Ras Al Khaimah has been gaining strong momentum in recent years
Published: Jul 17 2025,
Ras Al Khaimah has been gaining strong momentum in recent years as an alternative investment hub to Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Dubai Investment Real Estate (DIR), a subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has begun the first phase of handovers for its flagship beachfront development, Danah Bay, located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah — marking a major milestone in the emirate’s rapid rise as a sought-after real estate destination.
A total of 171 landside villas are now fully complete and ready for handover. This includes 143 townhouses and three- and four-bedroom villas, along with 28 premium landside units featuring spacious four- and five-bedroom configurations. All aspects of the construction — internal and external finishes, service infrastructure, and landscaping — have been finalized, making way for new residents to begin a life by the sea.
Work is also advancing steadily on the development’s most exclusive offering — the Breakwater Villas — which are uniquely positioned with direct sea-facing views. The Villa Side cluster, comprising eight luxury villas, is at 91 per cent completion, with structural and envelope work finished and internal finishing nearing its final stages. Meanwhile, the 10-villa Hotel Side cluster is currently at 69 per cent completion, with visible progress across internal works and building services.
Complementing the villas is the Danah Bay Residential Tower, a 19-storey building housing 143 apartments. Construction of its foundations and substructure is 75 per cent complete, and vertical works are well underway. Once finished, the tower will add a dynamic urban dimension to the coastal project, reinforcing the development’s mixed-use credentials.
Danah Bay also features expansive community zones and landscaped spaces designed to blend seamlessly with the waterfront setting. The master plan integrates private beach access, a scenic boardwalk, premium retail and dining offerings, and world-class hospitality services — all centered around a sustainable and vibrant coastal lifestyle. “Danah Bay is more than a project — it is a community crafted around the vision of holistic, beachfront living,” said a Dubai Investments spokesperson. “Our goal is to deliver an exceptional standard of living while contributing to the broader transformation of Ras Al Khaimah into one of the UAE’s most attractive real estate and tourism destinations.”
Ras Al Khaimah has been gaining strong momentum in recent years as an alternative investment hub to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, attracting both regional and international interest in its real estate sector. The emirate’s appeal is driven by its natural landscapes, strategic coastal developments, investor-friendly policies, and ambitious tourism targets.
According to Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), the emirate witnessed a 20 per cent surge in real estate transactions in 2023, with Al Marjan Island emerging as a key driver. The government’s focus on hospitality-led mega projects — including Wynn Resorts’ upcoming integrated casino resort — is further boosting land and property values, while drawing in new high-net-worth investors.
Industry analysts suggest that Ras Al Khaimah’s combination of affordability, lifestyle appeal, and infrastructure investments make it a compelling market for both end-users and property investors. The emirate offers property at a 30 to 40 per cent lower cost than comparable developments in Dubai, yet promises high rental yields, often exceeding 7 per cent annually.
“Ras Al Khaimah is no longer the UAE’s best-kept secret. It’s transforming into a lifestyle and investment magnet,” said a regional real estate consultant. “Projects like Danah Bay are setting new benchmarks for what coastal living can offer in the northern emirates.”
Dubai Investment Real Estate’s strategic focus on Ras Al Khaimah is in line with a broader trend of developers expanding into emerging markets with strong upside potential. As infrastructure on Al Marjan Island matures and more integrated communities take shape, demand for premium beachfront properties is expected to soar.
