Edge at Raha Island: RAK Properties Enters the Island Living Market
RAK Properties is one of Ras Al Khaimah's most established developers, and Edge at Raha Island is their latest residential offering within the Mina Al Arab masterplan. The project sits on Raha Island, a sub-community inside Mina Al Arab, positioned within a waterfront development on the emirate's coast.
What Raha Island Actually Means for a Buyer
Mina Al Arab is an integrated waterfront masterplan on Ras Al Khaimah's coast. Raha Island is one of its residential sub-communities, and Edge is a named precinct within that. You are not buying on a standalone plot. You are buying into a structured masterplan with landscaping, water access, and community infrastructure that follows a planned layout rather than evolving piecemeal.
Ras Al Khaimah sits roughly 45 minutes north of Dubai via the E311. That means Edge is not a commuter project for someone working in DIFC or Business Bay five days a week. It suits buyers who work locally in RAK or those looking for a lifestyle-oriented waterfront residence.
AED 750K to AED 2.856M: Reading the Spread
The price range here is wide. AED 750,000 at the low end and AED 2,856,000 at the high end reflects the gap between the entry-level apartments and the penthouses. The lower end offers an accessible entry point into a waterfront masterplan project. A buyer approaching AED 2.856M is in penthouse territory, with the premium tied to size, floor level, and orientation within the Raha Island setting.
That spread of roughly AED 2.1M between the floor and ceiling is significant. Do not treat the range as a single data point when comparing per-square-foot metrics. Each property type targets a different buyer profile.
Apartments and Penthouses
The project offers two property types: apartments and penthouses. Apartments are the volume product and will attract both owner-occupiers and investors. Penthouses occupy the upper floors and command the premium pricing at the top of the range.
The penthouse product in a waterfront island community suits a buyer looking for a primary or secondary residence with an elevated amenity set and a view profile that lower floors cannot match.
What the Amenities Tell You About the Target Resident
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Fitness and Wellness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoor Living | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Convenience | Restaurants, CCTV Security |
The indoor pool stands out in the UAE context. Outdoor pools are standard across the market. An indoor facility signals year-round usability, which points toward a resident profile rather than a pure investor purchase. The on-site restaurants reduce the need to drive out for casual dining, which is a meaningful convenience in RAK compared to a denser urban district.
The children's play area and landscaped gardens point to families and longer-term residents as the primary target.
Completion in June 2027: What the Timeline Means
Construction started in May 2024 and expected completion is June 2027. That is a three-year build from groundbreak to handover. A buyer entering now in mid-2026 is roughly 12 months from the handover date. The project is past its early off-plan phase, which lowers the risk profile compared to buying at launch. You have a clear sight line to completion.
Getting In for 10%
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 50% |
| Handover | 40% |
At 10% down, the buyer commits the least upfront among the three stages. The construction installments add up to 50% spread over the build period, and the remaining 40% falls due at handover. Buyers using mortgage finance need their end-loan approved and in place before the handover notice arrives.