Ras Al Khaimah… Prices per foot for residential apartments jump 30% in Al Hamra Village

A report issued by the Bayut real estate platform, today, stated that the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah continues to strengthen its position as a promising real estate destination in the Emirates, recording sustainable growth supported by rising real estate values, attractive rental returns, and increasing interest from investors in various types of assets, whether residential or investment.

In detail, the report indicated that the apartment market in the emirate, especially in Al Hamra Village and Al Marjan Island, achieved double-digit growth in prices, as the price per square foot of apartments increased by more than 30% in Al Hamra Village, and more than 21% in Al Marjan Island, supported by the expansion of supply in a number of projects.

In the villa sector, Al Hamra Village recorded an increase in the average price per square foot by about 42% during 2025, driven by continued demand for waterfront lifestyle and resort-like communities.

Villa prices also witnessed an increase across all categories, with the average price of five-bedroom villas exceeding 14 million dirhams, reflecting the confidence of high-net-worth investors in this prestigious destination.

Rental returns

In addition to capital growth, Bayut data shows promising rental returns in several communities in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, which enhances the emirate’s attractiveness to investors looking for stable income.

Apartments in “Yasmine Village” offer returns exceeding 12%, while “Al Hamra Village” and “Marjan Island” continue to provide returns ranging between 5.5% and 5.8%, balancing regular income with long-term value growth.

In the villa sector, areas such as North Julphar and Julphar are recording rental returns of up to 6.35% and 5.79% respectively, highlighting the diversity of investment opportunities available outside traditional beach communities.

Rental demand also remained stable in several other areas, as average rents for apartments in “Al Hamra Village” and “Marjan Island” increased by rates of up to 14% and 10%, respectively, while “Mina Al Arab” witnessed strong growth in rents for one- and two-bedroom apartments, which reflects the increasing interest of tenants in living on the waterfront and in integrated communities.

In addition, Haider Ali Khan, CEO of Bayut and CEO of Dubizzle Group for the Middle East and North Africa, confirmed that the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is entering a new phase of growth, supported by rising real estate values, promising rental returns, and a clear long-term development map.

He added that the real estate market in Ras Al Khaimah is witnessing a period of great confidence on the part of tenants and investors alike, especially in the beachfront and master-planned communities, which provide an integrated lifestyle along with strong investment fundamentals.

He pointed out that with the completion of major projects and the gradual growth in demand, the features of Ras Al Khaimah become clear as a market with real depth and long-term potential, expecting the emirate to strengthen its position as a smart and future investment destination within the Emirates, as it provides integrated opportunities for capital growth and rental income.