La Mer by Elie Saab

La Mer by Elie Saab is a residential development by ARTE Developments on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, comprising three towers and a curated collection of eight residences ranging from one-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom penthouses. Completion is scheduled for Q1 2028.

# Three towers on a man-made Gulf archipelago

Al Marjan Island extends roughly 4.5 kilometres into the Arabian Gulf as a series of coral-shaped landmasses. The island has attracted a mix of hotel operators, resort developers and high-end residential projects over the past decade, and La Mer occupies waterfront ground within that established framework.

The development sits across three distinct towers, each carrying the Elie Saab name into the built environment. That collaboration between a fashion house and a property developer is not unprecedented in Dubai's luxury market, though it remains the dominant visual language of the project: interior palettes, material choices and spatial proportions attributed to the Saab aesthetic rather than a generic spec finish.

Construction is underway. Readiness is currently at the early stages, with delivery targeted in the first quarter of 2028.

# Residences from 974 sq ft to nearly 14,500 sq ft

The eight available units cover a wide range of configurations and scale.

One-bedroom apartments begin at 973.92 sq ft, priced from AED 3,618,888, with two further one-bedroom options at 1,078.55 sq ft (AED 3,736,888) and 1,198.67 sq ft (AED 3,950,888). At the upper end, four-bedroom residences run to 10,452 sq ft and 10,455 sq ft, priced at AED 33,620,888 and AED 30,836,888 respectively, while the largest four-bedroom unit reaches 14,484 sq ft at AED 49,637,888. A three-bedroom residence of 4,749.9 sq ft is listed at AED 23,856,888, and a five-bedroom unit of 8,363.13 sq ft carries an asking price of AED 41,869,888.

All units are delivered semi-furnished. Kitchen appliances for standard residences are Siemens or equivalent, covering fridge, freezer, hob, oven, washing machine and dishwasher. Penthouses and villas are specified with Miele or equivalent appliances. Sanitaryware is Geberit; fittings are Gessi. The service charge is set at AED 22 per sq ft.

# Amenities across the podium and upper floors

The facility programme divides between ground-level and elevated positions within the towers.

At podium level, a grand swimming pool anchors the communal outdoor space, alongside a Serenity Park and Link Garden. A spa, gym and kids' play area complete the base offering.

# Sky-level amenities

The upper floors carry a sky lounge, sky pool and deck, and a sky co-working space. A Signature Lounge operates as a more formal residents' social facility. The vertical distribution of amenities gives the towers a layered quality: quieter green space below, and more socially oriented programming higher up.

# Proximity to Turtle Beach and access south to Ras Al Khaimah

Turtle Beach sits 150 metres from the development, accessible on foot. The Public Park on Al Marjan Island is 2.4 km away; Little Captain Nursery is 2.1 km. Al Hamra Mall, the main retail destination in this part of Ras Al Khaimah, is 7.7 km from the site.

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is approximately 34.8 km away. For buyers arriving via Dubai, the emirate sits roughly 45 minutes north along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, depending on traffic.

The island itself is a controlled environment. The absence of urban density is a deliberate condition of the location, not a limitation of it.

# Who this project suits and where it sits in the broader market

La Mer by Elie Saab occupies a specific position: a branded, fashion-house-affiliated product on a low-density waterfront island, at prices that sit above RAK's typical residential market but below comparable branded residences in Dubai's prime districts.

For buyers priced out of Palm Jumeirah or Jumeirah Bay Island, or those seeking a secondary residence with a Gulf-facing outlook rather than a city address, Al Marjan Island offers a credible alternative. The one-bedroom entry point of just under AED 3.62 million makes it accessible relative to the larger units, while the top-end four-bedroom at AED 49.6 million targets buyers for whom scale and address matter more than urban proximity.

The Elie Saab branding is a signal directed at a specific buyer. It speaks to European and GCC audiences familiar with the label, positioning the project closer to a lifestyle acquisition than a conventional investment vehicle. Whether that holds resale value as the island's inventory grows is a question the 2028 delivery date has yet to answer.