The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residence vs Manta Bay
A neutral, data-only comparison of The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residence in Al Marjan Island and Manta Bay in Al Marjan Island, built from published developer figures. No project is recommended over the other; the table simply puts the numbers side by side.
| Detail | The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residence | Manta Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Almal | Major Developments |
| Location | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah |
| Starting price | AED 3,037,034 – AED 12,369,821 | AED 3,100,000 – AED 25,000,000 |
| Price per sqft | AED 5,770 – 6,709 | AED 1,668 – 4,460 |
| Unit types | Hotel Apartments | Apartments, Penthouse |
| Unit sizes | 484 sqft – 1,806 sqft | 960 sqft – 5,604 sqft |
| Handover | Q2 2027 | Q2 2027 |
| Down payment | — | — |
| Post-handover plan | No | No |
| Amenities listed | 8 | 15 |
| Status | Under Construction | Under Construction |
The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residence vs Manta Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
- Which is cheaper, The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residence or Manta Bay?
- The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residence has the lower published entry price at AED 3,037,034, versus AED 3,100,000 at the other project. Entry price alone can be misleading: compare price per sqft, which is AED 5,770 – 6,709 at The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residence and AED 1,668 – 4,460 at Manta Bay.
- Which hands over first, The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residence or Manta Bay?
- Both projects target similar handover timing: Q2 2027 for The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residence and Q2 2027 for Manta Bay.
- Do The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residence and Manta Bay offer post-handover payment plans?
- The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residence: no post-handover instalments published. Manta Bay: no post-handover instalments published.
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