Know exactly what you are comparing before you shortlist.
A RAKcompare Intelligence Report brings the important buyer information into one structured comparison. Instead of switching between brochures, price lists, payment schedules and sales offers, you can review the projects and selected units side by side and see where the real differences sit.
Bring multiple projects into one premium comparison view instead of reviewing disconnected brochures.
Understand purchase costs, payment timing, service fees and operating structure before you commit time.
Use the report to decide which one or two options deserve a floor-plan review, unit hold or developer discussion.
Five layers of clarity in one comparison.
The objective is simple: make it easier to understand the projects, the numbers and the trade-offs before you decide what deserves a closer look.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Compare projects and selected units across price, size, location, handover, furnishing, beach access, management model and other buyer-relevant criteria.
Total Cost Breakdown
Look beyond the headline purchase price. Where information is available, the report can show acquisition costs, registration fees, furnishing and estimated annual service charges.
Cash-Flow Insights
See when the money is actually due. Scheduled buyer cash flow can separate booking, SPA, construction, handover and other stated costs so payment timing is easier to compare.
Investment Outlook
Compare the factors that can affect buyer economics, including price per sq.ft, rental structure, service costs, payment timing and resale conditions. Any projections remain assumptions, not guarantees.
Clear Next Steps
Once the shortlist becomes clearer, the report can guide the next stage: exact-unit sales offers, floor plans, view checks, developer documents and the payment obligations to verify.
Compare the facts. Then decide what deserves your time.
The purpose of the Intelligence Report is not to make every project look the same. It is to expose the differences clearly enough that you can decide which one or two options deserve an exact-unit review, developer meeting or reservation discussion.
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Sample RAKcompare Intelligence Report
The full sample is shown below so buyers can see the level of detail before requesting their own comparison. Project names are anonymized in the sample.
Project A
Residences
A fully furnished hotel-branded residence with private beach access, sea-facing options and a hotel-managed rental model. The project combines resort living with an owner experience designed for minimal day-to-day management.
| Unit | Unit Type | View | Suite sq.ft | Balcony sq.ft | Total sq.ft | Price AED / USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMPLEA-101 | 2 Bed 1A | Beach & Sea View | — | — | 1,631.70 | AED 6,068,000 USD 1.65m |
Lifestyle & Amenities
Payment & Completion
Project Highlights
- Developer: Abu Dhabi National Hotels
- hotel-branded residences
- Fully furnished homes with private beach access
- Hotel-managed rental program on a stated 55/45 split
- Estimated service charge: AED 35 / sq.ft
Project A Rental Program
The hotel manages the bookings, guest servicing and day-to-day rental operations. The owner does not need to operate or manage the residence as an independent holiday home.
Exclusive Owner Benefits
- Dedicated concierge and certified service team
- Preferred owner rates at participating hotels
- Brand owner recognition and owner privileges
- Curated culinary, wellness and retail partner offers
- Tailored lifestyle privileges
Payment Schedule and Acquisition Cost
| Year | Payment event / cost component | % of purchase price / fee basis | Amount (AED) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
On booking: 10% first installment
Admin / Interim Registration Fee
Initial cash requirement
Within 30 days / SPA: 10%
During construction: 5% installment
2026 total
|
10%Fee10% + fee10%5%25% + fee
|
AED 606,800AED 8,250AED 615,050AED 606,800AED 303,400AED 1,525,250
|
USD 165,341USD 2,248USD 167,589USD 165,341USD 82,670USD 415,599
|
| 2027 |
During construction: 5% installment
2027 total
|
5%5%
|
AED 303,400AED 303,400
|
USD 82,670USD 82,670
|
| 2028 |
At handover: 70% final payment
RAK Land Department registration
2028 total
|
70%4%70% + 4%
|
AED 4,247,600AED 242,720AED 4,490,320
|
USD 1,157,384USD 66,136USD 1,223,520
|
| PURCHASE PRICE | AED 6,068,000 | USD 1,653,406 | ||
| ADDITIONAL ACQUISITION COSTS | AED 250,970 | USD 68,384 | ||
| TOTAL ACQUISITION COST | AED 6,318,970 | USD 1,721,790 |
Includes AED 8,250 Admin / Interim Registration Fee and AED 242,720 RAK Land Department registration. Furnishing is included.
Approx. AED 14,278 quarterly · usually payable in advance
Project B
A premium private-beach residence offering some of the largest 2-bedroom layouts in this comparison. Project B combines generous sea-facing homes, resort services and a hotel-managed rental model designed for owners seeking space and hands-off operation.
