Ellington Properties and Al Hamra unveil Berkeley Tower, a commercial high-rise in Business Bay

Ellington Properties and Al Hamra Group have jointly introduced Berkeley Tower, a commercial development in Dubai's Business Bay district. According to Gulf News (26 October 2026), the project carries a value of Dh2.8 billion, and for Ellington, a company known mainly for residential design, it marks a step further into the commercial segment.

What was announced

The two companies presented Berkeley Tower as a co-developed commercial building in Business Bay, one of Dubai's established office and mixed-use areas with access to Downtown Dubai, DIFC and the city's main transport links. According to Gulf News (26 October 2026), the tower rises above 60 floors and represents an investment of Dh2.8 billion.

The developers described the building as a Grade A, office-focused project with five dedicated floors of shared amenities. These include business lounges, meeting rooms, fitness and wellness spaces, outdoor terraces, event and social areas, a clubhouse and interactive gaming zones. The number of units, delivery date and payment terms were not disclosed in the announcement.

Technical features and amenities

Among the features named are robotic parking and double-decker lifts with a destination-controlled system. Co-founder of Ellington Properties Joseph Thomas, quoted by Gulf News, framed the building as a statement of the company's ambition for its commercial portfolio.

Al Hamra Group CEO Benoy J. Kurien, cited by the same outlet, said the partnership brings together the complementary strengths of both companies. No further technical parameters, such as floor plates or internal layouts, were included in the statement.

What it means for buyers and investors

For investors weighing commercial space in Dubai, Berkeley Tower adds supply in Business Bay, a central district next to Downtown Dubai. A partnership between a residential-focused designer and a group with broader real estate experience points to growing interest in purpose-built office stock rather than converted residential units.

Buyers and prospective tenants should note that key commercial parameters, floor sizes, pricing and handover timing were not part of this announcement. Those details usually follow at a formal sales launch, and anyone evaluating the project should confirm them against documentation registered with the Dubai Land Department before committing.