The Astera: Aston Martin-Branded Living on Al Marjan Island
Darglobal is developing The Astera on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The interiors are done by Aston Martin. That detail matters. Branded residences in this market target buyers who want a specific aesthetic identity built into the unit from the start, not added on later. The Astera puts that at the project's core, which shapes both the buyer profile and the price positioning across the range.
Al Marjan Island in Practice
Al Marjan Island sits off the RAK coastline and gives the project a waterfront address. For buyers comparing options across the UAE, RAK offers a different entry point than Dubai's established island addresses. The pace is quieter and the surroundings are less dense. The Astera's position on the island gives residents direct water access without the congestion of more built-up coastal markets.
The Aston Martin branding reinforces a lifestyle positioning that pairs well with an island address. Buyers drawn to this combination tend to be owner-occupiers looking for a distinctive second home, or investors targeting a premium tenant or short-term rental profile.
What AED 1.87M to AED 8.45M Covers
The price range runs from AED 1,870,000 to AED 8,450,000. That is a wide spread, and it reflects a project that genuinely mixes asset types rather than using the range to describe minor floor plan variations.
One-bedroom apartments start at AED 1,870,000. Three layout configurations are available, from 837 sq ft (Type D) up to 1,297 sq ft (Type C). The larger one-beds offer meaningful living space for a single-bedroom unit.
Two-bedroom apartments start at AED 3,090,000, with five layout options from 1,098 to 1,479 sq ft.
Three-bedroom apartments begin at AED 6,790,000 at 2,730 sq ft.
Three-bedroom villas start at AED 8,450,000 and range from 2,455 to 2,876 sq ft across four villa types.
The low end suits a buyer seeking a branded island apartment at a manageable entry price. The high end is a villa purchase with the footprint of a lifestyle property. The two products serve clearly different buyers, and the pricing reflects that separation.
Apartments and Villas in One Development
Having both apartments and villas within a single development gives buyers the ability to compare the two asset classes directly. For the apartment buyer, the layout variety within each bedroom category is genuine. A 1BR buyer chooses between 837 and 1,297 sq ft. A 2BR buyer has five layout types to consider. For the villa buyer, all three-bedroom options sit at AED 8.45M with meaningful area and layout variation across Types A, B, C, and D.
Amenities
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Wellness & Fitness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor pool is the most practical specification in the set. In RAK's summer climate, an outdoor-only pool has limited usable months. An indoor pool extends that for year-round residents. On-site restaurants add convenience for people living on the island, where getting off the development for a meal takes more effort than it would in a city neighbourhood. The amenity set is proportionate to the project's scale: functional and targeted, without padding the list with facilities that rarely get used.
Handover in December 2028
Construction started in May 2024. Expected handover is December 2028, roughly two and a half years from now. For an off-plan buyer entering today, that is a 30-month wait before the unit is accessible.
That timeline fits an investor who can hold an off-plan position through late 2028, or an end-user with a longer planning horizon. The Aston Martin-branded interiors will be ready from handover. There is no fit-out phase to manage after keys are handed over.