Ras Al Khaimah, UAE; October 2, 2025: Marjan, the master developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, has announced the launch of its new mixed-use beach town destination, Marjan Beach. The visionary development is set to attract billions in investments across lifestyle, real estate and hospitality and accelerate RAK Vision 2030. A transformational catalyst in Ras Al Khaimah’s evolution as the region’s premier sustainable investment destination and tourism gateway, Marjan Beach will establish new benchmarks for waterfront living in the GCC.
A vibrant destination, strategically designed to deliver a seamless fusion of accessibility and livability, Marjan Beach offers a luxury lifestyle for residents and visitors alike. Upon completion, the development will host 12,000 hotel keys and 22,000 residential units with an anticipated population of 74,000 residents and workforce of 32,000. The mixed-use development is designed to accommodate up to 180,000 visitors annually, reflecting its dual role as a thriving residential community and a premier tourism destination. The project encompasses eight distinctly positioned neighbourhoods, set across 85 million sq. ft of total masterplan area, with a beach frontage of three kilometres and 6.5 million sq. ft of open green spaces, ensuring that nature and urban convenience exist in perfect balance.
Overlooking the scenic waters of the Arabian Gulf and Al Marjan Island, the Beachfront Resorts area offers waterfront hospitality with a public beach, commercial streets and food outlets, while within walking distance from the beach, an upscale residential and commercial hub is framed by the largest park in the district with open green spaces connecting all neighborhoods. With a Civic Centre that houses government offices and public services, and a space for Innovation, Marjan Beach offers a unique mix of business, leisure and lifestyle. A new area pioneers next-generation logistics alongside retail outlets, with upscale residential amenities, active waterfront commercial outlets with recreational facilities and midscale and low-scale residential units, ensuring a wide range of housing facilities to cater to all segments of people.
Abdulla Al Abdouli, Chief Executive Officer, Marjan, said: “We are thrilled to launch one of our most ambitious developments, Marjan Beach, which is set to transform the region’s waterfront landscape. Ras Al Khaimah’s appetite for world-class real estate projects that encompass residential, hospitality, leisure and business offerings has been on an upswing of late. The successful sold-out status of Al Marjan Island and RAK Central, reflects the Emirate’s robust economic potential and we look forward to powering it further with Marjan Beach. We are confident the new mixed-use beach town destination will provide dynamic new avenues for investors, businesses and residents to be part of Ras Al Khaimah’s new shoreline, further enhancing the emirate’s livability and vibrancy.”
Marjan Beach is the UAE’s most comprehensive beach town destination, with a community-centric design that balances waterfront luxury with tech innovation and sustainability. An economic catalyst, Marjan Beach will serve as a major employment hub along with being a tourism destination. With expansive lush green spaces and easy access to the public beach, the development prioritises sustainable infrastructure through renewables and innovation, with a focus on environmental balance. Inclusive spaces for culture and well-being ensure residents and visitors enjoy a wholesome lifestyle.
Overlooking the scenic waters of the Arabian Gulf in general and Al Marjan Island in particular, Marjan Beach is located in close proximity to notable developments such as Wynn Al Marjan Island, Al Hamra Village and the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ). The destination also enjoys easy access to the main highway, with ongoing roadworks enhancing connectivity to all parts of the country. Offering residences, hotels, offices, leisure hubs and an educational institution, the sustainable development is set to offer a wholesome lifestyle with a focus on people’s wellbeing.
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About Marjan
Marjan is the master-developer of freehold property in Ras Al Khaimah, responsible for path-breaking developments such as Al Marjan Island aimed at positioning Ras Al Khaimah as one of the region’s leading tourism and investment destinations. Mandated with developing waterfront, urban and mountain destinations that will add to the competitiveness of the Emirate, Marjan’s strategic master-planning approach is to leverage Ras Al Khaimah’s natural assets and lay the foundations of the Emirate’s future expansions. Through its world-class master-planned communities in Ras Al Khaimah, Marjan attracts foreign investment as well as international visitors and positions the Emirate as a strong investment and tourism hub.
About Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), the fourth largest Emirate in the UAE, is distinguished by its natural diversity, rich history and forward-thinking vision under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi. Guided by a commitment to sustainable development, economic prosperity, environmental conservation, social development and innovation, RAK has become an ideal place to live, work and invest.
Strategically located between the East and the West – with one third of the world’s population within four hours’ flying time – RAK is a gateway to the UAE, Middle East, Africa, India and beyond. Its economy is among the most diversified in the region, with no single sector accounting for more than 27% of GDP. RAK offers a business-friendly environment with simplified, customizable services, low operating costs, 100% foreign ownership, zero personal income tax and one of the world’s lowest corporate tax rates, supported by a strong, World Bank-recognized judicial system.
With world-class infrastructure, RAK is home to over 50,000 companies, including industry leaders such as RAK Ceramics and Julphar. RAKEZ and Innovation City support dynamic growth across industrial, manufacturing and digital sectors, backed by a strong and future-focused economy that is validated by ‘A’-range credit ratings for 15+ years from Fitch and S&P, both of which upgraded RAK in 2024, to “A+” and “A/A-1” respectively.
RAK has a multicultural society of 0.4 million people from 150 countries, offering a high quality of life, accessible luxury living and a serene coastal lifestyle, with bold hospitality projects led by signature luxury global brands, such as Wynn, Four Seasons, Nobu, Waldorf Astoria and Ritz-Carlton making it a vibrant, growing tourism destination. Projects such as RAK Central will redefine the commercial and residential landscape, with innovative Grade A office spaces and modern, sustainable residential areas creating a desirable location for upscale living, while its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage – dating back 7,000 years – further enhance RAK’s universal appeal.
With year-round sunshine, straightforward business set-up, a competitive cost of living and high quality of life, Ras Al Khaimah offers limitless opportunities, making it a destination that truly embraces potential.
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