Aqua Arc vs Pelagia: Two BNW Projects at the Same Price on Al Marjan Island
Aqua Arc and Pelagia both start at 2.3M AED on the same 10/40/50 payment plan, on Al Marjan Island. Aqua Arc hands over in Q3 2027 with 226 units; Pelagia hands over in Q4 2027 with 158 units.
Aqua Arc and Pelagia, both developed by BNW Developments on Al Marjan Island, share the same starting price of 2.3M AED and the same 10/40/50 payment plan. The difference between them comes down to unit count, unit sizes, and a one-quarter handover gap: Aqua Arc in Q3 2027, Pelagia in Q4 2027.
Same price, same plan, different buildings
| Aqua Arc | Pelagia | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | 2.3M AED | 2.3M AED |
| Payment plan | 10% booking, 40% during construction, 50% on completion | 10% booking, 40% during construction, 50% on completion |
| Handover | Q3 2027 | Q4 2027 |
| Total units | 226 | 158, plus 2 retail units |
| Buildings | Two towers, ground plus 12 floors each | Not specified as multiple towers on the fiche |
Aqua Arc's unit mix
Aqua Arc's 226 units include 1- to 3-bedroom apartments (1,030.97 to 4,589.62 sqft), townhouses (2,466.66 to 2,510.79 sqft), and penthouses (8,659.14 to 8,660.97 sqft). Many units include private pools on their balconies.
Pelagia's unit mix
Pelagia's 158 residential units break down by bedroom count: 112 one-bedroom units (854 to 1,405 sqft), 32 two-bedroom units (1,211 to 3,602 sqft), 12 three-bedroom units (2,381 to 4,014 sqft), and 4 four-bedroom units (5,132 to 5,747 sqft), plus 2 retail units. Pelagia is the only one of the two projects to offer a 4-bedroom layout, while Aqua Arc's largest layout is its 3-bedroom penthouse.
Choosing between the two on size alone
A buyer looking for the smallest possible entry unit finds a lower minimum size at Pelagia, with 1-bedroom units starting at 854 sqft against Aqua Arc's 1-bedroom range starting at 1,030.97 sqft. A buyer wanting the largest single unit finds it at Pelagia too, with 4-bedroom units up to 5,747 sqft, though Aqua Arc's penthouses (up to 8,660.97 sqft) are larger still if a penthouse layout specifically is the goal.
Why the quarter-long handover gap might matter
Aqua Arc's Q3 2027 handover sits one quarter ahead of Pelagia's Q4 2027. For most planning purposes that gap is marginal, but a buyer targeting a specific move-in season, or trying to align handover with a lease expiry elsewhere, may still find it a relevant tie-breaker between two otherwise closely matched projects.
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Both are BNW Developments, but not identical in design
Although Aqua Arc and Pelagia share a developer, a price and a payment plan, they are not simply the same building sold under two names. Aqua Arc is built as two towers of ground plus 12 floors, with many units including a private balcony pool, a feature not mentioned on Pelagia's own fiche. Pelagia, by contrast, is described with a wider spread of 1- to 4-bedroom unit counts rather than a bedroom range folded into a single apartment category, which gives a clearer picture of exactly how many units of each size exist across the project.
What neither fiche details
Neither project publishes a detailed breakdown of the 10/40/50 plan's instalment dates within the "during construction" portion, nor a price list broken down by exact unit size. Both points are confirmed directly with your adviser once you narrow down a specific unit at either Aqua Arc or Pelagia.
Keeping the comparison grounded in what's published
Neither project is presented here as the better choice; both come from the same developer, at the same price, on the same payment plan, so the decision rests on layout, size and handover timing rather than on cost. Treat the side-by-side figures above as a starting point for a conversation with your adviser, not as a final answer on which unit to reserve.
Next step with Orven
If your budget sits around 2.3M AED and you're deciding between Aqua Arc's apartment-to-penthouse range and Pelagia's four-bedroom option, send your preferred size and bedroom count on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or to sales@orvenproperties.com. Start your search at /find-your-home/. The Aqua Arc fiche is at /ras-al-khaimah/aqua-arc-bnw/ and the Pelagia fiche at /ras-al-khaimah/pelagia-bnw/. Our Aqua Arc guide and our Pelagia Al Marjan Island guide cover each project individually.
A practical step before choosing between the two
Ask your adviser to confirm current availability by unit type at both Aqua Arc and Pelagia before narrowing down a size. With Pelagia's units broken into specific counts per bedroom number, and Aqua Arc's described only as size ranges, the two fiches do not give a buyer an identical level of detail to compare on sight alone.
FAQ
Do Aqua Arc and Pelagia have the same starting price? Yes, both start at 2.3M AED.
Is the payment plan the same for both? Yes, both follow 10% at booking, 40% during construction, and 50% on completion.
Which hands over first? Aqua Arc, in Q3 2027, one quarter ahead of Pelagia's Q4 2027 handover.
Does Pelagia offer a 4-bedroom unit? Yes, 4 units at 5,132 to 5,747 sqft; Aqua Arc's layouts top out at a 3-bedroom penthouse.
How many units does each project include? Aqua Arc has 226 units; Pelagia has 158 residential units plus 2 retail units.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Aqua Arc and Pelagia have the same starting price?
Yes, both start at 2.3M AED.
Is the payment plan the same for both?
Yes, both follow 10% at booking, 40% during construction, and 50% on completion.
Which hands over first?
Aqua Arc, in Q3 2027, one quarter ahead of Pelagia's Q4 2027 handover.
Does Pelagia offer a 4-bedroom unit?
Yes, 4 units at 5,132 to 5,747 sqft; Aqua Arc's layouts top out at a 3-bedroom penthouse.
How many units does each project include?
Aqua Arc has 226 units; Pelagia has 158 residential units plus 2 retail units.
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