The Hayat Island area is a man–made island in the city of Ras al Khaimah, a neighbor of Al Raha Island and a continuation of the Mina Al Arab project. This is a quiet place, all the entertainment facilities of which aim to give a person the opportunity to enjoy the sea and nature, and housing – to plunge into a world of tranquility, harmony and silence.
Residential complexes, villas and townhouses are located away from the central square and infrastructure facilities, in a secluded corner on the shores of the Persian Gulf. Being a homeowner in the Hayat Island area means living with a sea view.
Current status of the project
Hayat Island is part of the landscape «butterfly» of the Mina Al Arab project, the second wing of which represents Al Raha Island. If the construction and landscaping of El Raha has already been completed, then Hayat Island is still work is underway, which makes the area extremely attractive to investors and all those who are looking for a new home away from the hustle and bustle of affordable prices.
Entrances and exits to Hayat Island are provided by bridges – both with neighboring Al Raha Island and with the mainland of Ras al Khaimah. An entrance point to the territory of the district, beaches, hotels, swimming pools, campgrounds, and a spa center have already been equipped. There are several restaurants and a water sports center.
Of the available real estate options for purchase, you can take a closer look at the projects of the developer RAK Properties. Marbella Villas are offered in configurations from 2 to 5 bedrooms, and apartments in the Cape Hayat complex come in both studio and 4-bedroom penthouses.
Tourism potential and recreation infrastructure
How popular the Hayat Island area will be with tourists can be judged now by taking its counterpart, Al Raha Island, for comparison. Those who want to reboot away from the hustle and bustle of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, enjoy the clear sea and please their family and themselves with a serene vacation come here.
A great emphasis in the infrastructure of the area is placed on water sports (diving, fishing, flyboarding), a sandy beach 1,360 meters long and relaxation by the water, which attracts families with children and outdoor enthusiasts.
The developer intends to implement facilities that will appeal not only to extreme athletes and married couples: a cinema on the water is planned on the island, where the audience will sit in boats. And for romantics, an atmospheric zone with lanterns will be built, which can be explored by canoe. Such attractions will definitely attract tourists with their uniqueness and aesthetic charm.
In addition, Ras al Khaimah itself, being an ancient city with 7,000 years of history, attracts more and more tourists, primarily foreign ones: in 2023, the increase was 8% compared to 2022. Which is not surprising: Dubai Airport is just over an hour away, and Ras Al Khaimah Airport is less than half an hour away.
Development and investment prospects
The Hayat Island area offers investors an assortment of diverse real estate, the potential of which is interesting to consider in perspective for long-term and short-term rental and resale.
RAK Hospital is a 12–minute drive from the island, and a private school is 15 minutes away. This location and the features of the area will be in demand among families who are attracted by privacy and clean sea and air. And short-term rentals will be relevant among those who want to use Hayat Island as a transit point between other points on the route or as a camp for diving into active recreation.
If we compare this area in Ras al Khaimah, the island counterparts in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, we can see that the average cost per sq. m. in Hayat Island is noticeably lower. Therefore, it can be assumed that the increase in real estate prices will not be as fast as in more popular tourist locations if you want to resell it. However, taking into account the increasing weight of Ras al Khaimah in the UAE’s economic policy, his initiatives such as the opening of a casino, a positive trend in value growth is predicted.
To determine which project is best suited to your goals and get acquainted with the detailed description of the available facilities, as well as make a deal with the developer as easily and quickly as possible, contact the specialists of the Ras al Khaimah real estate market. TopAddress agents will help you choose the perfect villa or apartment and arrange all the documents.
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