Bay Residences South

Bay Residences South is a residential tower by RAK Properties, positioned on Hayat Island within the Mina Al Arab masterplan in Ras Al Khaimah, with a scheduled completion of March 2025.

# The tower and its setting on Hayat Island

Hayat Island occupies a distinct position within Mina Al Arab, organised around a waterfront promenade, cycle paths, seafront dining and a publicly accessible beach. The island's built environment follows an organic design language, and Bay Residences South sits within that framework rather than against it. The building's form responds to its coastal context, with massing and material choices that reference the surrounding shoreline rather than imposing a generic high-rise silhouette.

Neighbouring the InterContinental Mina Al Arab resort, the tower benefits from an established hospitality address immediately adjacent to it. That adjacency shapes the immediate streetscape and the baseline quality of what surrounds the building before a resident sets foot inside.

# Residences, layouts and finish

Specific unit counts, floor areas and pricing have not been publicly confirmed by RAK Properties for this phase, and the development is currently listed as out of stock. What the developer has communicated is that the interior approach prioritises open-plan arrangements, nature-sourced materials and unobstructed sightlines, with the Arabian Gulf and the lagoon visible from the terraces.

The terraces are the defining residential feature. In a coastal setting, an outdoor space that faces the sea rather than a neighbouring facade changes the daily rhythm of a home substantially.

Service charges have been set at 6 AED per square foot, which positions running costs at the manageable end of the Ras Al Khaimah waterfront market.

# Amenities within the development

The building's shared facilities cover a focused range: an infinity pool alongside a shaded children's pool, a sunbathing deck, running tracks, an aromatic garden and a gym. These are not an exhaustive list, but they address the practical requirements of a resident who wants recreational infrastructure without leaving the building.

The aromatic garden is a considered addition. In a coastal development, landscaping with genuine sensory specificity is less common than it might appear, and it signals an approach to the shared spaces that goes beyond the standard.

# Location: the beach at 200 metres, schools and the broader emirate

Hayat Island Beach sits 0.2 kilometres from the building, effectively at walking distance. The Lagoon, a key leisure anchor within Mina Al Arab, is 1.7 kilometres away. For families, Al Jazeerah Al Hamra School is approximately 5.5 kilometres distant, and Jazerat Al Za'ab is reachable at around 6.9 kilometres.

Ras Al Khaimah's road infrastructure connects Mina Al Arab to Dubai in under an hour by car, placing the development within practical reach of Dubai International Airport and the broader UAE business network.

# Who this project suits and where it stands in the current market

Ras Al Khaimah has drawn sustained interest from European and Asian buyers seeking direct beach access at price points that remain below comparable Dubai waterfront stock. Bay Residences South, with its island address and Gulf-facing terraces, fits that buyer profile directly.

For investors, the 6 AED per square foot service charge and the InterContinental adjacency support the rental case in a market where short-term coastal lettings have strengthened over the past two years. For owner-occupiers, particularly those relocating from London, Zurich or Singapore, the combination of beach proximity, a functioning island community and the lower density of Ras Al Khaimah relative to Dubai carries real weight. The project is sold out in its current phase, but it remains a useful reference point for buyers assessing Hayat Island's residential offer.