Marbella Villas, Mina Al Arab

Marbella Villas is a waterfront community on Hayat Island, Mina Al Arab. Hayat Island is located within a 45-minute drive of Dubai International Airport. The project is built by RAK Properties and features luxurious 2 to 5-bedroom villas and townhouses.

• A luxurious waterfront development
• Located on Hayat Island, Mina Al Arab
• Developed by RAK Properties
• Spacious 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas and townhouses

Marbella villas are beachfront homes on Hayat Island, Mina Al Arab. The community has plenty of green spaces and well-maintained roads. Modern Mediterranean influences inspire Marbella villas. Residents can enjoy a relaxing lifestyle.

The main highlights of the community are:

• Easy access to leisure spots
• Proximity to restaurants and malls
• Anantara and Intercontinental Hotel are in proximity

Marbella Villas RAK is a secure gated community adjacent to the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa. The residential strip is also close to retail, dining and entertainment options, walkways, parks, promenades and playgrounds.

Marbella Villas Mina Al Arab feature 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas and townhouses with state-of-the-art services and comforts. These homes have master bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and attached bathrooms. It also has a contemporary kitchen, modern living spaces, a private garden and parking spaces. There are maid’s and driver’s rooms with separate entrances. The dining area has a double-glazed glass window. A study room and a laundry room are also part of the unit. Many homes come with exceptional roof terraces with iconic views.

There are many rental villas in Marbella Villas RAK spanning 2,530 sq. ft. to 5,400 sq. ft. The rental trend for different bed types are as follows:

• The rental price for 2-bed villas in Marbella is approximately AED 94k per annum.
• Rents for 3-bedroom villas in Marbella range between AED 130k and AED 145k.
• The rents for 4-bedroom villas in Marbella are AED 310k to AED 350k per annum.
• The rental price for a 5-bed villa in Marbella is AED 380k per annum.

You can compare these prices with other villas for rent in Mina Al Arab. Generally, renting houses in Mina Al Arab would cost AED 70k to AED 380k per annum.

Townhouses for rent in Marbella are available as 2 and 3-bedroom units spanning 1,913 sq. ft. to 3,400 sq. ft. The rents for these bed types are as follows:

• Rents for 2-bedroom townhouses in Marbella range between AED 95k to AED 130k per annum.
• The annual rent for 3-bedroom townhouses in Marbella is AED 110k to AED 180k.

Townhouses for rent in Mina Al Arab are available as 2 to 3-bedroom units in various sub-communities. The rental prices range between AED 70k and AED 180k per annum.

Villas for sale in Marbella Villas RAK are 2 to 4-bedroom units with covered areas ranging from 2,380 sq. ft. to 4,922 sq. ft. The sales trends are as follows:

• Buying 2-bedroom villas in Marbella would cost AED 1.75M to AED 2.29M.
• 3-bedroom villas for sale in Marbella are available for AED 1.6M to AED 2.8M.
• The sale price for 4-bed villas in Marbella is AED 3.3M to AED 7.9M.
• To buy a 5-bed villa in Marbella, one must shell out AED 7.3M.

The sale price for these residential units is similar to other villas for sale in Mina Al Arab.

Townhouses for sale span 2,500 sq. ft. to 4,951 sq. ft. The sales trends for different bed types are as follows:

• Buying a 2-bedroom townhouse in Marbella costs between AED 1.8M and AED 2.29M.
• The sale price of a 3-bedroom townhouse in Marbella is AED 2.3M to AED 2.7M.
• To buy a 4-bed townhouse in Marbella, one can shell out between AED 6.75M and AED 6.9M.

Investors can find other townhouses for sale in Mina Al Arab at a price range of AED 1.07M and AED 6.9M.

Tourists and guests visiting Marbella Villas Ras Al Khaimah can find two hotels nearby for a comfortable stay. These include:

• InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa
• Jannah Resorts and Villas

InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is a 5-star hotel featuring suites, hotel rooms and villas. Guests can enjoy popular international cuisines at the six in-house restaurants and bars and indulge in various leisure activities. There is a Turkish Hammam and spa for a relaxing experience. Other amenities include a fitness centre, infinity pool, covered parking, elevators, 24-hour security and meeting halls. This accommodation facility is just a 3-minute drive by car.

