Range Developments UAE: Beachfront Living on Al Marjan Island

Range Developments Group was founded in 2011 with a focused mission: to create luxury resorts on some of the most iconic islands of the eastern Caribbean. The company earned its reputation by delivering government-approved projects under Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes in St. Kitts & Nevis, Dominica and Grenada.

Expansion into the UAE in 2020

In 2020, the group opened a new chapter in the United Arab Emirates. According to the company, its early UAE work included custom-built villas in Al Barari, described as record-setting, along with residential developments in Dubai. The strategy soon shifted towards Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, a man-made archipelago undergoing rapid transformation.

A distinctive market position

Most Emirati developers come from construction or traditional property backgrounds. Range Developments instead brings a hospitality mindset: partnerships with global brands such as Hyatt, IHG and Six Senses, a strong emphasis on shared amenities and service, and layouts designed with short-term rental potential in mind.

• Founded: 2011, Caribbean
• UAE entry: 2020
• Announced pipeline: 2,500+ units across six Al Marjan Island projects
• Core focus: beachfront residential and branded hospitality

This dual Caribbean-Emirati identity makes Range Developments an unusual player, and one particularly appealing to international buyers seeking a coastal lifestyle product with an income angle.

The UAE portfolio of Range Developments is concentrated on Al Marjan Island, minutes from Wynn Al Marjan Island, the UAE's first integrated gaming resort, scheduled to open in 2027.

UAE projects

• The Island Heights: 165 apartments with coastal views, priced from around AED 1,214,114, with handover expected in March 2028.
• The Beach Vista: 151 studios, one- and two-bedroom homes opposite Wynn, with Gulf panoramas.
• The Beach Residences: roughly 420 apartments plus 11 exclusive townhouses in a resort setting.
• The Beach House: 88 beachfront studios, one- and two-bedroom residences.
• Costa Mare: 1,023 residences across three signature buildings, including penthouses.
• Range Luxury Villas: four villa types built around privacy and tailored design.

Caribbean track

• Park Hyatt St. Kitts: opened in 2017 with 126 rooms and suites at Christophe Harbour.
• InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa: a retreat between rainforest and sea.
• InterContinental Grenada – La Sagesse: 120 rooms and 30+ suites, opening in 2026.
• Six Senses La Sagesse and The La Sagesse Collection Residences (96 homes).
• Port Cabrits Marina: a superyacht-ready marina in Dominica.

UAE unit types range from studios to penthouses, with a limited number of townhouses, covering both buy-to-let investors and holiday-home buyers.

What sets Range Developments apart is its ability to translate five-star hospitality standards into residential buildings. That expertise has been tested by demanding partners: operators like Hyatt, IHG and Six Senses enforce strict brand standards covering finishes, safety and guest experience.

Design philosophy

• Sea-first orientation: floor plans arranged to maximise Arabian Gulf views.
• Resort-style amenities: pools, wellness areas, lounges and premium shared facilities.
• Contemporary architecture suited to Al Marjan Island's coastal setting.
• Rental-ready layouts: compact units designed with holiday-let demand in mind.

Recognition

The group highlights several accolades: Best Beachfront Property of the Year at the UAE Realty Awards, a One Michelin Key distinction for one of its Caribbean hotels, and Best Eco-Friendly Resort of the Year 2025. Its resorts have also appeared in numerous travel-media lists of the best new hotel openings in the Caribbean and worldwide.

What buyers should check

The developer does not publicly list a specific green-building certification for each UAE tower. Before reserving, ask for the materials and finishes specification, the name of the main contractor, and visit a show apartment where available. Doing so lets you benchmark the product objectively against competing projects on the island, where several international developers are now active and specifications vary noticeably.

The best way to judge a developer's reliability is to look at what it has actually handed over. For Range Developments, the most established track record lies in the Caribbean.

Operating resorts

• Park Hyatt St. Kitts, opened in 2017 and operated by Hyatt.
• The Cabrits resort in Dominica, opened in 2019 and now branded InterContinental.
• Branded projects under way in Grenada, including InterContinental La Sagesse, slated for 2026.

Completing complex resorts on islands with tough logistics, under the oversight of global hotel brands, is a credible signal of execution capability.

In the UAE: a pipeline still under construction

In the Emirates, the developer cites completed villas in Al Barari and projects in Dubai. Its six Al Marjan Island projects, however, are largely under development, with handovers phased through 2028 and beyond; The Island Heights, for example, is expected in March 2028.

Due-diligence checklist

• Confirm the project registration with Ras Al Khaimah's real estate authorities.
• Make sure payments go into a dedicated escrow account.
• Request construction progress updates and contractual milestones.
• Read the clauses covering delivery delays carefully.

These checks apply to any off-plan purchase and help you invest with a clear view of the risks and a realistic timeline.

Buying with Range Developments is essentially a bet on the rise of Al Marjan Island. The arrival of Wynn Al Marjan Island in 2027 is expected to bring unprecedented tourist flows to Ras Al Khaimah and underpin rental demand.

Return potential

• Lower entry prices than Dubai's prime beachfront districts, with The Island Heights starting around AED 1.2M.
• Short-term rental demand driven by the island's hospitality focus.
• Capital growth potential tied to the destination's transformation, to be assessed case by case.

Payment plans

Like most off-plan developers, Range Developments offers instalment-based payment plans during construction. Exact terms, including down payment, construction-linked instalments and balance on handover, vary by project and sales phase, so always request the current plan.

Additional advantages

• Freehold ownership for foreign buyers on Al Marjan Island.
• Eligibility for a 10-year Golden Visa from AED 2M in property investment.
• No personal income tax on rental income in the UAE.
• A service-led approach rooted in the group's hospitality culture.

As with any investment, a purchase should fit a medium- to long-term strategy that accounts for delivery timelines and the evolution of supply on the island, where several large projects are launching in parallel.