{"id":1832,"date":"2026-06-19T08:58:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/?p=1832"},"modified":"2026-06-19T09:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T09:15:45","slug":"off-plan-property-by-rak-properties-the-2026-investor-guide-to-mina-al-arab-hayat-island-every-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/off-plan-property-by-rak-properties-the-2026-investor-guide-to-mina-al-arab-hayat-island-every-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Off Plan Property by RAK Properties: The 2026 Investor Guide to Mina Al Arab, Hayat Island &amp; Every Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1832\" class=\"elementor elementor-1832\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-608c599 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"608c599\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be0d066 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"be0d066\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ============================================================\r\n     OFF PLAN PROPERTY BY RAK PROPERTIES \u2014 2026 GUIDE\r\n     Blog for First Stone Real Estate (firststonerealestate.com)\r\n     Supports landing page: \/developer\/rak\r\n     Self-contained. 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aria-label=\"RAK off plan market at a glance\">\r\n    <div role=\"listitem\"><div class=\"n\">12&ndash;15<em>%<\/em><\/div><div class=\"l\">Est. annual price growth<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div role=\"listitem\"><div class=\"n\">6&ndash;8<em>%<\/em><\/div><div class=\"l\">Prime rental yields<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div role=\"listitem\"><div class=\"n\">2027<\/div><div class=\"l\">Wynn Al Marjan opens<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div role=\"listitem\"><div class=\"n\">3M<em>+<\/em><\/div><div class=\"l\">Target tourists by 2030<\/div><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- TL;DR -->\r\n  <section class=\"rakp-tldr\">\r\n    <h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li><strong>RAK Properties<\/strong> is the publicly listed master developer of Ras Al Khaimah, founded in 2005 \u2014 its <strong>off plan property<\/strong> sits inside the emirate's flagship waterfront communities.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Everything centres on <strong>Mina Al Arab<\/strong>, with two islands: <strong>Hayat Island<\/strong> (Quattro Del Mar, Bayviews, Nasim Lofts, NB Collection) and <strong>Raha Island<\/strong> (Skai, Mirasol).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Entry prices start near <strong>AED 670,000<\/strong> for studios and climb to <strong>AED 18M+<\/strong> for NB Collection beachfront villas.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Flexible and <strong>post-handover payment plans<\/strong> (40\/60, 10\/30\/60, 5\/25\/10\/60) keep upfront cash low.<\/li>\r\n      <li>The <strong>Wynn Al Marjan Island<\/strong> resort (2027) and a tourism surge are the engines behind RAK's price growth.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <p>Searching for <strong>off plan property<\/strong> in Ras Al Khaimah almost always leads to one name: RAK Properties. As the emirate's leading listed master developer, it has shaped the entire coastline most investors are now chasing. This guide is the practical version \u2014 who RAK Properties is, why the timing matters in 2026, and every active off plan community with starting prices, payment plans and handover dates, organised the way the developer actually builds: by island. Explore the full developer page on <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developer\/rak\">First Stone's RAK Properties hub<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- WHO -->\r\n  <h2>Who is RAK Properties?<\/h2>\r\n  <div class=\"rakp-quick\">\r\n    <b>Quick answer<\/b>\r\n    RAK Properties is the publicly listed (PJSC) master developer of Ras Al Khaimah, founded in 2005 with the backing of the RAK government. It builds integrated waterfront destinations \u2014 most notably Mina Al Arab and its Hayat and Raha islands \u2014 that combine homes, hotels, marinas, beaches and retail.\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p>The distinction matters. RAK Properties does not just build towers; it plans whole communities, which means roads, beaches, schools, hospitality and retail are delivered alongside the homes. For an off plan buyer, that infrastructure-led approach is what turns a render into long-term value. Browse live <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/ras-al-khaimah\">RAK projects<\/a> or compare the wider field on the <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developers\">developers hub<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- WHY NOW -->\r\n  <h2>Why off plan property in RAK is moving fast in 2026<\/h2>\r\n  <div class=\"rakp-quick\">\r\n    <b>Quick answer<\/b>\r\n    Ras Al Khaimah is in a rare growth window. Values have risen an estimated 12&ndash;15% year on year, prime yields run about 6&ndash;8%, and the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort \u2014 the Gulf's first integrated gaming resort \u2014 opens in 2027. RAK targets over three million tourists by 2030, pushing residential and rental demand sharply higher.