RAK NB Collection: A Villa at AED 18.3M on Hayat Island
RAK NB Collection is a villa development by RAK Properties on Hayat Island, within the Mina Al Arab waterfront community in Ras Al Khaimah. Mina Al Arab is a master-planned community on the Arabian Gulf coastline, and Hayat Island is one of its sub-developments, purpose-built as a residential island within the broader district.
What It Means to Be on Hayat Island
Mina Al Arab is on the northwestern coast of Ras Al Khaimah, roughly 45 to 60 minutes from central Dubai by road. Hayat Island has direct waterfront access to the Arabian Gulf and is bordered by mangroves. The community sits between the mangrove belt and the open sea, a configuration specific to this stretch of the RAK coastline. The setting is low-density and predominantly residential in character, a distinct contrast to the urban waterfront product common in Dubai.
For a buyer based in Dubai, this is not a daily-commute address. The project makes most sense as a primary residence for those working within RAK, or as a second home for buyers who want waterfront scale and a quieter setting than the city provides. The island positioning and direct gulf access are what this development is built around.
A Single Price Point: AED 18.3M
The listed price is AED 18,300,000. Minimum and maximum are identical, which means this is one product at one price. There is no entry-level configuration, no smaller floor plan at a lower entry, and no premium tier within the project itself.
At this level, the buyer is choosing a standalone villa on a waterfront island in RAK over comparable spend in an established Dubai community. The trade-off is commute distance to Dubai in exchange for direct gulf access, private land, and a low-density coastal environment. The two options appeal to different buyers; this project is for the one who has decided the location trade-off works for them.
Villas Only
NB Collection offers villas exclusively. No apartments, no townhouses. The buyer profile is someone who wants private outdoor space, a standalone structure, and the land component that apartment product does not offer. That profile aligns with the Hayat Island setting: a residential island community where private gardens and outdoor space are part of the product, not an afterthought.
What the Amenity List Signals
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoors | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area, Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
Seven amenities at a villa price of AED 18.3M is a focused list. The indoor pool and gym cover the core wellness needs. On-site restaurants add daily convenience for residents in an island community setting. The barbecue area and children's play area point clearly to a family-oriented resident base. The project is priced on its location and villa format; the amenity package supports that rather than competing with it.
Four Months to Handover
Construction started in July 2024. Expected completion is December 2026. From August 2026, that is approximately four months to handover. For a buyer entering now, the construction risk period is nearly over. The remaining build timeline is short enough that a buyer commits close to delivery, which is a materially different position from entering a project with two or more years to run.
Getting In for 10%
| Stage | Share |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 50% |
| Handover | 40% |
The 10% down payment is AED 1,830,000 to enter. That is low for a purchase at this price level, and it keeps the initial commitment manageable relative to the total. Construction installments total 50%, spread across a build period now in its final four months. The significant figure is the 40% at handover, which equals AED 7,320,000. A buyer using finance needs a mortgage or bridge facility arranged before keys are transferred, since there is no post-handover payment option in the plan.