Address Residences Al Marjan Island vs Rosso Bay 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
Rosso Bay Residences starts 39% lower, at AED 5,158,200 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 Rosso Bay Residences in Q4 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Rosso Bay 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 | Rosso Bay 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 5,158,200 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | 2,830 |
| Home types | Apartments, townhouses | Apartments, penthouses |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 3 to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 658 to 2,459 sq ft | 2,618 to 3,918 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 103,164 |
| 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.
Rosso Bay Residences
Beachfront apartments and penthouses by Aldar on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, beside Nikki Beach Residences. Aldar still lists three- and four-bedroom homes from AED 5.16 million.
What works
- Beachfront apartments and penthouses on Al Marjan Island, part of Aldar's first project in Ras Al Khaimah
- Aldar still lists developer stock: 13 three- and four-bedroom homes on 13 November 2026
- Completion is relatively near, with Property Finder listing Q4 2028 and construction under way since April 2024
What to weigh
- Prices on Al Marjan Island lean on the Wynn resort, whose opening has already moved to September 2027
- 40% falls due at handover on the published plan, about AED 2.06 million on the cheapest three-bedroom flat
- Hotel-style services are likely to mean higher service charges, which Aldar has not published
Address Residences Al Marjan Island or Rosso Bay Residences?
Which is cheaper, Address Residences Al Marjan Island or Rosso Bay Residences?
Rosso Bay Residences has the lower starting price at AED 5,158,200, 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. Rosso Bay Residences is sold on a 10/50/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Address Residences Al Marjan Island and Rosso Bay Residences by the same developer?
No. Address Residences Al Marjan Island is by Emaar Properties and Rosso Bay Residences is by Aldar. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
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