Ras Al Khaimah’s property market is rapidly gaining momentum, buoyed by rising capital values, investor appetite for off-plan developments, and a pipeline of high-profile projects. According to ValuStrat’s H1 2025 data, the ValuStrat Price Index climbed 13.8% YoY, with villa values up 15% and apartments rising 13.2%. Key communities such as Mina Al Arab recorded a standout 20% annual gain in villa prices, while apartments rose 14.5%.
Market activity and investment flows
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Off-plan dominance: 85% of freehold transactions were off-plan, representing over 3,000 units worth AED 6bn.
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Secondary market: 550 ready homes were sold for AED 646m, mostly apartments.
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Rental yields: Averaging 5.6%, with apartments outperforming villas (5.7% vs 2.3%).
Transformational projects reshaping the market
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The AED 14.3bn Wynn Al Marjan Island resort, set for 2027, is expected to reposition the tourism and leisure landscape.
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RAK Properties’ AED 5bn pipeline includes 12 luxury developments across Mina and Al Marjan Island.
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Global luxury brands such as Ritz-Carlton and Aston Martin are entering the market, with branded residences forecast to account for 25% of future supply.
International investors already comprise 68% of total volumes on Al Marjan Island, underscoring RAK’s rise as a destination balancing affordability, luxury, and long-term returns. With new launches such as Al Huzaifa’s Soléva Beach Residences (AED 450m) and Tissoli’s Palazzo Tissoli in partnership with Pininfarina (AED 1.2bn), the emirate is reinforcing its global positioning.
Outlook
RAK’s GDP of USD 14bn, a tourism sector targeting a three-fold increase in visitors by 2030, and a maturing investor base suggest the property market will continue its upward trajectory. As the Northern Emirates’ profile strengthens, Ras Al Khaimah is positioning itself as both a lifestyle destination and an investment hotspot.
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