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Buying villas 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 villas in Al Marjan Island, the gross yields investors are underwriting, and every one-off cost you pay on top.

AED 1700–3000
Price per sq ft
5.0–6.5%
Gross yield
from AED 5.20M
Entry ticket
3200–8000 sq ft
Typical size
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What a typical villa in Al Marjan Island costs and returns

Worked on a mid-range unit of 5,600 sq ft at AED 2,350 per sq ft. Figures are indicative market ranges, not an offer on any specific property.

Indicative purchase and income figures for a villa in Al Marjan Island, 2026
Indicative purchase priceAED 13,160,000
Land-department transfer fee (4%)AED 526,400
Agency commission (2% + VAT)AED 276,360
Trustee & registrationAED 4,000–6,000
All-in one-off costs≈ 6.1% of price
Indicative gross annual rentAED 756,700
Annual service chargeAED 64,400 (AED 8–15/sq ft)
Indicative net yield after service charge5.3%
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 villas 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

Family-tenant demand with low vacancy and land value in the price, but a higher ticket, slower resale and maintenance you carry yourself.

Residency and financing at this price level

Entry tickets here already sit at or above the AED 2 million level commonly applied for the 10-year Golden Visa, so a single purchase can support a residency application. 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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