FashionTV Acacia vs Taj Wellington Mews
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
Taj Wellington Mews starts 23% lower, at AED 1,500,000 against AED 1,960,000. 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 FashionTV Acacia works out at about AED 3,028 per sq ft against AED 3,436 at Taj Wellington Mews.
Sooner to complete
Taj Wellington Mews is targeted for Q1 2028, ahead of FashionTV Acacia in Q2 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
FashionTV Acacia asks for 50% of the price before handover; Taj Wellington Mews asks for 60%.
Side by side
| Attribute | FashionTV Acacia | Taj Wellington Mews |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | BNW Developments | BNW Developments |
| Location | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q2 2028 | Q1 2028 |
| Price from | AED 1,960,000 | AED 1,500,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 3,028 | 3,436 |
| Home types | Apartments, penthouses | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 4 bed | Studio to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 592 to 5,631 sq ft | 489 to 5,091 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/40/50 | 10/50/40 |
| Due before handover | 50% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 39,200 | AED 30,000 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 228 | 336 |
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 | FashionTV Acacia | Taj Wellington Mews | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,960,000592 to 1,466 sq ft | AED 2,600,0001,005 to 3,077 sq ft | AED 640,000 more at Taj Wellington Mews |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,200,0001,066 to 2,541 sq ft | AED 4,600,0001,532 to 5,091 sq ft | AED 1,400,000 more at Taj Wellington Mews |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 4,700,0001,542 to 4,576 sq ft | AED 10,000,0002,048 to 3,832 sq ft | AED 5,300,000 more at Taj Wellington Mews |
FashionTV Acacia
A FashionTV-branded tower of 228 apartments and penthouses on Al Marjan Island by BNW Developments, designed by Conin International. From AED 1.96 million, with handover due Q2 2028.
What works
- A recognisable brand name and a named design firm, Conin International.
- A published unit mix of 228 homes, including four penthouses.
- BNW's plan defers half the price to completion.
What to weigh
- 182 of 228 homes are one-bedroom apartments, which concentrates letting and resale competition.
- The FashionTV name is a brand licence; check what services, if any, the brand provides after handover.
- Two different payment plans are published; confirm the one in your contract.
Taj Wellington Mews
Fully furnished hotel apartments under the Taj brand on Al Marjan Island, in twin towers by BNW Developments and SAAR. 336 units from AED 1.5 million, with completion due Q1 2028.
What works
- The Taj brand from IHCL, with its first UAE branded residence.
- Sold fully furnished, with hotel services on site.
- A published total of 336 units in two towers.
What to weigh
- Three different payment plans have been published; fix the one you agree in the contract.
- Hotel-apartment ownership usually comes with a management agreement and fees that limit how you use and let the unit.
- Studios appear on Property Finder but not on BNW's page; confirm the unit types actually on sale.
FashionTV Acacia or Taj Wellington Mews?
Which is cheaper, FashionTV Acacia or Taj Wellington Mews?
Taj Wellington Mews has the lower starting price at AED 1,500,000, compared with AED 1,960,000 at FashionTV Acacia. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Taj Wellington Mews has the earlier target (Q1 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
FashionTV Acacia is sold on a 10/40/50 plan with 50% due before handover. Taj Wellington Mews is sold on a 10/50/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are FashionTV Acacia and Taj Wellington Mews 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
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
