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Buying apartments in Al Marjan Island: 2026 prices, yields and costs

Man-made island leading Ras Al Khaimah's resort build-out, including the emirate's integrated resort pipeline. This page sets out the current asking-price band for apartments in Al Marjan Island, the gross yields investors are underwriting, and every one-off cost you pay on top.

AED 1300–2100
Price per sq ft
6.0–8.0%
Gross yield
from AED 950K
Entry ticket
480–1600 sq ft
Typical size
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What a typical apartment in Al Marjan Island costs and returns

Worked on a mid-range unit of 1,040 sq ft at AED 1,700 per sq ft. Figures are indicative market ranges, not an offer on any specific property.

Indicative purchase and income figures for a apartment in Al Marjan Island, 2026
Indicative purchase priceAED 1,768,000
Land-department transfer fee (4%)AED 70,720
Agency commission (2% + VAT)AED 37,128
Trustee & registrationAED 4,000–6,000
All-in one-off costs≈ 6.1% of price
Indicative gross annual rentAED 123,760
Annual service chargeAED 18,720 (AED 14–22/sq ft)
Indicative net yield after service charge5.9%
Annual property tax0% — the UAE levies none
Tax on rental income (UAE)0%

Net yield excludes management fees, vacancy and maintenance. Assume 8–12% of gross rent for a managed long-let and more for short lets.

Who rents apartments here

Hospitality-led: branded residences, holiday homes and operator-managed short lets.

Risks to underwrite before you commit

Income depends on tourism ramp-up and operator terms; the market is young and largely off-plan.

Why this asset type

Lowest entry ticket, deepest resale liquidity and the easiest asset to let out remotely, offset by annual service charges billed per square foot.

Residency and financing at this price level

At AED 950K entry, a single unit typically supports the 2-year investor visa (from around AED 750,000). Reaching the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold usually means combining registered properties. Non-residents can generally borrow 50–60% loan-to-value from UAE banks, residents up to 80% on a first home, subject to income and age criteria.

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