Ellington · Palm Jumeirah
Ocean House Snagging Inspection
Independent Pre-Handover Inspection on the Palm's Northeastern Crescent
Ocean House recorded an 80.7% DLD register reading on 3 September 2026, with handover expected in Q4 2026. Book an independent inspection before you accept your residence.
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Snagging Snapshot
Ocean House Snagging at a Glance
Ocean House is Ellington's single freehold residential building on the Northeastern Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, with 95 residences over a basement, a ground floor and nine residential floors, ranging from 2 bedroom apartments and duplexes to 5 bedroom penthouses and a 6 bedroom Presidential Residence. The Dubai Land Department register recorded an 80.7% reading on 3 September 2026, and handover is expected in Q4 2026. The build has moved from structure into internal works and finishes, which is the stretch where an independent snagging inspection earns its place: defects written up before you sign for the residence can still be corrected by the developer as part of handover, rather than chased after you have accepted it.
80.7%
3 September 2026
Q4 2026
B+G+9 per the RERA report, 95 freehold residences
2 to 4 bedroom apartments and duplexes, 5 bedroom penthouses, a 6 bedroom Presidential Residence
Ellington
Data as of October 2026, based on the Dubai Land Department register for project 2691 (registered developer Northacre Ellington Development L.L.C), whose latest reading was recorded on 3 September 2026, and on construction tracking against RERA inspection data. Figures are updated after each recorded inspection.
Late-Stage Construction
Why Snagging Matters at This Stage of Ocean House
Ocean House is past its structural phase. The RERA inspection report of 3 September 2026 records enabling, foundation and structure works as completed, internal works at an advanced stage, and the external envelope, internal finishes, MEP and external works progressing at different stages. That remaining work decides what you receive at handover, from the marble laid in each room to the commissioning of cooling and water systems, so this is the period to settle an inspection plan for your residence, well before the developer's handover notice.
The defects that matter at Ocean House follow its specification rather than a generic apartment list. Ellington's finishes schedule puts natural marble through the living areas, bedrooms and bathrooms, extensive glazing toward the sea views the developer describes, and natural stone balconies with landscaped terraces, while the duplexes, the penthouses and the Presidential Residence add private pools and gardens, and the duplexes add double-height spaces with a marble staircase. Inspecting against the layout you are actually buying produces a far more useful record than a standard checklist.
Property Snagging GuideThe window that matters: defects listed on a dated, photographed report before acceptance are corrected on the developer's side of the handover line. Anything found after you accept the residence moves into the rectification process, where that same report becomes your strongest evidence. With handover expected in Q4 2026, the window is still ahead, so plan the inspection now and book it as soon as Ellington's handover notice reaches you. Follow each new register reading on the Ocean House construction updates page.
Matched to Your Residence
What We Inspect at Ocean House
The inspection is matched to your residence, whether a 2 bedroom apartment, a duplex with its own pool garden, a penthouse or the Presidential Residence, and then covers the whole home against a structured finishing and commissioning checklist built from the developer's specification:
- Natural marble flooring in living, dining and bedrooms: level, lippage, chips, and sealing
- Full-height glazing and glazed doors: seals, alignment, locking, and condensation on the sea-facing elevations
- Natural stone balconies and landscaped terraces: falls, drainage, and waterproofing at every threshold
- Private pools and pool gardens on the duplexes, penthouses and Presidential Residence: tiling, coping, and drainage
- Duplex marble staircases, glass balustrades, and handrails, plus the double-height glazing above them
- Linear air conditioning grilles: airflow, zoning, and cooling performance behind large glazed areas
- Marble bathrooms: wet-area sealing, falls to linear shower drains, glass partitions, and freestanding tubs
- Kitchen cabinetry alignment, marble countertops, and commissioning of every integrated appliance
- Separate show and preparation kitchens with pantry storage on the premium residences
- Full-height solid-core doors: closers, concealed hinges, drop-down seals, and stone thresholds
- Acoustic and fire-rated entry door, home automation door entry, and the doorbell
- Concealed LED cove lighting along the glazing, sockets with USB points, and distribution board labelling
- Wardrobes, walk-in closets, and vanity joinery with integrated mirrors and lighting
- Maid's rooms, laundry areas, and the Presidential Residence's private gym, steam, and sauna rooms
Project Profile
About Ocean House on Palm Jumeirah
A handover inspection makes most sense when you know the whole project behind your residence. The full Ocean House guide sets out what you are accepting: the layouts, current prices, the shared amenities, and the Northeastern Crescent setting of the building.
