The Highgrove

291 residences stacked above a crystal lagoon in MBR City

The Highgrove rises 31 residential floors above a four-level podium and ground-floor retail arcade. Ellington Properties plants this tower directly on the edge of MBR City's central lagoon, a man-made water body spanning tens of thousands of square meters. The building's north and east facades capture unobstructed views of the lagoon and, beyond it, the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary five minutes away by car. Downtown Dubai sits 15 minutes north via Ras Al Khor Road. Handover is scheduled for Q4 2027, with a 70/30 payment structure spread across construction milestones.

Biophilic architecture: greenery embedded at every podium level

Ellington's design brief emphasizes plant integration throughout common areas. Each of the four podium floors features landscaped gardens, and the mezzanine-level library sits under a six-meter ceiling framed by living walls. Balconies extend up to three meters deep on select units, accommodating built-in planters. The lobby combines vertical gardens, contemporary art installations, and organic furniture. Even the wellness spa adopts this language, with a floatation therapy pool surrounded by indoor planting. The goal is to counteract the density typical of high-rise living in this part of Dubai.

Unit mix: 194 one-beds and a single sky villa

One-bedroom apartments dominate the inventory, accounting for 194 of the 291 units. Sizes range from 778 to 1,156 square feet, positioning them at the upper end of MBR City's compact housing segment. Two-bedroom layouts come in three variants: standard, with integrated study, and duplex (only two units). At the top of the tower, a single sky villa of 2,262 square feet occupies the final habitable floor with private rooftop access. This deliberate scarcity targets buyers seeking rarity rather than rental volume.

60-meter infinity pool aligned with the lagoon surface

The standout amenity is a 60-meter infinity-edge pool on the upper podium level. Its overflow edge visually merges with the lagoon below, creating an uninterrupted water plane. A built-in waterfall generates white noise that masks urban sound. Baja shelves along one side allow partial immersion under the sun. A separate children's pool sits at the opposite end of the deck. The two-story clubhouse adjacent to the pool includes a lounge, kitchenette, and floor-to-ceiling glazing facing the gardens.

Sky dining deck with Downtown views 15 minutes away

Above the highest residential floor, a rooftop sky dining area offers communal entertaining space with a kitchenette and outdoor seating. The deck faces north toward Downtown Dubai, with Burj Khalifa visible on clear days. This location allows residents to host gatherings without occupying lower-level common rooms. Access operates on a booking system managed by the building's administration. The rooftop also includes a viewing deck and shaded seating zones for quieter use.

Payment plan: 70% during construction, 30% on handover

Ellington divides the purchase into ten installments. A 20% booking deposit initiates the process, followed by increments of 5% to 10% tied to construction progress. The final 30% is due at key handover. This 70/30 split is standard for off-plan projects in MBR City, with no extended post-handover financing. Anticipated service charges sit at AED 18 per square foot annually. One parking space is allocated per one and two-bedroom unit, while three-bedroom layouts receive two. Freehold ownership is available to all nationalities.