Hayat Island: properties & projects

Some homes sit by the water; Hayat Island sits inside it. The island forms the lively centre of Mina Al Arab, the green coastal community by RAK Properties, ringed by lagoons, channels and the Gulf. Living here, you reach your own marina on foot, stroll a continuous promenade and have two top tier resorts, the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort and the neighbouring Anantara, as immediate neighbours. This is resort living with no check out date.

Unlike a pure holiday complex, Hayat Island is planned as a complete residential quarter, with restaurants, retail, green spaces and homes across a range of sizes. The architecture favours bright, contemporary lines and maximises the connection to water, with many units facing the marina, a lagoon or the open Gulf.

Location & connectivity

Hayat Island lies at the heart of Mina Al Arab on the Ras Al Khaimah coast. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is around 15 minutes away, the city centre about ten. Dubai takes roughly 45 to 60 minutes via the E11 depending on destination and traffic. Within Mina Al Arab, bridges and waterside roads link the island to the other districts, including Raha Island. Access is comfortable without the island losing its sheltered, quiet character.

Lifestyle & surroundings

A day on Hayat Island often begins at the water: a loop along the promenade, coffee with a marina view, later an afternoon on the beach or a kayak through the nearby mangrove channels of Mina Al Arab. Evenings bring the island's restaurants and the two resorts' offerings, from spa to waterside dining. Families find play areas, sheltered swimming zones and short distances, while everyday errands are handled by local retail and the nearby Al Hamra Mall. It is a lifestyle for people who value the feeling of a permanent short break.

Who is Hayat Island right for?

Hayat Island suits couples and families seeking a second or main home with genuine resort character, and buyers who rank water views and easy access to marina, beach and hotel above all else. For investors the holiday profile is clear: resort proximity, a limited number of units and growing tourism in Ras Al Khaimah appeal to short stay tenants and returning guests. If instead you want a large villa with a sprawling garden, the villa heavy parts of Mina Al Arab or Al Hamra Village will serve you better.

Projects & developers

The developer of Hayat Island is RAK Properties, the emirate's largest listed real estate group, which is building out the island as the centrepiece of Mina Al Arab. Projects include apartment collections such as Bay Residences and exclusive beachfront villas in the NB Collection right on the water. The range therefore runs from compact studios to front row villas. Our portfolio features select opportunities on Hayat Island as they become available. We will gladly explain the differences between the residential collections and give you a straight answer on which location and which view suit your plan.