Ocean House: Dual-Aspect Residences on Palm Jumeirah's Northeastern Crescent
Ocean House keeps private pools and landscaped gardens for its duplexes, penthouses and the 6 bedroom Presidential Residence.
View the Ocean House Project GuideIndicative Pricing
What a Snagging Inspection Costs at Ocean House
Snagging is FREE for clients who bought their Ocean House residence through me. For buyers who purchased elsewhere, Dubai has no fixed snagging tariff, so fees differ between firms and rise with the size and complexity of the home. Every Ocean House residence starts above 1,600 sq ft, so firms usually price these homes by built-up area rather than a flat bedroom fee, commonly AED 0.50 to 1.50 ≈ USD 0.14 to 0.41 per sq ft. The indicative ranges below are scaled to the published size ranges of the 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes; the 5 bedroom penthouses and the Presidential Residence, with their private pools, terraces and, in the Presidential Residence, a private gym with spa rooms, are quoted after a review of the floor plan. A sample report is available before you commit.
| Residence Type at Ocean House | Approx. Size | Indicative Inspection Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Apartment or Duplex | AED 1,800 to 6,800 ≈ USD 490 to 1,850 | 1,642 to 4,214 sq ft |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment or Duplex | AED 2,500 to 7,800 ≈ USD 680 to 2,125 | 3,233 to 4,770 sq ft |
| 4 Bedroom Apartment or Duplex | AED 5,000 to 14,600+ ≈ USD 1,360 to 3,975+ | 5,352 to 9,917 sq ft |
| 5 Bedroom Penthouse | Quoted on request after a floor-plan review | 14,037 to 14,369 sq ft |
| 6 Bedroom Presidential Residence | Quoted on request after a floor-plan review | 11,770 sq ft |
| Reinspection After Rectification | Free to AED 1,500 ≈ USD 410 | Per visit |
| Three things change any quote, so confirm them before booking. First, whether 5% VAT is included or added on top. Second, the inspection depth, since a basic visual walkthrough costs less than a comprehensive inspection that adds thermal imaging, moisture readings beneath stone and around wet areas, and air conditioning and water-pressure testing across the home. Third, whether one reinspection after rectification is included or charged separately, which can move the all-in cost by AED 1,000 ≈ USD 270 or more. For a duplex with a pool garden or one of the larger 4 bedroom homes, the comprehensive tier is the sensible fit given the stone surfaces, the extent of glazing, and the number of systems to verify. | ||
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Free if you bought through me. Otherwise, tell me your residence type and I will confirm the exact all-in cost for your unit, including VAT, inspection depth, and reinspection, before you commit to anything.
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Defects We Commonly Find in Oceanfront Apartment, Duplex and Penthouse Residences
Oceanfront residences finished in natural stone, with large glazed elevations, terraces and, on the premium homes, private pools, show a different defect profile near handover from a standard tower apartment:
- Lipped, hollow, or chipped marble tiles and uneven sealing across living areas and bedrooms
- Glazing seal gaps or condensation on full-height windows facing the sea
- Balcony and terrace stone laid to fall toward the threshold rather than the outlet
- Pool tiling, coping, or waterline faults and poor pool-garden drainage on premium residences
- Loose glass balustrade fixings or misaligned handrails on duplex staircases and terraces
- Uneven cooling from linear grilles in rooms with large glazed areas
- Shower drains, sealant lines, and wet-area marble that hold water or stain
- Gaps around integrated appliances and misaligned cabinetry or countertop joints
- Door closers, drop-down seals, and stone thresholds that bind or leave gaps
- Scratches or chips on veneer joinery, wardrobes, and stone vanity tops
- Cove lighting, sockets, or home automation entry points not fully commissioned
- Weak water pressure or slow hot water across multiple bathrooms in the larger layouts
Your Recourse
Your Protection After Handover, in Plain Language
Buyers at Ocean House keep recourse after they accept the residence. Under Dubai practice, a new home carries a developer rectification period for finishing and installation defects after handover, and a longer warranty applies to major structural elements of the building. A documented snagging inspection strengthens your position within those windows, because defects raised on a dated, photographed report are easier to pursue than issues recalled later. That matters most for the stone terraces, the full-height glazing, and the private pools and gardens of the duplexes, the penthouses and the Presidential Residence. If you are unsure how the rectification window applies to your specific unit, that is exactly the kind of question worth settling before handover day rather than after.
