Question 1

Which developer has more off-plan projects in the UAE, Azizi Developments or Ellington Properties?

Accepted Answer

Azizi Developments has more active off-plan projects (43) than Ellington Properties (28). Project counts are tracked from our live catalogue of UAE off-plan inventory.

Question 2

Which is cheaper to buy off-plan, Azizi Developments or Ellington Properties?

Accepted Answer

Azizi Developments is currently cheaper to enter, with prices from AED 480K versus AED 1.0M for Ellington Properties.

Question 3

Which developer offers higher rental yields, Azizi Developments or Ellington Properties?

Accepted Answer

Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% for Azizi Developments and 7.0% for Ellington Properties. Yields are derived from current advertised rentals against projected handover pricing and should be treated as an estimate.

Question 4

Where do Azizi Developments and Ellington Properties compete head-to-head?

Accepted Answer

Both developers currently have active off-plan inventory in 3 shared areas: Meydan, Al Jaddaf, Dubai Islands. These submarkets are the easiest places to compare the two side by side at unit level.

Question 5

What payment plans do Azizi Developments and Ellington Properties typically offer?

Accepted Answer

Most common Azizi Developments plans in our catalogue: 10/40/50; 10/50/40. Most common Ellington Properties plans: 20/50/30; 70/30. Individual project terms vary — check each project page for the exact instalment schedule.

Question 6

When do Azizi Developments and Ellington Properties projects hand over?

Accepted Answer

Azizi Developments handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q3 2030; Ellington Properties handovers run from Q3 2026 to Q4 2031.

Question 7

Which developer has better capital appreciation potential, Azizi Developments or Ellington Properties?

Accepted Answer

Ellington Properties shows higher median projected capital appreciation to handover (13%) than Azizi Developments (6%). Appreciation is estimated from advertised handover prices against current entry prices — treat it as a soft signal, not a guarantee.

Question 8

Which developer is a better fit for me, Azizi Developments or Ellington Properties?

Accepted Answer

The right answer depends on what you optimise for. Yield hunters get similar median yields either way. First-time buyers on a budget get more room with Azizi Developments on entry pricing. Long-hold investors who want optionality get the wider inventory pick with Azizi Developments. Use the side-by-side breakdown above to weigh the trade-offs against your own priorities.

Question 9

How many bedroom configurations do Azizi Developments and Ellington Properties offer, and which is better for family units?

Accepted Answer

Azizi Developments offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed in our current catalogue. Ellington Properties offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed. Azizi Developments goes up to 8-bedroom units versus 6-bedroom for Ellington Properties, which matters if you're shopping for a larger family home.

Azizi Developments vs Ellington Properties

Azizi Developments vs Ellington Properties: at a glance

Where Azizi Developments and Ellington Properties compete head-to-head

Frequently asked questions

Metric	Azizi Developments	Ellington Properties
Active off-plan projects	43	28
Median est. yield	7.0%	7.0%
Top est. yield	8.5%	8.5%
Price range	AED 480K – AED 45M	AED 1.0M – AED 49M
Median price/sqft	AED 408	AED 482
Median appreciation to handover	6%	13%
Handover spread	Q2 2026 – Q3 2030	Q3 2026 – Q4 2031
Top areas	City of Arabia, Meydan, Dubai South	Dubai Islands, Jumeirah Islands, Al Jaddaf
Top payment plans	10/40/50, 10/50/40, 10/20/70	20/50/30, 70/30, 20/40/40
Configurations offered	studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed	studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed