Dolce Residences by Wyndham vs Pelagia
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
Pelagia starts 4% lower, at AED 2,300,000 against AED 2,400,000. 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 Pelagia works out at about AED 2,853 per sq ft against AED 2,965 at Dolce Residences by Wyndham.
Sooner to complete
Pelagia is targeted for Q4 2027, 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
Pelagia asks for 50% of the price before handover; Dolce Residences by Wyndham asks for 60%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Dolce Residences by Wyndham | Pelagia |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | BNW Developments | BNW Developments |
| Location | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q4 2027 |
| Price from | AED 2,400,000 | AED 2,300,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,965 | 2,853 |
| Home types | Apartments, penthouses | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 750 to 3,000 sq ft | 854 to 5,747 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 20/40/40 | 10/40/50 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 50% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 48,000 | AED 46,000 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 93 | 158 |
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 | Dolce Residences by Wyndham | Pelagia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 2,400,000750 to 950 sq ft | AED 2,300,000854 to 1,405 sq ft | AED 100,000 more at Dolce Residences by Wyndham |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,500,0001,200 to 1,500 sq ft | AED 3,300,0001,211 to 3,602 sq ft | AED 200,000 more at Dolce Residences by Wyndham |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 5,000,0001,800 to 2,300 sq ft | AED 6,200,0002,381 to 4,014 sq ft | AED 1,200,000 more at Pelagia |
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.
Pelagia
A single building of 158 apartments on Al Marjan Island by BNW Developments, due Q4 2027. Mostly one-bedroom homes from AED 2.3 million, with half the price payable on completion.
What works
- A published unit count and mix: 158 homes in one building, small by the island's standards.
- Completion is targeted for Q4 2027, close to the Wynn resort's expected September 2027 opening.
- The developer's 10/40/50 plan keeps half the price back until completion.
What to weigh
- BNW Developments has several Al Marjan Island projects under construction at the same time and a short delivery record.
- One-bedroom prices from AED 2.3 million for 854 sq ft work out at roughly AED 2,700 per sq ft, a premium price for the emirate.
- Seven in ten homes are one-bedroom units, the type most heavily supplied across the island.
Dolce Residences by Wyndham or Pelagia?
Which is cheaper, Dolce Residences by Wyndham or Pelagia?
Pelagia has the lower starting price at AED 2,300,000, compared with AED 2,400,000 at Dolce Residences by Wyndham. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Pelagia has the earlier target (Q4 2027). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Dolce Residences by Wyndham is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover. Pelagia is sold on a 10/40/50 plan with 50% due before handover.
Are Dolce Residences by Wyndham and Pelagia by the same developer?
Yes, both are by BNW Developments.
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
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