{"id":1590,"date":"2026-06-15T08:45:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/?p=1590"},"modified":"2026-06-15T08:48:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:48:40","slug":"off-plan-property-by-bnw-developments-al-marjan-island-projects-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/off-plan-property-by-bnw-developments-al-marjan-island-projects-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Off Plan Property by BNW Developments: Al Marjan Island Projects (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Every BNW project, with prices, payment plans, yields and Golden Visa eligibility.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"by\">By <b>First Stone Real Estate<\/b> \u00b7 Al Marjan Island Specialists \u00b7 Updated June 2026 \u00b7 9 min read<\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"pills\">\r\n <div class=\"pillstat\"><div class=\"ps-n\">RAK's <span>#1<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ps-l\">Largest private developer<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pillstat\"><div class=\"ps-n\">AED <span>15B<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ps-l\">Assets under management<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pillstat\"><div class=\"ps-n\">7\u20139%<\/div><div class=\"ps-l\">Rental yields<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pillstat\"><div class=\"ps-n\">2027<\/div><div class=\"ps-l\">Wynn casino opens nearby<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"ov\">\r\n <div class=\"lab\">Quick Answer<\/div>\r\n <p><strong>Off plan property by BNW Developments<\/strong> means buying directly from BNW \u2014 a fast-rising, 2024-founded luxury developer \u2014 before completion, in instalments. BNW is now <strong>Ras Al Khaimah's largest private developer<\/strong>, focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/off-plan-property-for-sale-in-ras-al-khaimah\">Al Marjan Island<\/a>: water-inspired residences <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/aqua-arc-bnw\">Aqua Arc<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/aqua-maya-bnw\">Aqua Maya<\/a>, plus the UAE's first Taj-branded homes. Prices start from <strong>AED 1.78M<\/strong>, with <strong>7\u20139% yields<\/strong>, all freehold and Golden Visa-eligible above AED 2 million.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"contents\">\r\n <h4>On This Page<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><a href=\"#what\">What is off plan property by BNW?<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#why\">Why BNW & Al Marjan Island<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#projects\">Every BNW project<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#prices\">BNW prices<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#story\">The BNW growth story<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#wynn\">The Wynn effect<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#visa\">Freehold, Golden Visa & tax<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"what\">What is off plan property by BNW?<\/h2>\r\n <svg class=\"wave\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 14\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,7 C20,14 40,0 60,7 C80,14 100,0 120,7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <p><strong>Off plan property by BNW Developments is a home you buy from BNW before construction is finished, paying in stages tied to build milestones or handover.<\/strong> BNW is a luxury developer founded in 2024 by chairman Ankur Aggarwal and managing director Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi, specialising in beachfront and branded residences on Al Marjan Island.<\/p>\r\n <p>Buying off plan with BNW means securing a waterfront \u2014 often brand-name \u2014 home at launch pricing in a fast-appreciating market, with funds protected in escrow until handover.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"why\">Why BNW & Al Marjan Island<\/h2>\r\n <svg class=\"wave\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 14\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,7 C20,14 40,0 60,7 C80,14 100,0 120,7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <p>BNW pairs a remarkable growth trajectory with a single, high-conviction location \u2014 the UAE's most talked-about emerging island.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"pts\">\r\n <li><strong>RAK's largest private developer:<\/strong> around AED 15 billion in assets under management and 12 new projects planned for 2026 \u2014 built in just over a year.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>One focused island:<\/strong> Al Marjan Island, a beachfront destination minutes from the upcoming Wynn resort, with 32 Michelin-star restaurants planned across the island.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Branded pedigree:<\/strong> the UAE's first Taj Hotels branded residence, plus collaborations including FashionTV and Tonino Lamborghini.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Strong income:<\/strong> 7\u20139% long-term yields and 10\u201312% short-term (holiday) yields on a high-demand island.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"projects\">Every BNW off plan project<\/h2>\r\n <svg class=\"wave\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 14\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,7 C20,14 40,0 60,7 C80,14 100,0 120,7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <p>BNW's Al Marjan portfolio splits into its water-inspired Aqua collection and its branded residences. Each entry links to its full page. <em>Prices are starting figures and move with availability \u2014 confirm live pricing before reserving.