Al Hamra Village or Siniya Island?
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 entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Al Hamra Village is AED 1,000,000 at Soto Grande, against AED 1,360,000 at Bayfront Marina Residences in Siniya Island.
Side by side
| Measure | Al Hamra Village | Siniya Island |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah | Umm Al Quwain |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 1 | 17 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,000,000Soto Grande | AED 1,360,000Bayfront Marina Residences |
| Drive to Al Marjan Island | about 10 minutes | about 10 minutes |
| Buyer registration fee | 2% of the price (indicative) | 2% of the price (indicative) |
| Sale registered with | RAK Municipality | UAQ Urban Planning |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure.
New developments in each
Siniya Island
- Bayfront Marina ResidencesSobha RealtyAED 1,360,000
- Canalside Marina ResidencesSobha RealtyAED 1,360,000
- Pearlside Marina ResidencesSobha RealtyAED 1,400,000
- Tranquil Beach ResidencesSobha RealtyAED 1,400,000
- Yachtside Marina ResidencesSobha RealtyAED 1,420,000
- Pristine Beach ResidencesSobha RealtyAED 1,429,272
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.
Siniya Island
A natural island off Umm Al Quwain being developed by Sobha Realty as a low-density resort community of beach villas and marina apartments, linked to the mainland by a 1.7 km bridge. Nothing is handed over yet.
Who it suits
- Second-home buyers wanting a beach villa
- Long-horizon investors
- Buyers who rate Sobha's build quality
In its favour
- A single established developer controls the whole island.
- Low density, with most of the land reported as left open.
- Marketed as freehold and listed as freehold on Property Finder.
Worth weighing
- Nothing has been handed over. There are no resale or rental comparables, and the earliest listed completions are in 2028.
- The first-phase target reported in 2024 was December 2027; listings now show 2028 to 2030.
Al Hamra Village or Siniya Island: quick answers
Which is closer to Al Marjan Island, Al Hamra Village or Siniya Island?
Both are about 10 minutes from Al Marjan Island by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Al Hamra Village and Siniya Island?
Al Hamra Village is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Siniya Island is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Ras Al Khaimah are registered with the RAK Municipality. Sales in Umm Al Quwain are registered with the UAQ Urban Planning.
Which new developments can I buy in Al Hamra Village and Siniya Island?
In Al Hamra Village: Soto Grande from AED 1,000,000. In Siniya Island: Bayfront Marina Residences from AED 1,360,000, Canalside Marina Residences from AED 1,360,000, Pearlside Marina Residences from AED 1,400,000 and Tranquil Beach Residences from AED 1,400,000.
Are buying fees the same in Al Hamra Village and Siniya Island?
The buyer registration fee is 2% of the price in both Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain, though the sale is registered with a different authority in each. The Ras Al Khaimah rate is indicative, so confirm it for the specific project. The Umm Al Quwain rate is indicative, so confirm it for the specific project.
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
