Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Residences

Nineteen three-storey villas in Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah, each with a private yacht berth. Every villa has a pool, a lift, a study and a staff room; the Anantara and Nikki Beach resorts are nearby.

Nineteen villas — what follows from that number

The project is one of a kind. Neighbours are few and predictable, but there's also nothing within the project itself to compare prices against — comparables simply don't exist.

You're left benchmarking against neighbouring communities of the same class, along with understanding that liquidity for a lot like this is lower than usual: there are inherently fewer buyers for a villa with its own berth in a different emirate than for an apartment in Dubai.

A private berth

A private berth at the house is a rarity even in the UAE's high-end segment. It turns the villa into a base for a yacht, not just a house by the water.

The practical questions for an asset like this: who maintains the berth, is maintenance included in the community fee, what's the maximum vessel size allowed, and how is mooring documented. Get these answers before the deal — they affect the real cost of ownership.

Location

Mina Al Arab is an island with mangrove forests, lagoons and beaches. The Anantara hotel and the Nikki Beach complex with a spa are within walking distance.

Ras Al Khaimah is a separate market from Dubai: fewer deals, a slower exit, but a cheaper square metre and growing interest tied to the gaming resort under construction on a neighbouring island.

Selling-side materials for the sales launch: number of villas, specification and surroundings.