Illustration, not a photographAl Marjan Island
Ras Al Khaimah
Al Marjan Island is a group of four man-made islands off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah, joined to the mainland by a causeway. It is a designated freehold zone with beach resorts and branded residences, and is home to the Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort, due to open in 2027.
Lifestyle in Al Marjan Island
What day-to-day life in Al Marjan Island is like: what defines the area, who it suits, and what to weigh up before you move.
Four man-made islands with long sheltered beaches
Designated freehold zone open to all nationalities
Wynn Al Marjan Island resort, opening 2027
Beach resorts and branded residences
Less than an hour's drive from Dubai International Airport
Why people choose Al Marjan Island
- Beachfront livingKilometres of sheltered beach around the islands.
- Freehold for foreignersA designated freehold zone.
- Resort growthMajor hotels and a landmark integrated resort under way.
Best suited to
- Holiday-home buyers
- Investors in Ras Al Khaimah
- Remote workers wanting a beach lifestyle
Worth knowing
- Much of the island is still under construction
- Far from Dubai for daily commuting
- Resort-driven area; everyday services are still developing
Getting around
Al Marjan Island is reached by causeway from the Ras Al Khaimah mainland, less than an hour's drive from Dubai International Airport.