Jannah Resorts and Villas is one of the popular hotels with private pools in RAK. Guests can book the 3 or 4-bedroom pool villas to enjoy the luxurious experience. They can also head to the beach for exciting watersports activities or dine at the charming Muse Café. This hotel is located in Mina Al Arab at a 4-minute drive by car.

There are plenty of parking spaces in Marbella Villas Ras Al Khaimah. Visitors can park their vehicles outside villas while residents get parking spaces inside their homes.

Those looking for public transportation in Marbella Villas RAK will find the nearest bus stop within a 10-minute drive away. Al Hamra bus stop in Al Dhait South can be used for an easy commute.

Within the premises of Mina Al Arab, there is a Choithrams at a 4-minute drive. Apart from being one of the largest chains of supermarkets in the UAE, it offers one of the top online grocery delivery services in RAK.

Other nearby options are Al Bateen Supermarket, Mayami Grocery, Bloom Supermarket, Al Waqia Grocery, Al Nad Grocery and Okaz Grocery. These are accessible within a 10-minute drive by car.

Muslims will find Mina Al Arab Grand Mosque situated along Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem Street.

At a 16-18-minute drive, one can spot churches near Marbella Villas, such as St Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church, St Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church Ras Al Khaimah and RAK Evangelical Church Center, among others.

There is a Sikh temple in Al Jazeera Al Hamra Industrial, Ras al Khaimah, a 17-minute drive by car. There are no temples in Ras Al Khaimah. Hindu believers can drive to Bur Dubai to visit the temples.

A branch of Chubby Cheeks Nursery is located in Mina Al Arab. It is an award-winning nursery based on the British curriculum. This nursery school in Ras Al Khaimah is equipped with full-time nurses, indoor and outdoor play areas and other facilities.

Schools near Marbella Villas Ras Al Khaimah include

• Al Jazeera Al Hamra Boys School
• Zainab School for Basic And Secondary Education
• RAK Modern Private School
• Delhi Private School, Ras Al Khaimah

Al Jazeera Al Hamra Boys School is the nearest educational institute at a 5-minute drive away. Zainab School for Basic and Secondary Education is located at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Industrial, Ras al Khaimah, an 8-minute drive away. RAK Modern Private School is located at Khalifa Bin Zayed City, Ras Al Khaimah.

Delhi Private School Ras Al Khaimah follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. The school caters to students in Kindergarten to Grade 7.

RAK Modern Private School and Delhi Private School Ras Al Khaimah are an 11-minute drive away.

There are many clinics and hospitals near Marbella Villas, such as:

• The American Medical Center, Ras al Khaimah
• Cosmo Health Medical Center 
• Al Jazeera Medical Clinic
• Al Afia Medical Center
• Al Jazirah Al Hamrah Health Center

These medical centres are accessible within a 10-minute drive by car. For specialised medical treatment, Sheikh Khalifa Speciality Hospital (SKSH) is among the top hospitals in Ras Al Khaimah. This tertiary hospital is a 264-bed hospital with several outpatient clinics. It has seven general wards, three for men, three for women, a mixed, and a VIP ward.

Some closely located commercial and residential areas include the following

• Al Riffa
• Al Hamra Village
• Al Rajiba

Al Riffa is towards the south of Marbella Villas. It is the only district right next to Mina Al Arab. At a short distance towards the west is the grand Al Hamra Village, while Al Rajiba is towards the east.

For a shopping fix, residents of Mina Al Arab can head to one of the malls near Marbella Villas. The list includes the following:

• My City Centre, Al Dhait
• Khalifa Center
• Zayed Center

My City Centre Al Dhait is one of the top malls in Ras Al Khaimah. It is home to more than 30 regional and international lifestyle brands that fulfil the daily shopping and leisure needs of those living in Marbella villas. There is a supermarket, shops, Life Pharmacy and Al Ansari Exchange within the mall’s premises.

Khalifa Centre and Zayed Center are both located in Al Dhait South, just a 16 to 17-minute drive by car.

