Berkeley Tower by Ellington: Dubai's Most Ambitious Grade A Office Address Has Arrived

Dubai's commercial real estate market has a new landmark. Berkeley Tower, developed by Ellington Properties and prominently positioned on Sheikh Zayed Road in Business Bay, is a 60-floor Grade A commercial tower that brings Ellington's celebrated residential design philosophy into the world of enterprise — and it sets a new benchmark for what a business address in Dubai can look like.

A Tower Shaped by Movement

Berkeley Tower's sculptural façade takes direct inspiration from fabric in motion, introducing a distinctive kinetic sense to Dubai's already striking skyline. At ground level, a carefully curated arrival experience — valet parking, double-height reception, concierge services — sets the tone for the 109 freehold office units contained within. Ellington's design philosophy centres on the experience of the people who use a space. At Berkeley Tower, that translates to intelligent infrastructure, abundant natural light, floor-to-ceiling heights of 3.8 to 4.1 metres per floor, and spaces built for focus, connection, and growth.

The Building in Numbers

Berkeley Tower is a GF + 60 structure with a total sellable area of 579,681 square feet across 109 units. Office configurations range from compact 1,132 sqft units on the lower floors up to a 22,588 sqft triplex penthouse office spanning floors 56 to 58. The tower is freehold, with an anticipated service charge of AED 24 per sqft. Car parking spans 6 basement levels plus ground floor and automated robotic parking bays on the roof — an industry-first in Dubai's commercial sector.

The Market Context

Berkeley Tower enters a commercial market that is running out of quality space. According to Cavendish Maxwell and DIFC data, Dubai recorded approximately 2,600 office sales transactions in H1 2026 — up 38.2% year-on-year. The total value of office sales increased 199.3% compared to H1 2025. Business Bay led the entire Dubai office market by transaction count, recording 814 sales across ready and off-plan properties — precisely the district where Berkeley Tower is located. Off-plan office sales transactions surged 506.2% year-on-year in H1 2026, with total office sales value reaching AED 15.8 billion. Berkeley Tower is entering this market at precisely the right moment.

A Flexible Payment Plan

Berkeley Tower offers a structured payment plan designed for investors and end-users alike: 20% at booking, followed by five instalments of 5% at 90, 180, 240, and 360 days after reservation, then five further milestone payments of 5% each tied to construction completion at 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, and 70%, with 30% due on final handover. This spreads the investment across construction milestones and completion, giving buyers strong visibility into the project's progress.

Stratwell Properties is an authorised channel partner for Berkeley Tower. Contact us for floor plans, pricing, and availability.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. All project details, specifications, and market data are sourced from Ellington Properties' official Berkeley Tower project brief and publicly available market reports (2026), including Cavendish Maxwell, DIFC, and Dubai Chambers. Figures are subject to change. Readers should conduct independent due diligence and seek professional advice before making any investment or purchase decisions. Stratwell Properties is an authorised channel partner for Ellington Properties.