\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p>On Hayat Island specifically, quarterly data has shown rents climbing in the mid-teens year on year and price per square foot rising double digits \u2014 exactly the early-mover dynamic off plan investors look for. Entry prices remain well below comparable Dubai and Abu Dhabi waterfront stock, so the gap between today's launch price and tomorrow's completed value is still wide. To model a purchase, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/mortgage-calculator\">mortgage calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- PROJECTS BY ISLAND -->\r\n  <h2>Every RAK Properties off plan project, by community<\/h2>\r\n  <p>Use the tabs to move between communities. Figures are indicative 2026 starting prices and change with availability, unit type, floor and view \u2014 confirm the live price list with our team before reserving.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"rakp-tabs\">\r\n    <div class=\"rakp-tablist\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"RAK Properties projects by community\">\r\n      <button class=\"rakp-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"rakp-hayat\" id=\"t-hayat\">Hayat Island<\/button>\r\n      <button class=\"rakp-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"rakp-raha\" id=\"t-raha\">Raha Island<\/button>\r\n      <button class=\"rakp-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"rakp-mina\" id=\"t-mina\">Mina Al Arab<\/button>\r\n      <button class=\"rakp-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"rakp-cmp\" id=\"t-cmp\">Compare All<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- HAYAT ISLAND -->\r\n    <div class=\"rakp-panel is-active\" id=\"rakp-hayat\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"t-hayat\">\r\n      <p>Hayat Island is the heart of Mina Al Arab \u2014 a resort island wrapped in canals, beaches and a marina, and home to RAK Properties' widest off plan range, from entry-level studios to ultra-prime villas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>Quattro Del Mar <span class=\"rakp-status s-off\">Off-plan<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Canal-front apartments, duplexes and townhouses with a beach club, lagoon yacht club, spa, cinema and mini-golf. A flexible post-handover option lets you pay 40% over two years after completion. <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/rak-cape-hayat\">See related RAK Properties projects<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 835K<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Studio&ndash;3 <span>bed +TH<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">60\/40 <span>+ post-HO<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Handover <span>Q4 2026<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>Bayviews <span class=\"rakp-status s-off\">Off-plan<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>One of the most affordable beachfront-community launches in the UAE \u2014 compact, well-planned studios and one-to-two-bed apartments with sea and lagoon views.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 670K<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Studio&ndash;2 <span>bed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">10\/30\/60 <span>plan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Handover <span>Q3 2028<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>Enta Mina Residences <span class=\"rakp-status s-off\">Off-plan<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>A newer Hayat Island launch of studios to two-bed apartments, positioned for early-entry investors ahead of the Wynn handover window.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 896K<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Studio&ndash;2 <span>bed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Handover <span>2028<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>NB Collection <span class=\"rakp-status s-hot\">Selling fast<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>RAK Properties' ultra-luxury statement \u2014 limited beachfront villas with private plots and direct sea access. Scarce inventory, premium pricing.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 18.3M<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Beachfront <span>villas<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">60\/40 <span>plan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Handover <span>Q4 2026<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>Bay Residences <span class=\"rakp-status s-resale\">Sold out \u00b7 resale<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>A popular Hayat Island address now available mainly through the resale market \u2014 a route to a completed-soon unit without waiting for a fresh launch.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 680K<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Studio&ndash;3 <span>bed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">5\/25\/10\/60 <span>plan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Handover <span>Q3 2028<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>Nasim Lofts <span class=\"rakp-status s-resale\">Handed over \u00b7 resale<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Contemporary loft-style apartments and duplexes that have already completed \u2014 ideal if you want a ready RAK Properties home with immediate rental potential.