Windsor House II — Freehold Residences in Dubai South, Dubai

Windsor House II is a new off-plan residential development by Ellington Properties, continuing Ellington’s presence in Dubai South with a building designed around “modern elegance and interiors shaped for everyday comfort.” It offers studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. For readers comparing UAE property options, Windsor House II is an off-plan, freehold building in the Residential District of Dubai South, by a developer that describes itself as design-led, with one-bedroom apartments from AED 1.2 million according to Property Finder.

Dubai South: A District Still Being Built

Windsor House II is in the Residential District of Dubai South, near Dubai World Central, according to the developer.

Dubai South is a master-planned district built around Al Maktoum International Airport and the Expo City Dubai site.

According to the developer, the drive from Windsor House II is about 10 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport, 16 minutes to Expo City Dubai and 23 minutes to Dubai Parks and Resorts.

The Developer: Ellington Properties

Ellington Properties is a Dubai-based developer, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Business Bay, that describes itself as a design-led boutique developer. Its projects are in communities including Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Hills Estate, Business Bay and Dubai South.

Amenities

According to the developer, the amenities at Windsor House II include separate adults’ and kids’ pools, indoor and outdoor fitness areas, indoor and outdoor kids’ play areas, a Pilates studio and an outdoor yoga area, a clubhouse with a games area, an outdoor family lawn, a bocce ball court and croquet lawn, a barbecue and outdoor dining pavilion, a dedicated pet wash and play area, an independent car wash bay, and lobbies with reception and lounge, and food, beverage and retail outlets.

Unit Types, Sizes and Starting Prices

Windsor House II offers studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. The table below sets out the unit mix, sizes and starting prices as shown by Property Finder.

Sizes and starting prices are as shown by Property Finder and are subject to unit, floor and view. USD amounts are converted at AED 3.6725 = USD 1.

Payment Plan

According to Property Finder, Windsor House II follows a construction-linked payment plan structured as a 20/50/30 split. Ellington’s website lists the plan as 70/30.

Under this plan, 20% is due at sales launch, 50% during construction and the final 30% on handover, expected in the third quarter of 2029 (July 2029) according to Property Finder. The sale and purchase agreement states the exact instalment dates.

Windsor House II: Key Facts

• Starting price — from AED 1.2 million for a one-bedroom apartment, per Property Finder.
• Freehold ownership for foreign buyers — Dubai South is a designated freehold area open to non-UAE nationals.
• Developer — Ellington Properties, which describes itself as a design-led boutique developer.
• Amenities — adults’ and children’s pools, indoor and outdoor fitness and play areas, a clubhouse, bocce and croquet, and a pet wash and play area, according to the developer.
• Location — the Residential District of Dubai South, about 10 minutes’ drive from Al Maktoum International Airport according to the developer.
• Payment plan — 20% at sales launch, 50% during construction and 30% on handover, per Property Finder.
• Residency — a Dubai Land Department-certified property value of AED 2 million or more is the threshold for the property route to the UAE Golden Visa, subject to current immigration rules.

Dubai South in the Wider Market

Windsor House II is in the Residential District of Dubai South. The developer’s page lists these drive times: 10 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport, 16 minutes to Expo City Dubai, 16 minutes to Etihad Rail Station Dubai, 19 minutes to JAFZA Gate, 20 minutes to Ibn Battuta Mall and 23 minutes to Dubai Parks and Resorts. From Property Finder’s starting prices, the one-bedroom works out at about AED 1,540 per sq ft, the two-bedroom at about AED 1,420 and the three-bedroom at about AED 1,476, calculated as starting price divided by size.

Off-Plan Purchase: Points to Confirm

Windsor House II is an off-plan building, so a unit cannot be occupied or let before handover, which Property Finder gives as expected in Q3 2029. Before reserving, a buyer can confirm the handover date, the instalment dates and the escrow arrangements in the sale and purchase agreement, and check the current availability of the unit type.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can foreigners buy Windsor House II on a freehold basis?
Yes. Property Finder lists Windsor House II as freehold, and Dubai South is a designated freehold zone, so non-UAE and non-GCC nationals can purchase and own units outright, with title registered at the Dubai Land Department.

What is the minimum down payment?
According to Property Finder, 20% at sales launch, followed by 50% during construction, with the remaining 30% due on handover. Ellington’s website lists the plan as 70/30 — see the payment plan table above.

When is Windsor House II expected to be handed over?
Property Finder gives an expected completion of July 2029 (Q3 2029). Ellington’s website does not state a date; the sale and purchase agreement states the handover date.

How far is Windsor House II from Dubai International Airport (DXB)?
The developer gives a drive of about 10 minutes from Windsor House II to Al Maktoum International Airport. It does not state a drive time to DXB.

Does buying a unit at Windsor House II qualify for UAE residency?
Dubai property of AED 2 million or more, by Dubai Land Department valuation, can qualify the owner for the UAE’s Golden Visa long-term residency programme, subject to the immigration authority’s current eligibility rules. The one- and two-bedroom starting prices (AED 1.2 million and AED 1.6 million) are below that threshold and the three-bedroom starting price (AED 2.2 million) is above it; the valuation of the specific unit decides.

Handover and Delivery

Windsor House II is expected to be handed over in the third quarter of 2029 (July 2029), according to Property Finder; Ellington’s website does not state a date. Property Finder gives a sales start of 12 February 2026 and a construction start of 13 February 2026. The sale and purchase agreement states the handover date and the instalment dates.