ELLE Residences Dubai Islands – Project Overview
ANAX Developments, chaired by Satish Sanpal, has entered a licensing agreement with Lagardère News to develop ELLE Residences on Dubai Islands. The partnership brings the internationally recognised fashion and lifestyle brand ELLE into a waterfront residential development, marking ELLE’s first residential project in the Middle East and its second globally after ELLE Residences Miami.
The development will consist of 91 apartments and seven townhouses, offering a range of unit sizes from one‑bedroom apartments to larger waterfront townhouses. Published plans describe open‑plan layouts with floor‑to‑ceiling glazing, private terraces, textured finishes, bronze detailing, marble surfaces and layered lighting, all intended to frame sea and skyline views.
Design and creative direction are being provided by The One Atelier, which specialises in translating luxury brands into residential environments, and ARQUINAUT, the original creator of the ELLE Residences concept and co‑creative director for the project.
The announced amenities include multiple swimming pools, private spa facilities, dedicated yoga spaces, landscaped gardens, social lounges, fully equipped fitness centres, and hospitality services such as concierge, valet and security, aiming to deliver a comprehensive wellness‑focused living experience.
Located in the developing waterfront district of Dubai Islands, the project is positioned near Deira and Dubai International Airport, with marketing emphasis on beachfront access, sea views, public spaces, leisure facilities and proximity to retail and cultural destinations.
Satish Sanpal stated, “We’re thrilled to bring ELLE’s iconic lifestyle to Dubai through our partnership for ELLE Residences on Dubai Islands. Dubai, a city synonymous with innovation, design, and global appeal, is the perfect setting for this bold new venture. This project will be a defining expression of purposeful, joyful living that reflects the essence of ELLE.”
The branded residence seeks to fuse ELLE’s fashion‑led identity with Dubai’s coastal lifestyle, targeting design‑conscious luxury buyers who view their home as an expression of taste and identity.