apart.
3. **The next DLD inspection figure.** Only two inspections had been recorded by October 2026, so the current percentage says little about the pace of work.

## Frequently asked

### When will Ellington Sands be completed?

The registered completion date is 31 December 2028 for both Ellington Sands 1 and Ellington Sands 2. Portals market the handover as Q4 2028.

### Is Ellington Sands 2 due later than Ellington Sands 1?

No. The DLD register gives both phases the same date, 31 December 2028, and both started construction on 10 October 2025. Progress was almost identical at the 5 June 2026 inspection: 0.37% for phase 1 and 0.38% for phase 2.

### Has the Ellington Sands handover date been delayed?

Not formally. Ellington's project brief gave Q2 2028 for phase 1, while the DLD register and portals give 31 December 2028 or Q4 2028. No delay has been announced, but the registered date is the later of the two.

### How far along is Ellington Sands?

Under 1%. DLD inspectors recorded 0% on 13 October 2025 and just under 0.4% on 5 June 2026 for each phase (Dubai Data, Continental Club). No newer inspection had been published by 7 October 2026.

## Sources

- DLD project register via Continental Club, Ellington Sands 1, inspection 5 Jun 2026, registry updated 7 Oct 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/project/ellington-sands-1-dubai-islands/
- DLD project register via Continental Club, Ellington Sands 2, inspection 5 Jun 2026, registry updated 7 Oct 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/project/ellington-sands-2-dubai-islands/
- Continental Club, projects with handover in 2028, accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/handover-2028/
- Dubai Data, Ellington Sands I, data through 29 Sep 2026: https://datadubai.ae/projects/ellington-sands-i/
- Dubai Data, Ellington Sands II, data through 7 Oct 2026: https://datadubai.ae/projects/ellington-sands-ii/
- Ellington Sands project brief (developer brochure via DirectDXB), accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://www.directdxb.com/media/catalogue/p388/brochure/5919-49aca6f1.pdf
- DirectDXB, Ellington Sands, 4 Oct 2026: https://www.directdxb.com/projects/ellington-sands
- Engel & Völkers, Ellington Sands, 20 Jul 2026: https://www.engelvoelkers.com/ae/en/off-plan/ellington-sands
- Ellington Properties, Introducing Ellington Sands, 30 Jan 2025: https://ellingtonproperties.ae/en/blog/introducing-ellington-sands-a-look-inside-dubais-most-iconic-waterfront-homes