Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah: a district guide for buyers
Mina Al Arab is the Ras Al Khaimah district built around Hayat Island, Raha Island and Downtown Mina, and the home of all four RAK Properties developments in our selection. Here is what each project offers and who it suits.
Mina Al Arab is one of Ras Al Khaimah's two main coastal districts in our current collection, alongside Al Marjan Island, and it is where every RAK Properties development we cover sits today. The district is organised around three named areas, Hayat Island, Raha Island and Downtown Mina, each home to a different project. This guide sets out what is published for each, and who tends to choose Mina Al Arab over the island.
The district in outline
Mina Al Arab groups four projects from RAK Properties across three sub-areas: Cape Hayat and Anantara Residences Mina Ras Al Khaimah on Hayat Island, Skai on Raha Island, and Nura in Downtown Mina. Project locations are approximate, and your adviser confirms the exact plot before you reserve; nothing here states a distance or travel time to any landmark, in line with how the projects themselves are described.
The four RAK Properties developments
| Project | Area | Typologies | Entry price | Payment plan | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Hayat | Hayat Island | Studios to 4-bed penthouses | From AED 700,000 | Cash 40/60; post-handover 50/50 over 2 or 3 years (10% down, 1 and 2-bed only) | Q3 2026 |
| Nura | Downtown Mina | Studios to 4-bed penthouses | From AED 800,000 | Standard 40/60; special 60/40 | Q1 2029 |
| Skai | Raha Island | Studios to 3-bed penthouses | From AED 877,000 | Standard 50/50; advanced 70/30; post-handover 60/40 | Q2 2028 |
| Anantara Residences Mina Ras Al Khaimah | Hayat Island | 84 apartments, 19 villas with private pool and jetty | Price on request | On request | Q2 2028 |
Which project suits which buyer
- First purchase on the lowest published entry point. Cape Hayat, from AED 700,000, is the most accessible starting price in our full Ras Al Khaimah selection, with direct beach access on Hayat Island.
- A flexible instalment schedule. Skai publishes three distinct plans, standard 50/50, advanced 70/30, or a post-handover 60/40, which gives more room to match a buyer's cash flow than a single fixed split.
- A higher entry price with a choice of two splits. Nura's standard 40/60 or special 60/40 plan suits a buyer who wants to compare how much is due before completion under each option.
- A branded, villa-led purchase. Anantara Residences Mina Ras Al Khaimah is the only project in the district with standalone villas, each with a private pool and jetty, under the Anantara name; price and payment plan are on request, and any statement about hospitality services or management is confirmed by the developer rather than assumed from the brand.
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Post-handover plans, specifically
Cape Hayat and Skai are the two Mina Al Arab projects that publish a post-handover option: Cape Hayat's 50/50 split over 2 or 3 years, with a 10% down payment, applies only to 1 and 2-bedroom units; Skai's post-handover plan is 60/40. Nura and Anantara do not currently publish a post-handover option.
What is not yet published
Anantara's price and payment plan are on request, not published. Branded services typically associated with an Anantara-managed property, a rental programme, furnishings, or management arrangements, are not stated on the project page and are confirmed by the developer directly rather than assumed from the brand name. Our guide on whether a branded residence is worth it covers this distinction for a hospitality-branded project more broadly.
Working with Orven on Mina Al Arab
Orven tracks pricing, payment plans and availability for all four Mina Al Arab projects and can compare them directly against Al Marjan Island or Al Hamra Village for the same budget. Message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com with your typology and payment preference, and your adviser replies with current units.
FAQ
What are the three sub-areas of Mina Al Arab? Hayat Island, Raha Island and Downtown Mina, according to the projects in our selection. Cape Hayat and Anantara sit on Hayat Island, Skai on Raha Island, and Nura in Downtown Mina.
Which Mina Al Arab project has the lowest entry price? Cape Hayat, from AED 700,000, the lowest published starting price in our Ras Al Khaimah collection overall.
Do all four projects offer a post-handover payment plan? No. Only Cape Hayat (50/50 over 2 or 3 years, 1 and 2-bed units only) and Skai (60/40) currently publish one. Nura and Anantara do not.
Is Anantara Residences Mina Ras Al Khaimah managed by the Anantara hotel brand? The project carries the Anantara name. Specific services, management arrangements or a rental programme are confirmed by the developer directly rather than assumed from the brand.
Can I buy in Mina Al Arab without visiting Ras Al Khaimah? Yes, Orven handles reservation, documentation and registration remotely for buyers based abroad; confirm any step that may require your presence with your adviser beforehand.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the three sub-areas of Mina Al Arab?
Hayat Island, Raha Island and Downtown Mina, according to the projects in our selection. Cape Hayat and Anantara sit on Hayat Island, Skai on Raha Island, and Nura in Downtown Mina.
Which Mina Al Arab project has the lowest entry price?
Cape Hayat, from AED 700,000, the lowest published starting price in our Ras Al Khaimah collection overall.
Do all four projects offer a post-handover payment plan?
No. Only Cape Hayat (50/50 over 2 or 3 years, 1 and 2-bed units only) and Skai (60/40) currently publish one. Nura and Anantara do not.
Is Anantara Residences Mina Ras Al Khaimah managed by the Anantara hotel brand?
The project carries the Anantara name. Specific services, management arrangements or a rental programme are confirmed by the developer directly rather than assumed from the brand.
Can I buy in Mina Al Arab without visiting Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes, Orven handles reservation, documentation and registration remotely for buyers based abroad; confirm any step that may require your presence with your adviser beforehand.
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