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The new resort community in Ras Al Khaimah
Mina Al Arab, referred to in English as Port of Arabia or Port Arabia, is a mixed use leisure and holiday beach resort development situated along the beach of Ras Al Khaimah. The AED 10 billion (US$ 2.7 billion) project will cover an area of 30 million square feet (2.8 million square meters) and be spread along 13 kilometers (8 miles) of a beachfront strip and a group of islands.
Mina Al Arab will feature numerous resort hotels, an Arabian Adventures theme park, a Thalasso Therapy center, a small water park, a marina, a heritage village and two eco-friendly hotels. The project will also contain a cluster of 3,500 residential units and 388 residential villas of various architectural styles.
Amenities at Mina Al Arab will include a harbour, pedestrian and bicycle pathway, traditional Arabian souk, 310 hectares of open spaces, ecological preserves and landscaping, traditional 'abra' water taxis, parks, medical facilities, mosque, cafes and restaurants, and recreational facilities such as gym, tennis courts, spas and sporting activities.
Port of Arabia's first phase is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2008.
Six distinct districts, each with their own character and inviting atmosphere- defines the unique master plan of Mina Al Arab. Designed to offer an array of inviting activities and surroundings, the districts are carefully crafted around the kind of experience residents and visitors wish to have at the destination, from resort hotels, beautiful homes to the expansive beauty of ecological preserves, wetlands and beaches.
The villas, town homes and apartments at Mina Al Arab are available in an array of styles sizes and locations, all offering scenic views of water, whether it’s the sea or natural lagoons. Apartments are located in lively waterfront neighborhoods of shops restaurants and cafes while the themed communities of villas and town homes offer easy access to private beaches, tennis courts, swimming pools and other recreational facilities. Whether it becomes your primary residence, weekend getaway or vacation retreat, your home at Mina Al Arab will make every day a vacation.
Mina Al Arab is a home to an exciting array of themed resorts, all tailored to offer a variety of vacation experiences. Comprising of different themes, such as Arabic, south pacific, Moorish and Venetian, the low rise sea front resorts are designed for stunning views over pristine white sandy beaches and offer an array of restaurants, cafes and entertainment for both hotel guests and residents of community. For those wishing to reside close to nature, two eco-resorts one devoted to the wetlands and the other to the coastal dune environment are also available.
Mina Al Arab- The experience of a life time!
Expected Completion Date - 2011
Real Estate Developer - RAK Properties