The area has restaurants and cafes. Restaurants near Marbella Villas include the likes of:

• Ramsa
• NoHo Bar & Grill
• Levant & Nar
• Amarbar
• ShaSha
• Saffar 
• Layali Zaman
• Sea & see
• Kpop chicken
• Thunder Road Pizza & Grill
• De Galera Marinero
• Chinalicious Restaurant
• La Burrata Italian Restaurant
• Poem Bistro Café

There are six restaurants if you’re looking for dining options in the InterContinental Hotel RAK.

Ramsa is perfect for an afternoon treat, as you can enjoy a variety of sweet and savoury delights with organic tea or coffee. NoHo Bar & Grill is a New York-inspired bar and grill offering a selection of wines and craft beers. Levant & Nar comes with the option to dine al fresco on the restaurant’s terrace overlooking the sea. Amarbar is a library bar that serves a curated selection of whiskeys and gins from all over the world. ShaSha is a pool bar where you can treat yourself to al fresco light bites and frozen cocktails. Saffar is an all-day dining restaurant offering international cuisines.

Layali Zaman is at a 6-minute drive and offers free home delivery near Al Hamra. It is an Arabic and Egyptian restaurant that serves stuffed lamb, grape leaves, mansaf and mandi. Thunder Road Pizza & Grill is an award-winning restaurant owned by an Italian family. Chinalicious Restaurant near Al Riffa has hammer fish, scallops, mussels, octopus and some desserts on the menu.

Those who enjoy spending their weekend in pubs can spot some within a 10-minute drive.

• White Bar
• Belgian Beer Café
• The Village English Pub

These are perfect for those who prefer nightlife and unwinding.

One of the beaches near Marbella Villas is Al Jazeerah Beach, a 10-minute drive. Residents of Marbella Villas can also soak in scenic views of the Arabian Gulf from their townhouses and villas.

The residence clubhouse is the main highlight of the sub-community featuring amenities like separate gyms, two outdoor temperature-controlled pools, state-of-the-art equipment, a cafe with a wide array of refreshment options, waterfront sun loungers, terraces and a kid’s play area.

Some key leisure attractions near Marbella Villas Ras Al Khaimah are:

• Al Jazirah Al Hamra
• Mangrove Forest
• The Cove Rotana Resort

One of the best free things to do in Ras Al Khaimah is to visit the local ‘ghost town,’ Al Jazirat Al Hamra. It is an abandoned village situated southwest of RAK, echoing the history of a bygone age when fishing and pearl diving drove the region’s economy. The area is full of abandoned houses, mosques and shops with dated architecture.

Mangrove Forest covers a large part of the area and is home to flamingos and other rare flora and fauna species. Visitors can rent a kayak to explore the Mangrove Forest.

The Cove Rotana Resort is an idyllic leisure destination with 204 rooms and 78 villas. The resort has a fully equipped gym, 600 metres beach and two infinity swimming pools.

Residents can stroll around the shoreline on Hayat Island. There are plenty of green spaces in the community. Khuzam Family Park is a 16-minute drive, while Apple Garden Park is 22 minutes away.

To stay fit, people can go to one of the gyms at a short distance from Marbella Villas, such as:

• Gold’s Gym
• Fitness Sports Gym
• Fitness 360

Women can join RAK Ladies Gym, which is 15 minutes away, or they can go to Mom and Kids Centre, only 7 minutes away from Marbella Villas RAK. For beauty treatments and spa services, ladies can go to one of these salons:

• Ayana Beauty & Spa
• Marina Spa
• Sense Organic Beauty Salon

Other salons in nearby areas include Beauty Spot Salon, Dolce Beauty Centre and House of Style Beauty Centre. These are around 7 minutes away. Men can find Ibn Majid Gents Care and Al Majarah Gents Salon at a 6-minute drive from the community.

To connect with the community online, there is the Mina Al Arab group on Facebook.

Marbella Villas RAK has attracted many buyers and investors owing to the high-end properties and location of the community. The prices will probably see a hike once the construction is completed. People who plan to settle down here should rely on private cars for travelling as there is limited access to public buses.

Marbella Villas is a residential development on Hayat Island, Mina Al Arab.

Marbella Villas, Mina Al Arab, is home to spacious villas and townhouses in 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom options.

You can choose from InterContinental Mina Al Arab and Jannah Hotel Apartments and Villas.

• Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is half an hour away.
• Less than 10 minutes away from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salem Road.
• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) is a 15-minute drive away.