Selected 2-Bedroom Sample Unit
| Unit | View | Floor | Area sq.ft | Price AED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMPLEB-202 | Front Sea Corner | 7 | 1,426.11 | AED 5,025,502USD 1.37m |
Payment Schedule and Acquisition Cost
| Year | Payment event / cost component | % of purchase price / fee basis | Amount (AED) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
First installment on booking: 10%
Seller Administration Fee
Initial cash requirement
Within 30 days: 10% SPA payment
2026 total
|
10%Fee10% + fee10%20% + fee
|
AED 502,550AED 5,250AED 507,800AED 502,550AED 1,010,350
|
USD 136,935USD 1,431USD 138,365USD 136,935USD 275,300
|
| 2027 |
During construction: construction installment
2027 total
|
10%10%
|
AED 502,550AED 502,550
|
USD 136,935USD 136,935
|
| 2028 |
During construction: construction installment
Handover · Q4 2028: final payment
RAK Land Department registration
Furnishing package at handover
2028 total
|
10%60%4%Package70% + 4% + furnishing
|
AED 502,550AED 3,015,300AED 201,020AED 200,000AED 3,918,870
|
USD 136,935USD 821,608USD 54,774USD 54,496USD 1,067,812
|
| PURCHASE PRICE | AED 5,025,502 | USD 1,369,347 | ||
| ADDITIONAL ACQUISITION COSTS | AED 406,268 | USD 110,700 | ||
| TOTAL ACQUISITION COST | AED 5,431,770 | USD 1,480,046 |
Includes the Seller Administration Fee, 4% RAK Land Department registration and AED 200,000 furnishing package.
Approx. AED 12,478 quarterly · usually payable in advance
Project C
A fully furnished beachfront branded residence with direct beach access and a hotel-managed rental model. Project C offers a lower sample entry price while retaining international brand recognition and minimal day-to-day owner involvement.
Selected 2-Bedroom Sample Unit
| Unit | Type | Floor | Internal sq.ft | Balcony sq.ft | Total sq.ft | Price AED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMPLEProject C_705 | 2 BHK | 7 | 994 | 147 | 1,142 | AED 4,059,000USD 1.11m |
Payment Schedule and Acquisition Cost
| Year | Payment event / cost component | % of purchase price / fee basis | Amount (AED) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
First installment on booking: 5%
Administration Fee
Initial cash requirement
Within 30 days: 5% SPA payment
During construction: 5% construction installment
2026 total
|
5%Fee5% + fee5%5%15% + fee
|
AED 202,950AED 5,250AED 208,200AED 202,950AED 202,950AED 614,100
|
USD 55,300USD 1,431USD 56,730USD 55,300USD 55,300USD 167,330
|
| 2027 |
Construction installment 1
Construction installment 2
Construction installment 3
2027 total
|
5%5%5%15%
|
AED 202,950AED 202,950AED 202,950AED 608,850
|
USD 55,300USD 55,300USD 55,300USD 165,899
|
| 2028 |
Handover · Q3 2028: final payment
RAK Land Department registration
2028 total
|
70%4%70% + 4%
|
AED 2,841,300AED 162,360AED 3,003,660
|
USD 774,196USD 44,240USD 818,436
|
| PURCHASE PRICE | AED 4,059,000 | USD 1,105,995 | ||
| ADDITIONAL ACQUISITION COSTS | AED 167,610 | USD 45,670 | ||
| TOTAL ACQUISITION COST | AED 4,226,610 | USD 1,151,665 |
Includes the Administration Fee and 4% RAK Land Department registration. Furnishing is included.
Approx. AED 8,565 quarterly · usually payable in advance
Project D
A design-led beachfront residence combining bold architecture, sea-facing homes and flexible short-term rental potential. Project D is positioned for buyers prioritizing a distinctive lifestyle concept and a lower stated service fee.
Selected 2-Bedroom Sample Unit
| Unit | Type | View | Internal sq.ft | Balcony sq.ft | Total sq.ft | Price AED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMPLED-404 | 2 Bed | South, Sea View | 1,013.00 | 408.60 | 1,421.60 | AED 4,922,768USD 1.34m |
Payment Schedule and Acquisition Cost
| Year | Payment event / cost component | % of purchase price / fee basis | Amount (AED) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
First installment on booking / SPA: 20%
Administration Fee
Initial cash requirement
During construction: 5% construction installment
2026 total
|
20%Fee20% + fee5%25% + fee
|
AED 984,554AED 5,250AED 989,804AED 246,138AED 1,235,942
|
USD 268,271USD 1,431USD 269,701USD 67,068USD 336,769
|
| 2027 |
Construction installment 1
Construction installment 2
Construction installment 3
2027 total
|
5%5%5%15%
|
AED 246,138AED 246,138AED 246,138AED 738,415
|
USD 67,068USD 67,068USD 67,068USD 201,203
|
| 2028 |
Construction installment 4
Construction installment 5
Handover · Q4 2028: final payment
RAK Land Department registration
Optional furnishing: excluded, price TBA
2028 total
|
5%5%50%4%Excluded60% + 4%
|
AED 246,138AED 246,138AED 2,461,384AED 196,911Not includedAED 3,150,572
|
USD 67,068USD 67,068USD 670,677USD 53,654Not includedUSD 858,466
|
| PURCHASE PRICE | AED 4,922,768 | USD 1,341,354 | ||
| ADDITIONAL ACQUISITION COSTS | AED 202,161 | USD 55,085 | ||
| TOTAL ACQUISITION COST | AED 5,124,929 | USD 1,396,438 |
Includes the Administration Fee and 4% RAK Land Department registration. Paid furnishing is excluded.
