Al Marjan Island: properties & projects

Some addresses need explaining, and then there is Al Marjan Island. The man-made archipelago stretches about 4.5 kilometres into the Arabian Gulf and consists of four coral-shaped islands: Breeze Island, Treasure Island, Dream Island and View Island. Between them they offer roughly 7.8 kilometres of beach, waterfront promenades, international resort brands and a fast-growing collection of premium residential projects. The area is developed by Marjan, the master developer of freehold real estate in Ras Al Khaimah, which means international buyers acquire full ownership registered with the emirate's land department.

Only a few years ago, Al Marjan Island was a quiet resort destination favoured by European sun seekers. Today it is the stage for one of the most ambitious hospitality projects in the world, and that transformation is exactly what makes it so compelling for buyers. Walk along the Treasure Island shoreline and you can already see the tower reshaping the emirate's skyline on the horizon.

The Wynn effect: what happens here in 2027

On the neighbouring island, Wynn Al Marjan Island is taking shape as the first integrated casino resort in the United Arab Emirates. Wynn Resorts of Las Vegas was granted the country's first gaming licence in October 2024, the tower structurally topped out in December 2025, and the opening is scheduled for 2027. Around 1,530 rooms and suites, more than 20 restaurants, ballrooms, retail and a casino floor exceeding 20,000 square metres will make the resort a magnet for international visitors. For the island's property market this means a one-off, clearly dated demand catalyst right next door. No other Gulf location currently combines such limited waterfront supply with a driver of this magnitude.

Location and connectivity

Al Marjan Island sits off the coast of Al Jazirah Al Hamra in the south of the emirate, on the side facing Dubai. The E11 connects you within minutes to the E311 highway; Dubai is around 45 to 60 minutes away depending on your destination, and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport roughly 20 to 25 minutes. Al Hamra Mall plus the golf course and marina of neighbouring Al Hamra Village lie directly opposite on the mainland. The island itself is accessed via a multi-lane causeway, and all four islands are fully drivable.

Lifestyle and surroundings

Life on Al Marjan Island happens at the water's edge. Residents jog the Breeze Island promenade in the morning, spend afternoons kitesurfing, paddleboarding or out on a boat, and end the day at beach clubs and resort restaurants run by brands such as Rixos, Moevenpick and Hampton by Hilton. Those seeking quiet head for the beaches of Dream Island. On the mainland, Al Hamra Mall, supermarkets, clinics and international schools cover daily needs, while the historic pearling village of Al Jazirah Al Hamra and the Jebel Jais mountains provide weekend escapes beyond the beach.

Who is Al Marjan Island right for?

The island suits buyers who want to combine a beachfront second home with rental potential, and investors positioning deliberately for the Wynn effect. Holiday letting is explicitly part of the concept here, and tourist demand grows with every new hotel opening. For end users planning a permanent move to the sea, the range keeps widening, from compact apartments with golf views to penthouses with private roof terraces. It is less suitable for anyone seeking a mature, quiet villa neighbourhood; for that, communities like Al Hamra Village or Mina Al Arab are the better match.

Projects and developers

Few locations in the Emirates are attracting this many recognised developers at once. BNW Developments is delivering several branded residences on the island, including the fashion-led FashionTV Acacia and further projects with international hotel and lifestyle brands. Ellington Properties, known for design-driven architecture in Dubai, is building Costa Mare and Playa Del Sol here. Add landmark schemes such as Manta Bay by Major Developers with its rooftop Sky Beach concept. Our portfolio holds one of our largest and most frequently refreshed selections on Al Marjan Island, from studios to front-row waterfront penthouses. We know the developers, the payment plans and the differences between the four islands, and we will tell you honestly which project fits your goal.