RAK Tower, Ras Al Khaimah

RAK Tower is a mixed-use building in Al Seer. It has 28 floors including four podium levels. Two floors are dedicated for offices, whereas, 22 floors have above 300 residential units. Apartments in RAK Tower Ras Al Khaimah consist of studios and 1 to 3-bedroom flats. On the ground floor there is a gym, a hypermarket and showrooms.

RAK Tower is a freehold project of Uniestate. Handed over in 2014, the high-rise tower is located on Al Jazah Road in Ras Al Khaimah. The location gives direct access to Island Street and Oman Street.

Al Seer is a highly urbanised area, which is partially located along the coastal area of Ras Al Khaimah. Al Seer residents enjoy beautiful views of the Ras Al Khaimah Harbour. The neighbourhood houses some of famous commercial and residential projects and government buildings like RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Office of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ).

• Type of building: Mixed-use building
• Location: Al Seer, Ras Al Khaimah
• Developer: Uniestate
• Date of completion: 2014
• Number of floors: 28 Floors, 4 Levels of Podium+24 Floors
• Unit type: Studios and 1 to 3-bedroom apartments, shell and core offices
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Four levels of parking, retail shops, healthy club, outdoor kid’s play area and rooftop swimming pool

Four levels of podium have a parking facility for apartments and offices. Parking in RAK Tower offers 1 to 2 slots for each apartment and office unit. Moreover, visitors can easily find street parking outside the building.

There are four passenger lifts and service elevators in RAK Tower. Elevators are backed up by a separate power backup.

The maintenance staff oversee building maintenance. Surveillance cameras monitor the entrance and exit points and shared facility areas like corridors, parking and lobby. Building management also has a hotline number for customer service.

The rooftop has a deck area, residents can use it for small family gatherings.

The ground floor also boasts a fitness centre named Ruby Fitness Centre. Gym in RAK Tower has state-of-the-art fitness machines and shower facilities. It also has a sauna and steam room.

The rooftop has a large swimming pool and dry deck. The project also has an outdoor kid’s play area. The ground floor of the building has a supermarket to provide doorstep retail facilities for the residents.

Lobby on the ground floor has a reception and waiting area. Desk staff at the reception offer 24 hours concierge and guest services for the visitors.

Pets are not allowed.

Shared facility areas across the building as well as offices and apartments have fire-safety equipment. Smoke detectors, fire alarms and fire extinguishers are installed throughout the building.

RAK Tower, Al Seer has offices on two floors and apartments on 22 floors. There are 20 office units and hundreds of residential units in the building. Besides these offices and residential units, it also has retail outlets on the ground floor.

Floor 5 and 6 have offices in RAK Tower. Floor area starts from 300 sq. ft. and goes up to 1,700 sq. ft. Each floor has 10 units. Each office has two washrooms and a small pantry. The remaining area has a shell and core office space. Tenants can freely renovate it according to their requirements.

Residential floors feature a variety of apartments in variable configuration. Apartments in RAK Tower consist of studios and apartments with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. All apartments have cabinets, stone countertops and sink in the kitchen or cooking area.

Bathrooms have ceramic tiled walls and flooring. Also, they are outfitted with luxury sanitary ware.

Studios have floor area ranging from 342 sq. ft. to 623 sq. ft. The unit layout consists of a spacious sleep area with large windows. Few units also have floor to ceiling windows. Besides sleeping area, studios have a full bathroom and cooking area at the entrance.

The cooking area has sufficient cabinets and drawers for storage. Also, there is a long stone countertop, sink and space for cooking range and home appliances like refrigerator and washing machine.

The floor area of 1-bedroom units is between 722 sq. ft. and 966 sq. ft. Bigger layouts have a huge master bedroom with attached bathroom. The bedroom also has a floor to ceiling window. Also, they have a large living and dining area, closed style kitchen and a powder room at foyer entrance.

In contrast to large units, smaller flats don’t have attached bathroom with bedroom. Instead they have a full bathroom in the living room and open kitchen at the corner. The living room of 1-bedroom units is connected to the balcony via a sliding glass door.

2-bedroom apartments have a roomy layout, which spread over the total area of 971 sq. ft. to 1,070 sq. ft. Master bedroom has an attached bathroom. Yet, the layout has a full bathroom at the entrance.

Flats with larger floor area have a closed style kitchen and a balcony with the living room. Both bedrooms have large windows. Moreover, smaller apartments have a semi-open kitchen and a row of large windows in the kitchen.

RAK Tower is listed among the famous buildings of Al Seer. Apartments for rent in RAK Tower are available at the annual rent of:

• Studio apartments for rent in RAK Tower range from AED 15K to AED 20K
• 1-bedroom apartments for rent in RAK Tower cost from AED 20k to AED 25K.
• Rent for 2-bedroom apartments in RAK Tower is between AED 28k and AED 31K.
• Rent for 3-bedroom apartments starts from AED 32k.
• Offices in RAK Tower can be leased from AED 9k to AED 35k.

