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Off Plan

The Portmanby Ellington Properties at Jumeirah Village Circle

Starting Price AED 720K

About The Project

The Portman at Jumeirah Village Circle

The Portman by Ellington Properties is a design led residential address in Jumeirah Village Circle, shaped for people who value calm interiors, natural light and facilities that genuinely earn daily use. Across a curated collection of 173 homes, the building offers studios, one and two bedroom apartments set within a modern mid rise form. The arrival is warm and social, with a lobby lounge, reception and communal worktable that make quick meetings and quiet laptop sessions feel effortless. Inside the apartments, clean lines, soft neutral tones and well placed storage create bright, uncluttered rooms that are easy to live in. Floor to ceiling glazing and private balconies keep living spaces connected to the outdoors, so winter mornings and late sunsets become part of the routine.

Amenity planning follows Ellington’s familiar attention to detail. A leisure and lounge pool is paired with places to sit, read and reset, while a well equipped fitness studio keeps daily training close to home. Families have indoor and outdoor kids play areas within sight of the main deck, so weekends can flow without clock watching. An outdoor lounge with dining, an activity zone and a barbecue area turn simple evenings into easy gatherings. Practical touches such as bicycle parking with a wash point underline that day to day life has been considered as carefully as the architecture.

The location within Jumeirah Village Circle brings balance. You sit a few minutes from Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Hessa Street, so commutes stay manageable and school runs stay predictable. Circle Mall, local cafés, clinics and everyday retail keep the essentials close, while Dubai Marina, Downtown and the wider business hubs remain within a short drive. With design centred homes, sensible layouts and amenities you will actually use, The Portman at Jumeirah Village Circle reads as a well judged option for both end users and investors who want a quiet residential rhythm within the city.

Apartments for sale at The Portman by Ellington in JVC

The Portman by Ellington in JVC takes a simple idea and executes it well. Homes should feel calm, proportioned and practical. Studios are planned to separate cooking, living and sleeping zones without closing spaces off. One bedroom layouts add a brighter frontage and a balcony that earns daily use when the weather is kind. Two bedroom apartments widen to suit young families or sharers, with kitchens that face the main living area so cooking and conversation can happen at once. Materials are kept refined and durable, with porcelain tiles underfoot, textured joinery and fixtures that feel considered to the touch.

Shared spaces strengthen the residential experience. The lobby is not just a pass through, it is a living room for the building where neighbours pause, read or check a few emails. The pool deck layers loungers with shaded seating, and the fitness studio supports both cardio and functional training. Children have a safe, visible place to play, and adults have quiet corners to talk or breathe. When friends arrive, the outdoor dining and barbecue area removes the stress from hosting. The result is a building that supports real routines rather than show home moments, and that is precisely why The Portman stands out inside Jumeirah Village Circle.

District 12 – interior and lifestyle

Studio - 2

Bedroom Types

70/30

Payment Plan

2025

Handover

409 - 1,099 sqft

Unit Sizes

Gallery

Visual Tour

Amenities

World-Class Living

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool

Yoga & Meditation Areas

Yoga & Meditation Areas

Kids Play Area

Kids Play Area

Gym or Health Club

Gym or Health Club

Prime Position

Location & Connectivity

Key Distances

  • 20 Minutes to Dubai International AirportDubai International Airport
    20 Minutes
  • 15 Minutes to Burj KhalifaBurj Khalifa
    15 Minutes
  • 10 Minutes to Dubai MarinaDubai Marina
    10 Minutes
  • 15 Minutes to Dubai MallDubai Mall
    15 Minutes

About Community

Jumeirah Village Circle

Jumeirah Village Circle has grown into one of Dubai’s most steady residential districts, chosen by people who want value, access and a quieter daily pace. The street grid is easy to navigate, with parks and pocket greens threaded between buildings, so evening walks and pushchair laps become part of the week without a special plan. The Circle Mall anchors retail with a supermarket, cafés, casual dining and services, which means errands can happen on foot for many residents. Clinics, salons and day to day conveniences are spread through the district, so you do not need to leave the community for the basics.

Connectivity is the second pillar. Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Hessa Street ring JVC, which shortens journeys to Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Internet City and Barsha. Families find a sensible choice of nurseries and schools in and around the area, and weekend options are straightforward, from the beaches and Marina promenade to Al Barsha’s parks and Mall of the Emirates. Ride hailing is reliable, and planned public transport improvements continue to improve the picture for non drivers.

From an investment perspective the area has held broad appeal because rents track steady demand from professionals and young families who want well priced, modern stock within reach of major employment nodes. Newer buildings, such as The Portman, lift the benchmark for interior quality and amenity design, which supports renewal rates and reduces vacancy. For owner occupiers, JVC offers the middle ground that many people look for in Dubai, close to the city’s energy but quiet enough to exhale. Set within this context, The Portman benefits from both the community’s maturing infrastructure and Ellington’s design centred approach, making it a sensible choice for long term living and a balanced addition to a rental portfolio.

About Jumeirah Village Circle

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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