--- title: "Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island.md type: area description: "Four man-made islands off the Ras Al Khaimah coast, with beach hotels, a dense pipeline of branded apartment towers and the Wynn resort due in September 2027. Suits holiday-let investors who accept catalyst risk." last_verified: 2026-11-12 sources: 5 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Al Marjan Island: property and area guide > Four man-made islands off the Ras Al Khaimah coast, with beach hotels, a dense pipeline of branded apartment towers and the Wynn resort due in September 2027. Suits holiday-let investors who accept catalyst risk. Facts last verified 12 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Emirate | [Ras Al Khaimah](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah) | | Area type | island | | Tenure | Freehold for all nationalities | | Also known as | Marjan Island, Al Marjan | | Developments covered | 11 | | Wikidata | [Q4704385](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4704385) | ## Overview Al Marjan Island is a chain of four coral-shaped reclaimed islands covering 2.7 sq km, with 23 km of waterfront and 7.8 km of beaches, according to its master developer, Marjan. It began as a hotel destination, and resorts operated by Rixos, Hilton, Radisson and Mövenpick trade there today. Marjan says all of its development plots are sold. What changed the island's market was Wynn Al Marjan Island, an integrated resort of about 1,530 rooms with a gaming area, a convention facility, shops and restaurants. Wynn Resorts said in August 2026 that it will open in September 2027; the earlier target was the first quarter of 2027. Most residential projects on the island are sold by reference to their distance from the resort. They have no connection with Wynn, and the resort's effect on rents and resale values will only be known after it opens. The residential pipeline is large for the size of the place. Marjan's plan allows for 18,650 homes and more than 8,500 hotel rooms. The homes are mostly studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments in mid- and high-rise towers, many carrying fashion, hotel or car brands and aimed at short-term letting. Developers include [Ellington](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/ellington), [BNW Developments](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/bnw-developments), [Major Developers](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/major-developers) and [Durar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/durar), several of which have little completed stock in the emirate. CBRE reported apartment values on the island up 23.1% year on year in the first half of 2026, the fastest growth in the emirate, while noting that pricing and absorption across Ras Al Khaimah had moderated since the end of February. Marjan puts Ras Al Khaimah International Airport about 25 minutes away and Dubai International Airport about an hour away by motorway. ## Who it suits - Holiday-let investors - Second-home buyers who want a beach - Buyers comfortable with off-plan risk - Branded-residence buyers ## Highlights - Freehold for all nationalities; listed as a freehold area by Ras Al Khaimah Municipality. - 7.8 km of beaches and operating resorts by Rixos, Hilton, Radisson and Mövenpick. - Wynn Al Marjan Island, about 1,530 rooms, scheduled by its operator to open in September 2027. - CBRE reported apartment values up 23.1% year on year in H1 2026. - About one hour from Dubai International Airport by motorway, according to Marjan. ## Considerations - Pricing leans on a single catalyst. The Wynn opening has already slipped from Q1 2027 to September 2027. - Marjan plans 18,650 homes on the island, most of them small apartments, so competition for tenants and resale buyers will be heavy. - Many towers are by developers with short delivery records in Ras Al Khaimah. - Branded and serviced buildings usually carry higher service charges; ask for the estimate in writing before reserving. - Years of construction traffic and noise lie ahead across the island. - CBRE noted that pricing and absorption in the emirate had moderated since the end of February 2026. ## Drive times - Ras Al Khaimah International Airport: about 25 minutes - Dubai International Airport: about 60 minutes ## Developments in Al Marjan Island - [Pelagia](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island/pelagia): BNW Developments; Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah; under construction; handover Q4 2027; from AED 2,300,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Playa Del Sol](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island/playa-del-sol): Ellington Properties; Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah; under construction; handover Q4 2027; from AED 3,300,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Address Residences Al Marjan Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island/address-residences-al-marjan-island): Emaar Properties; Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah; under construction; handover Q1 2028; from AED 8,483,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Taj Wellington Mews](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island/taj-wellington-mews): BNW Developments; Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah; under construction; handover Q1 2028; from AED 1,500,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [FashionTV Acacia](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island/fashion-tv-acacia): BNW Developments; Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah; under construction; handover Q2 2028; from AED 1,960,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Costa Mare](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island/costa-mare): Ellington Properties; Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah; under construction; handover Q3 2028; from AED 2,800,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Shoreline by DAMAC](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island/shoreline-by-damac): DAMAC Properties; Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah; under construction; handover Q3 2028; from AED 4,534,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Nikki Beach Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island/nikki-beach-residences): Aldar; Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 6,773,200 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Rosso Bay Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island/rosso-bay-residences): Aldar; Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 5,158,200 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Tonino Lamborghini Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island/tonino-lamborghini-residences): BNW Developments; Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 1,690,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Dolce Residences by Wyndham](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island/dolce-residences): BNW Developments; Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 2,400,000 (as of 2026-11-13) ## Nearby areas - [Al Hamra Village](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-hamra-village) - [RAK Central](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/rak-central) - [Mina Al Arab](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/mina-al-arab) - [Siniya Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/umm-al-quwain/siniya-island) ## Questions and answers ### Can foreigners buy freehold property on Al Marjan Island? Yes. Al Marjan Island is one of the freehold areas listed by Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, and foreign buyers receive a freehold title deed registered in Ras Al Khaimah, not with the Dubai Land Department. ### When will the Wynn resort on Al Marjan Island open? Wynn Resorts said in August 2026 that Wynn Al Marjan Island will open in September 2027, later than its earlier target of the first quarter of 2027. Residential projects marketed as near the resort are not affiliated with it. ### How far is Al Marjan Island from Dubai? Marjan, the master developer, says Dubai International Airport is about one hour away by motorway and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport about 25 minutes away. ### Who is the master developer of Al Marjan Island? Marjan, the Ras Al Khaimah master developer that also plans RAK Central. It masterplanned the island and sold plots to individual developers, each of which is responsible for delivering its own building. ### How much does new property in Al Marjan Island cost? Among the developments we cover in Al Marjan Island, prices start from AED 1,500,000 at [Taj Wellington Mews](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island/taj-wellington-mews). The highest entry price is AED 8.48M at Address Residences Al Marjan Island. ### What are property prices in Al Marjan Island per square foot? Published figures for Al Marjan Island: AED 2,653 per sq ft for all homes (average advertised price per sq ft; Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, and asking prices usually sit above prices paid. Compare areas in our [price per sq ft table](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/data/area-prices). ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 12 November 2026. - [Marjan: Al Marjan Island masterplan](https://marjan.ae/development/masterplans/al-marjan-island) - [Khaleej Times: Wynn Al Marjan Island pushes opening to September 2027 (5 August 2026)](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/wynn-al-marjan-island-pushes-opening-to-september-2027-amid-regional-conflict-fallout) - [Khaleej Times: record Sky Palace sale headlines H1 for Ras Al Khaimah property (CBRE data, 21 September 2026)](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/record-dh130-million-sky-palace-sale-headlines-strong-h1-for-ras-al-khaimah-property) - [Ras Al Khaimah Municipality: real estate sale contract service (freehold areas and fees)](https://sanad.mun.rak.ae/docs/en/services-card-arabic-temp-28) - [Gulf News: Ras Al Khaimah property prices rise in H1 2026, 13,800 homes due by 2028 (Cavendish Maxwell data, 2 September 2026)](https://gulfnews.com/business/property/ras-al-khaimah-property-prices-rise-in-h1-2026-13800-homes-due-by-2028-1.500660431) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/ras-al-khaimah/al-marjan-island. 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