Read the defect liability period and structural warranty guideInsights
Project Insights for Ocean House Buyers
A confident handover at Ocean House rests on more than the inspection itself. Buyers should follow the register readings toward delivery, confirm escrow protection on every instalment, and understand Golden Visa eligibility before they commit. The four resources below sit alongside this page.
Ocean House Snagging Inspection
This page: how buyers document defects at Ocean House before accepting the residence at handover.
Ocean House Construction Updates: Envelope and Finishes on the Crescent
Track Ocean House construction progress through verified site inspections, key development milestones, and regular updates throughout the construction journey.
View Ocean House Construction Updates
Ocean House Golden Visa: Five Residence Types, Each Above the Line
Every Ocean House residence type, from 2 bedroom apartments and duplexes upward, starts above the Golden Visa threshold on Palm Jumeirah.
Read the Ocean House Golden Visa Guide
Ocean House Escrow Account at Bank of Sharjah, DLD Project 2691
Ocean House, at 80.7% certified, keeps instalments on its 95 registered units in a Bank of Sharjah escrow, DLD project 2691.
Verify the Ocean House Escrow AccountHow It Works
Our Inspection and Reporting Process for Ocean House
Five steps take your residence from handover notice to defects confirmed resolved, structured so the report is ready for submission to Ellington Properties.
Schedule Before Handover
Book your inspection around your Ocean House handover appointment.
On-Site Residence Assessment
A full walkthrough of the home, glazing, terraces, private pool where fitted, systems, and stone finishes.
Digital Snagging Report
A documented report with photographs, defect locations, and recommended actions.
Developer Rectification Review
The report is structured for submission to Ellington Properties for correction.
Optional Reinspection
A return visit confirms the listed defects have been resolved before acceptance.
Request a Sample Snagging Report
See exactly how defects at a Palm Jumeirah oceanfront residence are documented, categorized, and presented for developer rectification before you book your own inspection at Ocean House.
Get the Sample Report on WhatsAppSnagging Guides
Learn More About Snagging
This page covers snagging for Ocean House specifically. The how-to of inspecting any new Dubai home is the same across projects, so it lives in the dedicated guides below rather than being repeated here.
Snagging in Dubai: The Independent Inspection Before You Accept Your Home
Snagging is an independent inspection of your new Dubai home before handover: what to check, when to book, what it costs.
Read the full snagging guideBook Snagging After the Handover Notice, Before You Accept the Keys
Book your snagging inspection after the developer's handover notice but before you accept the keys, when it carries the most leverage.
See the timing guideDefect Liability Period and the Structural Warranty: Two Layers After Handover
Defect liability period: the developer fixes general defects for around one year after handover, and structure for up to ten years.
Check your rightsA Snagging Inspection: Small Fixed Cost Against an Uncapped Repair Risk
A snagging inspection is a small cost paid once, while the defects it catches carry far larger and unpredictable repair bills.
See the cost caseSnagging Checklist, Room by Room: Every Finish, Fitting and System
A room-by-room snagging checklist for Dubai handovers: walls, floors, doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, electrical systems, AC and plumbing, every fault photographed.
Get the checklistThe Wider Picture
Explore Ocean House Structure
The residence you accept at handover sits inside a wider island community. Compare Ocean House with other Palm Jumeirah properties, get to know the community around its Crescent setting, and review Ellington's developer profile before you finalize.
