Marjan, the master developer behind Al Marjan Island, has launched Marjan Beach, a mixed-use waterfront development in Ras Al Khaimah that will span 85 million square feet and offer three kilometres of beach frontage, the company said in a statement.
The masterplan will add 12,000 hotel keys and 22,000 residential units, with capacity for about 74,000 residents and a workforce of roughly 32,000. The scheme is structured to handle up to 180,000 visitors annually, according to Marjan. The developer did not disclose a timeline for completion or the value of the investment.
Marjan Beach will be organised into eight neighbourhoods and include 6.5 million square feet of open green space. Overlooking the Arabian Gulf and adjacent to Al Marjan Island, the project is positioned to broaden Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism and real estate offering in the northern emirate of the United Arab Emirates.
A Beachfront Resorts precinct will anchor the development with a public beach, commercial streets and food and beverage outlets. A residential and commercial hub will sit within walking distance of the shoreline and be framed by the project’s largest park, Marjan said. The plan also provides for an educational institution, leisure facilities and offices, alongside logistics sites and retail.
The development will include a Civic Centre designed to house government offices and public services. Marjan said the site benefits from access to the main highway, with roadworks under way to improve connectivity to the wider emirate.
“We are thrilled to launch one of our most ambitious developments, Marjan Beach, which is set to transform the region’s waterfront landscape,” Abdulla Al Abdouli, Marjan’s chief executive, said in a statement. He added that recent sold-out status for Al Marjan Island and RAK Central reflected the emirate’s “robust economic potential,” and said the new district would create “dynamic new avenues for investors, businesses, and residents.”
Marjan Beach is planned to incorporate renewable energy sources, with an emphasis on sustainability and environmental balance, the company said, without giving further details. The project is intended to support RAK Vision 2030, the emirate’s long-term strategy to diversify its economy and boost livability.
The site sits near several major destinations, including the under-development Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort, Al Hamra Village and the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone. Ras Al Khaimah has been courting investment in hospitality, real estate and advanced manufacturing as it seeks to expand non-oil revenue and attract regional and international visitors.
Gulf property markets, led by the UAE, have seen strong demand in recent years amid population growth and investment inflows tied to tourism and
