DALANDS Holding is an international real estate and hospitality investment group with roots in luxury hospitality development and branded residences. The company is best known for partnering with global hotel brands to deliver high-end lifestyle assets that combine residential ownership with five-star hospitality operations.
DALANDS made a strategic entry into Ras Al Khaimah through a landmark branded residential project on Al Marjan Island, reinforcing RAK’s growing position as a global destination for luxury waterfront living.
Company Name: DALANDS Holding
Core Focus: Luxury hospitality, branded residences, destination real estate
Specialization: Hotel-branded residential developments
Flagship RAK Project: W Residences Al Marjan Island
Strategic Model: Partnering with world-class hospitality operators
Markets of Activity: Middle East & international hospitality markets
(DALANDS operates as a private investment and development group; therefore, detailed financial disclosures and delivery volumes are not publicly reported.)
W Residences Al Marjan Island is DALANDS’ signature project in Ras Al Khaimah and one of the most internationally recognizable branded residential developments on the island.
The project is directly aligned with the lifestyle-driven, design-forward DNA of the W Hotels brand, targeting global investors and luxury end-users.
Location: Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
Project Type: Branded beachfront residences
Hospitality Partner: W Hotels (part of Marriott International)
Residential Concept: Private residences with access to W Hotel lifestyle services
Positioning: Ultra-luxury, design-led, lifestyle-oriented living
Target Buyers: International investors, second-home buyers, lifestyle-focused residents
The project benefits from:
Proximity to Wynn Resort Al Marjan Island
Strong international tourism growth in RAK
Rising demand for hotel-managed branded residences
W Hotels is part of Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel group
Marriott operates 8,800+ hotels across 130+ countries
W is positioned as a luxury lifestyle brand, known for design, nightlife, and premium service
This partnership provides:
✔ Global brand recognition
✔ Operational expertise
✔ Strong appeal to international buyers
✔ Enhanced rental and resale positioning
DALANDS’ entry into Ras Al Khaimah represents:
✔ One of the earliest W-branded residential projects in the emirate
✔ Strengthening Al Marjan Island’s position as a branded luxury destination
✔ Supporting RAK’s tourism-led real estate strategy
✔ Attracting high-net-worth international buyers familiar with Marriott brands
Outside Ras Al Khaimah, DALANDS Holding has been involved in:
Luxury hospitality and resort investments in international markets, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East
Hotel-led developments in collaboration with global hospitality brands
Mixed-use hospitality assets combining hotels, serviced residences, and lifestyle components
DALANDS’ strategy focuses on selective, brand-led projects, rather than mass-market residential development.
DALANDS differentiates itself through:
✔ Strong focus on branded hospitality real estate
✔ Partnerships with top-tier global hotel operators
✔ Destination-driven development strategy
✔ Targeting high-growth tourism locations
✔ Emphasis on lifestyle, design, and service quality
✔ Association with Marriott International (W Hotels)
✔ Hotel-managed living with lifestyle and concierge services
✔ Premium beachfront location on Al Marjan Island
✔ Strong appeal to overseas and brand-loyal investors
✔ Alignment with RAK’s long-term tourism and luxury growth strategy