Living in an island community is fun and exciting. And, if you are on the lookout for a gorgeous island living, staying on Al Marjan Island can be the perfect option.
Also known as Marjan Island: AI Marjan is an artificial island in Ras Al Khaimah, near Umm Al Quwain Marina and Ras Al Khaimah.
The spectacular island is made up of a cluster of four islets, creating the shape of a coral. AI Marjan extends over 115 acres in area. Notably, you will see other island developments, such as Al Hamra Village and Mina Al Arab to the east of Al Marjan Island.
Staying on AI Marjan island poses no problem as you will find many freehold properties, including off-plan, to purchase.
Moreover, you will find many apartments and hotel apartments for rent on the island.
Key Facets:
- Four islets form AI Marjan island
- Near Umm Al Quwain
- Has many properties for purchasing and renting
- Has excellent beach resorts
- Entertainment options for every age
- Near Al Hamra Village and Mina Al Arab
The Islets
As we already mentioned, four islets make up Al Marjan Island. The islets are–Breeze Island, Dream Island, Treasure Island, and View Island.
Breeze Island
The islet is near the coast of Ras Al Khaimah. On Breeze Island, there are two 5-star beach resorts, many hotel apartments, and various landscaped areas. Notably, you can see a 6,600-square feet waterfront promenade on Breeze Island.
Treasure Island
The islet encompasses a 2.5 million square feet area. And you will see many residential projects coming up on Treasure Island. But, remarkably, there is a new hospitality and leisure project by Accorhotels, Marjan Island Resort, and Spa.
Dream Island
On Dream Island, there are 16,000 square feet of the waterfront area. And the Marjan Island Boulevard bridge connects Dream Island to Treasure Island. Given the current developments, you can be sure of many hotels and clubs on Dream Island.
View Island
The circular-shaped islet has the largest area of 5 million square feet.
Property Types on Al Marjan Island
We have already said that Al Marjan island has no shortage of properties. Therefore, people wanting to relocate to the fantastic island will encounter no hassles in finding a property for renting or purchasing.
You will find many residential and hotel apartments for renting and selling on Al Marjan island. And the apartment sizes range between 420 square feet and 2,780 square feet.
Rental Trends
The good news is that rental apartments on AlMarjan are within the affordable range. If you are single, you can look for studios for rent which come within AED 18k and AED 25k.
Given the current trends, 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Al Marjan Island cost you around AED 28k.
Rents for 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments start at around AED 32k and AED 66k, respectively.
In addition, there are sea view apartments for rent in Al Marjan Island that cost you between AED 20k to AED 63k.
There are hotel apartments for rent on AL Marjan Island, and the rent hovers within AED 45k and AED 50k.
Sales Trends
You will find many apartments for sale in Al Marjan Island. And the apartments are equipped with essential facilities.
You will also find opportunities for freehold property investments.
According to the prevailing trends, an investment in a studio will entail an expenditure of AED 280k.
The sales price of 1-bedroom apartments is approximately AED 440k. And, 2-bed flats on Al Marjan Island are around AED 448k.
The approximate sales price for a 3-bedroom apartment is AED 2.5M. In addition, there are sea-facing apartments for sale on ALMarjan Island that are within the price range of AED 200k and AED 1.5M.
Hotel apartments for sale are priced within AED 440k and AED 1.3M.
If you are interested in purchasing a property for selling out, you can gain profits from the deal. According to the current trends, the RoI for a studio is 7.7%. And that for 1-bed, 2-bed, and 3-bed apartments is 6.8%,7%, and 3.1%, respectively.
Popular Communities
On Al Marjan Island, family-friendly communities can make your living convenient. The popular communities are:
Pacific
It is a residential project, a six-tower apartment on View Island. The Pacific is an inspiration for the sub-region of Oceania, a collection of 1,000 islands.
Many people considering investing in a property in Ras Al Khaimah prefer to invest in the Pacific.
Interestingly, each of the buildings on ten floors is named after an island, such as Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Tahiti, Polynesia, and Bora Bora.
You will find different residential properties in the Pacific, such as studios, 1-bed units, 2-bed suites, serviced apartments, and beach duplexes.
Remarkably, there are penthouses in the Pacific, with spacious plot sizes between 3,510 square feet and 3,512 square feet.
Moreover, the Pacific offers amenities, such as a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, health club, a play area for kids, and parking facilities.
Bab Al Bahr
It is a popular project on Al Marjan Island. Properties in Bab Al Bahr are divided between two complexes:
Rixos Bab Al Bahr
It is a 5-star hotel built with pyramid-shaped buildings with luxury suites and excellent services. The hotel also has a luxury pool.
Bab Al Bahr Residences
It is a residential complex with three buildings built in a pyramid shape. Bab Al Bahr Residences includes studios and 1-bed, 2-bed, and 3-bed apartments.
In addition, the complex has beachfront penthouses, a swimming pool, and a paddling pool for kids.
Hotels in Al Marjan Island
There are two luxurious hotels near Al Marjan Island. And the hotels are:
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan
It is an upscale beachfront resort situated along the Arabian Gulf. The resort is just 11 minutes away from Al Marjan Island and 6 km away from Al Hamra Mall.
The hotel offers five-star services, gulf views, and suites with living areas and kitchens. In addition, the hotel offers amenities, such as restaurants, a kid’s club, seven outdoor pools, and access to a private beach.