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 5.34M<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">2&ndash;3 <span>bed + duplex<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">40\/60 <span>plan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Status <span>Ready<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- RAHA ISLAND -->\r\n    <div class=\"rakp-panel\" id=\"rakp-raha\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"t-raha\">\r\n      <p>Raha Island is the newer wing of Mina Al Arab \u2014 quieter, lower-density and priced for entry-level investors who still want the island lifestyle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>Skai <span class=\"rakp-status s-off\">Off-plan<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Modern studios to three-bed apartments with a generous, construction-weighted-then-handover payment split \u2014 comfortable for cash-flow planning.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 1.25M<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Studio&ndash;3 <span>bed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">10\/40\/50 <span>plan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Handover <span>Q2 2028<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>Mirasol <span class=\"rakp-status s-off\">Off-plan<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Among the most affordable RAK Properties launches, with multiple payment plans to choose from. View the <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/rak-mirasol-2\">Mirasol project page<\/a> for current availability.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 861K<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Studio&ndash;3 <span>bed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Multiple <span>plans<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Handover <span>Q4 2026<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- MINA AL ARAB WIDER -->\r\n    <div class=\"rakp-panel\" id=\"rakp-mina\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"t-mina\">\r\n      <p>Beyond the two islands, the wider Mina Al Arab master community holds RAK Properties' branded residences, townhouse enclaves and established villa neighbourhoods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>Cape Hayat <span class=\"rakp-status s-off\">Off-plan<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Waterfront living overlooking the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salim Al Qasimi Mosque, with one of the lowest entry points in the portfolio. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/rak-cape-hayat\">Cape Hayat project page<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 700K<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Studio&ndash;4 <span>bed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">40\/60 <span>plan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Handover <span>Q2 2026<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>Anantara Mina Al Arab Residences <span class=\"rakp-status s-off\">Branded \u00b7 off-plan<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Five-star branded residences tied to the Anantara hospitality name \u2014 resort services, rental-pool potential and a premium that branded stock tends to hold on resale.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 2.2M<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Studio&ndash;5 <span>bed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">10\/50\/40 <span>plan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Handover <span>Q4 2026<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>Granada II <span class=\"rakp-status s-off\">Off-plan<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Townhouses near Saqr Park with a buyer-friendly 10\/90 structure \u2014 minimal during construction, the bulk on handover.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 2.3M<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Townhouses<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">10\/90 <span>plan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Handover <span>Q1 2026<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>Nura <span class=\"rakp-status s-resale\">Sold out \u00b7 resale<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>A fully subscribed Mina Al Arab community now traded on the resale market \u2014 a way into the master plan at a completed-soon stage.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 830K<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Studio&ndash;4 <span>bed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Handover <span>Q2 2028<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>Marbella II Villas <span class=\"rakp-status s-resale\">Ready \u00b7 resale<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Completed two-to-four-bed villas in an established Mina Al Arab enclave \u2014 move-in ready with immediate rental potential.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 2.14M<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">2&ndash;4 <span>bed villas<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">10\/30\/10\/50 <span>plan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Status <span>Ready<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-card\">\r\n        <h3>Gateway Residences <span class=\"rakp-status s-off\">Community<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>A long-standing RAK Properties residential address within Mina Al Arab \u2014 apartments suited to end-users and yield-focused investors alike.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"rakp-stats\"><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Apartments<\/span><span class=\"rakp-stat\">Mina Al Arab<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- COMPARE -->\r\n    <div class=\"rakp-panel\" id=\"rakp-cmp\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"t-cmp\">\r\n      <p>Sort your shortlist by budget, plan, handover and status.