Waldorf Astoria Residences

Waldorf Astoria Residences is a single residential building developed by Al Hamra within the Al Jazeera Al Hamra district of Ras Al Khaimah, comprising just 12 semi-furnished residences scheduled for completion in March 2027.

# The building and its position in Al Jazeera Al Hamra

Al Jazeera Al Hamra is one of Ras Al Khaimah's most established coastal addresses, anchored by the wider Al Hamra Village master plan that has drawn international hospitality brands and owner-residents for over a decade. The Waldorf Astoria hotel already operates within this community, which gives the residential building an unusually concrete sense of what the brand means at ground level rather than on a developer's mood board.

With only 12 residences in a single structure, the project sits at the tighter end of branded residential supply in the Northern Emirates. That scale is a deliberate proposition. Buyers are not acquiring a unit in a large-format tower; they are acquiring one of twelve addresses.

Construction is under way and progress is at an early stage, with handover targeted for Q1 2027. Service charges are set at 42 AED per square foot.

# Residences: layouts, scale and specification

The 12 homes span a range of configurations from two to five bedrooms, with internal sizes running from 1,889 sq ft at the lower end to 5,939 sq ft at the top. That upper figure represents the larger of the two five-bedroom units and places it firmly in the territory of a generously proportioned family apartment by any regional standard.

Two-bedroom options are offered across three distinct footprints: 1,889 sq ft, 2,336 sq ft and 3,613 sq ft, the last of which is notably large for the bedroom count and likely reflects substantial living and outdoor allocations. Three-bedroom homes cover five separate unit types ranging from 3,011 sq ft to 4,324 sq ft. A single four-bedroom residence sits at 3,400 sq ft.

All residences are delivered semi-furnished. The developer reference materials note floor-to-ceiling windows, kitchen fit-out and smart-home integration, though buyers should confirm precise specification schedules with their broker before reservation.

# Amenities: what residents have access to

The amenity programme is extensive relative to a 12-unit building and draws on the Waldorf Astoria brand's service standards. Residents have access to a private lounge, a cigar lounge, a resident library, luxury bars and a cinema lounge. Wellness provision includes a fitness centre with personal trainers, ice baths, cryo-chambers and a pet grooming spa. A private wine locker and cellar adds a specific amenity that appears with some regularity in branded residential schemes targeting European and Asian buyers.

# Leisure and simulation

The golf and sports simulation room is a practical inclusion given the proximity of Al Hamra Golf Club. A Starlight Terrace and swimming pool complete the outdoor component. A business centre rounds out the mix for residents who split their time between Ras Al Khaimah and other business hubs.

# Location: distances and daily practicalities

Al Hamra Mall lies 1.8 km from the development, covering day-to-day retail and dining requirements without requiring a drive into Ras Al Khaimah city. RAK Academy's Al Hamra campus is 3.8 km away, a relevant datapoint for families with school-age children. Al Jazeerah Beach is 4.6 km out, and Al Marjan Island's public park sits 6.5 km from the address.

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 32.5 km from the site. For buyers flying privately or commercially into Dubai, the drive from Al Jazeera Al Hamra to Dubai International typically runs to under 90 minutes depending on traffic, making the address accessible without requiring daily commitment to that commute.

# What kind of buyer this building suits

Twelve residences carrying the Waldorf Astoria name in a market where branded residential inventory is growing but not yet saturated represents a specific kind of ownership. The project is unlikely to attract buyers seeking straightforward rental yield optimisation; the service charge of 42 AED per square foot is material, and a 12-unit building limits the liquidity pool at resale compared with a 200-unit tower.

The profile that fits more naturally is a buyer looking for a second or third home in the Northern Emirates, drawn by the established Al Hamra community, the discretion of a very small building and the operational infrastructure that a hotel brand brings to residential management. European buyers already familiar with Waldorf Astoria properties, and GCC buyers seeking a quieter alternative to Dubai's denser residential corridors, are the two groups most likely to find the proposition legible. Prices are available on application through JRE.