Ras Al Khaimah · Area Investment Guide
Mina Al Arab: Prices, Yields & Investor Guide
Mina Al Arab in Ras Al Khaimah is one of the emirate’s most recognizable waterfront communities, combining island-style living, beach access, mangroves, branded hospitality, and a broad mix of apartments, townhouses, and villas in a setting that feels more natural than many coast
Updated August 2026
At a glance
What are property prices and rental yields in Mina Al Arab?
In Mina Al Arab, average prices are around AED 1,800 per square foot, gross rental yields sit near 8%. Figures move with the market, so treat them as a guide and ask us for the current number on a specific building.
| Average price per sqft | AED 1,800 |
|---|---|
| Gross rental yield | 8% |
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What is Mina Al Arab?
Not a rendering-led identity, a lived one. The story is anchored by natural beaches, protected mangroves, and hospitality names that people recognise, including Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort and InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, plus a growing collection of residential launches and established villa neighbourhoods. Mina is not only about what might be built next.
It is also about what is already there, and that matters once buyers get past the first round of glossy marketing. If you want one quick positioning line, it is this, coastal, quieter, greener, and hospitality-backed . Why Mina Al Arab matters in Ras Al Khaimah One reason Mina Al Arab keeps getting traction in search is that it sits where the residential story and the destination story overlap.
Prices & market data
Amenities & lifestyle
Lifestyle
- Waterfront community
- Relaxed coastal atmosphere
- Strong resort-style feel
- Beaches
- Promenades
- Landscaped areas
Amenities
- Beach access
- Waterfront promenades
- Luxury hotels and resorts
- Restaurants
- Cafes
- Seafront dining
Connectivity
- 45-60 minutes from Dubai by car
- Around 45 minutes from DXB
- 30 minutes from RAK International Airport
- 8 minutes to Al Marjan Wynn Resort
A look around Mina Al Arab
Mina Al Arab — frequently asked questions
Mina Al Arab is a large waterfront community in Ras Al Khaimah developed by RAK Properties. The wider destination is now presented as Mina, made up of Raha Island, Hayat Island, and Lagoons, with residential projects, beaches, mangroves, hotels, and marina-led lifestyle features.
For many buyers, yes. RAK Properties describes Mina as a community built around beaches, marinas, vibrant boulevards, and world-class resorts, while its knowledge content highlights landscaped parks, pedestrian-friendly walkways, public spaces, retail, and dining. That mix gives Mina stronger everyday-living appeal than a purely resort-led address.
Mina Al Arab includes apartments, penthouses, villas, and townhouse-style coastal homes across sub-communities and projects such as Cape Hayat, Malibu Villas, Anantara Mina Residences, and other Hayat Island and Raha Island launches. Cape Hayat offers apartments and penthouses, while Malibu is villa-led, and Anantara Mina Residences includes apartments plus waterfront villas with private pools and boat docks.
It can be, especially for buyers who want waterfront real estate in Ras Al Khaimah that already has hospitality anchors and a recognizable residential identity. Mina benefits from established resorts, destination branding, and ongoing residential launches, but the right investment still depends on exact unit type, location within Mina, service charges, and resale or rental strategy.
Official sources place Mina Al Arab at around 45-60 minutes from central Dubai by car, and Anantara also states the resort is a 45-minute drive from Dubai International Airport and around 30 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Actual journey times, of course, depend on traffic and your starting point.
The names most buyers should understand are Hayat Island, Raha Island, and the broader Lagoons area under Mina’s current destination structure. Within those, buyers often compare projects such as Cape Hayat, Malibu Villas, Anantara Mina Residences, and other Hayat Island launches.
Yes. Official destination and hotel sources place InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa and Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort within Mina, and RAK Properties also highlights Nikki Beach Resort & Spa in the destination.
Yes, that is one of its clearest differentiators. Official Mina material describes mangroves, coastal greenery, and rich birdlife including flamingos, while Anantara highlights its mangrove-lagoon setting and eco-friendly positioning.