Nasim Al Bahr Residences

Nasim Al Bahr Residences is a 26-unit freehold development by Abu Dhabi National Hotels, set across two buildings on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. Residences are fully furnished and currently under construction, with apartments and larger units spanning from just under 977 sq ft to nearly 5,700 sq ft.

# Two towers on a man-made island still finding its shape

Al Marjan Island is a coral-shaped archipelago built into the Arabian Gulf off the Ras Al Khaimah coastline. Four interconnected islands are joined by a central boulevard, with beaches stretching across 5.4 kilometres. The setting sits outside Dubai, but the proximity to its infrastructure and the relative quiet of Ras Al Khaimah are both part of the pitch.

Nasim Al Bahr occupies two buildings on the island. The development is small by the standards of Dubai's master-planned launches, 26 units across two structures, which gives it a different character from the hundred-unit towers typical of off-plan activity further south. Construction has begun, with readiness currently reported at five per cent. No completion date has been confirmed by the developer.

The twin-building format, with glass façades and stone detailing, draws from the visual grammar of Gulf coastal architecture. The design references the water and shoreline rather than reaching for the urban verticality more common in Dubai Marina or Downtown.

# Residences ranging from one-bedroom apartments to large multi-room homes

The unit mix runs from one-bedroom apartments through to four-bedroom residences, with a notable spread in both size and price across the three-bedroom category in particular.

# How the numbers stack up

One-bedroom apartments start from AED 3,513,000 and range up to around AED 4,359,000, with internal areas between 977 and 1,140 sq ft. Two-bedroom units begin at AED 4,872,000, with most in the 1,384–1,665 sq ft bracket, though the category also includes a 5,505 sq ft residence priced at AED 22,194,000, which suggests a penthouse or combined-floor format within that bedroom classification.

Three-bedroom options show the widest range: standard layouts from roughly 2,072 to 2,179 sq ft priced between AED 7,303,000 and AED 7,451,000, stepping up to larger formats of 2,828 sq ft, 3,071 sq ft, and two expansive residences approaching 5,000–5,692 sq ft at prices between AED 19,147,000 and AED 22,947,000. The single four-bedroom residence covers 3,856 sq ft at AED 20,592,000.

All units are delivered fully furnished. Kitchens are equipped. The developer describes finishes as incorporating natural stone, timber tones and metallic accents, though buyers should request specification sheets to verify materials and brand standards prior to exchange.

Service charges are set at AED 35 per sq ft per year, which buyers should factor carefully into yield calculations given the relatively remote location.

# Amenities led by hospitality infrastructure

Abu Dhabi National Hotels brings a hospitality-management background to the building's shared facilities, which shapes the amenity list in a particular direction. The lobby lounge bar and pool restaurant point toward a serviced-residence model rather than a purely residential one.

Beyond dining, the building includes a spa, gym, indoor padel court, screening room, games room, and a kids' area. A multi-purpose hall and pool complete the list. For a 26-unit building, the breadth of provision is substantial, and running costs for all of it are embedded in that AED 35 per sq ft service charge.

# Al Marjan Island's position in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah sits roughly an hour's drive north of central Dubai, and Al Marjan Island extends further from the RAK city centre toward the Gulf coastline. The island has attracted resort operators and is associated with beachfront leisure rather than commercial density.

No nearby landmarks, transit links or travel times have been confirmed for this specific development, so buyers should independently verify road access, proximity to RAK International Airport, and any planned infrastructure before committing.

# Who this development suits, and at what price point

Nasim Al Bahr positions itself toward buyers who want a furnished Gulf-facing residence with hotel-grade services, at prices that are meaningfully lower than comparable beachfront product in Dubai proper. One-bedroom units below AED 4,000,000 at over 1,000 sq ft are difficult to find on the Palm or in Dubai Harbour.

The trade-off is location. Al Marjan Island is a developing destination with a resort-tourism economy, not an established urban neighbourhood with deep liquidity. Buyers treating this as a primary residence will want to think carefully about connectivity and daily convenience. Those buying for short-term rental income should scrutinise occupancy data for comparable units on the island before projecting returns.

With five per cent construction progress and no confirmed handover date, this is an early-stage commitment. The developer's hospitality credentials carry some weight, but the limited unit count also means resale comparables will be thin when the time comes.