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Off Plan

Portside Squareby Ellington Properties at Mina Rashid

Starting Price AED 1.26M

About The Project

Portside Square

Some homes just have a certain feel as soon as you step inside. This is what happened to me at Portside Square by Ellington in Mina Rashid. I actually paused in the lobby and watched light move across the stone. It felt calm. You hear a little hum from the marina and you get that soft breeze that tells you the water is close even before you see it.

Walk into the apartments and the layout just makes sense. Rooms sit where you want them to be. The living space opens toward big windows so the sky and the harbour become part of the backdrop. You will notice the kitchen feels like somewhere you would cook for real. Good counter space. Storage that does not fight for attention. You can imagine morning coffee here with the window cracked open and the smell of the sea drifting in. Even the bedrooms feel grounded. Not showy. Just quiet and restful with simple lines and warm textures.

The setting in Mina Rashid is what many people look for but do not always find. You are by the water without the rush. Evenings are slow here. Sometimes you see families strolling the promenade. Sometimes you notice kids biking in a line with someone laughing at the back. Weekends feel easy. A coffee is never far. Fresh bread from a bakery on the way back from a walk becomes a small ritual. The marina sounds become your background playlist. Boat masts shift. A gull calls. Then it is quiet again.

Portside Square Apartments Designed for Calm Waterfront Living

There is a good range of homes. Studios if you want something simple that still sits in a premium spot. One bedroom if you prefer a little more breathing room. Two and three bedroom apartments shaped for everyday living and weekend hosting without fuss. There are also four bedroom penthouses for anyone who wants more space and wider views. Honestly it is less about labels and more about how each plan has been thought through. Ellington leans into design that lets light do most of the work and you can feel that here.

You will also notice how the building carries itself. The architecture has those soft curves that catch the light and it sits well against the sea. Inside the shared areas are comfortable. A pool that invites late afternoon swims. A fitness space that feels bright rather than tucked away. Places to sit with a book or a laptop without feeling like you should move on. It just feels easy. Neighbours say hello and then let you be. Privacy is respected but community is there if you want it.

Location wise you are connected without feeling rushed. Downtown is a straightforward drive when you need a change of pace. Old Dubai is close for a different kind of day out. Schools and supermarkets are simple to reach. Even small errands feel smooth because parking and access have been planned with care. Night walks along the water become a habit. Morning runs feel better when the air smells like the sea.

If you are searching for waterfront apartments in Dubai with real design value and a calm daily rhythm, Portside Square at Mina Rashid is worth your time. It balances everyday life with that small holiday feeling you get when the light hits the water just right. The only way to know if it feels right is to come see it. If you have questions, or just want to walk through, reach out any time. At LuxuryProperty.com we try to make your next move feel as comfortable as possible.

Portside Square – interior and lifestyle

Studio - 4

Bedroom Types

70/30

Payment Plan

2029

Handover

395.90 - 3,440.79 sqft

Unit Sizes

Gallery

Visual Tour

Amenities

World-Class Living

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool

Gym or Health Club

Gym or Health Club

Kids Play Area

Kids Play Area

Restaurants

Restaurants

Prime Position

Location & Connectivity

Key Distances

  • 5 Minutes to Mina Rashid MarinaMina Rashid Marina
    5 Minutes
  • 10 Minutes to Dubai International Airport (DXB)Dubai International Airport (DXB)
    10 Minutes
  • 25 Minutes to Dubai MarinaDubai Marina
    25 Minutes
  • 10 Minutes to Downtown DubaiDowntown Dubai
    10 Minutes

About Community

Mina Rashid

Some places by the water just slow you down without trying. Mina Rashid does that. You step out and the first thing you notice is the air. It smells a little salty and clean and there is this easy sway from the marina that sets the pace for the day. Boats settle against their berths. Lines creak softly. The light moves over the water and you find yourself watching longer than you meant to.

This is one of Dubai’s most interesting waterfront pockets because it blends the old port story with a newer way of living. You still feel the heritage here. The docks the cranes the sense of arrival that shaped this part of the city. At the same time the promenades are smooth underfoot and the cafes are the sort of places where baristas learn your order by week two. Morning walks become a habit. Evenings run slow with families out for fresh air and kids biking in a row. On weekends people wander without a plan and somehow end up with fresh bread and a coffee and a new idea for dinner.

