Ellington Properties Joins Dubai’s Real Estate Tokenization Drive with Kensington Waters Unit
Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Ellington Properties has launched its first tokenized real estate investment opportunity in Dubai with a residential unit at Kensington Waters, MBR City. The offering allows fractional ownership starting from just AED 2,000, expanding access to the emirate’s dynamic property market.
Key Highlights:
- Ellington Properties Enters Tokenization Market:
- Offers one apartment unit at Kensington Waters (MBR City) for fractional ownership.
- Follows Damac’s successful foray into real estate tokenization.
- Low Investment Entry Point:
- Minimum investment starts at AED 2,000, allowing broader participation.
- Investors receive blockchain-based digital tokens representing fractional ownership.
- Blockchain-Based Ownership:
- Digital tokenization offers secure, transparent, and efficient property investment.
- Allows buyers to invest in part of a property instead of purchasing entire units.
- Market Inclusivity and Innovation:
- Initiative aligns with Dubai Land Department’s 2024 regulatory shift supporting tokenized assets.
- Enhances inclusivity in real estate investing, especially for first-time and retail investors.
- Developer Perspective:
- Joseph Thomas, Co-founder of Ellington Properties:
“Real estate tokenization is a major leap forward in reshaping how people interact with and invest in property.”
- Joseph Thomas, Co-founder of Ellington Properties:
- Growing Trend in Dubai:
- More developers expected to enter the tokenization space, targeting a wider global investor base.
- Investors may benefit from capital appreciation tied to rising property values.