Elara by Durar Group

Elara is a beachfront residential complex on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, developed by Durar Group and scheduled for completion in Q4 2026. The project spans a single building and offers studios alongside one, two and three-bedroom apartments, the majority of which face the Arabian Gulf.

# The building and its position on Al Marjan Island

Al Marjan Island is a man-made archipelago shaped loosely after a coral reef, extending into the Arabian Gulf from the Ras Al Khaimah coastline. Four connected coral-form islands run along a central boulevard, with roughly 5.4 kilometres of sandy beach lining the perimeter. The island has established itself as one of Ras Al Khaimah's principal resort and residential addresses, drawing international hotel brands and upscale residential schemes in roughly equal measure.

Elara sits directly on the waterfront. Its interiors and exterior architecture are the work of two design practices: W.A.T.G and Bismut & Bismut, the latter a Paris-based studio with a recognisable portfolio of hospitality and residential projects. That combination of firms suggests a considered approach to finish quality, though the specifics of the facade treatment are best assessed on a site visit or via the developer's technical documentation.

# Residences, layouts and specification

The apartment mix runs from studios to three-bedroom units, with most configured to capture direct sea views. All residences are delivered fully finished, with equipped kitchens included as standard.

Given the waterfront orientation, the proportion of units with unobstructed Gulf outlooks is one of the scheme's more meaningful selling points. Buyers researching specific floor areas and exact ceiling heights should request the floor plan pack directly, as granular size data has not been published at this stage.

# Amenities and on-site services

The amenity programme reads closer to a resort hotel than a standard residential tower.

# Leisure and wellness

The scheme includes an urban sand beach club with a crystal lagoon, a spa, a poolside bar, a cinema and a fitness centre with a dedicated yoga studio and a virtual trainer facility.

# Resident services

The service layer is substantial: 24-hour butler and concierge, housekeeping, dry cleaning, room service, car rental with chauffeur, valet parking and around-the-clock security. For buyers accustomed to managed residences in London, Singapore or Geneva, this operating model is familiar territory.

Retail outlets and restaurants are integrated within the complex, reducing the need to leave the island for day-to-day requirements.

# Location, connectivity and the broader island context

Al Marjan Island sits approximately 45 minutes by road from Dubai International Airport, placing it within a practical commute of Dubai's business districts for those who travel frequently. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is considerably closer. The island's own infrastructure supports water sports including jet skiing and paddleboarding, and its calendar of public events draws visitors from across the GCC throughout the year.

The island also accommodates jogging tracks and outdoor fitness areas along the waterfront, which matters to buyers who treat physical routine as non-negotiable rather than optional.

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

Elara is currently listed as out of stock, which signals either that the available inventory sold through or that releasing tranches are being managed carefully ahead of the 2026 delivery date. Buyers who missed the initial release should register with a broker to monitor any resale activity or future allocations.

The project appeals most directly to buyers seeking a managed, hotel-adjacent lifestyle in a lower-density emirate than Dubai, without sacrificing proximity to the city. Ras Al Khaimah has attracted sustained investor interest on the back of its relatively affordable entry points and a regulatory environment that has grown more transparent over the past several years. For a European or GCC buyer allocating part of a portfolio to the northern emirates, a beachfront address with resort-grade services and a credible design pedigree represents a coherent, if now difficult to access, proposition.