RAKcompare Marriott Buyer Guide 2026
Marriott Residences on Al Marjan Island Compared
Compare JW Marriott Residences Al Marjan Island, Sheraton Residences, Nasim Al Bahr by The Luxury Collection and W Hotels and Residences in Ras Al Khaimah. See 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom starting prices, size ranges, payment plans and beach access in one guide.
Comparison checked against project CMS data: 7 October 2026
Beyond the numbers
How the four Marriott brands feel different
Brand identity affects the atmosphere, service model and likely buyer profile. That matters when comparing branded residences in Al Marjan Island, where Sheraton Residences, JW Marriott Residences, Nasim Al Bahr and W Hotels and Residences target different buyer preferences. It should still be considered alongside price and payment structure.
The Residences at Sheraton
Lowest entry price and value-led Marriott buyers.
- Handover
- Q3 2028
- Beach
- Direct beach access
- Score
- 23.5 / 24
Nasim Al Bahr
Private-beach luxury with 50% payable over 3 years post-handover.
- Handover
- Q1 2028
- Beach
- Direct private beach
- Score
- 23.5 / 24
JW Marriott Residences
Earlier handover, selected Wynn views and annual service fees.
- Handover
- Q4 2027
- Beach
- Artificial beach within the resort
- Score
- 22 / 24
W Hotels and Residences
A bold lifestyle-led resort setting for buyers considering W Hotels and Residences in Ras Al Khaimah.
- Handover
- Q4 2028
- Beach
- Direct beach access
- Score
- 20 / 24
The quick answer
Which Marriott residence ranks first?
There is no single winner for every buyer comparing branded residences on Al Marjan Island. Sheraton leads on entry price, Nasim Al Bahr offers the most backloaded promotional plan and a private-beach setting, JW Marriott combines an earlier stated handover with estimated service fees, and W Residences offers a lifestyle-led resort setting.
Sheraton
Lowest starting prices for both unit types.
JW Marriott
Q4 2027, based on the latest confirmed project information.
W Residences
W Hotels branding and a social resort setting.
Nasim Al Bahr
20% before handover, 30% on handover and 50% over 3 years post-handover under the current promotion.
one-bedroom
1-Bedroom Marriott Residences Compared
Starting prices and size ranges reflect the project CMS data checked on 7 October 2026. They are a guide to the listed unit types, not a live inventory quote. Confirm the exact residence, view and written payment schedule on the property page.
| Comparison category | Sheraton Sheraton by Marriott | Nasim Al Bahr The Luxury Collection by Marriott | JW Marriott JW Marriott | W Residences W Hotels by Marriott |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | AED 2,200,000 | AED 3,500,000 | AED 3,400,000 | AED 4,140,000 |
| Starting-price rank | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Size range | 716 to 967 sq ft | 965 to 1,100 sq ft | 947 to 1,195 sq ft | 1,020 to 1,100 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10 / 20 / 70 | 10 / 10 / 30 / 50 | 20 / 50 / 30 | 20 / 50 / 30 |
| Estimated handover | Q3 2028 | Q1 2028 | Q4 2027 | Q4 2028 |
| Location | Al Marjan Island 2 | Al Marjan Island 4 | Al Marjan Island 2 | Al Marjan Island 4 |
| Beach access | Direct Access | Private Beach | Artificial Beach | Direct Beach Access |
| Furnishing | Fully furnished | Fully Furnished | Fully Furnished | Fully Furnished |
| Hotel services | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Estimated service fee | AED 35/sq ft/year | AED 35/sq ft/year | AED 30/sq ft/year | AED 35/sq ft/year |
| Resale eligibility | 30% paid | 40% paid | 30% paid | 30% paid |
| Rental restriction | Independent short-term rentals not permitted | Independent short-term rentals not permitted | Independent short-term rentals not permitted | Independent short-term rentals not permitted |
| RAKcompare score | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Best suited for | Lowest entry price and value-led Marriott buyers | Private-beach luxury with a 3-year post-handover payment plan | Earlier handover, selected Wynn views and annual service fees | A bold lifestyle-led resort setting |
| Main trade-off | Compare the exact layout and view before reserving | Higher resale payment threshold than the other three | Not positioned on a natural direct beachfront | Highest starting prices in both comparisons |
| Contact | Request Developer Contact | Contact Developer | Contact Developer | Contact Developer |
Sheraton
Sheraton by Marriott
- Starting price
- AED 2,200,000
- Size range
- 716 to 967 sq ft
- Payment plan
- 10 / 20 / 70
- Handover
- Q3 2028
- Beach access
- Direct Access
- Service fee
- AED 35/sq ft/year
- Resale
- After 30% paid
- RAKcompare score
- Not published
- Best for
- Lowest entry price and value-led Marriott buyers
Nasim Al Bahr
