Malibu Villas: Beachfront Living in Mina Al Arab
RAK Properties' Malibu Villas is a residential development in Mina Al Arab, one of Ras Al Khaimah's principal waterfront communities. The project sits within the Malibu sub-district and delivers three- and four-bedroom townhouses and villas with community beach access.
Mina Al Arab: What the Location Delivers
Mina Al Arab sits on the Arabian Gulf coast of Ras Al Khaimah, roughly 80 kilometres north of Dubai along the E11 highway. The drive to Dubai Marina runs approximately 50 to 60 minutes in standard traffic. Dubai International Airport is closer to 45 minutes away.
Within Mina Al Arab, the Malibu sub-district is a dedicated waterfront zone. The beach access in the project's amenity list is community-integrated, not a public beach at a distance from the units.
RAK's position north of the main Dubai and Abu Dhabi corridors means beachfront residential here prices differently than comparable coastal product in those markets. The AED 1.75M entry point reflects that geographical positioning.
AED 1,750,000: Townhouse Entry Price
The published entry price is AED 1,750,000, corresponding to the three-bedroom Malibu Townhouse at 3,252 sq ft. That works out to approximately AED 538 per sq ft.
The project also includes a three-bedroom Standard Villa at 4,120 sq ft and a four-bedroom Malibu Luxury Villa at 5,010 sq ft, along with two additional three-bedroom villa layout types. The villa configurations offer larger private floor area within the same community infrastructure.
What the Unit Mix Suits
The Malibu Townhouse at 3,252 sq ft is a family-sized unit in a managed community setting. It suits buyers who want villa-scale living without the maintenance overhead of a standalone plot.
The 5,010 sq ft Luxury Villa targets a buyer seeking a larger private footprint. At that scale, the shared amenities serve as a supplement rather than the primary lifestyle draw.
Amenities: A Leisure-Oriented Stack
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Recreation | Gymnasium, Tennis Courts |
| Wellness | Shared Spa |
| Food & Beverage | Restaurants, Cafe and Restaurants |
| Lifestyle | Beach Access, Mosque |
| Security | CCTV Security |
Eight amenities, oriented toward leisure and daily convenience. Beach access paired with a shared spa and two on-site dining options makes the community largely self-contained for daily lifestyle needs.
The amenity mix suits two distinct buyer types. An owner-occupier family gets the gym, mosque, and security as practical daily infrastructure. A buyer positioning units for short-term rental leads with the beach, spa, and dining as the product for guests. The leisure-forward amenity set has a clear commercial application in the rental market.
Timeline
Construction began in June 2023. The original handover target was September 2023, approximately three years ago. The construction phase has concluded, and the project is likely at or past the formal handover stage.
Getting In for 5%
| Phase | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down Payment | 5% |
| During Construction | 90% |
| On Handover | 5% |
The entry deposit is 5%, a low threshold for a villa or townhouse purchase in the UAE. The structure concentrates the bulk of the cost in the construction period: 90% is due during the build, with 5% payable at handover.
At AED 1.75M, the 5% deposit is AED 87,500. The construction-phase tranche is AED 1,575,000, spread across the build timeline. The remaining AED 87,500 falls at keys.
The payment structure concentrates financial exposure in the construction period, with a minimal entry deposit and a balanced handover tranche.