Palm Jumeirah Properties for Sale
Browse apartments, penthouses, and waterfront homes across Palm Jumeirah and compare projects, prices, and payment plans.
See Palm Jumeirah Properties for Sale
Palm Jumeirah Master Community
Discover the Palm Jumeirah island community, its fronds and Crescent, waterfront lifestyle, and links across Dubai.
Explore the Palm Jumeirah Community
Ellington Properties: Design-Led Boutique Residences With Curated Interiors
Ellington Properties, founded in 2014, is a design-led developer of apartments, villas and waterfront homes, with 30 developments launched and delivered.
View the Ellington Properties Developer ProfileFAQs
Ocean House Snagging Inspection Frequently Asked Questions
<strong class="tf-free">Yes, snagging is free for clients who bought their Ocean House residence through me:</strong> the inspection is arranged and covered as part of the service, and the report is prepared ready for submission to Ellington Properties. Buyers who purchased elsewhere can still have an independent inspection arranged at the market rates shown in the cost section above.
Close to handover, once the residence is finished and before the completion documents are signed. Ocean House recorded an 80.7% reading on the Dubai Land Department register on 3 September 2026, with handover expected in Q4 2026, so the inspection window is still ahead: buyers should plan it now and book it around their handover appointment as soon as the developer's notice arrives, so that defects are raised while correcting them is still the developer's cost. Timing strategy is covered in the when to book snagging guide.
<strong class="tf-free">Free if you bought through me.</strong> Otherwise, fees vary by firm and by residence. As an indicative guide, a 2 bedroom apartment or duplex sits around AED 1,800 to 6,800 ≈ USD 490 to 1,850, a 3 bedroom around AED 2,500 to 7,800 ≈ USD 680 to 2,125, and a 4 bedroom from AED 5,000 ≈ USD 1,360 up to about AED 14,600 ≈ USD 3,975 or more for the largest layouts. The 5 bedroom penthouses and the Presidential Residence are quoted after a floor-plan review. Confirm whether VAT and a reinspection are included; the value case is set out in <a class="tf-link" href="https://tohidfetrat.com/how-snagging-saves-money-dubai/">how snagging saves you money</a>.
Yes, on the residences that have them. The developer's finishes schedule gives a private pool and landscaped garden to the duplexes, the Presidential Residence and the penthouses, so on those homes the inspection extends to pool tiling and coping, the waterline, the visible equipment, the falls of the surrounding stone and the garden drainage. The typical 2 and 3 bedroom apartments have no private pool, so their outdoor checks centre on the balcony stone, the door thresholds and the drainage.
Ellington's specification runs natural marble through the living areas, bedrooms and bathrooms, so the inspection looks for lipped, hollow or chipped tiles, uneven joints and patchy sealing across the floors. In the bathrooms it checks wet-area sealing, falls to the linear shower drains, the glass shower partitions, sealant lines and, where fitted, the freestanding bathtubs. Stone defects are photographed close up and located room by room, because they are among the hardest items to put right once the home is occupied. A room-by-room reference is in the snagging checklist.
No. A unit inspection is scoped to your own residence and its private outdoor space. The 50-metre pool, the wellness spa and the other amenities in the developer's plans are shared parts of the building, so issues there are usually raised with the developer and the building management rather than through a unit snagging report. Everything inside your residence, including a private pool where one is fitted, belongs on your own report.
Dubai practice provides a developer rectification period for finishing defects after handover and a longer warranty on major structural elements. A dated, photographed snagging report strengthens any request for correction within those windows. The full picture of your rights is in the defect liability period and structural warranty guide.
Yes. Every defect is recorded with a photograph, its location within the residence, and a recommended action, so the report is ready for submission to Ellington Properties for rectification. On the larger homes the report is organised level by level and room by room, terraces and pool areas included, so nothing is lost across a duplex or penthouse layout.
Yes. An optional reinspection confirms that the listed defects at your Ocean House residence have been resolved before you finalize acceptance. Build status between visits can be followed on the Ocean House construction updates page.
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Tohid Fetrat
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