Costa Mare

Costa Mare is a residential development by Ellington on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, comprising four low-rise towers delivering one- and two-bedroom apartments with completion scheduled for Q3 2028.

# Four Buildings on a Man-Made Archipelago

Al Marjan Island sits off the Ras Al Khaimah coastline, shaped in the form of a coral reef and connected to the mainland by a central boulevard. It is an address that has drawn significant developer attention over the past several years, in part because of its position on the Arabian Gulf and in part because of Ras Al Khaimah's broader push to establish itself as a residential and hospitality destination distinct from Dubai.

Costa Mare occupies a site with direct beach access, a point that shapes almost every decision in the project's layout. The four buildings are modest in scale relative to Dubai's towers, which suits the island's horizontal character. Ellington, known primarily for its design-forward residential work in Dubai, brings that same emphasis on material quality and considered proportion to this Ras Al Khaimah commission.

The development holds 21 residences across the four buildings, making it a deliberately intimate scheme.

# Residences, Layouts and Specification

The floor-plate range runs from 744 sq ft for a one-bedroom apartment to 1,530 sq ft for the largest two-bedroom unit. Most buyers will be choosing from within the two-bedroom range, which accounts for the majority of the 21 homes and spans roughly 1,095 sq ft to 1,531 sq ft depending on floor and aspect.

Pricing for one-bedroom apartments starts at approximately AED 2.77 million. Two-bedroom residences begin around AED 3.59 million and reach AED 5.54 million at the upper end of the range, with size and likely sea aspect driving the spread. All homes are delivered semi-furnished. Service charges are set at AED 19 per sq ft annually.

# Kitchens and finish

The developer specifies equipped kitchens and modern finishes with high-quality materials. Beyond that, the specification details are not publicly disclosed at this stage of construction.

# Amenities Across the Four Buildings

The shared facilities list is extensive for a 21-unit scheme. A private beach sits 100 metres from the buildings, and residents have access to three distinct pool environments: a main pool, a horizon pool and a family pool. The clubhouse anchors the social infrastructure, alongside an immersive dining space.

Fitness provision covers a fitness studio, a wellness studio, a yoga studio and a jogging track. Families have a dedicated kids' play area. The combination of wellness-focused amenities and beach access reflects how Ellington has positioned Costa Mare: as a full-time residence or a high-use holiday property rather than a pied-à-terre.

# Distances and Day-to-Day Practicality

Al Hamra Mall is roughly 9.9 km from the development, a straightforward drive for daily retail and grocery needs. RAK Academy Al Hamra, for families with school-age children, sits 12.3 km away. The Public Park on Al Marjan Island is 3.4 km.

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 38.8 km from the site. Dubai International Airport is further but accessible via the E311 motorway, placing central Dubai within roughly an hour depending on traffic. The connectivity works better for residents who travel frequently by air from RAK itself, or who are content with Dubai as a periodic rather than daily destination.

# Who Costa Mare Is Designed For

At 21 units across four buildings, Costa Mare is not an investment volume play. The scale, the beach position and the semi-furnished specification point to a buyer acquiring a primary coastal residence or a property used several months a year, someone for whom the intimacy of the community matters as much as the asset itself.

The price range, AED 2.97 million to AED 5.54 million, sits comfortably within reach for European, GCC and Asian buyers who want meaningful square footage and direct beach access without paying Dubai Marina or Palm Jumeirah premiums. Ras Al Khaimah's lower cost base, combined with Ellington's track record on finish quality, gives Costa Mare a credible proposition for buyers who have done the comparison and want more space for their capital than Dubai currently offers at this price tier.