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"rakp-tablewrap\">\r\n        <table>\r\n          <thead><tr><th>Project<\/th><th>Community<\/th><th>From (AED)<\/th><th>Payment plan<\/th><th>Handover<\/th><th>Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n          <tbody>\r\n            <tr><td>Bayviews<\/td><td>Hayat Island<\/td><td>670K<\/td><td>10\/30\/60<\/td><td>Q3 2028<\/td><td>Off-plan<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Cape Hayat<\/td><td>Mina Al Arab<\/td><td>700K<\/td><td>40\/60<\/td><td>Q2 2026<\/td><td>Off-plan<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Nura<\/td><td>Mina Al Arab<\/td><td>830K<\/td><td>2 plans<\/td><td>Q2 2028<\/td><td>Resale<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Quattro Del Mar<\/td><td>Hayat Island<\/td><td>835K<\/td><td>60\/40 + post-HO<\/td><td>Q4 2026<\/td><td>Off-plan<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Mirasol<\/td><td>Raha Island<\/td><td>861K<\/td><td>Multiple<\/td><td>Q4 2026<\/td><td>Off-plan<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Enta Mina Residences<\/td><td>Hayat Island<\/td><td>896K<\/td><td>Flexible<\/td><td>2028<\/td><td>Off-plan<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Skai<\/td><td>Raha Island<\/td><td>1.25M<\/td><td>10\/40\/50<\/td><td>Q2 2028<\/td><td>Off-plan<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Marbella II Villas<\/td><td>Mina Al Arab<\/td><td>2.14M<\/td><td>10\/30\/10\/50<\/td><td>Ready<\/td><td>Resale<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Anantara Mina<\/td><td>Mina Al Arab<\/td><td>2.2M<\/td><td>10\/50\/40<\/td><td>Q4 2026<\/td><td>Branded<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Granada II<\/td><td>Mina Al Arab<\/td><td>2.3M<\/td><td>10\/90<\/td><td>Q1 2026<\/td><td>Off-plan<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Nasim Lofts<\/td><td>Hayat Island<\/td><td>5.34M<\/td><td>40\/60<\/td><td>Ready<\/td><td>Resale<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>NB Collection<\/td><td>Hayat Island<\/td><td>18.3M<\/td><td>60\/40<\/td><td>Q4 2026<\/td><td>Selling fast<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <\/tbody>\r\n        <\/table>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"rakp-note\">Indicative 2026 starting prices; subject to availability, unit, floor and view. Confirm the live price list with First Stone before reserving.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- CTA -->\r\n  <div class=\"rakp-cta\">\r\n    <h3>Get the live RAK Properties price list<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Best-view units and ground-floor launch prices move first. Register and our RAK specialists will send current availability, full price lists, floor plans and payment-plan options.<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"rakp-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/contact-us\">Request price list<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"rakp-btn is-ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developer\/rak\">View RAK Properties<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- PAYMENT PLANS -->\r\n  <h2>RAK Properties payment plans, decoded<\/h2>\r\n  <div class=\"rakp-quick\">\r\n    <b>Quick answer<\/b>\r\n    A payment plan spreads the price across the build. \"40\/60\" means 40% during construction and 60% on handover; \"10\/30\/60\" adds a 10% booking deposit. RAK Properties also offers post-handover plans where up to 40&ndash;60% is payable over two to three years after completion.\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"rakp-tablewrap\">\r\n    <table>\r\n      <thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>How it splits<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr><td>40\/60<\/td><td>40% build \u00b7 60% handover<\/td><td>Capital-light entry (Cape Hayat)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>10\/30\/60<\/td><td>10% book \u00b7 30% build \u00b7 60% handover<\/td><td>Low deposit, balanced (Bayviews)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>10\/40\/50<\/td><td>10% book \u00b7 40% build \u00b7 50% handover<\/td><td>Steady cash flow (Skai)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>10\/50\/40<\/td><td>10% book \u00b7 50% build \u00b7 40% handover<\/td><td>Branded stock (Anantara)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>5\/25\/10\/60<\/td><td>Staged, low early outlay<\/td><td>Phased budgeting (Bay Residences)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>10\/90<\/td><td>10% build \u00b7 90% handover<\/td><td>End-users financing at handover (Granada II)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Post-handover<\/td><td>40&ndash;60% after completion (2&ndash;3 yrs)<\/td><td>Yield-first investors (Quattro Del Mar)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- HOW FIRST STONE HELPS -->\r\n  <h2>How First Stone helps you buy RAK Properties off plan<\/h2>\r\n  <p>As a Business Bay brokerage covering the whole UAE, <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/about-us\">First Stone Real Estate<\/a> gives you direct-from-developer access to RAK Properties launches \u2014 at no extra cost, since the developer pays the commission. We handle <strong>launch-day registration<\/strong>, <strong>unit and view selection<\/strong>, <strong>price lists and floor plans<\/strong>, <strong>payment-plan structuring<\/strong>, <strong>resale sourcing<\/strong> for sold-out communities, and <strong>residency guidance<\/strong>. Start on the <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developer\/rak\">RAK Properties developer page<\/a>, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/ras-al-khaimah\">all RAK projects<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/contact-us\">speak to an advisor<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- FAQ -->\r\n  <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n  <div class=\"rakp-faq\">\r\n    <details open><summary>Who is RAK Properties?