Al Hamra Village or Mina Al Arab?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Soto Grande by Ellington Properties
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Al Hamra Village averages AED 1,613 per sq ft against AED 1,720 in Mina Al Arab, about 6% less (Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026).
Closer to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Mina Al Arab is about 15 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport by car, against about 30 minutes from Al Hamra Village.
Side by side
| Measure | Al Hamra Village | Mina Al Arab |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Asking price per sq ft | AED 1,613Bayut, October 2026 | AED 1,720Bayut, October 2026 |
| Developments we list | 1 | 0 |
| Drive to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | about 30 minutes | about 15 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
Mina Al Arab
We do not list a development in Mina Al Arab yet.
What each area is like
Al Hamra Village
Ras Al Khaimah's most established freehold community: about 4,000 homes around an 18-hole golf course, a marina and a mall, close to Al Marjan Island. Suits residents and golf or marina buyers.
Who it suits
- Year-round residents
- Golfers and boat owners
- Long-let landlords
- Buyers who want an operating community
In its favour
- An operating community: golf course, marina, mall, hotels and a medical centre are already open.
- About 4,000 existing homes, so there is a working resale and rental market.
- Freehold for all nationalities; listed as a freehold area by Ras Al Khaimah Municipality.
Worth weighing
- Al Hamra Greens and Al Hamra Waterfront add about 2,400 apartments to a community of roughly 4,000 homes.
- Older buildings and villas vary in condition and service charges; inspect and ask for the charge history.
Mina Al Arab
RAK Properties' lagoon and beach master community on the Ras Al Khaimah coast, with two resorts open and a new downtown district under way. Suits buyers who want an established setting, not a single tower.
Who it suits
- Second-home buyers
- Families wanting a settled community
- Holiday-let investors
- Buyers who prefer a listed developer
In its favour
- One listed master developer controls the whole community.
- InterContinental and Anantara resorts are open; a Four Seasons is planned.
- 5 km of beaches, a marina and protected mangroves.
Worth weighing
- More than 5,000 homes are in RAK Properties' pipeline, so new supply will keep arriving for several years.
- Some 2025 launches had barely started main construction by late 2026; compare the contractual completion date with site progress.
Al Hamra Village or Mina Al Arab: quick answers
Is Al Hamra Village or Mina Al Arab cheaper per square foot?
Al Hamra Village is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,613 per sq ft against AED 1,720 in Mina Al Arab (Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which is closer to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, Al Hamra Village or Mina Al Arab?
Mina Al Arab, at about 15 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Al Hamra Village. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Al Hamra Village and Mina Al Arab?
Al Hamra Village is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Mina Al Arab is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Ras Al Khaimah are registered with the RAK Municipality.
Which new developments can I buy in Al Hamra Village and Mina Al Arab?
In Al Hamra Village: Soto Grande from AED 1,000,000. We do not list a development in Mina Al Arab yet.
Not sure which area fits?
Tell us your budget, your timing and whether you will live there or let it, and we will set the two areas against each other for you.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
