Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate Transactions Surge 855% Between 2017 and 2025

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – October 5, 2025: Ras Al Khaimah’s real estate market has recorded one of the strongest growth trajectories in the region, with total property transactions soaring by more than 855% between the first quarter of 2017 and the same period in 2025.

According to official data published by the Ras Al Khaimah Statistics Centre, based on figures from the Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, the emirate’s real estate activity reached USD 3.56 billion (AED 13.06 billion) in Q1 2025, compared to USD 370 million (AED 1.36 billion) in Q1 2017. The figures underscore Ras Al Khaimah’s rapid transformation into a major hub for sustainable real estate investment and mortgage-backed ownership.

A new phase of investor maturity

Commenting on the data, Andrei Charapenak, CEO of Major Developments, said:

“This level of expansion is transformational. A nearly ninefold increase in real estate activity reflects a market that has moved far beyond speculation. Buyers and investors today are looking for stability, infrastructure, and long-term value—and they’re finding that in Ras Al Khaimah.”

He added:

“At Major Developments, we’ve been committed to delivering distinctive, high-quality projects that match this momentum—homes that offer lifestyle quality, investment resilience, and financing accessibility.”

Of the total USD 3.56 billion (AED 13 billion) in transactions, mortgage activity now represents the largest share, marking a notable shift toward structured financing and end-user-driven ownership. This evolution aligns with the emirate’s broader growth strategy, encompassing industrial diversification, tourism expansion, and major infrastructure and regulatory advancements.

A new era for Ras Al Khaimah real estate

Major Developments continues to shape this momentum by delivering homes that combine architectural excellence with practical livability. The company’s focus on accessible financing, long-term value creation, and community integration reflects the changing needs of modern homeowners.

As Ras Al Khaimah cements its place as one of the UAE’s most promising property markets, the emirate’s evolution highlights a wider shift across the region, one defined by planning, purpose, and prosperity-driven development.