What is Bay Views, Hayat Island?

Bay Views is a limited release of 12 waterfront residences on Hayat Island, Ras Al Khaimah, from AED 1,923/sqft, 15 minutes from the Wynn Al Marjan Casino Resort. Golden Visa eligible.

Is Sofia Sands Realty licensed?

Yes. Sofia Sands Realty is RERA licensed (RERA 41793), founded by Yitayal Mesfin, a registered Dubai and RAK real estate broker.

Can foreigners buy property in Dubai and RAK?

Yes. International buyers can purchase freehold property in designated zones across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, and may qualify for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa on purchases of AED 2 million or more.

Area Intelligence

Area Intelligence — Dubai & RAK

Downtown Dubai

The Centre of Now

Avg. Price

AED 3.2M

Starting from

Rental Yield

5.8%

Annual gross avg.

Metro Access

Yes

Direct metro link

Beach Distance

20 min

By car

Editorial Analysis

Why Downtown Dubai?

Home to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, Downtown is the most internationally recognised address in the emirate. Off-plan prices have appreciated 41% since 2020.

Key feature — Burj Khalifa views

Sofia's Intelligence

Downtown Dubai transactions exceeded AED 18 billion in 2024 — the highest single-district volume ever recorded by the Dubai Land Department.

Sofia Sands Research, 2026

Off-Plan Inventory

Projects in Downtown Dubai

All projects

No listed projects — yet.

Sofia maintains off-market relationships in Downtown Dubai. Ask for allocations not yet publicly listed.

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