The Hillgate: Ellington Brings One-to-Three-Bedroom Apartments to Dubai Silicon Oasis
The Hillgate is a two-tower residential project by Ellington in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Construction started in November 2024, with handover targeted for December 2027. Towers A and B together cover one, two, and three-bedroom apartments across a range of sizes and price points.
A Free Zone District with City Access
Dubai Silicon Oasis sits in the eastern edge of Dubai, roughly 20 minutes by car from Downtown and a similar distance from Dubai International Airport. It is a designated free zone and technology park built as a planned community, with residential, commercial, and business zones in the same footprint. Roads are wide, parking is accessible, and the layout keeps daily errands walkable or a short drive.
Emirates Road (E611) and Al Ain Road (E66) run past the district, connecting residents to most key parts of the city. Those travelling to Business Bay, DIFC, or the airport are typically within 25 to 30 minutes in moderate traffic.
The resident profile here skews toward tech sector professionals, educators, and corporate workers. It is not a resort community or lifestyle destination. The draw is practical: a self-contained environment with managed infrastructure and proximity to onsite employment for a large share of the population.
What AED 1.28M to AED 2.66M Gets You
The spread from AED 1,279,828 to AED 2,663,828 reflects the bedroom range. An AED 1.38M gap between the cheapest one-bedroom and the largest three-bedroom is driven by unit size and configuration across two towers, not by floor premiums or preferred positioning.
One-bedroom apartments in Tower B start at just under AED 1.28M for around 776–777 sq ft. These suit investors entering the rental market or buyers who want a foothold in DSO without a large initial commitment. Two-bedroom apartments in Tower A begin at approximately AED 1.94M, with sizes from 1,196 to 1,322 sq ft. This range suits couples or small families who need a second room without the footprint or budget of a villa community. Three-bedroom units appear in both towers, starting at AED 2.08M in Tower B and reaching AED 2.66M for the largest layout at 1,643 sq ft.
Two-bedroom configurations dominate the inventory across Tower A. Three-bedroom supply is more limited and carries an obvious premium for the added space.
Amenities: Practical, Not Resort-Style
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Fitness and Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor and Leisure | Landscaped Gardens |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor swimming pool stands out from the standard offering. Most Dubai apartment projects provide outdoor pools only, so indoor access extends usability through summer months when outdoor exposure is uncomfortable. On-site restaurants remove the need to leave the development for a meal, which suits residents working long hours nearby. The overall set covers fitness, outdoor space, dining, family facilities, and security in a compact package aligned with the project's long-term resident profile.
Three Years from Ground to Handover
Construction started November 2024. The targeted handover is December 2027, roughly three years from the start of works. For a buyer entering now, about a year remains before completion. The construction payment milestones will run through that final year of the build before the handover payment falls due.
70% Through the Build, 30% at the Keys
| Stage | Amount Due |
|---|---|
| During construction | 70% |
| At handover | 30% |
70% of the purchase price falls across the construction period, with the remaining 30% due at handover. There is no post-handover instalment structure.
The plan is front-loaded. With roughly a year left in the build, a buyer entering today will carry the tail end of the construction tranche through to completion, then clear the full balance when keys are handed over. Plans that extend payments past handover reduce the near-term cash commitment; this one does not.