The Luxury Collection by Marriott
- Starting price
- AED 3,500,000
- Size range
- 965 to 1,100 sq ft
- Payment plan
- 10 / 10 / 30 / 50
- Handover
- Q1 2028
- Beach access
- Private Beach
- Service fee
- AED 35/sq ft/year
- Resale
- After 40% paid
- RAKcompare score
- Not published
- Best for
- Private-beach luxury with a 3-year post-handover payment plan
JW Marriott
JW Marriott
- Starting price
- AED 3,400,000
- Size range
- 947 to 1,195 sq ft
- Payment plan
- 20 / 50 / 30
- Handover
- Q4 2027
- Beach access
- Artificial Beach
- Service fee
- AED 30/sq ft/year
- Resale
- After 30% paid
- RAKcompare score
- Not published
- Best for
- Earlier handover, selected Wynn views and annual service fees
W Residences
W Hotels by Marriott
- Starting price
- AED 4,140,000
- Size range
- 1,020 to 1,100 sq ft
- Payment plan
- 20 / 50 / 30
- Handover
- Q4 2028
- Beach access
- Direct Beach Access
- Service fee
- AED 35/sq ft/year
- Resale
- After 30% paid
- RAKcompare score
- Not published
- Best for
- A bold lifestyle-led resort setting
two-bedroom
2-Bedroom Marriott Residences Compared
Starting prices and size ranges reflect the project CMS data checked on 7 October 2026. They are a guide to the listed unit types, not a live inventory quote. Confirm the exact residence, view and written payment schedule on the property page.
| Comparison category | Sheraton Sheraton by Marriott | Nasim Al Bahr The Luxury Collection by Marriott | JW Marriott JW Marriott | W Residences W Hotels by Marriott |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | AED 3,400,000 | AED 4,770,000 | AED 5,100,000 | AED 6,480,000 |
| Starting-price rank | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Size range | 1,142 to 1,392 sq ft | 1,382 to 1,500 sq ft | 1,345 to 1,550 sq ft | 1,600 to 1,800 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10 / 20 / 70 | 10 / 10 / 30 / 50 | 20 / 50 / 30 | 20 / 30 / 50 |
| Estimated handover | Q3 2028 | Q1 2028 | Q4 2027 | Q4 2028 |
| Location | Al Marjan Island 2 | Al Marjan Island 4 | Al Marjan Island 2 | Al Marjan Island 4 |
| Beach access | Direct Access | Private Beach | Artificial Beach | Direct Beach Access |
| Furnishing | Fully furnished | Fully Furnished | Fully Furnished | Fully Furnished |
| Hotel services | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Estimated service fee | AED 35/sq ft/year | AED 35/sq ft/year | AED 30/sq ft/year | AED 35/sq ft/year |
| Resale eligibility | 30% paid | 40% paid | 30% paid | 30% paid |
| Rental restriction | Independent short-term rentals not permitted | Independent short-term rentals not permitted | Independent short-term rentals not permitted | Independent short-term rentals not permitted |
| RAKcompare score | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Best suited for | Lowest entry price and value-led Marriott buyers | Private-beach luxury with a 3-year post-handover payment plan | Earlier handover, selected Wynn views and annual service fees | A bold lifestyle-led resort setting |
| Main trade-off | Compare the exact layout and view before reserving | Higher resale payment threshold than the other three | Not positioned on a natural direct beachfront | Highest starting prices in both comparisons |
| Contact | Request Developer Contact | Contact Developer | Contact Developer | Contact Developer |
Sheraton
Sheraton by Marriott
- Starting price
- AED 3,400,000
- Size range
- 1,142 to 1,392 sq ft
- Payment plan
- 10 / 20 / 70
- Handover
- Q3 2028
- Beach access
- Direct Access
- Service fee
- AED 35/sq ft/year
- Resale
- After 30% paid
- RAKcompare score
- Not published
- Best for
- Lowest entry price and value-led Marriott buyers
Nasim Al Bahr
The Luxury Collection by Marriott
- Starting price
- AED 4,770,000
- Size range
- 1,382 to 1,500 sq ft
- Payment plan
- 10 / 10 / 30 / 50
- Handover
- Q1 2028
- Beach access
- Private Beach
- Service fee
- AED 35/sq ft/year
- Resale
- After 40% paid
- RAKcompare score
- Not published
- Best for
- Private-beach luxury with a 3-year post-handover payment plan
JW Marriott
JW Marriott
- Starting price
- AED 5,100,000
- Size range
- 1,345 to 1,550 sq ft
- Payment plan
- 20 / 50 / 30
- Handover
- Q4 2027
- Beach access
- Artificial Beach
- Service fee
- AED 30/sq ft/year
- Resale
- After 30% paid
- RAKcompare score
- Not published
- Best for
- Earlier handover, selected Wynn views and annual service fees
W Residences
W Hotels by Marriott
- Starting price
- AED 6,480,000
- Size range
- 1,600 to 1,800 sq ft
- Payment plan
- 20 / 30 / 50
- Handover
- Q4 2028
- Beach access
- Direct Beach Access
- Service fee
- AED 35/sq ft/year
- Resale
- After 30% paid
- RAKcompare score
- Not published
- Best for
- A bold lifestyle-led resort setting
See the four Marriott residences on the map
Explore Sheraton, Nasim Al Bahr, JW Marriott and W Residences in relation to Wynn.