<\/summary><div class=\"b\">RAK Properties is the leading publicly listed (PJSC) master developer of Ras Al Khaimah, founded in 2005 with the backing of the RAK government. It develops integrated waterfront communities such as Mina Al Arab, Hayat Island and Raha Island, combining residences, hotels, marinas, beaches and retail.<\/div><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>Is off plan property by RAK Properties a good investment in 2026?<\/summary><div class=\"b\">Yes. Its homes sit inside RAK's fastest-growing waterfront communities, where values have risen an estimated 12&ndash;15% year on year. Demand is driven by the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort opening in 2027, a three-million-tourist target by 2030, prime yields of about 6&ndash;8%, and entry prices below comparable Dubai waterfront stock.<\/div><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>What is the cheapest RAK Properties off plan project?<\/summary><div class=\"b\">Entry-level homes on Hayat Island start from around AED 670,000&ndash;700,000 for studios at Bayviews and Cape Hayat. On Raha Island, Mirasol starts from roughly AED 770,000&ndash;861,000 \u2014 among the most affordable beachfront-community launches in the UAE.<\/div><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>Where is Mina Al Arab and what is on Hayat Island?<\/summary><div class=\"b\">Mina Al Arab is RAK Properties' flagship coastal master community. It contains two islands: Hayat Island, home to Quattro Del Mar, Bayviews, Bay Residences, Nasim Lofts and the ultra-luxury NB Collection villas, and Raha Island, home to Skai and Mirasol.<\/div><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>Can foreigners buy off plan property from RAK Properties?<\/summary><div class=\"b\">Yes. RAK Properties communities sit in designated freehold zones where overseas buyers can own 100% freehold property with full rights to sell, lease or transfer, plus zero capital gains tax, no annual property tax, and potential UAE residency.<\/div><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>What payment plans does RAK Properties offer?<\/summary><div class=\"b\">Flexible and post-handover plans, including 40\/60, 10\/30\/60, 10\/40\/50, 10\/50\/40 and staged structures such as 5\/25\/10\/60, with several projects offering 40&ndash;60% payable after handover over two to three years.<\/div><\/details>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- TAGS -->\r\n  <div class=\"rakp-tags\">\r\n    <b>Tags<\/b>\r\n    <a class=\"rakp-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developer\/rak\">#OffPlanProperty<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"rakp-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developer\/rak\">#RAKProperties<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"rakp-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/ras-al-khaimah\">#RasAlKhaimah<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"rakp-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/communities\">#MinaAlArab<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"rakp-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/communities\">#HayatIsland<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"rakp-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/rak-cape-hayat\">#CapeHayat<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"rakp-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/rak-mirasol-2\">#Mirasol<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"rakp-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/contact-us\">#PropertyInvestment<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"rakp-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\">#UAERealEstate<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- AUTHOR -->\r\n  <div class=\"rakp-author\">\r\n    <div class=\"av\">FS<\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n      <p class=\"nm\">First Stone Real Estate<\/p>\r\n      <p>Business Bay, Dubai \u00b7 RAK Properties and Ras Al Khaimah specialists. Direct-from-developer access to Mina Al Arab, Hayat Island and Raha Island launches. <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/about-us\">About us<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/contact-us\">Contact<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"rakp-note\">Disclaimer: For general information only; not financial or legal advice. Prices, payment plans and handover dates are indicative for 2026, set by the developer, and change with availability and project phase. 