The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences

It is a branded luxury development by Almal Real Estate Development on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, managed by Ushuaïa Unexpected Hotels & Residences under The Palladium Hotel Group. The complex includes 319 five-star hotel rooms and 103 residential units — studios and 1-2BR apartments — all fully furnished. Interiors are designed by Kristina Zanic Consultants with outdoor spaces by desert INK.

Residential units include studios and 1-2 bedroom apartments ranging from 459 sq ft to 2,545 sq ft. All 103 units come fully furnished and include balconies, built-in wardrobes, and in-unit bars as part of the branded design. The hotel side offers standard rooms, junior suites, suites, and premium suites across 319 keys.

Prices start from AED 2,500,000 for residential units at The Unexpected Al Marjan Island. The project is offered with a 50/50 payment plan, splitting payments between construction and handover phases. Handover is scheduled for Q4 2026.

Residents have access to 8 swimming pools, a private beach, a beach club, fine dining restaurants, premium event spaces, social meeting rooms, a spa and wellness centre, fitness facilities, and retail stores — all within the complex. The amenity offering reflects a five-star hotel standard maintained year-round by Ushuaïa Unexpected Hotels & Residences.

Owners receive 80% of the net room profit after operational costs, making this a performance-linked rental income model. The complex is professionally managed by Ushuaïa Unexpected Hotels & Residences, ensuring consistent five-star operations and guest occupancy. Combined with the upcoming Wynn Al Marjan Island casino nearby, rental demand is expected to be strong.

The development sits on Al Marjan Island off the Ras Al Khaimah coastline, close to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salem Street. Within a 10-minute drive are Al Hamra Golf Club, Al Hamra Mall, and Al Jazeerah Al Hamra Cultural Sports Club. RAK International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away and Dubai is around one hour by road.

Wynn Al Marjan Island is the UAE's first licensed casino resort, currently under development directly adjacent to The Unexpected Al Marjan Island and expected to open in 2027. Residents will have direct views of the Wynn complex and walking-distance access to its casino, award-winning restaurants, bars, and spa. This proximity is a significant driver of both lifestyle value and rental demand for the residences.

Handover is targeted for Q4 2026 with a 50/50 payment plan — 50% paid during construction and 50% on completion. The project is currently off-plan, giving buyers time to stage payments before the building is delivered. Early buyers benefit from pre-completion pricing starting at AED 2,500,000.