
Football icon Paolo Maldini has joined Ras Al Khaimah’s growing luxury hospitality narrative by backing the NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island Hotel & Apartments, reinforcing the emirate’s rising profile as a premium investment destination.
Key Highlights:
- Paolo Maldini partners with RRS International Development on the NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah project
- Approximately $100 million mixed-use development scheduled for completion in 2027
- Located on Al Marjan Island, one of the UAE’s most dynamic waterfront destinations
- Project reflects a boutique luxury approach focused on refined design and calm living
- Ras Al Khaimah recorded strong double-digit growth across residential segments in 2025
- Apartment prices rose by up to 30.4%, while villa values increased by 41.9%
- Residential prices increased 39% year-on-year in Q1 2025, led by branded waterfront projects
- Average apartment prices on Al Marjan Island reached Dh1,328 per sq. ft in 2025
- Improved Dubai–RAK connectivity enhances accessibility and long-term appeal
- Rental yields on Al Marjan Island apartments average around 5.75%, with consistent capital growth
- The project benefits from Ras Al Khaimah’s expanding tourism, hospitality, and infrastructure ecosystem
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