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Real Estate with Fendi21 October 2026Marjan vs Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore

Part of the comparison holds up. Part of it falls apart. Here are both.

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Buyer's guide21 October 2026How far is Al Marjan Island from Dubai?

Published times start at 45 minutes. My drive from JVT took 1 hour 20.

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Buyer's guide21 October 202610 checks before an off-plan deposit

Ten minutes of checking can save you years of regret.

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Market data21 October 2026RAK drew the UAE's biggest FDI share in 2025

Dubai did not win this one on capital. Ras Al Khaimah did. Mostly because of one deal.

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Wynn explainer7 October 2026What Wynn told investors about Al Marjan

In Las Vegas, hospitality drives Wynn's business. On Al Marjan, Wynn expects gaming to.

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Real Estate with Fendi7 October 2026Why branded residences are taking over RAK

A branded residence used to be the exception. On this island, it is becoming the rule.

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Buyer's guide7 October 2026Who Nasim Al Bahr is for

If you are comparing it to a suburban villa per square foot, this is not for you.

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Market data2 October 2026Al Marjan Island market, Q2 2026

Three reports, three different growth numbers. Here is what they agree on.

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The Marjan Guru, Episode 72 October 2026Will Marjan prices keep rising?

Anyone who guarantees you a return on something that has not opened yet is selling, not informing.

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The Marjan Guru, Episodes 6 and 92 October 2026Did I miss Al Marjan Island?

People see a crane and think the opportunity is gone. That is backwards.

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The Marjan Guru, Episode 329 September 2026Why Wynn's gaming licence matters

A permit lets you operate. An asset can't be copied. Here is the difference.

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The Marjan Guru, Episode 429 September 2026The year after the Wynn opens

Opening day is an event. The year after is a destination.

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Wynn explainer28 September 2026Wynn Al Marjan Island, explained

Most people have heard of it. Very few know what is actually going up.

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Buyer's guide28 September 2026Nasim Al Bahr villas, compared

55 villas and townhouses in the entire project. The price per foot tells a surprising story.

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Buyer's guide28 September 2026Wyndham Residences EOI, explained

AED 37,000. Here is exactly what happens the moment you send it.

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Buyer's guide27 September 2026Wyndham Residences: studio or one-bedroom?

136 of the 163 homes are studios. That single fact should shape what you buy.

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Buyer's guide27 September 2026Nasim Al Bahr vs Wyndham Residences

Same island, same Wynn next door. Two completely different buyers.

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Buyer's guide27 September 2026Golden Visa through Al Marjan Island property

The threshold is simple. How your purchase is structured is where people get caught out.

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Buyer's guide27 September 2026Can foreigners buy on Al Marjan Island?

Freehold, open to every nationality, and 23 km of waterfront on four islands.

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Buyer's guide27 September 2026Al Marjan Island price per sq ft in 2026

The island average and the branded price are two very different numbers.

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The Marjan Guru, Episode 226 September 2026What happens before the Wynn opens

Everyone talks about opening day. The months before it may matter more.

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The Marjan Guru, Episode 126 September 2026What the Wynn actually does to the island

It is not a casino with hotel rooms attached. It is a demand engine.

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Deal breakdown26 September 2026Nasim Al Bahr payment plan, explained

Half the price gets you the keys. Here is exactly how the other half works.

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