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Buyer matching
Which Marriott residence may suit you?
Your priority is the lowest entry price, direct beach access and a high-scoring comparison profile.
You prefer a Luxury Collection identity, private-beach positioning and 50% payable over 3 years post-handover.
You value an earlier completion target, selected Wynn-facing residences and annual service costs.
You want a social lifestyle-led brand and are comfortable with a higher entry price.
Before reserving
What buyers should verify beyond the ranking
A project-level ranking cannot replace unit-level checks. The best project can still contain a poorly positioned residence.
- Exact residence number, floor, orientation and permanent view exposure
- Net internal area compared with balcony and chargeable area
- Written payment schedule and promotion expiry date
- Furniture, kitchen appliance and finish schedules attached to the SPA
- Service-fee calculation and any hotel-management deductions
- Owner-use limits, rental-program rules and exit conditions
- Resale threshold, NOC costs and developer approval requirements
- Current construction status and contractually stated completion date
Buyer questions
JW Marriott, Sheraton, W and Nasim Al Bahr: buyer FAQs
Comparing Marriott branded residences on Al Marjan Island? These answers focus on prices, construction handover, beach access, post-handover payment plans and rental arrangements across the four projects.
Which Marriott residence on Al Marjan Island is the most affordable?
Sheraton has the lowest starting prices in both the 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom comparison snapshots. Current unit availability and promotional plans should still be confirmed before reservation.
Should buyers choose JW Marriott or W Residences on Al Marjan Island?
JW Marriott Residences currently has an earlier published handover target, Q4 2027, while W Hotels and Residences is positioned around a more social lifestyle and a Q4 2028 target. Compare available 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom prices, the exact floor plan, beach access and payment timing before choosing either branded residence.
Which Marriott project is expected to hand over first?
JW Marriott Residences has the earliest listed completion target among the four, at Q4 2027. Nasim Al Bahr follows in Q1 2028, Sheraton in Q3 2028 and W in Q4 2028.
Which Marriott residence has private beach access?
Nasim Al Bahr is positioned with a direct private beach. Sheraton lists direct beach access, while W has direct beach access. JW Marriott is listed with an artificial beach within its resort setting.
How does the Nasim Al Bahr 50% post-handover payment plan work?
Nasim Al Bahr, The Luxury Collection by Marriott, currently lists a 20/30/50 payment structure with 50% payable over three years after handover. Compare the payment milestones and total cash needed with the Sheraton, JW Marriott and W Residences plans rather than comparing the booking percentage alone.
What is different about renting out JW Marriott, Sheraton, W and Nasim residences?
Each hotel-branded residence has its own management, owner-use and rental arrangements. Review whether participation in a hotel rental programme is required, how revenue and operating costs are shared, and what restrictions apply to independent short-term letting. Marriott branding does not mean all four follow the same rental model.
How do estimated service fees compare?
The project CMS lists approximately AED 30 per sq ft per year for JW Marriott and Sheraton, and AED 35 for Nasim Al Bahr and W. Confirm the final service charge and hotel-management deductions for the selected residence.
What are JW Marriott Residences prices on Al Marjan Island?
The current CMS lists 1-bedroom residences from AED 3.40M and 2-bedroom residences from AED 5.10M. Open the JW Marriott property page for price ranges, floor plans and current availability.
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