Costa Mare

Overview

Costa Mare is a beachfront residential project by Ellington Properties on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. It is made up of four towers with homes ranging from studios to a six bedroom sky villa, together with private beach access and a beach club. Completion is scheduled for September 2028, and the launch price on record is AED 2,800,000.

To be clear from the start: Costa Mare is in Ras Al Khaimah, not Dubai. It is a different emirate, with its own land department, its own fees and its own pace of development. The rules that matter for a purchase are set by Ras Al Khaimah.

Ellington says the architecture is shaped by the contrast between the Arabian Gulf and the Hajar Mountains. The towers use a split-level design to open up views, and they are joined by landscaped communal terraces.

Location and connectivity

Al Marjan Island sits off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah and is home to a growing cluster of hotels and resorts. Costa Mare is close to the Wynn Resort and to Al Marjan Island Boulevard, and the homes look out over the Arabian Gulf. Inland, the Hajar Mountains offer hiking trails.

The places named in the project material are:

• Wynn Resort
• Al Marjan Island Boulevard
• Hotels, resorts and beaches on the island
• Restaurants, cafés and shopping
• Hiking trails in the mountains
• Ras Al Khaimah City
• Major highways connecting the UAE

No drive times have been published, so test any regular journey at the hours you would make it.

The residences

Costa Mare is divided into four towers. Each has a set of typical units, and Towers I, II and IV add signature units such as duplexes and villas. Sizes below are in square feet across all four towers, as listed in the project data.

Typical units

• Studio: 386 to 607 sq ft (Towers II, III and IV)
• 1 bedroom: 629 to 952 sq ft
• 2 bedroom: 1,070 to 1,328 sq ft (Towers II, III and IV)
• 2 bedroom plus study: 1,223 to 1,789 sq ft
• 3 bedroom: 1,659 to 2,115 sq ft (Towers I, III and IV)

Signature units

• 1 bedroom duplex: 1,322 to 1,380 sq ft (Towers I and IV)
• 2 bedroom duplex: 2,023 to 2,149 sq ft (Towers I and IV)
• 3 bedroom duplex: 3,181 sq ft (Tower II)
• 4 bedroom duplex: 5,305 to 5,471 sq ft (Towers I and IV)
• 5 bedroom villa: 7,736 to 7,739 sq ft (Towers I and IV)
• 6 bedroom sky villa: 13,760 sq ft (Tower I)

A studio of under 400 sq ft and a sky villa of 13,760 sq ft sit within the same development, so the buyer pool runs from holiday-home investors to families wanting a full-size home by the sea. Tower III has no signature units.

Homes are planned with floor-to-ceiling glazing, large private balconies, contemporary kitchens, open-plan layouts and premium finishes, with sea views from many units. The final specification and the view from each unit should be checked against the floor plan and the sale documents.

Amenities

The amenity programme is built around the beach and a resort-style set of pools. Grouped by use, it includes:

Beach and pools

• Private beach access and a beach club
• Infinity leisure pool and horizon lap pool
• Indoor temperature-controlled pool
• Family leisure pool and a pool bar
• Sun loungers, beach relaxation areas and floating-edge walkways

Wellness and fitness

• Wellness spa, jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms
• Yoga and Pilates studios
• Fitness centres
• Outdoor jogging track and a padel court

Social and dining

• Clubhouse and sky lounge
• Private dining rooms, show kitchen and an immersive dining space
• Cinema room and communal lounges
• BBQ deck with outdoor dining, campfire seating and garden seating areas

For children and families

• Kids' club and teens' club
• Nursery
• Outdoor children's play area

The nursery and teens' club point to the family buyers Ellington expects. Ask what the programme adds to the annual service charge.

About the developer

Ellington Properties is a Dubai developer that presents itself as boutique and design-led, with the focus on architecture, interiors and craftsmanship in residential communities. Costa Mare takes that approach outside Dubai to a beachfront site in Ras Al Khaimah.

Buyers who want to judge the brand can visit completed Ellington projects in Dubai and assess the finishes and shared areas for themselves, while keeping in mind that a beachfront resort with villa-size homes is a different product.

Pricing and payment plan

The launch price on record for Costa Mare is AED 2,800,000. Prices for individual unit types have not been published, so ask us for the current price list for the tower and layout you are interested in. All four towers follow the same schedule:

• 20% on booking
• 50% during construction
• 30% on handover

Anyone who has compared a payment plan Dubai developers publish will recognise this structure. The useful part is the 30% held until handover, which means close to a third of the price is due only once the building is finished. Ask how the 50% construction share is split into instalments and dates, and make sure the schedule is written into the sale and purchase agreement.

Buyer's guide for this project

The steps resemble buying off-plan elsewhere in the UAE, but the authority and fees are those of Ras Al Khaimah.

• Registration and fees: the sale is registered with the Ras Al Khaimah Land and Properties Department, not the Dubai Land Department. Ask for the current registration fee in writing; do not assume Dubai's rate applies.
• Escrow: ask the developer to confirm the project's escrow account and its registration with the Ras Al Khaimah authorities, and make payments only to that account.
• Tower and unit: sizes vary a lot within each unit type, so check that the paperwork names your tower, floor, unit number and exact area.
• Handover date: completion is scheduled for September 2028. Read the clauses on delays and on the final snagging inspection.
• Service charges: ask for the estimated annual service charge, which the beach club and pools will influence.
• Holiday letting: if you plan short-term rentals, check the rules that apply in Ras Al Khaimah before you buy.

Buyers who have already looked at off-plan projects Dubai has on the market will find the process familiar. The difference lies in who registers the sale and what it costs, and we make sure that is clear before you sign.

Who it suits

Costa Mare suits buyers who want a beach home first and a city address second. Studios and 1 bedroom units will interest holiday-home buyers and those looking at short-stay rental near the island's resorts. The 2 bedroom plus study and 3 bedroom layouts work for families who want a full-time home by the sea, and the nursery and kids' club support that.

The duplexes, villas and the sky villa are for buyers after real space, with the largest homes running well beyond 5,000 sq ft. Investors often compare Al Marjan Island with Dubai property investment, and the case here rests on the beachfront setting. With handover in September 2028, capital is committed in stages for about two years before the home can be used or let.

Frequently asked questions

Is Costa Mare in Dubai?

No. Costa Mare is on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, a separate emirate, and the purchase is registered with the Ras Al Khaimah Land and Properties Department.

When will Costa Mare be completed?

Completion is scheduled for September 2028.

What types of homes are available?

Studios, one to three bedroom apartments, two bedroom plus study units, one to four bedroom duplexes, five bedroom villas and a six bedroom sky villa, from 386 sq ft to 13,760 sq ft.

What is the payment plan?

20% on booking, 50% during construction and 30% on handover, the same across all four towers.

Can I buy through an agency in Dubai?

Yes. Mahboob Estate is a real estate agency Dubai and overseas buyers use for off-plan purchases, and we handle enquiries for Costa Mare. We can share the price list, floor plans and booking steps, and explain how the Ras Al Khaimah process works.