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Everything centres on Mina Al Arab, with two islands: Hayat Island (Quattro Del Mar, Bayviews, Nasim Lofts, NB Collection) and Raha Island (Skai, Mirasol). Entry prices start near AED 670,000 for studios and climb to AED 18M+ for NB Collection beachfront villas. Flexible and post-handover payment plans (40\/60, 10\/30\/60, 5\/25\/10\/60) keep upfront cash low. The Wynn Al Marjan Island resort (2027) and a tourism surge are the engines behind RAK&#8217;s price growth. Searching for off plan property in Ras Al Khaimah almost always leads to one name: RAK Properties. As the emirate&#8217;s leading listed master developer, it has shaped the entire coastline most investors are now chasing. This guide is the practical version \u2014 who RAK Properties is, why the timing matters in 2026, and every active off plan community with starting prices, payment plans and handover dates, organised the way the developer actually builds: by island. Explore the full developer page on First Stone&#8217;s RAK Properties hub. Who is RAK Properties? Quick answer RAK Properties is the publicly listed (PJSC) master developer of Ras Al Khaimah, founded in 2005 with the backing of the RAK government. It builds integrated waterfront destinations \u2014 most notably Mina Al Arab and its Hayat and Raha islands \u2014 that combine homes, hotels, marinas, beaches and retail. The distinction matters. RAK Properties does not just build towers; it plans whole communities, which means roads, beaches, schools, hospitality and retail are delivered alongside the homes. For an off plan buyer, that infrastructure-led approach is what turns a render into long-term value. Browse live RAK projects or compare the wider field on the developers hub. Why off plan property in RAK is moving fast in 2026 Quick answer Ras Al Khaimah is in a rare growth window. Values have risen an estimated 12&ndash;15% year on year, prime yields run about 6&ndash;8%, and the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort \u2014 the Gulf&#8217;s first integrated gaming resort \u2014 opens in 2027. RAK targets over three million tourists by 2030, pushing residential and rental demand sharply higher. On Hayat Island specifically, quarterly data has shown rents climbing in the mid-teens year on year and price per square foot rising double digits \u2014 exactly the early-mover dynamic off plan investors look for. Entry prices remain well below comparable Dubai and Abu Dhabi waterfront stock, so the gap between today&#8217;s launch price and tomorrow&#8217;s completed value is still wide. To model a purchase, use the mortgage calculator. Every RAK Properties off plan project, by community Use the tabs to move between communities. Figures are indicative 2026 starting prices and change with availability, unit type, floor and view \u2014 confirm the live price list with our team before reserving. Hayat Island Raha Island Mina Al Arab Compare All Hayat Island is the heart of Mina Al Arab \u2014 a resort island wrapped in canals, beaches and a marina, and home to RAK Properties&#8217; widest off plan range, from entry-level studios to ultra-prime villas. Quattro Del Mar Off-plan Canal-front apartments, duplexes and townhouses with a beach club, lagoon yacht club, spa, cinema and mini-golf. A flexible post-handover option lets you pay 40% over two years after completion. See related RAK Properties projects. From AED 835KStudio&ndash;3 bed +TH60\/40 + post-HOHandover Q4 2026 Bayviews Off-plan One of the most affordable beachfront-community launches in the UAE \u2014 compact, well-planned studios and one-to-two-bed apartments with sea and lagoon views. From AED 670KStudio&ndash;2 bed10\/30\/60 planHandover Q3 2028 Enta Mina Residences Off-plan A newer Hayat Island launch of studios to two-bed apartments, positioned for early-entry investors ahead of the Wynn handover window. From AED 896KStudio&ndash;2 bedHandover 2028 NB Collection Selling fast RAK Properties&#8217; ultra-luxury statement \u2014 limited beachfront villas with private plots and direct sea access. Scarce inventory, premium pricing. From AED 18.3MBeachfront villas60\/40 planHandover Q4 2026 Bay Residences Sold out \u00b7 resale A popular Hayat Island address now available mainly through the resale market \u2014 a route to a completed-soon unit without waiting for a fresh launch. From AED 680KStudio&ndash;3 bed5\/25\/10\/60 planHandover Q3 2028 Nasim Lofts Handed over \u00b7 resale Contemporary loft-style apartments and duplexes that have already completed \u2014 ideal if you want a ready RAK Properties home with immediate rental potential. From AED 5.34M2&ndash;3 bed + duplex40\/60 planStatus Ready Raha Island is the newer wing of Mina Al Arab \u2014 quieter, lower-density and priced for entry-level investors who still want the island lifestyle. Skai Off-plan Modern studios to three-bed apartments with a generous, construction-weighted-then-handover payment split \u2014 comfortable for cash-flow planning. From AED 1.25MStudio&ndash;3 bed10\/40\/50 planHandover Q2 2028 Mirasol Off-plan Among the most affordable RAK Properties launches, with multiple payment plans to choose from. View the Mirasol project page for current availability. From AED 861KStudio&ndash;3 bedMultiple plansHandover Q4 2026 Beyond the two islands, the wider Mina Al Arab master community holds RAK Properties&#8217; branded residences, townhouse enclaves and established villa neighbourhoods. Cape Hayat Off-plan Waterfront living overlooking the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salim Al Qasimi Mosque, with one of the lowest entry points in the portfolio. See the Cape Hayat project page. From AED 700KStudio&ndash;4 bed40\/60 planHandover Q2 2026 Anantara Mina Al Arab Residences Branded \u00b7 off-plan Five-star branded residences tied to the Anantara hospitality name \u2014 resort services, rental-pool potential and a premium that branded stock tends to hold on resale. From AED 2.2MStudio&ndash;5 bed10\/50\/40 planHandover Q4 2026 Granada II Off-plan Townhouses near Saqr Park with a buyer-friendly 10\/90 structure \u2014 minimal during construction, the bulk on handover. 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