Costa Mare vs Playa Del Sol
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
Costa Mare starts 15% lower, at AED 2,800,000 against AED 3,300,000. 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 Playa Del Sol works out at about AED 2,875 per sq ft against AED 3,366 at Costa Mare.
Sooner to complete
Playa Del Sol is targeted for Q4 2027, ahead of Costa Mare in Q3 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Playa Del Sol asks for 60% of the price before handover; Costa Mare asks for 70%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Costa Mare | Playa Del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Ellington Properties | Ellington Properties |
| Location | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q3 2028 | Q4 2027 |
| Price from | AED 2,800,000 | AED 3,300,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 3,366 | 2,875 |
| Home types | Apartments, duplexes, villas | Apartments, duplexes, penthouses, villas |
| Bedrooms | Studio to 5 bed | Studio to 5 bed |
| Sizes | 385 to 7,735 sq ft | 410 to 8,673 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 66,000 |
| 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.
Starting prices for the same home type
| Home type | Costa Mare | Playa Del Sol | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 4,300,0001,265 to 1,530 sq ft | AED 3,300,0001,116 to 1,404 sq ft | AED 1,000,000 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
Playa Del Sol
Ellington's second Al Marjan Island building, next to the Wynn resort, with a private jetty and beach access; two-bedrooms from AED 3.3 million and completion listed for the end of 2027.
What works
- Beachfront building with a private yacht jetty, about 5 minutes from the Wynn resort
- Completion targeted for Q4 2027, sooner than most Al Marjan Island launches
- Two published plans that hold 40% back until handover
What to weigh
- 40% of the price is due on handover, so arrange financing early
- Property Finder gives conflicting completion dates (December 2027 and mid-2026)
- Most unit types are priced on request
Costa Mare or Playa Del Sol?
Which is cheaper, Costa Mare or Playa Del Sol?
Costa Mare has the lower starting price at AED 2,800,000, compared with AED 3,300,000 at Playa Del Sol. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Playa Del Sol has the earlier target (Q4 2027). 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. Playa Del Sol is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Costa Mare and Playa Del Sol by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Ellington Properties.
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
