Can Foreigners Buy Property on Al Marjan Island?

From paying the reservation deposit to receiving and signing the final Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA), allow approximately 2 to 4 weeks. Registration and other supporting documents may take a further few weeks. Timings vary by developer, project and document readiness. See the primary buying guide for the full process.

The developer is the seller. You can purchase directly, through its exclusive sales partner or through a registered brokerage agency.

Your payment schedule sets out the booking amount and later instalments. Some plans continue after handover. Read the schedule for the specific unit before reserving.

Check the unit details, project registration, refund and cancellation terms, payment instructions and the full payment schedule.

No. You can purchase a RAK off-plan property remotely, using the developer’s approved process for documents, signing and payments.

Not automatically. A suitable POA is needed when someone signs or completes a formal transaction on your behalf. If you sign personally through an accepted process, a representative’s POA may not be necessary. Read our guide to issuing a power of attorney for a property purchase.

It depends on your cash flow and when you need the property. Off-plan can spread payments over time; a ready home can offer earlier use or rental income, but usually needs more funding at completion.

Some developer plans are marketed as interest-free, but compare the total instalment price with any cash-payment offer. Check administration charges, late-payment penalties and all fees in the agreement.

Government-backed developers are often a strong choice, followed by established names and smaller developers with a proven track record. In every case, review completed projects, delivery history, construction quality and after-sales service.

Yes, some projects offer post-handover payment plans. Others require the full balance at handover. Check the unit’s schedule, possession conditions and when the title deed is issued.

Yes, some developers accept cryptocurrency. We can also help arrange payments through registered third-party companies, subject to the developer’s acceptance, compliance checks and agreed conversion and settlement terms.

We work under our parent company, One Broker Group (OBG), RAK's largest master agency. OBG's exclusive sales portfolio includes JW Marriott, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection at Nasim Al Bahr, Arthouse and selected Wyndham units, alongside many other projects.

RAKcompare provides detailed property comparisons and tools designed for international buyers. We use data to help you compare areas and projects, understand the differences and avoid costly investment mistakes. Our philosophy is transparency and unbiased advice, helping you choose a property that fits your goals, budget and cash flow.

Use the matrix below to explore the Market Index and compare prices, then view project locations on the interactive map. Or use the comparison wizard below, and we will provide a detailed comparison based on real property data, tailored to your budget and buying goals.

The timeline depends on whether you need a mortgage, the seller has an existing mortgage, or both. A resale transfer can take up to approximately 45 days in these cases, depending on bank approvals, mortgage clearance and transfer requirements. See the secondary buying guide for further details.

No. An existing owner can also resell an off-plan unit where the agreement and developer’s transfer conditions permit it.

Obtain the current statement of account. The sale agreement should specify what the seller settles and which remaining payments the buyer takes over.

Review the tenancy or lender documents before committing. Agree the occupancy status, any mortgage settlement and the transfer arrangements in writing.

Yes. For a secondary property transfer, you must attend in person or appoint an authorised representative through a valid power of attorney.

We can recommend solicitors who can assist with the purchase and act as your representative under a suitable power of attorney. Their scope of work and fees are agreed directly with you.

We do not receive or hold your purchase funds. We can help arrange an independent, registered third-party escrow provider to hold and release funds under agreed transaction terms. The provider charges a separate service fee, disclosed upfront, and adds protection by controlling when funds are released.

We can help arrange crypto-to-AED payments through registered third-party companies, subject to the seller’s agreement and compliance checks. The conversion rate, charges and settlement process must be agreed before payment.

In most cases, yes. The process can vary depending on whether the property has a mortgage, outstanding developer payments or other transaction-specific requirements.

The RAK Municipality sale-service schedule lists 2% for the buyer and 2% for the seller. In UAE markets with a combined 4% fee, common resale practice is for the buyer to pay the full 4% under the sale agreement. This is why our example budgets 4% for the buyer. The final allocation should be agreed in writing between both parties.

We work under our parent company, One Broker Group (OBG), RAK's largest master agency. OBG's exclusive sales portfolio includes JW Marriott, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection at Nasim Al Bahr, Arthouse and selected Wyndham units, alongside many other projects.

RAKcompare provides detailed property comparisons and tools designed for international buyers. We use data to help you compare areas and projects, understand the differences and avoid costly investment mistakes. Our philosophy is transparency and unbiased advice, helping you choose a property that fits your goals, budget and cash flow.

Use the matrix below to explore the Market Index and compare prices, then view project locations on the interactive map. Or use the comparison wizard below, and we will provide a detailed comparison based on real property data, tailored to your budget and buying goals.