Soto Grande

Overview

Soto Grande is an off-plan residential development by Ellington Properties in Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah. It is planned as two residential towers linked by a sky bridge, set on the Al Hamra coastline with views across the Arabian Gulf, the lagoon and the golf course. The project is under construction, and handover is scheduled for December 2029 (Q4 2029).

The mix covers studios, 2-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments with a study, 3-bedroom apartments and 4-bedroom penthouses. The launch price on record is AED 1,650,000, and the published payment plan is 20% on booking, 50% during construction and 30% on handover. Shared facilities are spread across five amenity levels, with a 60-metre lap pool among the main features.

This page covers the location, the residences, the facilities, the pricing and what to check before you commit. The figures come from our project record. Where something is not yet published, we say so rather than guess.

Location and connectivity

Al Hamra Village is an established master community on the Ras Al Khaimah coast. Beaches, a marina, a championship golf course, hotels, cafés and Al Hamra Mall are already in place, so buyers are not waiting for the neighbourhood to be built around them. That matters for an off-plan purchase: the setting you visit today is broadly the setting you will move into.

Approximate drive times from the project, as published by the developer:

• Al Hamra Waterfront: about 2 minutes
• Royal Yacht Club: about 3 minutes
• RAK Central: about 6 minutes
• Al Hamra Mall: about 7 minutes
• Wynn Resort: about 10 minutes
• RAK Mall: about 29 minutes
• Ras Al Khaimah International Airport: about 34 minutes
• Tower Links Golf Club: about 34 minutes
• Dubai International Airport: about 60 minutes

The upcoming Wynn Resort, roughly ten minutes away, is the largest change on the horizon for this stretch of coast. It is useful context for the area. It is not a guarantee of future prices or rents, and we would not present it as one.

The residences

The design follows Ellington's design-led approach: two sculptural towers, floor-to-ceiling glazing, private balconies and a landscaped podium with outdoor terraces. Layouts are planned to bring in natural light and to frame the sea, the lagoon or the golf course, depending on orientation and floor.

Unit types and size ranges for Tower I, in square feet:

• Studios: 421 to 452 sq ft
• 2-bedroom apartments: 740 to 878 sq ft
• 2-bedroom apartments with study: 1,241 to 1,429 sq ft
• 3-bedroom apartments: 1,745 to 2,079 sq ft
• 4-bedroom penthouses: 3,108 to 3,280 sq ft

The studios suit a first purchase or a compact holiday base. The 2-bedroom with study is the flexible choice in this range: at 1,241 to 1,429 sq ft it is noticeably larger than the standard 2-bedroom, and the extra room works as a home office, a nursery or a guest room. The 3-bedroom apartments are sized for families. The penthouses sit at the top, with more than 3,100 sq ft of space and four bedrooms.

Per-unit prices are not listed on our record. Ask us for the current availability sheet and floor plans before you shortlist, and compare orientation as well as size, because the view changes from one side of a tower to the other.

Amenities

Facilities are spread across five amenity levels. We have grouped them below as published.

Wellness

• 60-metre lap pool, family leisure pool and kids' pool
• Fitness studio and outdoor fitness area
• Yoga and Pilates studio
• Sauna and steam rooms
• Landscaped wellness gardens

Social and leisure

• Grand lobby and reception lounge
• Club lounge, courtyard and landscaped terraces
• BBQ deck and private dining area
• Viewing deck, outdoor cabanas and lounge areas
• Games room with shuffleboard and table tennis

Family and sport

• Indoor kids' club and outdoor play area
• Climbing wall
• Padel court and badminton court

Practical

• EV charging stations
• Bicycle parking

Outside the building, Al Hamra Village adds waterfront promenades, the marina, championship golf, hotels, restaurants and shopping at Al Hamra Mall. For many buyers that existing community is as much a part of the purchase as the towers themselves.

About the developer

Ellington Properties is a boutique developer from Dubai with a design-led approach. Its residential communities are known for considered architecture, premium finishes and attention to detail. Soto Grande brings that approach to Ras Al Khaimah, and buyers who have followed Ellington projects will recognise the focus on interiors, shared spaces and landscaping.

A known developer name helps, but it does not replace due diligence. Review the sale and purchase agreement and the specification schedule for this specific project rather than relying on reputation alone.

Pricing and payment plan

The launch price on record for Soto Grande is AED 1,650,000. Individual prices depend on unit type, size, floor and view.

The payment plan for Tower I is:

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

With 70% paid before completion, this is a construction-weighted plan. On a unit at the AED 1,650,000 launch price, the booking payment would be AED 330,000 and the handover payment AED 495,000, before registration and agency fees. Buyers who have compared a payment plan Dubai developers offer will find the split familiar. Even so, the instalment dates and construction milestones for this project are set out in its own sales documents, so ask for the full schedule in writing.

Buyer's guide for this project

Because Soto Grande is in Ras Al Khaimah, the purchase is registered with the Ras Al Khaimah Land Department, not with Dubai Land Department. Registration fees and procedures are set by the Ras Al Khaimah authorities, so do not assume the Dubai rate applies. We confirm the current fee in writing before you reserve.

What to check before you pay a deposit:

• The unit number, floor, size and view, exactly as stated on the reservation form
• That every payment goes to the project's escrow account, with a receipt for each one
• The handover clause in the sale and purchase agreement, and what happens if construction runs late
• The specification schedule and the estimated service charge
• Freehold eligibility for your nationality; the project is offered as freehold to eligible local and international buyers
• How you will fund the 30% handover payment, including mortgage options if you plan to borrow

If you are also weighing off-plan projects Dubai has on the market, line them up against Soto Grande on total cost including fees, the handover date and the payment split, not the headline price alone.

Who it suits

Soto Grande is aimed at buyers who want a coastal home in a community that already works, and who are comfortable with a 2029 handover. It is a good fit for:

• Holiday or second-home buyers who want to be about an hour's drive from Dubai International Airport
• Families who need a 3-bedroom or a 2-bedroom with study close to beaches, golf and a marina
• Buyers who prefer to spread payments across a long construction period
• Penthouse buyers looking for more than 3,100 sq ft with Gulf views
• Investors who already hold a Dubai property investment and want exposure to a second emirate

It is less suited to anyone who needs to move in soon, since completion is scheduled for December 2029.

FAQ

When is Soto Grande due for handover?

Completion is scheduled for December 2029 (Q4 2029). Construction timelines can move, so read the handover and delay provisions in the sale and purchase agreement.

What is the starting price?

The launch price on record is AED 1,650,000. Prices vary by unit type, size, floor and view, so ask us for the current price list.

What is the payment plan?

The plan is 20% on booking, 50% during construction and 30% on handover, as published for Tower I.

Which authority registers the purchase?

The Ras Al Khaimah Land Department, because the project is in Ras Al Khaimah. Its fees are set separately from Dubai's, and we confirm the current figure before you reserve.

How can Mahboob Estate help?

Our team works in Dubai real estate and handles Ras Al Khaimah purchases too. As a real estate agency Dubai buyers use across the emirates, we send the availability sheet, floor plans and payment schedule, handle the reservation and walk you through registration step by step.