Sheraton
Lowest starting and average prices for both unit types.
RAKcompare Marriott Buyer Guide 2026
W Hotels, JW Marriott, Sheraton and Nasim Al Bahr compared across 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom prices, payment plans, handover dates, sizes, beach access and ownership costs for buyers researching Marriott residences in Ras Al Khaimah and luxury branded residences on Al Marjan Island.
Price snapshot updated August 2026
The quick answer
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 lower estimated service fees, and W Residences offers the largest average layouts.
Lowest starting and average prices for both unit types.
Q4 2027, based on the latest confirmed project information.
Largest average 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom sizes.
Promotional 30/70 structure with 70% due at handover.
one-bedroom
Prices are a dated comparison snapshot. Use it to compare Sheraton, Nasim Al Bahr, W Residences and JW Marriott Residences prices on a like-for-like basis; availability, view, floor, exact area and promotional terms can change by residence.
| 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 2.20M / USD 599K | AED 3.50M / USD 953K | AED 3.40M / USD 926K | AED 4.20M / USD 1.14M |
| Starting-price rank | 1st | 3rd | 2nd | 4th |
| Average price | AED 2.75M / USD 749K | AED 3.95M / USD 1.08M | AED 4.15M / USD 1.13M | AED 5.10M / USD 1.39M |
| Average-price rank | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
| Average size | 76.97 sqm | 95.92 sqm | 99.50 sqm | 121.70 sqm |
| Payment plan | 40/60 standard; 30/70 promotional | 30/70 promotional plan | 70/30 | 70/30 |
| Estimated handover | Q3 2028 | Q1 2028 | Q4 2027 | Q4 2028 |
| Location | Island 2 | Island 4 | Island 2 | Island 4 |
| Beach access | Direct private beach access | Direct private beach | Artificial beach within the resort | Direct beach access |
| Furnishing | Fully furnished | Fully furnished | Fully furnished | Fully furnished |
| Hotel services | Valet, housekeeping and 24/7 room service | A la carte hotel services, valet and housekeeping | A la carte services, valet and in-room dining | Valet, 24-hour in-room service and housekeeping |
| Estimated service fee | Approx. AED 30 per sq. ft. | Approx. AED 35 per sq. ft. | Approx. AED 25-30 per sq. ft. | Approx. AED 35 per sq. ft. |
| Resale eligibility | After 30% paid | After 40% paid | After 30% paid | After 30% paid |
| Rental restriction | No independent short-term rental | No independent short-term rental | No independent short-term rental | Hotel-managed rental structure |
| RAKcompare score | 23.5 / 24 Joint 1st | 23.5 / 24 Joint 1st | 22 / 24 3rd | 20 / 24 4th |
| Best suited for | Lowest entry price and value-led Marriott buyers | Private-beach luxury and buyers deferring more to handover | Earlier handover, selected Wynn views and lower service fees | The largest layouts and a bold lifestyle-led resort setting |
| Main trade-off | Smaller average residences than the other three | Higher resale payment threshold than the other three | Not positioned on a natural direct beachfront | Highest starting and average prices in both comparisons |
Sheraton by Marriott
The Luxury Collection by Marriott
JW Marriott
W Hotels by Marriott
1-bedroom verdict
Sheraton starts at AED 2.20 million (USD 599,000), around AED 1.20 million below JW Marriott and AED 2.00 million below W Residences. Buyers paying more for W receive a substantially larger average layout, while Nasim and JW sit close together on price but differ in handover timing, beach positioning and service fees.
If you are shortlisting luxury branded residences on Al Marjan Island, tell us which Marriott options you are considering and what matters most. We will compare buyer fit, price position, payment timing, handover, layouts, beach access, views and ownership structure, then send you a clear AI recommendation.
two-bedroom
Prices are a dated comparison snapshot. Use it to compare Sheraton, Nasim Al Bahr, W Residences and JW Marriott Residences prices on a like-for-like basis; availability, view, floor, exact area and promotional terms can change by residence.
