Nikki Beach Residences

Nikki Beach Residences sits on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, delivered by Abu Dhabi developer Aldar in three low-rise buildings across a collection of just 22 residences. Completion is scheduled for Q1 2028, with construction under way and units available for purchase now.

# Three buildings, a small address and an island setting

Al Marjan Island is a man-made archipelago extending into the Arabian Gulf from the Ras Al Khaimah coastline, formed by four coral-shaped landmasses connected by a central boulevard. It is not a Dubai address, despite the proximity, and that distinction matters: RAK carries lower entry prices, no income tax and a coastline that remains less densely developed than anything along the Sheikh Zayed corridor.

Aldar, whose portfolio spans Abu Dhabi, Dubai and increasingly the northern emirates, brings institutional development standards to a market that has historically relied on smaller regional operators. The project holds FitWel certification, a globally recognised building standard focused on occupant health and wellbeing, and is understood to be the first development in Ras Al Khaimah to achieve that accreditation.

At 22 units across three buildings, the scale is deliberately limited.

# Residences from one-bedroom apartments to 8,400 sq ft penthouse-scale homes

The range runs from one-bedroom apartments at approximately 968 sq ft to five-bedroom residences extending beyond 8,400 sq ft. Three-bedroom layouts cluster around 2,200 to 2,630 sq ft; four-bedroom units vary considerably, from compact 2,650 sq ft configurations to larger formats above 5,600 sq ft. The five-bedroom tier spans from roughly 4,800 sq ft to the top of the range.

Pricing reflects that breadth. Two-bedroom apartments enter at AED 3.9 million (approximately 1,280 sq ft), three-bedrooms from AED 5.87 million, and four-bedrooms from AED 9.4 million. The largest five-bedroom residences are priced between AED 25.5 million and AED 26 million.

The development is semi-furnished. Aldar's developer materials indicate one building will be delivered furnished and two unfurnished, with kitchens equipped throughout. Balconies face the Arabian Gulf; views at this point on the island are unobstructed by any comparable density of towers.

Service charges are set at AED 17 per sq ft annually.

# Amenities built around a health and wellness programme

The facilities list reflects the FitWel positioning rather than the poolside maximalism of comparable branded projects elsewhere in the Gulf. There is a full gym with a dedicated dance and yoga studio, an outdoor gym, a yoga deck, a sauna and treatment room, and relaxing gardens.

# For families and remote workers

The development includes both indoor and outdoor children's play areas, a library, and a co-working space. It is a practical set of inclusions for buyers who intend to use the property as a primary or secondary home rather than a short-hold rental unit.

A swimming pool completes the outdoor amenity offering.

# Al Marjan Island's position and what it connects to

The island sits roughly 45 minutes by road from Dubai International Airport under normal traffic conditions, and closer to 25 minutes from the centre of Ras Al Khaimah city. The Wynn Al Marjan Island resort, currently under construction nearby, is the first licensed casino resort in the UAE and is expected to alter the profile of the island considerably once open.

For buyers travelling frequently between the northern emirates and Dubai, the road connection along the E311 is direct. RAK International Airport serves a small number of routes and is under expansion.

# Who this address suits, and where it sits in the current market

The 22-unit count positions Nikki Beach Residences as a boutique holding rather than a yield play. At AED 3.9 million for a two-bedroom on a certified wellness-focused island development with an Aldar covenant behind it, the entry point compares favourably to equivalent branded product in Dubai Marina or Palm Jumeirah, where comparable branded residences now routinely price above AED 5 million for the same bedroom count.

The buyer most likely to act here is one who values the Nikki Beach brand association, prioritises low density, and holds a medium-to-long view on Al Marjan's trajectory as the Wynn development changes the island's hospitality infrastructure. For European and UK buyers in particular, the RAK market remains less examined than Dubai proper, which is precisely what makes the timing of a Q1 2028 delivery relevant.