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"tabbar\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n <button class=\"tabbtn active\" data-tab=\"aqua\">Aqua Collection<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"tabbtn\" data-tab=\"branded\">Branded Residences<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"tabpane active\" id=\"aqua\">\r\n <div class=\"acard\">\r\n <div class=\"acard-top\">\r\n <div><div class=\"acard-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/aqua-arc-bnw\">Aqua Arc<\/a><\/div><div class=\"acard-loc\">Al Marjan Island \u00b7 overlooking Wynn<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"acard-from\">From AED 2,240,000<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>A water-inspired architectural landmark of 226 homes \u2014 apartments and townhouses \u2014 about 5 minutes from the Wynn resort. Award-winning design and one of the island's most-watched launches.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"chips\"><span class=\"chip\"><b>226<\/b> homes<\/span><span class=\"chip\">Apartments & townhouses<\/span><span class=\"chip\">Handover <b>Q2 2027<\/b><\/span><span class=\"chip\"><b>7\u20138%<\/b> long \u00b7 <b>10\u201312%<\/b> short yield<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"acard\">\r\n <div class=\"acard-top\">\r\n <div><div class=\"acard-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/aqua-maya-bnw\">Aqua Maya<\/a><\/div><div class=\"acard-loc\">Al Marjan Island \u00b7 boutique waterfront<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"acard-from\">From AED 1,780,000<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>A boutique, low-rise waterfront community offering soulful coastal living with permanent sea-view scarcity \u2014 BNW's most accessible entry point.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"chips\"><span class=\"chip\">1\u20134 bed + retail<\/span><span class=\"chip\">Boutique low-rise<\/span><span class=\"chip\">Handover <b>Q1 2028<\/b><\/span><span class=\"chip\"><b>7\u20139%<\/b> yield<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"tabpane\" id=\"branded\">\r\n <div class=\"acard\">\r\n <span class=\"tagline\">First Taj-branded residence in the UAE<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"acard-top\">\r\n <div><div class=\"acard-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/taj-wellington-mews\">Taj Wellington Mews<\/a><\/div><div class=\"acard-loc\">Al Marjan Island \u00b7 1.5km from Wynn<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"acard-from\">From AED 2,700,000<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Two interconnected curved towers carrying the 150-year-old Taj (IHCL) brand's first UAE residence \u2014 five-star service delivered as a lifestyle. Branded residences command a 25\u201340% rental premium.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"chips\"><span class=\"chip\"><b>336<\/b> units<\/span><span class=\"chip\">Studios & 1\u20133 bed<\/span><span class=\"chip\"><b>10%<\/b> down payment<\/span><span class=\"chip\">Score <b>82\/100<\/b><\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p style=\"font-size:14.5px;color:#76726c;margin-top:6px;\">BNW's wider branded & waterfront pipeline on Al Marjan also includes <strong>FashionTV Acacia<\/strong>, <strong>Tonino Lamborghini Residences<\/strong>, <strong>Pelagia<\/strong>, <strong>Aquino<\/strong> and <strong>La Perla<\/strong> \u2014 with 12 new launches planned for 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/contact-us\">Ask us<\/a> for the latest releases.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"note\">See every live unit on our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developer\/bnw\">BNW developer page<\/a> and across all <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/communities\">UAE communities<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"prices\">How much does off plan property by BNW cost?<\/h2>\r\n <svg class=\"wave\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 14\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,7 C20,14 40,0 60,7 C80,14 100,0 120,7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <p><strong>Off plan property by BNW starts from around AED 1.78 million and rises with branding and unit size.<\/strong> The current range:<\/p>\r\n <table class=\"stable\">\r\n <thead><tr><th>Project<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>From<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr><td>Aqua Maya<\/td><td>Boutique waterfront<\/td><td>AED 1,780,000<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Aqua Arc<\/td><td>Apartments & townhouses<\/td><td>AED 2,240,000<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Taj Wellington Mews<\/td><td>Taj-branded residences<\/td><td>AED 2,700,000<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"story\">The BNW growth story<\/h2>\r\n <svg class=\"wave\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 14\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,7 C20,14 40,0 60,7 C80,14 100,0 120,7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <p>Few developers have scaled this fast. BNW went from consultancy to RAK's largest private developer in barely two years:<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"tl\">\r\n <div class=\"tl-item\"><div class=\"tl-y\">2024<\/div><div class=\"tl-t\"><b>BNW Developments founded<\/b> by Ankur Aggarwal (chairman) and Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi (MD), transitioning from consultancy to developer.