| 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 3.70M / USD 1.01M | AED 4.77M / USD 1.30M | AED 5.10M / USD 1.39M | AED 6.60M / USD 1.80M |
| Starting-price rank | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
| Average price | AED 4.05M / USD 1.10M | AED 5.635M / USD 1.53M | AED 5.35M / USD 1.46M | AED 7.55M / USD 2.06M |
| Average-price rank | 1st | 3rd | 2nd | 4th |
| Average size | 117.70 sqm | 133.87 sqm | 134.47 sqm | 165.32 sqm |
| Payment plan | 40/60 standard; 30/70 promotional | 30/70 promotional plan | 70/30 | 70/30 |
| Estimated handover | Q3 2028 | Q1 2028 | Q4 2027 | Q4 2028 |
| Location | Island 2 | Island 4 | Island 2 | Island 4 |
| Beach access | Direct private beach access | Direct private beach | Artificial beach within the resort | Direct beach access |
| Furnishing | Fully furnished | Fully furnished | Fully furnished | Fully furnished |
| Hotel services | Valet, housekeeping and 24/7 room service | A la carte hotel services, valet and housekeeping | A la carte services, valet and in-room dining | Valet, 24-hour in-room service and housekeeping |
| Estimated service fee | Approx. AED 30 per sq. ft. | Approx. AED 35 per sq. ft. | Approx. AED 25-30 per sq. ft. | Approx. AED 35 per sq. ft. |
| Resale eligibility | After 30% paid | After 40% paid | After 30% paid | After 30% paid |
| Rental restriction | No independent short-term rental | No independent short-term rental | No independent short-term rental | Hotel-managed rental structure |
| RAKcompare score | 23.5 / 24 Joint 1st | 23.5 / 24 Joint 1st | 22 / 24 3rd | 20 / 24 4th |
| Best suited for | Lowest entry price and value-led Marriott buyers | Private-beach luxury and buyers deferring more to handover | Earlier handover, selected Wynn views and lower service fees | The largest layouts and a bold lifestyle-led resort setting |
| Main trade-off | Smaller average residences than the other three | Higher resale payment threshold than the other three | Not positioned on a natural direct beachfront | Highest starting and average prices in both comparisons |
Sheraton by Marriott
The Luxury Collection by Marriott
JW Marriott
W Hotels by Marriott
2-bedroom verdict
Sheraton remains the lowest-priced entry at AED 3.70 million (USD 1.01 million). Nasim starts next at AED 4.77 million (USD 1.30 million), followed by JW Marriott at AED 5.10 million (USD 1.39 million). W starts at AED 6.60 million (USD 1.80 million), but also provides the largest average 2-bedroom size at 165.32 sqm.
Beyond the numbers
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.
Lowest entry price and value-led Marriott buyers.
Private-beach luxury and buyers deferring more to handover.
Earlier handover, selected Wynn views and lower service fees.
The largest layouts and a bold lifestyle-led resort setting for buyers considering W Hotels and Residences in Ras Al Khaimah.
Useful context when comparing Marriott residences with Wynn-facing or wider Al Marjan outlooks. Unit-specific view, floor and orientation still matter more than a general project label.
Buyer matching
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 a larger balance deferred until handover.
You value an earlier completion target, selected Wynn-facing residences and lower estimated annual service fees.
You want the largest layouts, a social lifestyle-led brand and are comfortable with the highest price level.
Before reserving
A project-level ranking cannot replace unit-level checks. The best project can still contain a poorly positioned residence.
Tell us the Marriott or other luxury branded residences you are considering, your budget and what matters most. We will compare the shortlist side by side and send you a clear AI recommendation.
Buyer questions
Sheraton has the lowest starting and average prices in both the 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom comparison snapshots. Current unit availability and promotional plans should still be confirmed before reservation.
W Hotels and Residences has the largest average layouts in both comparisons, at approximately 121.70 sqm for a 1-bedroom and 165.32 sqm for a 2-bedroom residence.
JW Marriott Residences has the earliest latest-confirmed completion target among the four, at Q4 2027. Nasim Al Bahr follows in Q1 2028, Sheraton in Q3 2028 and W in Q4 2028.
Nasim Al Bahr is positioned with a direct private beach. Sheraton also states direct private beach access, while W has direct beach access. JW Marriott is listed with an artificial beach within its resort setting.
Yes. All four are currently presented as fully furnished residences. Buyers should verify the contractual furniture, appliance and finishes schedule for the exact residence.
Independent short-term letting is generally not permitted across these hotel-branded projects outside the approved management structure. Rental and owner-use terms must be checked in the project-specific management agreement.
JW Marriott currently shows the lowest estimated range at approximately AED 25-30 per sq. ft. Sheraton is approximately AED 30 per sq. ft., while Nasim Al Bahr and W are approximately AED 35 per sq. ft.
A single entry residence can set the starting price, while the average reflects the broader group of units included in the comparison. Floor, view, area and layout mix can therefore change the ranking.
Compare with evidence
RAKcompare brings branded residences on Al Marjan Island into one buyer-focused comparison, covering current prices, payment timing, unit sizes, handover dates, beach access, service fees, resale rules and the details that can change the investment outcome.
Share your budget and whether you want a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom residence. RAKcompare can prepare a current shortlist across Sheraton Residences, Nasim Al Bahr, JW Marriott Residences on Al Marjan Island and W Hotels and Residences.