Marjan Island Resort & Spa
It is another waterfront hotel situated near Al Marjan. The hotel is 9kn away from Al Hamra Golf Club.
The hotel has rooms with sea views apart from a balcony. Moreover, the hotel has 1 to 3-bedroom suites with separate living areas.
Besides, the hotel offers amenities, such as three restaurants, two cafes, indoor and outdoor pools, a tennis court, and a spa.
Transportation and Parking Facilities on Al Marjan Island
The Marjan Island Boulevard road is used for transportation on Al Marjan Island. The road extends into the island from the Al Ittihad Street (E11) highway.
Many parking spaces on Al Marjan Island are available across different projects, including an outdoor parking lot or a covered facility on the ground floor.
However, the public transportation system is not yet fully developed on Al Marjan Island. You will find the nearest bus stop away from Al Island by a 20-minute drive.
Supermarkets
There are many supermarkets on Al Marjan Island, such as Zoom, Fresh Plus Grocery & Café, and Al Sanad Supermarket.
Educational Facilities
There is no school on Al Island as it is in a developing stage. The nearby schools, colleges, and universities near Al Marjan Island are in either Al Hamra Village or Al Hamra Industrial Area.
The popular schools near Al Marjan Island are Zainab School for Basic And Secondary Education, Al Jazeera Al Hamra Boys’ School for Basic & Secondary Education, Ras Al Khaimah Academy, and New British International School.
Pre-schooling options include Red Bus Nursery, Little Treasures Nursery, and Al Hamra Nursery.
Moreover, institutes are offering higher education near Al Marjan Island. And these include Wisdom Business School, SBS Swiss Business School, and the University of West London.
Healthcare Facilities
As of now, there are no healthcare units on Al Marjan Island. Facilities, like clinics and hospitals, are situated seven kilometers away.
The well-known medical facilities are:
- Amina Al Amiri’s Clinic
- RAK Medical Center
- Al Afia Medical Center
- Nexus Medical Clinic
In addition, there is also the Holistic Rehab Center in Al Hamra Village.
Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital is the nearest hospital, only 15 minutes away. And you can reach RAK Hospital, Saqr Hospital, and Al Oraibi Hospital within 30 minutes.
So, you will get excellent healthcare facilities despite no medical facility on Al Marjan Island.
Nearby Areas
Al Marjan Island is near Al Hamra Village, a luxurious community. The community has waterfront recreational areas such as Al Hamra Golf Club, Al Hamra Mall, Al Hamra Marina, and Yacht Club.
Notably, there are many apartments, villas, and townhouses for purchasing and renting in Al Hamra Village.
Mina Al Arab is a spectacular waterfront near Al Hamra Village. And, that has many themed sub-communities such as Malibu, Granada, Bermuda, and Flamingo Villas.
Beaches on Al Marjan
Al Marjan is known for having the best beaches in the UAE. On Al Marjan Island, you will see long sandy stretches of waterfront areas.
Notably, Treasure Island has Turtle Beach. And, you can quickly figure out from the name that you can see several turtles in the shallow waters near the beach’s shoreline.
Turtle Beach is a private beach owned by Marjan Island Resort & Spa. If you are a water sports enthusiast, the beach can be the perfect one for you.
On the beach, you will find a water sports equipment rental service called Fly Fish Water Sports. With the help of the equipment, you can indulge in activities such as fishing, parasailing, jet skiing, scuba diving, and aqua boarding.
Leisure Activities
There can be no shortage of options for leisure activities on Al Marjan Island. All resorts on Al Marjan Island offer leisure and recreational options. For example, Bab Al Bahr offers entertainment options customized for both the summer and winter seasons.
Likewise, Rixos Bab Al Bahr resort provides leisure activities, like outdoor pool games, pool bar parties, live music, acrobatic performances, and dancing shows during the winter nights. During the summer months, the resort offers indoor evening entertainment options, such as karaoke, retro parties, and live jazz nights.
All night clubs in Ras Al Khaimah are licensed to offer late-night entertainment.
Temple lovers can find many options near Al Marjan. For example, if you like to visit temple sites, you can go to Aldor Heritage Temple in Umm Al Quwain and Al Dur Temple in Ras Al Khaimah.
On Al Marjar, you will find many swimming pools, football pitches, basketball courts, and tennis courts. In addition, volleyball is a popular beach-side game.
You can also rent a bike from the Byky Sports rental service and go biking, enjoying your ride along a pathway.
If you want a peaceful retreat, you can sit comfortably on one of the sun loungers on the beach.
Moreover, there are private cabanas as well that are ideal for groups.
The Things to Consider Before Relocating to Al Marjan Island
Even though you can lead an enjoyable and luxurious lifestyle on Al Marjan Island, you need to consider a few aspects before you finalize relocating to the island.
You will find Al Marjan an ideal place to buy or rent properties, easing you from the hassles of spotting a residential property.
But, there is an aspect to consider–during summer, the temperature rises too high to make outdoor activities uncomfortable due to extreme heat.
Again, the distance of Al Marjan Island is more the central Ras Al Khaimah.
However, you can prudently deal with the summer issue. You can involve your family in many indoor recreational activities to escape the outdoor temperature.
The Final Say
Given the benefits, investing in a property on Al Marjan Island makes sense. And, with affordable price ranges, you can be on the advantageous side while investing in residential property on the island. Besides, there can be many property choices due to ample availability.
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