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.

What is the price per sqft at Bay Views Hayat Island RAK?

Bay Views on Hayat Island, Ras Al Khaimah is priced at AED 1,923 per sqft — significantly below comparable Dubai Marina at AED 3,200/sqft and Palm Jumeirah at AED 4,500/sqft. The allocation covers 12 exclusive waterfront residences with full panoramic bay views.

How close is Bay Views to the Wynn Al Marjan Casino?

Bay Views on Hayat Island is approximately 15 minutes from the Wynn Al Marjan Casino Resort, which is scheduled to open in Q1 2027. The Wynn opening is expected to reprice surrounding Hayat Island waterfront property by 40–60%, based on comparable casino-resort opening effects on real estate in integrated resort markets.

Is Sofia Sands Realty RERA licensed?

Yes. Sofia Sands Realty operates under RERA License 41793, issued by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). All transactions, SPAs, and DLD registrations are handled by RERA-certified brokers.

Does Bay Views qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?

Yes. Properties priced at AED 2,000,000 and above qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa. Bay Views units within this price bracket are Golden Visa eligible, providing long-term UAE residency for buyers and their immediate families.

What is the co-broking commission for Bay Views?

Sofia Sands Realty offers a 10% co-broking commission on the Bay Views allocation — AED 1,800,000 on the AED 18,000,000 full allocation. Individual unit commissions are confirmed in writing at introduction. Contact yt@sofiasandsrealty.ae to discuss co-broking terms.

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Privacy Policy

Effective date: May 2026 · Sofia Sands Realty, RERA 41793

Sofia Sands Realty ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it in accordance with applicable UAE data protection law and Meta's platform policies.

01 Information We Collect

When you contact us, register interest in a property, or use our website, we may collect: your name, email address, phone number, nationality, and budget preferences. We also collect standard analytics data (pages visited, device type, referral source) via privacy-respecting tools to improve our service.

02 How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: respond to your enquiries; send property recommendations and market updates relevant to your stated preferences; process viewing bookings and offers; comply with RERA and UAE regulatory requirements; and improve our website and services. We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

03 WhatsApp & Messaging

If you contact us via WhatsApp or our AI concierge, your messages are processed to provide you with property information and assistance. Message history is stored securely and used solely to improve the quality of your service. You may opt out at any time by messaging STOP.

04 Data Sharing

We may share your information with: property developers for the purpose of registering your interest or completing a transaction; RERA-approved third parties required for due diligence and KYC under UAE law; and technology partners who process data strictly on our behalf under confidentiality agreements. We do not share data for advertising purposes.

05 Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with UAE legal obligations (typically 5 years post-transaction for regulatory records). You may request deletion of non-regulated data at any time.

06 Your Rights

You have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate data; request deletion of your data (subject to regulatory retention requirements); withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time; and lodge a complaint with the relevant UAE data protection authority.

07 Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies to function correctly and optional analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

08 Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (TLS), access controls, and regular security reviews to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

09 Contact & Updates

To exercise any of your rights, request information about data we hold, or raise a concern, contact us at: Sofia Sands Realty Email: sofia@sofiasandsrealty.ae Phone: +971 58 214 6650 RERA Licence: 41793 This policy was last updated May 2026. We may update it periodically; continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the current version.