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When many people think of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), they think of emirates such as Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) doesn't come to mind. RAK is one of the seven emirates that make up UAE. However, unlike more well-established emirates, it has a low population. According to a census conducted in 2015, the total population of RAK was 345,000. RAK has one of the highest mountains in all of UAE, called Jebel Jais. Another surprising fact is that RAK has been a site of human settlement for 7,000 years. Today, RAK is not known for its glitzy buildings or massive malls, it is a place of eco-tourism where one can find the most beautiful beaches. Accordingly, those looking to buy property in Ras Al Khaimah should know that they will be enjoying a secluded lifestyle, away from all the hustle and bustle of city life. Being a sparsely populated emirate also means that properties here are relatively affordable. RAK is the second emirate to have offered freehold property.
It has a number of apartments for sale and one has the option to buy studios and 2, 3 and 4-bed flats. The typical studio flat will come with 1 bath and 559 sq. ft. of floor space. With 1-bed flats, the average floor plan includes 2 baths and 690 sq. ft. of floor space. Moving on, the most popular 2-bed flats will come with 3 baths and around 1,380 sq. ft. of floor space. For those interested in 3-beds, the typical 3-bed unit will have around 2,163 sq. ft. of floor space and 3 baths. Finally, the average 4-bed apartment will include 3-bathrooms and around 4,200 sq. ft. of floor space. Moving on, there are also villas for sale in RAK. These offer anywhere between 2 to 5-bed layouts. A typical 2-bed villa will come with 3 baths and an overall living space of 3,250 sq. ft. Moving on, those thinking of buying a 3-bed house in Ras Al Khaimah will find that houses in this category will usually have 4 baths and 2,700 sq. ft. of residential living space. When it comes to 4-bed villas, the typical unit will come with 4 baths and around 4,046 sq. ft. of floor space. Finally, 5-bed villas will typically come with 14,000 sq. ft. of living space and around 5 bathrooms. For those interested in buying a townhouse in RAK, there are options starting from 2-beds and going up to 4-beds. The typical 2-bed townhouse will come with 2 baths and 1,200 sq. ft. of living area on average. Townhouses with 3-beds will typically include 2 baths and a residential space of 2,000 sq. ft. Finally, 4-bed townhouses in RAK will typically offer 3 baths and around 2,600 sq. ft. of floor space. Moving on, there are also commercial properties for sale in RAK. For instance, the typical office for sale in RAK will come with 919 sq. ft. of workspace with a sea view.
At the top of the list are the apartments of Al Hamra Village which are established on the shores of RAK. This is a community surrounded by a creek that encircles the entire community. Al Hamra is a well-established community by RAK standards. It has a golf-club, Hilton Hotel and a Ritz Carlton Hotel. Nearby, there are several banks, malls and franchise restaurants. The main highway linking to this community is E11. On second place is the community of Mina Al Arab. Similarly, this community is also established along the shores of RAK but is located a few kilometres west of Al Hamra Village. This community has two extended islands from the shoreline and has a few restaurants, hotels, café and places for shopping. In third place is Al Marian Island, which is RAK’s version of Palm Jumeirah. These man-made islands are a series of 3 connected islands that form Arjan Islands.
Being the northernmost emirate, Ras Al Khaimah has a unique vibe that is unlike any other emirate. This emirate is less about glitz and glamour and more about natural beauty. It has some of the most pristine beaches in UAE and the emirate is surrounding by mangroves. Also, if one wants to see the biggest mountain in the UAE, RAK is the place where they will find it. Apart from that, RAK has several historical sites where tourist gets gain vital insight into the culture and history of the region. For the adventurous ones, RAK’s eastern mountain range known as the Ru’us Al Jibal offers plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails. For those who are brave enough to try out mountain climbing, RAK is the place where they should experience it. Moving on, there are plenty of schools for children to attend but most schools in RAK are concentrated along the E18, just northeast of RAK International Airport. There are plenty of malls in RAK as well but the most visited one is Al Hamra Mall.
On average, a typical studio apartment will sell for AED 200k while a 1-bed will demand a price of AED 450k on average. For a 4-bed flat, one can expect to pay around AED 1.95M. Moving along, the smallest villa that comes with 2-beds will sell for an average price of AED 1M, while a 5-bed villa will cost AED 3.2M. Finally, if one is looking to purchase their own office space, they could purchase an office for AED 520k that will come with 919 sq. ft. of a working area.