Al Marjan Island·Developer: Ellington Properties
This 2-bedroom apartment in Costa Mare Tower III is part of Costa Mare, Ellington Properties' waterfront residential project on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The residence spans a total built-up area of 1,261 sqft, comprising approximately 960 sqft of internal living space and 301 sqft of external area — a layout that balances generous interiors with meaningful outdoor living.
Listed at AED 4,251,828, the price per square foot works out to approximately AED 3,372/sqft. The unit is offered directly from the developer under a 70/30 payment plan, with 70% payable during construction and the balance on handover — a structure that allows buyers to stage their capital commitment across the build programme. The annual service charge is AED 19 per sqft per year, giving an indicative total service cost of around AED 23,960 per annum based on the built-up area.
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Payment Plan: 70/30 · Service Charge: AED 19/sqft/yr · Price per sqft: AED 3,372.
The apartment has a total built-up area of 1,261 sqft, made up of approximately 960 sqft of internal living space and 301 sqft of external area.
The listed asking price is AED 4,251,828, which equates to approximately AED 3,372 per sqft based on the total built-up area.
Under the 70/30 structure, 70% of the purchase price is payable in instalments during the construction phase, with the remaining 30% due at handover. The exact milestone schedule should be confirmed in the Sales and Purchase Agreement with Ellington Properties.
The service charge is AED 19 per sqft per year. Based on the total built-up area of 1,261 sqft, the indicative annual service charge is approximately AED 23,960.
Costa Mare is developed by Ellington Properties, a UAE-based developer known for its design-focused residential projects across Dubai and the wider Emirates.
Al Marjan Island is a designated freehold zone in Ras Al Khaimah, generally permitting international purchasers to acquire full ownership. Buyers should verify the specific title and freehold designation for this unit with the developer and the Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate Registration Authority before committing.