Nikki Beach Residences vs Rosso Bay Residences
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
Rosso Bay Residences starts 24% lower, at AED 5,158,200 against AED 6,773,200. 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 Rosso Bay Residences works out at about AED 2,830 per sq ft against AED 3,237 at Nikki Beach Residences.
Side by side
| Attribute | Nikki Beach Residences | Rosso Bay Residences |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aldar | Aldar |
| Location | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q4 2028 |
| Price from | AED 6,773,200 | AED 5,158,200 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 3,237 | 2,830 |
| Home types | Apartments, penthouses | Apartments, penthouses |
| Bedrooms | 3 to 5 bed | 3 to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 2,611 to 8,463 sq ft | 2,618 to 3,918 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/50/40 | 10/50/40 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 135,464 | AED 103,164 |
| 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 | Nikki Beach Residences | Rosso Bay Residences | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 6,773,2002,611 sq ft | AED 5,158,2002,687 to 3,361 sq ft | AED 1,615,000 more at Nikki Beach Residences |
| 4-bedroom apartments | AED 9,407,7002,653 to 5,616 sq ft | AED 6,654,8002,626 to 3,620 sq ft | AED 2,752,900 more at Nikki Beach Residences |
Nikki Beach Residences
Nikki Beach branded apartments, sky terraces and sky villas by Aldar on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. Aldar still lists three- to five-bedroom homes from AED 6.77 million.
What works
- Branded residences with Nikki Beach facilities, including the beach club pool, Cafe Nikki and a thermal spa
- Aldar still lists developer stock: 12 homes with three to five bedrooms on 13 November 2026
- Large five-bedroom sky terraces and sky villas of up to 8,463 sq ft, rare on the island
What to weigh
- An owner resale three-bedroom is listed about AED 1.2 million below Aldar's remaining three-bedroom
- Branded service charges have not been published and are likely to be high
- Prices on Al Marjan Island lean on the Wynn resort, whose opening has already moved to September 2027
Rosso Bay Residences
Beachfront apartments and penthouses by Aldar on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, beside Nikki Beach Residences. Aldar still lists three- and four-bedroom homes from AED 5.16 million.
What works
- Beachfront apartments and penthouses on Al Marjan Island, part of Aldar's first project in Ras Al Khaimah
- Aldar still lists developer stock: 13 three- and four-bedroom homes on 13 November 2026
- Completion is relatively near, with Property Finder listing Q4 2028 and construction under way since April 2024
What to weigh
- Prices on Al Marjan Island lean on the Wynn resort, whose opening has already moved to September 2027
- 40% falls due at handover on the published plan, about AED 2.06 million on the cheapest three-bedroom flat
- Hotel-style services are likely to mean higher service charges, which Aldar has not published
Nikki Beach Residences or Rosso Bay Residences?
Which is cheaper, Nikki Beach Residences or Rosso Bay Residences?
Rosso Bay Residences has the lower starting price at AED 5,158,200, compared with AED 6,773,200 at Nikki Beach Residences. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Both have the same stated handover target: Q4 2028.
How do the payment plans differ?
Nikki Beach Residences is sold on a 10/50/40 plan with 60% due before handover. Rosso Bay Residences is sold on a 10/50/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Nikki Beach Residences and Rosso Bay Residences by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Aldar.
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
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