Ocean House is a single building on the East Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, next to the Waldorf Astoria and Rixos. It has a private beach, terraces with plunge pools and an architecture built around the movement of water.
It comes from Ellington Properties and BSBG, the architects behind Atlantis The Royal and Dubai Opera. Handover is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026, which puts the building within months of completion.
This guide covers what the project offers, the units and prices listed in September 2026, the payment plan, the location and what to request when you reserve. Prices and availability move quickly at this stage, so confirm current figures before committing.
Most towers on the Palm are designed to look at the water. Ocean House is designed to resemble it.
The facade follows curved, flowing lines taken from the shape of waves. Glass runs from floor to ceiling, and every residence opens onto an oversized terrace, many with a private plunge pool.
The result reads as a sculpture on the shoreline rather than another residential block. On a crescent lined with hotels, that difference is visible from the water and from the road, and it gives the address its own identity.
Inside, the design keeps the same idea. Wide openings, soft transitions between rooms and terraces, and views that run through the apartment toward the sea.
The pairing of developer and architect is one of the strongest arguments for the project. Here is what each brings:
For a buyer this matters at resale, not only at handover. A building attached to recognised names keeps an identity in the market for years, and the next buyer knows what they are looking at before they visit.
The crescent is the outer ring of the Palm, and its eastern side is lined with resort hotels and beach clubs.
Ocean House sits beside the Waldorf Astoria and Rixos. That means a neighbourhood of five-star hospitality, restaurants and beaches rather than residential towers.
| Destination | Approximate drive |
|---|---|
| Atlantis and Atlantis The Royal | 5 minutes |
| Dubai Marina | 15 minutes |
| Downtown Dubai | 25 minutes |
| Palm Jumeirah trunk and retail | A few minutes |
The crescent is quieter than the trunk. Traffic is lighter, the setting is more private, and the view faces open sea rather than neighbouring buildings. For many buyers that combination is the reason to choose this part of the Palm.
The facilities are built to resort standard, and they are for residents only:
A private beach is rarer on the Palm than it sounds. Many buildings share beach access or rely on nearby hotels. Here the beach belongs to the building, and that has lasting value for both residents and tenants.
Daily life at Ocean House follows a resort rhythm rather than a city one.
Mornings start with the beach below the terrace and the gym facing the water. Evenings end on the terrace by the plunge pool, with the sun setting over the Gulf. Restaurants and beach clubs of the neighbouring hotels are a short walk away.
For families the building works as a self-contained environment. Children have their own play area, the pools and beach are private, and security runs around the clock. Parents do not need to leave the building for a full day of activity.
At the same time the city stays close. Dubai Marina is fifteen minutes away and Downtown about twenty-five, so work, schools and business remain within easy reach.
The collection runs from two-bedroom apartments to six-bedroom residences, with penthouses and sky villas at the top of the building.
| Unit | Area, sq ft | Listed price | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 1,926 – 1,927 | From $3,024,096 | From about $1,570 |
| 3-bedroom | 3,630 – 3,641 | From $5,331,200 | About $1,470 |
| 4-bedroom | 8,718 | $13,420,258 | About $1,540 |
Prices are those listed on the project page in September 2026 and cover units currently on the market. Larger residences, penthouses and sky villas are priced individually.
Part of the available inventory is resale from existing buyers. That gives access to specific floors and views without waiting for a new release. It also means the price reflects the market today, not the launch price list.
Current availability, floor plans and prices for each unit are on the Ocean House project page.
The plan is simple and weighted toward completion:
With handover close, the construction stage is short. Buyers entering now pay a larger share within a shorter period than early buyers did. On resale units, the split depends on what the original buyer has already paid, so it is confirmed unit by unit.
Mortgage options are available for international buyers, and payment terms can be discussed at reservation. How staged payments work and what to negotiate is covered in the guide to getting a good off-plan deal.
The project has a clear audience.
| Buyer | Why it fits |
|---|---|
| Families moving to Dubai | Large layouts, private beach, children’s facilities |
| Owners seeking a second home | Resort setting, full service, security |
| Investors in prime property | Limited inventory on an established address |
| Buyers who value design | A building with its own architectural identity |
| Buy-to-let investors | Beachfront Palm residences attract long-stay tenants |
The layouts are the deciding factor for families. Starting at almost two thousand square feet for two bedrooms, the apartments offer space that is hard to find elsewhere on the Palm at this level of finish.
Several factors work in the project’s favour.
Palm Jumeirah has limited land and no room for new crescent plots. A beachfront building with a private beach sits in a category where supply cannot grow, and that scarcity can support value over time. Four factors stand out:
Rental demand on the Palm is strong at the top end. Beachfront residences attract long-term tenants relocating to Dubai as well as short stays in the season. Where demand in the city is concentrating is set out in the overview of Dubai market trends.
Luxury buildings carry higher service charges, and those belong in any income calculation. How they are set and what they cover is explained in the guide to service charges in Dubai.
The Palm offers three different ways to live by the sea, and Ocean House sits in the most private of them.
| Format | What it offers | Where Ocean House fits |
|---|---|---|
| Towers on the trunk | Central, busy, shared facilities | Quieter and more exclusive |
| Villas on the fronds | Private plot and garden | Villa-scale space with full service |
| Boutique buildings on the crescent | Open sea, resort neighbours | This is its category |
Buyers comparing branded and design-led waterfront options in Dubai often look at Bay by Cavalli and DoubleTree by Hilton Residences as well. Each answers a different brief, and seeing them side by side makes the choice easier.
A purchase at this level opens residency options as well as a home.
Property ownership above the relevant threshold can qualify the owner for a long-term UAE residence visa. That allows living in the country without an employer sponsor, and it extends to family members.
The UAE does not levy personal income tax or tax on capital gains for individuals. Rental income and resale profit are not taxed locally, which is a large part of why international buyers keep choosing Dubai. The reasons are set out in the overview of expat investment in the UAE.
Residency is renewed on a cycle, and the process is described in the guide to renewing a UAE residence visa.
Eight items give you a full picture before you commit:
For resale units, add one more item: what the original buyer has paid so far. It determines your payment schedule and the amount due at handover.
Where exactly is Ocean House?
On the East Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, next to the Waldorf Astoria and Rixos, facing open sea.
Who is the developer?
Ellington Properties, working with BSBG, the architects of Atlantis The Royal and Dubai Opera.
When is handover?
Scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.
What unit types are available?
From two to six bedrooms, plus penthouses and sky villas. Listed availability in September 2026 included two, three and four-bedroom units.
What is the starting price?
From $3,024,096 for a two-bedroom residence of about 1,926 square feet, as listed in September 2026.
What is the payment plan?
20% on booking, 50% during construction and 30% on handover. On resale units the schedule depends on what has already been paid.
Does the building have a private beach?
Yes, reserved for residents.
Can buying here lead to a residence visa?
Property ownership above the relevant threshold can qualify for a long-term UAE residence visa. The exact conditions are confirmed at the time of purchase.
Ocean House is close to completion, and the units still available are the ones buyers can walk into within months rather than years. At this stage the choice is about floor, view and terrace, and those options narrow with every sale. DDA Real Estate is a real estate agency in the UAE. We work across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the northern emirates and hold current availability on Ocean House, including resale units.
Look at our offers in the UAE and leave a request: tell us the layout and view you want. We will send the current price list, floor plans and the payment schedule for each available residence.