<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tl-item\"><div class=\"tl-y\">2024\u201325<\/div><div class=\"tl-t\">Launches <b>Aqua Arc<\/b> and partners with IHCL for the UAE's first <b>Taj Wellington Mews<\/b> branded residence.<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tl-item\"><div class=\"tl-y\">2025<\/div><div class=\"tl-t\">Portfolio reaches <b>~AED 15 billion AUM<\/b>; becomes <b>RAK's largest private developer<\/b>.<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tl-item\"><div class=\"tl-y\">2026<\/div><div class=\"tl-t\"><b>12 new projects<\/b> planned across Al Marjan beach and RAK Central \u2014 over 10 million sq ft, targeting international buyers.<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tl-item\"><div class=\"tl-y\">2027<\/div><div class=\"tl-t\"><b>Aqua Arc handover<\/b> aligns with the opening of <b>Wynn Al Marjan Island<\/b> \u2014 the UAE's first casino resort.<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"wynn\">The Wynn effect on Al Marjan Island<\/h2>\r\n <svg class=\"wave\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 14\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,7 C20,14 40,0 60,7 C80,14 100,0 120,7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <p><strong>BNW's biggest tailwind is its location beside Wynn Al Marjan Island \u2014 the UAE's first casino resort, opening in 2027.<\/strong> The island's market has already transformed:<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"pts\">\r\n <li><strong>Price surge:<\/strong> Al Marjan land values have risen sharply since the Wynn announcement, with prime waterfront forecast to keep climbing in 2026.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Proximity premium:<\/strong> Aqua Arc is ~5 minutes from Wynn; Taj Wellington Mews is ~1.5km \u2014 prime positions for short-term rental demand.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Tourism wave:<\/strong> RAK is targeting millions of additional annual visitors and a cluster of global hospitality brands on the island.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Branded premium:<\/strong> BNW's Taj and fashion-brand residences command a structural 25\u201340% rental premium over non-branded stock.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"visa\">Off plan property, freehold & the UAE Golden Visa<\/h2>\r\n <svg class=\"wave\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 14\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,7 C20,14 40,0 60,7 C80,14 100,0 120,7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <p><strong>BNW's projects are freehold and open to all nationalities, and any home worth AED 2 million or more qualifies for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"pts\">\r\n <li><strong>Full freehold:<\/strong> the right to sell, rent, mortgage and transfer \u2014 for all nationalities in Ras Al Khaimah.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>AED 2M Golden Visa:<\/strong> a 10-year renewable visa covering you, your spouse and dependents \u2014 met by Aqua Arc and Taj Wellington Mews.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Zero tax:<\/strong> no annual property tax, no capital gains tax, no rental income tax.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Flexible plans:<\/strong> typically 60\/40 with post-handover options and down payments from around 10%. Model financing with our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/mortgage-calculator\">mortgage calculator<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n <svg class=\"wave\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 14\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,7 C20,14 40,0 60,7 C80,14 100,0 120,7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <div class=\"faq\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\">Who founded BNW Developments and is it reliable?<\/button><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>BNW was founded in 2024 by chairman Ankur Aggarwal, a chartered-accountant-turned-developer, with Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi as MD. Despite its youth, BNW is already Ras Al Khaimah's largest private developer, with around AED 15 billion in assets under management and 12 new projects planned for 2026.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\">How much does off plan property by BNW cost?<\/button><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Off plan property by BNW starts from around AED 1.78 million for an apartment at Aqua Maya. Aqua Arc starts from around AED 2.24 million, and the Taj-branded Taj Wellington Mews from around AED 2.7 million \u2014 all freehold on Al Marjan Island.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\">What is the cheapest BNW project?<\/button><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>The cheapest is Aqua Maya, a boutique low-rise waterfront community on Al Marjan Island, from around AED 1.78 million with 7\u20139% rental yields and 1 to 4-bedroom apartments.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\">Where are BNW's projects located?