Costa Mare vs Dolce Residences by Wyndham
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
Dolce Residences by Wyndham starts 14% lower, at AED 2,400,000 against AED 2,800,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
More space for the money
On average Dolce Residences by Wyndham works out at about AED 2,965 per sq ft against AED 3,366 at Costa Mare.
Sooner to complete
Costa Mare is targeted for Q3 2028, ahead of Dolce Residences by Wyndham in Q4 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Dolce Residences by Wyndham asks for 60% of the price before handover; Costa Mare asks for 70%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Costa Mare | Dolce Residences by Wyndham |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Ellington Properties | BNW Developments |
| Location | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q3 2028 | Q4 2028 |
| Price from | AED 2,800,000 | AED 2,400,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 3,366 | 2,965 |
| Home types | Apartments, duplexes, villas | Apartments, penthouses |
| Bedrooms | Studio to 5 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 385 to 7,735 sq ft | 750 to 3,000 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 20/50/30 | 20/40/40 |
| Due before handover | 70% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 56,000 | AED 48,000 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | 93 |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Starting prices for the same home type
| Home type | Costa Mare | Dolce Residences by Wyndham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 2,800,000840 to 919 sq ft | AED 2,400,000750 to 950 sq ft | AED 400,000 more at Costa Mare |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 4,300,0001,265 to 1,530 sq ft | AED 3,500,0001,200 to 1,500 sq ft | AED 800,000 more at Costa Mare |
Costa Mare
A four-tower beachfront scheme by Ellington on Al Marjan Island, close to the Wynn resort, with studios to villas and one-bedroom apartments from AED 2.8 million; completion is listed for September 2028.
What works
- Direct beach access on Al Marjan Island, about 2 minutes from the Wynn resort on Ellington's figure
- Wide product range, from studios to duplexes and beach villas
- Construction recorded from February 2025, with completion listed for September 2028
What to weigh
- Entry prices are close to Dubai beachfront levels
- Al Marjan Island has a heavy pipeline of resort and branded apartments
- Ras Al Khaimah's rental and resale market is smaller and less liquid than Dubai's
Dolce Residences by Wyndham
The first residential project under Wyndham's Dolce brand: 93 apartments and penthouses on Al Marjan Island by BNW Developments, from AED 2.4 million. Handover is due Q4 2028.
What works
- The first residences anywhere under Wyndham's Dolce brand.
- A small building of 93 homes.
- 40% of the price is held back until handover on the plan listed by Property Finder.
What to weigh
- No BNW project page yet; unit details rest on Property Finder's listing.
- Entry pricing of about AED 3,200 per sq ft for the smallest one-bedroom is high for the emirate.
- A 20% deposit at launch is higher than on several other BNW projects.
Costa Mare or Dolce Residences by Wyndham?
Which is cheaper, Costa Mare or Dolce Residences by Wyndham?
Dolce Residences by Wyndham has the lower starting price at AED 2,400,000, compared with AED 2,800,000 at Costa Mare. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Costa Mare has the earlier target (Q3 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Costa Mare is sold on a 20/50/30 plan with 70% due before handover. Dolce Residences by Wyndham is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Costa Mare and Dolce Residences by Wyndham by the same developer?
No. Costa Mare is by Ellington Properties and Dolce Residences by Wyndham is by BNW Developments. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
The right choice depends on your budget, timing and what the property is for. Tell us and we'll give you a recommendation, with the reasons.
- 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
