Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate Market Surges by 855%: A Shift to Long-Term Investment
Ras Al Khaimah's real estate market has seen a dramatic 855% increase in transactions between Q1 2017 and Q1 2025, signaling a shift towards a more mature and finance-driven property market.
Real EstateRas Al KhaimahProperty MarketInvestmentLongterm ValueReal Estate NewsOct 02, 2025
According to official data published by the Ras Al Khaimah Statistics Centre, based on data from the Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, the emirate’s real estate activity reached AED 13.06 billion in Q1 2025, compared to just AED 1.36 billion in Q1 2017. This remarkable surge underscores Ras Al Khaimah’s growing appeal as a destination for sustained real estate investment and finance-backed ownership.
Andrei Charapenak, CEO of Major Developments, commented on the scale of this growth: “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 AED 13 billion in total activity, the data shows that mortgage transactions now represent the largest share, highlighting a shift toward structured financing and a more end-user-driven property market. This evolution comes in tandem with the emirate’s broader development efforts—ranging from tourism and industrial diversification to infrastructure upgrades and regulatory facilitation.
Major Developments offers housing solutions that appeal to all sorts of buyers who are seeking not only high-spec design but also long-term livability and affordability.
With demand patterns shifting toward commitment, ownership, and quality of life, the company’s developments reflect a new era of real estate in Ras Al Khaimah—where ambition is matched by planning, and investment is matched by purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the percentage increase in real estate transactions in Ras Al Khaimah between Q1 2017 and Q1 2025?
The real estate transactions in Ras Al Khaimah increased by over 855% between Q1 2017 and Q1 2025.
What is the total real estate activity in Ras Al Khaimah in Q1 2025?
The total real estate activity in Ras Al Khaimah in Q1 2025 reached AED 13.06 billion.
What does Andrei Charapenak, CEO of Major Developments, say about the market transformation?
Andrei Charapenak states that the nearly ninefold increase in real estate activity reflects a market that has moved beyond speculation, with buyers and investors now seeking stability, infrastructure, and long-term value.
What is the largest share of real estate transactions in Ras Al Khaimah now?
Mortgage transactions now represent the largest share of real estate transactions in Ras Al Khaimah.
What are the key factors driving the real estate market in Ras Al Khaimah?
The key factors driving the real estate market in Ras Al Khaimah include tourism, industrial diversification, infrastructure upgrades, and regulatory facilitation.
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