South Bay Residences
Ras Al Khaimah · Mina Al Arab · Hayat Island
South Bay Residences is an apartment and duplex development in Hayat Island, Ras Al Khaimah, built by RAK Properties. The project is sold out, and resale units start at AED 610,000. Homes are studio to 3 bedroom apartments and duplexes, from 365 to 3,638 square feet. The development is complete, with handover recorded for Q3 2025. Ownership is freehold.
Key facts
- Handover (past)
- Q3 2025
- Status
- Ready
- Ownership
- freehold
- Property types
- apartment, duplex
- Availability
- Sold out
How South Bay Residences compares
Entry here is AED 680,000, against a median of AED 861,000 across the 9 priced projects in Hayat Island, which puts it above 2 of them and below 6. The plan opens at 5% down, against a Dubai median of 10%, so it asks 5% less up front than the typical plan. Handover lands in Q3 2025, alongside 67 other projects completing in the same quarter. RAK Properties has 25 projects in our catalogue, 9 of them in Hayat Island.
Measured across our own catalogue of Dubai off-plan projects, refreshed with the source listings. Entry price is the lowest advertised unit price in a project, not an average transaction value.
Payment plan
Standard
5%
Down payment
25%
During construction
10%
On handover
60%
after handover
Available units
| Type | Area (sqft) | Bathrooms | Layouts | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 365 - 602 | 1 | 17 | AED 680,000 |
| 1 bedroom | 775 - 1,502 | 1 - 2 | 7 | AED 1,120,000 |
| 2 bedroom | 1,194 - 1,668 | 1 - 3 | 5 | AED 1,550,000 |
| 3 bedroom | 1,808 | 4 | 1 | AED 2,600,000 |
| 3 bedroom | 3,358 - 3,638 | On request | 2 | On request |
Amenities
- Landscaped Gardens
- Gymnasium
- Restaurants
- Shared Pool
- Children's Play Area
Location
South Bay Residences sits in Mina Al Arab.
Master plan
The developer’s own site plan for South Bay Residences, showing how the buildings, roads and open space sit together.
What you pay, and when
The launch schedule split the price 5% on booking, 25% during construction, 10% at handover and 60% after handover. Buying now means a resale from a private owner, on whatever terms the two sides agree.
What the entry price works out at
The cheapest unit with a published size is 365 square feet at AED 680,000, which works out at AED 1,863 per square foot. Stated sizes run from 365 to 3,638 square feet.
Handover and construction
South Bay Residences reached handover in Q3 2025.
Ownership and residency
South Bay Residences is a freehold development, so a buyer of any nationality can own a unit outright and hold the title deed. The cheapest resale listed sits below the AED 2,000,000 property threshold the 10 year UAE golden visa asks for, though 3 bedroom units here start at AED 2,600,000 and clear it on their own.
Who it suits
The development is apartments and duplexes in studio to 3 bedroom layouts. studios start at AED 680,000 and 3 bedroom units at AED 2,600,000, so one building covers a first rental purchase and a family home. The developer has sold out, so anything available here is a resale from a private owner.
What is on site
The shared facilities recorded for South Bay Residences are the usual Dubai set: landscaped gardens, gymnasium, restaurants, shared pool and children's play area. 34 floor plans are published for it.
Frequently asked
Can you still buy at South Bay Residences?+
South Bay Residences is sold out from the developer, and resale units are listed from AED 610,000.
When does South Bay Residences hand over?+
South Bay Residences is complete, with handover recorded for Q3 2025.
What is the payment plan at South Bay Residences?+
The launch plan at South Bay Residences was 5% on booking, 25% during construction, 10% at handover and 60% after handover. The developer has sold out, so a purchase now is a resale from a private owner and the terms are whatever the two sides agree.
What sizes are available at South Bay Residences?+
South Bay Residences is apartments and duplexes in studio to 3 bedroom layouts, from 365 to 3,638 square feet.
Can a foreign buyer own a home at South Bay Residences?+
South Bay Residences is freehold, so a buyer of any nationality can own a unit outright and hold the title deed. The cheapest resale listed is below the AED 2,000,000 threshold for the 10 year UAE golden visa.
Which community is South Bay Residences in?+
South Bay Residences is in Hayat Island, Ras Al Khaimah. We track 9 projects in Hayat Island.
Who is building South Bay Residences?+
South Bay Residences is developed by RAK Properties, who have 25 projects in our catalogue.
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South Bay Residences is an off-plan development by RAK Properties in Mina Al Arab, priced from AED 680,000. See more RAK Properties projects or all 9 off-plan projects in Hayat Island. Developer data, verified by our team on 1 Sept 2026. Confirm current details with us before making a decision.