Approx. AED 8,885 quarterly · usually payable in advance
How the Four Options Differ
There is no single project that is automatically the strongest choice for every buyer. The best fit depends on whether the priority is hotel management, size, entry price, completion timing, furnishing or short-term rental flexibility.
Project A
Best suited to a buyer prioritizing premium branding, full furnishing, private beach access and a hotel-managed rental program with minimal day-to-day owner involvement.
Project B
Strongest for buyers prioritizing larger 2-bedroom layouts, private beach lifestyle and Project B hotel management. The main additional cost to account for is the paid furnishing package.
Project C
Relevant for a buyer seeking a lower entry point into a fully furnished, hotel-managed branded residence. The trade-off is a smaller sample 2-bedroom layout than the other selected units.
Project D
Best suited to a buyer prioritizing short-term rental flexibility, lower stated service fees and resale flexibility. Its rental model differs because it does not use an Branded Residence hotel rental pool or hotel booking system.
Total Acquisition Cost Comparison
Total buyer outlay · AED and approximate USDBuyer Cash-Flow Runway
Each segment shows that year's total buyer outflow · AED millionsAverage Price per sq.ft Comparison
AED scale · approximate USD shown in each labelValue and Cash-Flow Ease Compared
Average price per sq.ft shows relative value, while the scheduled buyer outflows show which selected 2-bedroom is easier to fund through completion.
Average Price per sq.ft
Comparison average · AED and approximate USD per sq.ftProject D
AED 3,000 / sq.ftUSD 817 / sq.ftBest price efficiencyProject B
AED 3,139 / sq.ftUSD 855 / sq.ftAED 139 above lowestProject C
AED 3,197 / sq.ftUSD 871 / sq.ftAED 197 above lowestProject A
AED 3,910 / sq.ftUSD 1,065 / sq.ftAED 910 above lowestCash-Flow Comparison by Year
Shorter bar = lower cash requirement · selected sample unitsWhen the Money Is Due
Each block shows the actual annual buyer outflow in the detailed schedules, making it easier to compare the initial commitment, construction payments and completion-year obligation.
Four Projects Side by Side
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AProject ABranded Residence | FProject BResidences | MProject DResidences | SProject CResidences |
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| Brand | Branded Residence | Project B | Project D / Branded Residence | Project C |
| Property | 2 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom |
| Location | Al Marjan Island 4 |
Al Marjan Island 4 |
Al Marjan Island 4 |
Al Marjan Island 2 |
| Developer | Abu Dhabi National Hotels |
Ardee | Elevate | Atara Development |
| Price Range | AED 4.70m to 6.50mapprox. USD 1.30m to 1.77m | AED 4.60m to 5.30mapprox. USD 1.25m to 1.44m | AED 3.90m to 4.20mapprox. USD 1.06m to 1.14m | AED 3.70m to 4.40mapprox. USD 1.01m to 1.20m |
| Average 2BR Size (sq.ft) | approx. 1,441 sq.ft | approx. 1,577 sq.ft | approx. 1,350 sq.ft | approx. 1,267 sq.ft |
| Average Price per sq.ft | AED 3,910 / sq.ftapprox. USD 1,065 / sq.ft | AED 3,139 / sq.ftapprox. USD 855 / sq.ft | AED 3,000 / sq.ftapprox. USD 817 / sq.ft | AED 3,197 / sq.ftapprox. USD 871 / sq.ft |
| Payment Plan | 30/70 overall 10/10/5/5/70 schedule |
40/60 standard; promo 30/70 possible |
Promo 50/50 | Promo 30/70 |
| Beach Access | Private Beach | Private Beach | Direct Access | Direct Access |
| Furnishing | Fully Furnished | Semi-furnished; paid furnishing package |
Unfurnished; paid package |
Fully Furnished |
| Pet Friendly | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Independent Short-Term Rental | No | No | Yes | No |
| Resale Allowed After | 40% | 40% | 25% | 30% |
| Estimated Service Charge (AED per sq.ft) | approx. AED 35 / sq.ft | approx. AED 35 / sq.ft | approx. AED 25 / sq.ft | approx. AED 30 / sq.ft |
| 3D Walk-Through | Available | N/A | N/A | Available |
| Hotel Units | 466 | 250 | 0 | 300 |
| Residential Units | 392 | 523 | 343 | 168 |
| Total Units | 858 | 773 | 343 | 468 |
| Estimated Completion | Q1 2028 | Q4 2028 | Q4 2028 | Q3 2028 |
| Total Acquisition Cost | AED 6,318,970USD 1,721,790 | AED 5,431,770USD 1,480,046 | AED 5,124,929USD 1,396,438 | AED 4,226,610USD 1,151,665 |
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