Metropolitan Premium Properties has reported a 250 per cent year-on-year increase in transactions during the first nine months of 2025 in Ras Al Khaimah, marking the emirate‘s performance as the real estate agency’s strongest to date.
The growth follows a period of infrastructure investment, new developments and international investor demand in RAK.
Real estate activity in the emirate reached AED13.06bn ($3.56bn) in Q1 2025, representing an 862 per cent increase from AED1.36bn ($370m) in Q1 2017, according to RAK Statistics Centre data.
RAK real estate market sees 862% value increase since 2017 amid developer activity
MPP data shows prices have risen by 10-15 per cent year-to-date, with apartment and villa sales averaging 15-20 per cent higher than in Q3 2024. Demand is concentrated on Al Marjan Island, Mina, Al Hamra Village and RAK Central
“Ras Al Khaimah has emerged as one of the UAEโs most dynamic investment destinations having seen price growth of around 30-50% in many areas, particularly premium/off-plan and branded residences,” Maxim Novikov, Head of RAK branch at Metropolitan Premium Properties said in a statement.
“With major developers bringing branded residences such as Anantara Residences and ENTA MINA by RAK Properties, Fairmont Residences by Ardee Developments and Soto Grande by Ellington, coupled with infrastructure upgrades and iconic projects like the Wynn resort, the Emirate is attracting serious interest from global investors. We see this as just the beginning of RAKโs real estate growth story,” he added.
Off-plan properties account for 95 per cent of transactions in 2025, according to MPP. The agency has identified growing re-sale activity in the off-plan market, which it attributes to investor confidence.
New master communities include Marjan Beach and Maireed Island, alongside the launch of RAK Central. International investment has increased, particularly from buyers in India, Europe and the US.
MPP highlighted several developments that are shaping Ras Al Khaimah’s future. ENTA Mina features 2,000 sqm of coworking facilities under the concept “Live. Work. Belong.”
Branded residences drive Ras Al Khaimah real estate growth as Q1 sales hit AED 13bn
Anantara Residences by RAK Properties represents a beachfront development bringing the Anantara brand to RAK, while Fairmont Residences by Ardee Developments offers branded living designed to international standards. Soleva by Al Huzaifa Properties provides furnished units.
Launches planned include Palazzo Tissoli, Mondrian Residences, Hard Rock Hotel, Four Seasons and Armani Villas.
MPP expects Q4 to be the strongest quarter of the year, citing the period as the most active season for real estate transactions. The firm was signed as a master broker for the ENTA MINA project in Mina.
“2025 has been a milestone year for RAK real estate and we are seeing the highest demand for sales in Marjan followed by Mina, Al Hamra and RAK Central. Increased competition has also elevated the market, with developers differentiating projects through globally branded residences, premium designer interiors and investor-friendly post-handover payment structures. The fundamentals remain incredibly strong and the emirateโs combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage and economic resilience makes it unique among UAE destinations. For us, the story of RAK is only beginning,” Novikov explained.
