Ras Al Khaimah Rises as the UAE’s New Investment Powerhouse with Record Real Estate Growth
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Ras Al Khaimah is rapidly transforming into one of the UAE’s most exciting investment destinations, supported by strong economic performance, record-breaking real estate activity, strategic government initiatives, and a growing pipeline of premium developments that continue to attract global investors.
Key Highlights:
- Robust Market Growth: Freehold residential capital values surged 14.9% year-on-year in Q3 2025, led by strong apartment demand.
- Waterfront Momentum: Al Marjan Island posted the highest gains, with 16.8% annual growth, reflecting rising global interest in RAK’s coastal communities.
- Off-Plan Dominance: Off-plan sales represented 84% of 2025 registrations, totalling Dh8.2 billion across more than 4,100 units.
- Healthy Rental Returns: Freehold properties recorded an average 5.4% gross rental yield, appealing to long-term investors.
- Strong Economic Foundation: S&P forecasts 4.2% GDP growth through 2027, with RAK maintaining a stable credit outlook.
- FDI Rising: Over Dh700 million in Foreign Direct Investment was secured across six major projects in H1 2025.
- Business Expansion: RAKEZ registered 8,506 new companies in H1 2025, marking a 43% annual increase.
- Strategic Government Merger: Integration of Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding accelerates Vision 2030 goals, including 3.5M annual visitors and 20,000 hotel keys.
- Tourism Growth: Hospitality contributed 5% to GDP, with 653,700 visitor arrivals in H1 2025 and 29 new hotels planned by 2030.
- Market Maturity: Mortgage-backed purchases now form the largest share of transactions, reflecting rising end-user confidence and long-term residency trends.
