Al Marjan Island off plan: a newly launched tower, and two others
Lunara at The Strand launched commercially on 5 March 2026 and starts from AED 1.28 million. Pelagia starts from AED 2.3 million. Cala Del Mar, Ellington's first project on the island, remains price on request.
Off plan activity on Al Marjan Island covers projects at very different stages. Lunara at The Strand only launched commercially in March 2026. Pelagia, by BNW Developments, publishes a clear price and plan. Cala Del Mar, Ellington's first project on the island, remains price on request.
Lunara at The Strand: the newest commercial launch
Lunara at The Strand, by RAK Properties, is a 583-unit development across three connected towers in The Strand, within the Marjan Beach District. It includes 14 retail units and 8 F&B outlets, a 1.5 kilometre promenade, and roughly 5,000 trees across the development. Commercial launch was 5 March 2026, with construction starting Q4 2026. Price starts from AED 1.28 million, with delivery stated for Q1 2029.
Pelagia: 226 units at the same price point as Aqua Arc
Pelagia, by BNW Developments, is a 158-unit development plus 2 retail units, with 1 bedroom apartments (854 to 1,405 square feet), 2 bedrooms (1,211 to 3,602 square feet), 3 bedrooms (2,381 to 4,014 square feet) and 4 bedrooms (5,132 to 5,747 square feet). The starting price is AED 2.3 million, with a 10/40/50 payment plan and delivery stated for Q4 2027.
Cala Del Mar: Ellington's first project on the island
Cala Del Mar, near the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort site, is Ellington's first project on Al Marjan Island: 138 units across 13 floors, studios to 4 bedrooms. Price and payment plan are both on request, with no confirmed delivery date in our records.
A quick comparison
| Project | Units | Starting price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunara at The Strand | 583 | From AED 1.28 million | Just launched (March 2026) |
| Pelagia | 158 | From AED 2.3 million | Off plan |
| Cala Del Mar | 138 | On request | Off plan, Ellington's first on the island |
Why launch timing matters
Lunara's March 2026 commercial launch means it is among the newest inventory on Al Marjan Island, with construction only starting in Q4 2026. Pelagia and Cala Del Mar are both further along in their marketing, though neither has reached handover.
Registration and ownership
Regardless of which project, Ras Al Khaimah's ZL13 sale registration service applies a 2% fee to the seller and 2% to the buyer, plus 200 AED each for plan and title issuance. Marjan, the master developer of Al Marjan Island, states "100% foreign ownership" for the island.
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The wider Al Marjan Island picture
Lunara, Pelagia, and Cala Del Mar are three among at least eight projects currently marketed on Al Marjan Island in our records, spanning developers Emaar, BNW Developments, Ellington, and RAK Properties. The island sits within The Strand or Marjan Beach District sub-area for most of these projects, close to the site of the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort, which the operator has announced will open in 2027.
A disclosure repeated on every fiche
The official Ras Al Khaimah destination page states that project locations are approximate and asks buyers to confirm the exact plot with their adviser. Every fiche for Lunara, Pelagia, and Cala Del Mar separately confirms that current availability and unit-specific terms are set by the adviser, not by what is shown generally on the page.
How unit size varies even at a similar price
Pelagia's AED 2.3 million entry price applies to a 1 bedroom unit of 854 to 1,405 square feet. Aqua Arc, a separate BNW Developments project on the island, publishes the identical AED 2.3 million entry price for a 1 to 3 bedroom unit of 1,030.97 to 4,589.62 square feet. The headline price alone does not tell you the unit size; your adviser confirms square footage against price for the exact configuration you want.
What remains unconfirmed across all three
None of Lunara, Pelagia, or Cala Del Mar publishes a detailed instalment-by-instalment payment schedule beyond the headline percentages already listed. Your adviser requests the exact instalment dates from RAK Properties or Ellington directly, once a specific unit is identified and confirmed available.
Next step
Tell your adviser whether a newly launched tower, a mid-market price point, or Ellington's first Al Marjan Island project fits your plan, on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or at sales@orvenproperties.com. Our Lunara at The Strand guide and our Pelagia Al Marjan Island guide go further. You can also start at /find-your-home/.
FAQ
When did Lunara at The Strand launch? Commercial launch was 5 March 2026, with construction starting in Q4 2026.
What is Pelagia's starting price? AED 2.3 million, with a 10% reservation, 40% construction, 50% completion payment plan.
Is a price published for Cala Del Mar? No, price and payment plan are both on request for Ellington's first Al Marjan Island project.
Is foreign ownership confirmed on Al Marjan Island? Yes, Marjan, the island's master developer, states 100% foreign ownership.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Lunara at The Strand launch?
Commercial launch was 5 March 2026, with construction starting in Q4 2026.
What is Pelagia's starting price?
AED 2.3 million, with a 10% reservation, 40% construction, 50% completion payment plan.
Is a price published for Cala Del Mar?
No, price and payment plan are both on request for Ellington's first Al Marjan Island project.
Is foreign ownership confirmed on Al Marjan Island?
Yes, Marjan, the island's master developer, states 100% foreign ownership.
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