MARKETS · AUGUST 7 · 5 MIN
Major Mixed-Use Development Announced in Dubai South Near New Al Maktoum Airport (DWC)
Dubai South and Majid Al Futtaim Announce Mixed-Use Community Near Al Maktoum Airport
Developer · Master Portfolio
Major Development
Ras Al Khaimah developer with 3 projects across Al Marjan Island and RAK mainland, handover 2027–2030.
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Who Major Development is, in 30 seconds.
Major Development is one of the largest real estate developers in the United Arab Emirates, specializing in the construction of luxury residential complexes in various areas of Dubai and other emirates.
The company is known for its professionalism, quality construction and innovative solutions in the design of residential properties. It offers a wide range of properties including apartments, villas, townhouses and other types of housing that feature high levels of comfort, amenities and state-of-the-art technology.
One of the developer's most famous projects is Manta Bay, which is a modern residential development in the Ras Al Khaimah area. Manta Bay offers housing for the most demanding customers, combining elegant design, high-level infrastructure and exquisite service.
Major Development strives to ensure that its properties meet the highest quality standards and offer clients comfortable and luxurious living in the prestigious areas of the UAE. All this makes it one of the leading players in the real estate market in the region.
ACTIVE OFF-PLAN · 3 PROJECTS
Currently building.
RAK CENTRAL · RAS AL KHAIMAH
Major Development
COLIBRI VIEWS
Handover · 1Q 2029
From AED 1.12MFrom $304KFrom €266K
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NAD AL SILI · RAS AL KHAIMAH
Major Development
“ICE BEACH”
Handover · 2Q 2030
From AED 1.51MFrom $410KFrom €359K
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AL MARJAN ISLAND · RAS AL KHAIMAH
Major Development
MANTA BAY
Handover · 4Q 2027
From AED 1.75MFrom $477KFrom €417K
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Recent notes about Major Development.
VISA · MAY 25 · 7 MIN
Dubai Removes AED 750K Investor Visa Threshold: 2026 Guide
On April 29, Dubai Land Department quietly scrapped the AED 750,000 minimum for the 2-year investor visa. Sole owners — any purchase amount qualifies. What this means for investors with budgets between AED 400-700K and why the UAE is the only major market lowering barriers while Portugal, Greece, the UK and Canada raise them.
MARKETS · MAY 08 · 6 MIN
Gold Line at AED 34 Billion: How Dubai’s Third Metro Line Is Redrawing the Investment Attractiveness Map of Districts Through 2032
Sheikh Mohammed approved Dubai Metro Gold Line: AED 34B, 42 km fully underground, 18 stations, opening 9 September 2032. The route touches 15 districts and connects 55 major developments — expanding the metro network by 35% in a single move. Red Line stations historically priced 25-40% above comparable off-network units. Here is where the 2026-2028 arbitrage window actually sits.
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UNCATEGORIZED · AUG 27 · 8 MIN
RAK Guarantee: Why Ras Al Khaimah Put Itself on the Hook, Not the Tourist
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UNCATEGORIZED · AUG 26 · 6 MIN
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UNCATEGORIZED · AUG 26 · 7 MIN
Abu Dhabi’s Free Visa for Indian Tourists and What It Changes for the Property Market
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UNCATEGORIZED · AUG 25 · 7 MIN
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UNCATEGORIZED · AUG 25 · 7 MIN
UAE just opened tariff-free access to 86% of EAEU goods
The EAEU-UAE Economic Partnership Agreement enters into force on October 6, 2026, and it will reshape trade flows before it touches a single property listing. That gap between headline and consequence is where our team’s analysis starts, because for buyers watching the UAE market, trade policy rarely stays trade policy for long. The agreement itself …
UNCATEGORIZED · AUG 24 · 7 MIN
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UNCATEGORIZED · AUG 23 · 7 MIN
4.58 million residents: Dubai’s fastest growth since 1980
Dubai’s resident population has crossed 4.58 million, up 7.5% over the past year, and this is the number our team keeps returning to when clients ask why rents in well-connected districts haven’t softened despite record handover volumes. What the numbers actually say According to Digital Dubai and the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, the emirate’s …
FAQ · about Major Development
Buyer questions about Major Development.
Where does Major Development build?
All three tracked projects are in Ras Al Khaimah, across Al Marjan Island, Rak Central and Nad Al Sili.What is the Manta Bay project?
Manta Bay is a Major Development project on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, with a 2027 handover target.What are the handover dates for Major Development projects?
Manta Bay targets 2027. Colibri Views targets 2029. Ice Beach targets 2030.How many Major Development projects are tracked on uae-prop.com?
We currently track three Major Development projects, all in Ras Al Khaimah.
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