Mohamed Alabbar has officially launched a spectacular new $3.5 billion island project off the coast of Abu Dhabi, following the announcement revealed by Arabian Business last month.
Known as Ramhan Island, the destination will feature floating villas, luxury hotels, branded residences, a sand bar and more. The destination is being developed by the Emmar founder and Americana Chairman’s privately owned Eagle Hills development company.
According to information released by various brokers, there will be 1,800 standalone villas, 900 marina residences, 120 luxury hotel keys and 120 residence keys. The development will comprise 4 villa communities including Marine Island Villas, Cove Island Villas, Breeze Island Villas and Views Island Villas, surrounded by mangrove trees and scenic bays.
Ramhan Island in numbers
- 4 million sqm development area
- 2.2 million sqm developable land
- 1.8 million sqm sea channel area
- 1800 standalone villas
- 120 luxury hotel keys
- 120 serviced residences
- 900 marina residence apartment units
- 1,700 retail promenade
- 120 marina boat berths
Ramhan Island living
- Waterfront Community
- Residential villas
- Marina residences
- Luxury hotels
- Serviced apartments
- Premium healthcare facilities
- State-of-the-art amenities
- Schools
- Mosques
Waterfront home feature
- Private beach for every unit
- Sea views
- Dethatched islands
- Open green spaces
- Bike tracks
- Kids play areas
- Retail and F&B hubs
- Schools
- Community hubs
- Nursery
- Eco parks
- Outdoor sports facilities
- Biking, jogging and walking tracks
Island communities
Ramhan Island features four distinct island communities; Marine Island Villas, Breeze Island Villas, Cove Island Villas and Views Island Villas. Each community is distinctive with its own array of unique features and offerings.
Waterfront villas start at three bedrooms and go all the way up to seven-bedroom offerings. Within the waterfront villas are eight different types, each varying in size, design and plot area. The eight waterfront villa types include The One – a three-bedroom penthouse, Bliss – a seven-bedroom villa, Grace – a four-bedroom villa and Spark – a five-bedroom villa.
Location in numbers
- 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi Mainland
- 18 minutes from Sadiyyat
- 10 minutes from Yas Island
- 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport
- 15 minutes from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The ultra-luxury island destination features multiple exclusive amenities for guests and residents including fine dining venues, infinity pools, a sandbar and luxury shopping options.
The island will also feature its own marina and yacht club offering a high-class living space for ultra-high net-worth individuals.
“It’s a rare thing to live on a natural island, complete with a beach – everything being truly from nature, including dolphins, turtles and birds. This is a quality of life that has never been seen before, and it is what we will be delivering – I have been lucky enough to work on some unique projects over the years, but this is something truly special,” Alabbar told Arabian Business last month.