<\/button><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>BNW's projects are concentrated on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah \u2014 a man-made beachfront island and the emirate's most active investment address. Its current portfolio includes Aqua Arc, Aqua Maya and Taj Wellington Mews, all minutes from the upcoming Wynn resort.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\">Is Taj Wellington Mews by BNW a good investment?<\/button><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. It is the first and only Taj Hotels (IHCL) branded residence in the UAE \u2014 the 150-year-old Indian hospitality brand's UAE debut. Branded residences command a 25\u201340% rental premium, and the project sits just 1.5km from Wynn, with studios from around AED 2.7 million and a 10% down payment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\">What rental yield do BNW's Al Marjan projects offer?<\/button><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Strong income: Aqua Arc 2-bedroom units are projected at AED 112,000\u2013150,000 a year, with 7\u20138% long-term and 10\u201312% short-term yields. Aqua Maya delivers 7\u20139% annual yield, boosted by Wynn-driven demand.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\">How close are BNW's projects to the Wynn Al Marjan casino?<\/button><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Very close. Aqua Arc is about a 5-minute drive and overlooks the resort, while Taj Wellington Mews is roughly 1.5km from Wynn Al Marjan Island \u2014 the UAE's first casino resort, opening 2027. This proximity is a key appreciation driver.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\">What payment plan does BNW offer?<\/button><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>BNW offers flexible plans, commonly a 60\/40 structure with post-handover options and down payments from around 10%. Taj Wellington Mews, for example, starts with a 10% down payment, spreading the balance across construction and handover.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\">Can a foreigner buy off plan property from BNW?<\/button><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. BNW's Al Marjan Island projects are freehold and open to all nationalities, with full ownership rights to sell, rent, mortgage and transfer. Ras Al Khaimah is one of the UAE's fastest-growing emirates for international buyers.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\">Can I get a UAE Golden Visa with a BNW property?<\/button><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. A BNW property worth AED 2 million or more qualifies you for a 10-year renewable Golden Visa covering you, your spouse and dependents. Aqua Arc and Taj Wellington Mews comfortably exceed this threshold.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"cta\">\r\n <h3>Secure your BNW residence before the Wynn opening<\/h3>\r\n <p>Water-inspired and Taj-branded living on Al Marjan Island \u2014 First Stone Real Estate gives you early access, payment-plan support and full guidance, from selection to Golden Visa.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"btnrow\">\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/contact-us\">Enquire Now<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-g\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developer\/bnw\">View BNW Projects<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"tags\">\r\n <div class=\"tlb\">Tags<\/div>\r\n <a class=\"pill\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developer\/bnw\">Off Plan Property<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"pill\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developer\/bnw\">BNW Developments<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"pill\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/aqua-arc-bnw\">Aqua Arc<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"pill\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/aqua-maya-bnw\">Aqua Maya<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"pill\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/taj-wellington-mews\">Taj Wellington Mews<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"pill\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/off-plan-property-for-sale-in-ras-al-khaimah\">Al Marjan Island<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"pill\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/contact-us\">UAE Golden Visa<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"pill\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/mortgage-calculator\">RAK Property<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <p class=\"note\">Figures cited are based on BNW Developments announcements and Ras Al Khaimah market data current to mid-2026. 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Water-inspired Aqua residences and the UAE’s first Taj-branded homes, on the emirate’s most exciting beachfront island. Every BNW project, with prices, payment plans, yields and Golden Visa eligibility. By First Stone Real Estate \u00b7 Al Marjan Island Specialists \u00b7 Updated June 2026 \u00b7 9 min read RAK’s #1Largest private developer AED 15BAssets under management 7\u20139%Rental yields 2027Wynn casino opens nearby Quick Answer Off plan property by BNW Developments means buying directly from BNW \u2014 a fast-rising, 2024-founded luxury developer \u2014 before completion, in instalments. BNW is now Ras Al Khaimah’s largest private developer, focused on Al Marjan Island: water-inspired residences Aqua Arc and Aqua Maya, plus the UAE’s first Taj-branded homes. Prices start from AED 1.78M, with 7\u20139% yields, all freehold and Golden Visa-eligible