Oystra Breaks Ground: ZHA-Designed Luxury Residences on Al Marjan Island

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE: Richmind, the premium developer known for ultra-niche, design-driven real estate, has officially broken ground on Oystra, a landmark residential project on Al Marjan Island. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the development marks a pivotal moment in Ras Al Khaimah’s ascension as the UAE’s next world-class coastal investment destination and introduces a new benchmark for luxury waterfront living.

A Sculptural New Icon on Al Marjan Island

Located steps from the UAE’s first integrated resort, Wynn Al Marjan Island, Oystra will feature 850 one- to four-bedroom seafront residences, each positioned to maximise panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. The project’s fluid architectural language—signature to ZHA—brings a sculptural, wave-inspired silhouette to the emirate’s skyline, setting a new standard for contemporary coastal design.

Curated lifestyle offerings form an integral part of the development. Residents will enjoy world-class wellness facilities, a beach club and spa, and an elevated signature dining destination positioned at the project’s highest point. Encircling this space will be Ras Al Khaimah’s first and only 360° infinity pool, offering dramatic, uninterrupted vistas over the island.

Phase 1 Sold Out, Phase 2 Now Released

The groundbreaking comes on the heels of strong global and regional demand, with Phase 1 fully sold out. Richmind has now officially launched Phase 2, reinforcing investor confidence in high-growth beachfront markets such as Ras Al Khaimah. Construction remains on track for the 2029 handover.

A World-Class Partnership of Visionaries

Richmind has assembled an internationally acclaimed team to deliver Oystra as a legacy project. Zaha Hadid Architects leads the conceptual design, introducing a bold, fluid form not previously seen on Al Marjan Island. Dewan Architects + Engineers is translating this vision into technical reality, including the engineering of a 40-metre curved steel truss to preserve ZHA’s uninterrupted architectural language.

HBA brings hospitality-grade interior design, while Cracknell shapes a landscape deeply connected to the seafront environment, ensuring the outdoors becomes an experiential extension of the architecture.

A Milestone for Ras Al Khaimah’s Coastal Evolution

Arch. Abdulla Al Abdouli, Group CEO of Marjan, said: “Al Marjan Island has always been envisioned as a premier waterfront destination, and the groundbreaking of Oystra marks an exciting milestone in its continued evolution. Richmind’s commitment to design excellence reinforces the international appeal of Ras Al Khaimah and elevates the lifestyle offering for residents and investors alike.”

Richmind Holding CEO Mohammad Rafiee added: “Oystra is more than a development — it is a milestone in Ras Al Khaimah’s rise as a global coastal investment hub. The rapid sellout of Phase 1 reflects growing international interest in premium, design-led beachfront properties with strong long-term value potential. This groundbreaking affirms our long-term commitment to delivering rarity, architectural excellence, and enduring value.”

Toward a New Era of Coastal Living

As work progresses toward completion in 2029, Oystra stands as a defining project for Richmind’s mission to curate sophisticated, art-driven residential experiences across the UAE. The company continues to expand its international footprint, with active operations in the UK, Germany, China, and the UAE, and further global growth planned in the coming year.

Oystra is poised to become one of the UAE’s most iconic seaside addresses — a convergence of world-renowned design talent, bold architectural ambition, and a coastal lifestyle shaped for the next generation of global residents and investors.