Al Marjan Island Property Guide

Al Marjan Island is Ras Al Khaimah’s first man-made archipelago: four coral-shaped islands reaching out into the Arabian Gulf, created by Marjan, the emirate’s master developer. It blends long sandy beaches, international resorts and beachfront homes with a fast-growing collection of branded residences, making it the most recognised waterfront address in the northern emirates.

What sets the island apart is its momentum. Wynn Al Marjan Island, the UAE’s first integrated resort, is turning the destination into a global name, and luxury brands such as Nobu, Missoni, Aston Martin, Elie Saab and Mondrian have followed. With every development plot already sold, the island combines a resort lifestyle with a limited, highly sought-after supply of homes.

Highlights

• Size: around 2.7 square kilometres (around 29 million sq ft) of reclaimed land across 4 islands, extending 4.5 km into the sea

• Waterfront: around 23 km of coastline, including 7.8 km of beaches

• Master plan: around 18,650 planned homes, around 450 holiday villas and more than 8,500 hotel keys in the pipeline

• Development land: 100% of plots sold

• Wynn Al Marjan Island: around US$5.1 billion investment, around 1,530 keys in a 70-storey tower, a 98-berth marina and more than 9,000 jobs; opening scheduled for 2027

• Island sizes: Treasure Island around 760,000 sq m; View Island around 460,000 sq m; Breeze Island with around 2,000 m of beachfront

• Corniche walkway: around 3,500 m linking Treasure Island and Breeze Island

• View Island: Pacific, a complex of 6 apartment towers

• Unit sizes: studios 400–550 sq ft; one-bedroom 700–950 sq ft; two-bedroom 1,100–1,500 sq ft; three-bedroom 1,600–2,400 sq ft; villas 3,000–6,000 sq ft

• Drive times: Al Hamra Village and RAK Central 5–10 min; RAK International Airport 25 min; Ras Al Khaimah city 25–30 min; Dubai International Airport around 45–60 min; Dubai Marina 60–75 min

• Golden Visa: 10-year UAE residence visa for qualifying property owners

The Four Islands

• Breeze Island: the island closest to the mainland and the first stop for most visitors, known for its resorts, including Rixos Bab Al Bahr, and its long beaches

• Treasure Island: a mainly residential, family-friendly island, home to Marjan Island Resort and Spa and linked to Breeze Island by a Corniche walkway

• Dream Island: the most nature-focused island, with a long beach, beach clubs and a quieter resort feel, connected by a bridge on Marjan Island Boulevard

• View Island: the central hub with the most homes and hotels, including the Pacific towers

Location and Connectivity

The island sits off the southern coast of Ras Al Khaimah, connected to the mainland by road and linked directly to the E11 (Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem Road). Its neighbours are Al Hamra Village, Mina Al Arab and RAK Central, and e-scooters and e-bikes make it easy to move between the islands. There is no entry fee for visitors.

Signature Projects

Marjan is the master developer, working with local and international developers. Buyers should confirm each project’s details and registration with the developer and the Ras Al Khaimah authorities.

• Moonstone by Missoni: design-led residences

• The Astera, Aston Martin Residences: branded beachfront homes

• Nobu Hotel and Residences: branded hospitality and homes

• La Mer by Elie Saab: a design-led resort and residences

• Mondrian Beach Residences and Janu Al Marjan Island: branded residences

• Fortune Bay Residences, Danah Bay and Playa Viva: residential projects

Lifestyle and Amenities

• Beaches and leisure: water sports, beach clubs, resort pools and waterfront walking and cycling routes

• Resorts and dining: Marjan Island Resort and Spa, Radisson Resort, Rixos Bab Al Bahr, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hampton by Hilton and Mövenpick, plus beachfront restaurants and cafés

• Nearby: Al Hamra Mall, golf and marina in Al Hamra Village, with international schools and hospitals in Al Hamra and Ras Al Khaimah city

Future Growth

Beyond Wynn Al Marjan Island, new hotels by Nobu, Elie Saab, JW Marriott and Address, further branded residences across the four islands and the nearby RAK Central business district are set to make Al Marjan Island one of the region’s leading resort and residential destinations.

Buying on Al Marjan Island

Al Marjan Island is a freehold area, so UAE nationals and international buyers can buy, own, let and resell property. It attracts investors, holiday-home buyers, second-home owners and residency seekers. Ownership is registered with the Ras Al Khaimah authorities, off-plan projects are registered with RERA-RAK, and buyer payments are held in a dedicated escrow account. Property ownership can also qualify buyers for a UAE Golden Visa when the property meets the government threshold.