Homes sit close to the water so light and sky stay part of your day. Portside Square fits right into this rhythm. The architecture has a calm look and inside the apartments lean toward warm textures and open views. Kitchens feel like somewhere you will actually cook. Bedrooms are restful rather than showy. You open a window and the marina breeze moves through and it just feels right. The shared spaces invite simple routines. A swim in the late afternoon. A stretch in a bright fitness room. A quiet corner to read when you are not in the mood to talk.

Location makes life easy. Downtown is a straightforward drive for work or a change of scene. Old Dubai is close when you want a different kind of afternoon with narrow streets and simple restaurants where the food is generous and the bill is gentle. Groceries and errands do not take planning. Schools are reachable without stress. The best part is you get all that city access while your daily soundtrack is still water and birds and the soft clink of rigging.

People who choose Mina Rashid usually want that mix of story and comfort. They like that it feels lived in rather than staged. They enjoy small rituals like watching the first light over the marina or catching the last color on the water before dinner. Portside Square adds a thoughtful place to call home inside that setting. If you want to get a real sense of the area come by and walk the promenade. Sit for a coffee. Look across the water for a minute or two. You will know pretty quickly if this is your pace.

About Mina Rashid

Flexible Payments

Payment Plan

20%

BOOKING

50%

CONSTRUCTION

30%

HANDOVER

Common Questions

FAQ

The Developer

Ellington Properties

Ellington Properties is a UAE residential developer founded in Dubai in 2014. From its earliest buildings, the company has positioned architecture, interiors and the experience of living in a home at the centre of its approach rather than competing primarily through scale.

The business was co founded by Robert D. Booth, Joseph Thomas and Elie Naaman. Booth serves as Managing Director, while Naaman is Co Founder and CEO International. Their combined backgrounds in property have helped Ellington grow from a boutique Dubai developer into a business with a substantial completed and off plan pipeline.

Its early reputation was established in Jumeirah Village Circle through developments including Belgravia, Belgravia II, Eaton Place and later additions to the wider Belgravia series. The company then moved into more central and premium locations, delivering DT1 in Downtown Dubai and expanding through Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills Estate, Business Bay and other established districts.

This progression has not changed the basic design philosophy. Ellington typically gives considerable attention to arrival spaces, interior materials, usable balconies, landscaping and communal facilities. Buildings are intended to feel residential rather than simply functioning as collections of investment units.

Its completed track record has continued to grow. DT1, several Belgravia residences and Wilton schemes established the early delivery record, while Ellington House II in Dubai Hills Estate and Arbor View in Arjan entered handover in 2026. Arbor View was particularly significant as the company's first completed residence in Arjan.

The geographical strategy is now broader. Dubai remains Ellington's main market, but the company entered Ras Al Khaimah through residential projects in Al Hamra, reflecting the northern emirate's growing importance within the UAE property sector.

Ellington Properties Projects in the UAE

Dubai Hills Estate has become one of Ellington's most recognisable locations. The Ellington House series introduced contemporary apartment living beside the golf course, with successive buildings extending the concept while retaining its restrained architectural identity. Ellington House at Dubai Hills Estate provides an example of the company's approach to practical layouts, views and carefully designed shared spaces.

Palm Jumeirah marked another step upwards in positioning. Ellington initially created a limited collection of beachfront villas before launching Ellington Beach House, its first apartment building on the island. Ellington Beach House at Palm Jumeirah placed the company directly within Dubai's established prime waterfront market.

Business Bay has also become important through The Crestmark and The Quayside. These projects show Ellington adapting its design led model to taller, more urban residences while making use of Dubai Water Canal frontage and central city views.

In Mohammed Bin Rashid City, the company has expanded from individual apartment buildings into larger residential concepts. The Sanctuary became its first villa community, while Claydon House, The Highgrove and the newly launched Everly Place extend its presence around Meydan Horizon and its lagoon environment.

Dubai Islands now represents another major growth area. Ellington Sands introduced the company to the destination through a beachfront residential scheme. This was followed in 2026 by The Meriva Collection at Dubai Islands, Ellington's first hospitality led beachfront community.

The Meriva Collection combines residences, penthouses and a dedicated hotel within a wider coastal setting. It represents an important evolution into hospitality influenced real estate, although it should not currently be described as an externally branded residence with a separate hotel brand unless such a partnership is formally announced.

Ellington has also used joint ventures selectively. Upper House in Jumeirah Lakes Towers was created in partnership with DMCC, while Oakley Square involved SOL Properties. A separate collaboration with Dutco established Dutco Ellington for premium residential projects.

Ellington Properties therefore now operates across a considerably broader market than its original boutique JVC buildings, with ready homes, luxury waterfront residences, villas and major off plan projects forming part of its evolving UAE pipeline.

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