Investment & ROI

Many investors view Al Marjan Island as being in an early growth phase, with property prices still below comparable beachfront destinations in Dubai. Continued infrastructure investment, expanding tourism, and the arrival of internationally branded residences are helping to strengthen investor confidence and support long-term market growth.

The upcoming Wynn Resort is expected to be a major catalyst for the area, attracting additional visitors, businesses and investment to Ras Al Khaimah. While future performance cannot be guaranteed, many investors and market analysts consider the period before Wynn's opening to be a potentially attractive entry window, supported by expectations of increased tourism, rental demand and economic activity.

Gross rental yields on Al Marjan Island currently range from 6% to 9% on long-term lets, with branded and beachfront residences at the upper end. Once Wynn opens in 2027, short-term holiday rental yields are projected to reach 8–12%, driven by the resort's expected millions of annual visitors.

Ras Al Khaimah saw a 118% year-on-year increase in property transactions in 2024, totalling AED 15 billion. Al Marjan Island has been the primary driver. Branded residences have seen launch-to-launch price uplifts of 15-25%, with select projects achieving over 100% appreciation since pre-launch sales.

Many investors target branded residences on Al Marjan Island for their potential combination of capital appreciation and rental income. While future returns cannot be guaranteed, premium beachfront branded developments with strong hospitality brands, direct beach access, and proximity or views toward Wynn Resort are widely expected to outperform the broader market. Projects frequently highlighted by investors include JW Marriott Residences, Nikki Beach Residences, Oceano and Karl Lagerfeld Residences.

Many investors expect Wynn Resort to support long-term price growth on Al Marjan Island. Comparable integrated resorts in destinations such as Dubai and Singapore have historically boosted demand and surrounding property values. While future performance cannot be guaranteed, some analysts forecast premium beachfront property could exceed AED 10,000 per sq ft by 2030.

Investors are increasingly choosing Ras Al Khaimah due to lower entry prices, strong rental demand, and long-term growth potential. Al Marjan Island offers beachfront property at significantly lower prices than comparable Dubai locations, while the arrival of Wynn Resort and continued tourism growth are expected to support both rental yields and capital appreciation. Many investors view RAK today as an early-stage waterfront market with substantial upside potential.