above AED 2 million. On This Page What is off plan property by BNW? Why BNW & Al Marjan Island Every BNW project BNW prices The BNW growth story The Wynn effect Freehold, Golden Visa & tax Frequently asked questions What is off plan property by BNW? Off plan property by BNW Developments is a home you buy from BNW before construction is finished, paying in stages tied to build milestones or handover. BNW is a luxury developer founded in 2024 by chairman Ankur Aggarwal and managing director Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi, specialising in beachfront and branded residences on Al Marjan Island. Buying off plan with BNW means securing a waterfront \u2014 often brand-name \u2014 home at launch pricing in a fast-appreciating market, with funds protected in escrow until handover. Why BNW & Al Marjan Island BNW pairs a remarkable growth trajectory with a single, high-conviction location \u2014 the UAE’s most talked-about emerging island. RAK’s largest private developer: around AED 15 billion in assets under management and 12 new projects planned for 2026 \u2014 built in just over a year. One focused island: Al Marjan Island, a beachfront destination minutes from the upcoming Wynn resort, with 32 Michelin-star restaurants planned across the island. Branded pedigree: the UAE’s first Taj Hotels branded residence, plus collaborations including FashionTV and Tonino Lamborghini. Strong income: 7\u20139% long-term yields and 10\u201312% short-term (holiday) yields on a high-demand island. Every BNW off plan project BNW’s Al Marjan portfolio splits into its water-inspired Aqua collection and its branded residences. Each entry links to its full page. Prices are starting figures and move with availability \u2014 confirm live pricing before reserving. Aqua Collection Branded Residences Aqua ArcAl Marjan Island \u00b7 overlooking Wynn From AED 2,240,000 A water-inspired architectural landmark of 226 homes \u2014 apartments and townhouses \u2014 about 5 minutes from the Wynn resort. Award-winning design and one of the island’s most-watched launches. 226 homesApartments & townhousesHandover Q2 20277\u20138% long \u00b7 10\u201312% short yield Aqua MayaAl Marjan Island \u00b7 boutique waterfront From AED 1,780,000 A boutique, low-rise waterfront community offering soulful coastal living with permanent sea-view scarcity \u2014 BNW’s most accessible entry point. 1\u20134 bed + retailBoutique low-riseHandover Q1 20287\u20139% yield First Taj-branded residence in the UAE Taj Wellington MewsAl Marjan Island \u00b7 1.5km from Wynn From AED 2,700,000 Two interconnected curved towers carrying the 150-year-old Taj (IHCL) brand’s first UAE residence \u2014 five-star service delivered as a lifestyle. Branded residences command a 25\u201340% rental premium. 336 unitsStudios & 1\u20133 bed10% down paymentScore 82\/100 BNW’s wider branded & waterfront pipeline on Al Marjan also includes FashionTV Acacia, Tonino Lamborghini Residences, Pelagia, Aquino and La Perla \u2014 with 12 new launches planned for 2026. Ask us for the latest releases. See every live unit on our BNW developer page and across all UAE communities. How much does off plan property by BNW cost? Off plan property by BNW starts from around AED 1.78 million and rises with branding and unit size. The current range: Project Type From Aqua Maya Boutique waterfront AED 1,780,000 Aqua Arc Apartments & townhouses AED 2,240,000 Taj Wellington Mews Taj-branded residences AED 2,700,000 The BNW growth story Few developers have scaled this fast. BNW went from consultancy to RAK’s largest private developer in barely two years: 2024BNW Developments founded by Ankur Aggarwal (chairman) and Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi (MD), transitioning from consultancy to developer. 2024\u201325Launches Aqua Arc and partners with IHCL for the UAE’s first Taj Wellington Mews branded residence. 2025Portfolio reaches ~AED 15 billion AUM; becomes RAK’s largest private developer. 202612 new projects planned across Al Marjan beach and RAK Central \u2014 over 10 million sq ft, targeting international buyers. 2027Aqua Arc handover aligns with the opening of Wynn Al Marjan Island \u2014 the UAE’s first casino resort. The Wynn effect on Al Marjan Island BNW’s biggest tailwind is its location beside Wynn Al Marjan Island \u2014 the UAE’s first casino resort, opening in 2027. The island’s market has already transformed: Price surge: Al Marjan land values have risen sharply since the Wynn announcement, with prime waterfront forecast to keep climbing in 2026. Proximity premium: Aqua Arc is ~5 minutes from Wynn; Taj Wellington Mews is ~1.5km \u2014 prime positions for short-term rental demand. Tourism wave: RAK is targeting millions of additional annual visitors and a cluster of global hospitality brands on the island. Branded premium: BNW’s Taj and fashion-brand residences command a structural 25\u201340% rental premium over non-branded stock. Off plan property, freehold & the UAE Golden Visa BNW’s projects are freehold and open to all nationalities, and any home worth AED 2 million or more qualifies for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. Full freehold: the right to sell, rent, mortgage and transfer \u2014 for all nationalities in Ras Al Khaimah. AED 2M Golden Visa: a 10-year renewable visa covering you, your spouse and dependents \u2014 met by Aqua Arc and Taj Wellington Mews. Zero tax: no annual property tax, no capital gains tax, no rental income tax. 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