Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island is definitely having its moment. Tourism hit a record 1.3 million visitors in 2024, highlighting the emirate’s rapid ascent as a lifestyle destination; hotel keys on Al Marjan alone continue to climb as new brands arrive and investor attention intensifies around the archipelago. And mirroring the buzz, is the real-estate momentum as transactions across RAK surge, with Marjan unveiling additional master developments to meet demand.
Into this growth story steps Palazzo Tissoli, a AED 1.2 billion waterfront development by Tissoli in partnership with Italian design house Pininfarina, its first architectural project in Ras Al Khaimah. The agreement was signed in Dubai in the presence of Marjan, Pininfarina and One Broker Group leadership, signalling a landmark collaboration that blends Italian design heritage with contemporary Gulf living.
Set along prime shoreline, Palazzo Tissoli will offer fully furnished residences with panoramic Arabian Gulf views, moments from Al Marjan’s next wave of leisure and hospitality openings. The architectural language draws on the geometry of the Hajar Mountains, translated through Pininfarina’s 95-year pursuit of beauty with performance, a signature the studio has applied to more than 1,900 projects worldwide.
Marjan’s leadership frames the project as emblematic of the island’s evolution. As Arch. Abdulla Al Abdouli, CEO of Marjan, notes, Palazzo Tissoli reflects the calibre of collaborations shaping Al Marjan Island into a world-class lifestyle and investment hub. For Tissoli, this is a flagship that sets the tone for its pipeline: “a new benchmark for branded living on Al Marjan Island,” says COO Pooja Rathore, positioning the project at the intersection of craftsmanship, resort-style amenities and community-minded design. Pininfarina’s Fabio Calorio adds that the studio will channel its Italian DNA into a residence that resonates with the island’s natural beauty and dynamic rhythm.
Branded residences anchored to design powerhouses are redefining the UAE second-home conversation, pairing aesthetics, service and long-term value. With visitor numbers at record highs, a globally anticipated integrated resort on the horizon, and fresh master plans coming online, Al Marjan Island is quickly earning a reputation for statement architecture, and Palazzo Tissoli, poised to be one of its defining signatures.
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