You may also check apartments for rent in Al Seer and offices for rent in Al Seer for more rental options. Also, apartments for rent in Ras Al Khaimah offer a variety of unit configuration.

RAK Tower is located in Al Seer. The neighbourhood is connected to other city areas via a network of roads. Currently, Ras Al Khaimah have limited public transport facilities. Yet, local taxis are easily available. Common modes of public transport near RAK Tower are online cab services and taxis.

As Al Seer doesn’t have city bus service, residents don’t have walking access to public transport. However, residents have access to RAK Bus Station at Al Dhait South – Ras Al Khaimah via a drive of 15-minutes. Passengers can also find several buses for other emirates. Government is also focusing on to improve public transport in Ras Al Khaimah.

Al Hamra Bus Service takes passengers to Ajman and Dubai. RAK Shuttle further facilitates the passengers travelling to Dubai from Ras Al Khaimah or vice versa. Similarly, Abu Dhabi-RAK Bus Service at RAK bus station serve passengers commuting to Abu Dhabi. RAK bus service also takes passengers to Al Musalla Bus Station in Sharjah.

Being a prime tourist destination, Ras Al Khaimah has plenty of restaurants and cafeterias. Famous restaurants near RAK Tower are:

• Al Zinjibari Restaurant
• National Restaurant
• Lebanese House Restaurant

Al Zinjibari Restaurant is within walking distance from the building. It serves a variety of food from International cuisine. Famous dishes include Forodhani Meal, Nungwi Snack and Malindi Meal. National Restaurant and Lebanese House Restaurant are at a 4-minute drive.

National Restaurant is a cafeteria in Al Nakheel. It serves Indian and South Indian dishes. Also, the Lebanese House Restaurant is casual dining at Al Seer. It serves food from multiple cuisines like Lebanese, Arabian and Middle Eastern.

Fine dining near the building are:

• Vespa – Beachside, DoubleTree by Hilton
• Capra Restaurant – Julphar Tower

Vespa and Capra are among the best restaurants in Ras Al Khaimah. Vespa is a waterfront luxury dining at DoubleTree by Hilton. It’s located within a short walk from the building. It’s Italian fine dining with indoor and outdoor seating areas. It also has a full bar serving fresh juices and alcoholic drinks.

Besides this, Capra Restaurant in Julphar Tower is a fine dining eatery. It is reachable via a 6-minute drive. You can order anything from a delicious menu of Continental and European dishes. It also has a bar for serving alcoholic drinks.

When it comes to shopping and retail, residents have easy access to several supermarkets and retail outlets. The tower itself has RAK Hyper Market on the ground floor. They have walking and driving access to supermarkets and shops in the vicinity.

Few famous supermarkets near RAK Tower are:

• ABC Supermarket – Al Seer
• Al Ghaya Supermarket – Al Seer
• Spar Hypermarket – Dafan Al Nakheel
• Al Telal Al Sabea Supermarket – Al Seer

ABC Supermarket and Al Ghaya Supermarket in Al Seer are a few minutes’ walks away from the building. Residents also have driving access to hypermarkets like Spar Hypermarket and Al Telal Al Sabea Supermarket. Both are 4 and 5 minutes away from the building.

• Al Barajel Building – mixed-use
• Concorde Building – commercial
• Al Zarafi Building- residential
• Al Safa Building 3 – residential

RAK Tower is close to several mixed-use, commercial and residential buildings in the vicinity. These include Al Barajel Building, Concorde Building, Al Zarafi Building and Al Safa Building 3. Residents have walking and driving access to these buildings

Nearby landmarks are:

• Manar Mall
• National Museum of RAS AL Khaimah
• Saqr Park

Located 5 minutes away on Al Muntasir Road, Manar Mall is one of the best malls in Ras Al Khaimah. You can shop for clothes, shoes, jewellery and other accessories from leading brands. Besides luxury shopping facilities, the mall also features a cinema hall, restaurants and fast food outlets.

National Museum of RAS AL Khaimah is at a 7-minute drive from the building. Housed in one of the oldest forts in UAE, the National Museum has an amazing display of traditional weapons and ancient pottery. It also has historical exhibits of Emirates ruling families. It’s a must-visit for those who want to explore the rich history of the UAE.

Reachable via a 16-minute drive, Saqr Park is the largest public park in the city. It has plenty of green spaces, jogging tracks and benches. It’s a perfect picnic spot for kids and adults. The park has an artificial lake, train tracks that run around the entire park. Also, there are three video game arcades for video game enthusiast. Those who love nature can enjoy a boat ride on the lake.

RAK Tower is located in the busiest area of Al Seer. As the neighbourhood houses a number of administrative buildings, government offices and commercial towers, residents might find it overcrowded during office hours. Also, limited access to public buses might be a problem for those who don’t have a personal vehicle. Consider this before you rent or buy an apartment for sale in Al Seer.