Gateway I Residences

Gateway I Residences is a completed low-rise apartment building by RAK Properties, situated within Mina Al Arab, the waterfront district on the coastline of Ras Al Khaimah. Nine residences across a single building are currently available for sale, priced from AED 1,199,000.

# The building and its position in Mina Al Arab

Gateway I sits within a planned waterfront community that spreads across the RAK mainland shoreline and two man-made islands. The architecture is restrained: clean geometric lines, a deliberate contrast between lighter and darker facade panels, and glass balcony railings that keep the building's profile open to its surroundings rather than closed against them. The low-rise scale is a deliberate departure from the tower-heavy typology that dominates much of coastal UAE development.

Mina Al Arab itself is organised around its natural setting. Coastal wetlands, protected ecological zones, white sand beaches and landscaped parkland form the bones of the district. The Lagoon Walk promenade runs along the canal with retail and dining at water level, and the Lagoon Marina provides a second waterfront focal point a short distance away.

# Residences: layouts, proportions and specification

The nine apartments span a size range of approximately 857 to 1,300 square feet, with one- and two-bedroom layouts. Floor-to-ceiling windows are a consistent feature throughout, as are the balconies, which face out towards the waterways and the surrounding landscape.

Interiors are finished in a light colour palette and arrive semi-furnished with modern fixtures. Kitchens follow a minimalist design brief, balancing practical use with considered aesthetics. Smart home integration is built into every apartment: residents can control lighting, air conditioning and other systems through a mobile application, and the same platform monitors energy consumption. Power- and water-saving features are incorporated into the building's infrastructure, reducing both running costs and environmental load.

# Amenities and community facilities

The building's amenity offer is compact but complete. An outdoor swimming pool with a sun deck sits within landscaped gardens, and a gym overlooks the pool from above. Inside, an indoor children's play area, a games room and a communal lounge serve different parts of the resident mix. A cafe with an adjoining library provides a quieter setting for those who want it. Landscaping with water features runs from the building's grounds towards the beach and the waterfront promenade.

The wider Mina Al Arab district adds considerably more to the daily picture: parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, a football pitch, spas, a hypermarket and further retail and dining. The adjacent island hosts the Anantara and InterContinental resorts, both of which bring their restaurants and leisure facilities into proximity for residents.

# Access, infrastructure and distances

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is within driving distance, as are international schools, healthcare facilities and Ice Land Water Park. The community's self-contained planning means that most daily needs are met on site or within the immediate district, reducing dependence on longer commutes into other emirates.

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

At a price ceiling of AED 1,773,999 for a finished, completed apartment in a freehold waterfront community, Gateway I occupies territory that remains significantly more accessible than comparable waterfront positions in Dubai proper. For buyers seeking a second home, a long-term rental investment or a permanent residence away from the density of Dubai or Abu Dhabi, the Mina Al Arab setting offers an alternative that trades pace for proximity to nature.

The freehold status opens ownership to international buyers. The presence of two internationally branded resort hotels within the community supports rental demand from short-stay visitors alongside long-term tenants, giving investors more than one route to yield. For buyers already familiar with established Dubai addresses, Gateway I reads as a considered, quieter counterpoint.