Address Residences Al Marjan Island vs Nikki Beach Residences
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
Nikki Beach Residences starts 20% lower, at AED 6,773,200 against AED 8,483,888. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Address Residences Al Marjan Island is targeted for Q1 2028, ahead of Nikki Beach Residences in Q4 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Nikki Beach Residences asks for 60% of the price before handover; Address Residences Al Marjan Island asks for 90%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Address Residences Al Marjan Island | Nikki Beach Residences |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Aldar |
| Location | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q1 2028 | Q4 2028 |
| Price from | AED 8,483,888 | AED 6,773,200 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | 3,237 |
| Home types | Apartments, townhouses | Apartments, penthouses |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 3 to 5 bed |
| Sizes | 658 to 2,459 sq ft | 2,611 to 8,463 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/80/10 | 10/50/40 |
| Due before handover | 90% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 169,678 | AED 135,464 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Address Residences Al Marjan Island
Emaar's first Ras Al Khaimah project: Address-branded apartments and townhouses on Al Marjan Island with a 40,000 sq m beachfront. Emaar listed 4 large units on 13 November 2026, from AED 8,483,888.
What works
- Address Hotels + Resorts branding from Emaar, with a 40,000 sq m beachfront.
- Under construction since 2024, with completion targeted for March 2028.
- Emaar listed 4 units for sale on its own website on 13 November 2026.
What to weigh
- Only four large units remained with Emaar, from AED 8,483,888.
- Emaar's own pages quote launch prices from about AED 1 million to AED 1.7 million, far below what is now available.
- About 90% of the price will be due before handover under the published plan.
Nikki Beach Residences
Nikki Beach branded apartments, sky terraces and sky villas by Aldar on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. Aldar still lists three- to five-bedroom homes from AED 6.77 million.
What works
- Branded residences with Nikki Beach facilities, including the beach club pool, Cafe Nikki and a thermal spa
- Aldar still lists developer stock: 12 homes with three to five bedrooms on 13 November 2026
- Large five-bedroom sky terraces and sky villas of up to 8,463 sq ft, rare on the island
What to weigh
- An owner resale three-bedroom is listed about AED 1.2 million below Aldar's remaining three-bedroom
- Branded service charges have not been published and are likely to be high
- Prices on Al Marjan Island lean on the Wynn resort, whose opening has already moved to September 2027
Address Residences Al Marjan Island or Nikki Beach Residences?
Which is cheaper, Address Residences Al Marjan Island or Nikki Beach Residences?
Nikki Beach Residences has the lower starting price at AED 6,773,200, compared with AED 8,483,888 at Address Residences Al Marjan Island. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Address Residences Al Marjan Island has the earlier target (Q1 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Address Residences Al Marjan Island is sold on a 10/80/10 plan with 90% due before handover. Nikki Beach Residences is sold on a 10/50/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Address Residences Al Marjan Island and Nikki Beach Residences by the same developer?
No. Address Residences Al Marjan Island is by Emaar Properties and Nikki Beach Residences is by Aldar. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
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