Bin Majid Beach Area Guide RAK | Private Beach and Resort Life

There’s a particular kind of satisfaction in finding a beach that the crowds haven’t fully discovered yet. Bin Majid Beach in Ras Al Khaimah is one of those places. Two kilometres of private, sandy Arabian Gulf coastline — the longest private resort beach stretch in RAK — tucked alongside Al Jazirah Al Hamra, one of the most atmospheric and historically significant coastal villages in the entire UAE.

The BM Beach Resort has been operating here for decades, long before Marjan Island existed and long before the Wynn Resort was even a rumour. It’s a Bin Majid property — a homegrown UAE hospitality brand with deep roots in Ras Al Khaimah — and it has the character of a place that has been doing this long enough to stop trying to be anything it isn’t. Not the glossiest resort in RAK. Not the most photographed. But genuinely one of the most interesting, partly because of the beach itself and partly because of where it sits: right beside a pearl-fishing village that was abandoned in the 1970s and has been standing, mostly intact, ever since.

This Bin Majid Beach area guide covers the full picture — the resort, the beach, the remarkable Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage Village on its doorstep, what to do in the surrounding area, and what the property market looks like for anyone thinking about this part of RAK’s coast more seriously.

Bin Majid Beach Area Guide

What Is Bin Majid Beach?

Bin Majid Beach refers to the private beach belonging to the BM Beach Resort — a four-star property operated by BM Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality arm of the Bin Majid Group. The resort sits on Al Jazera Road in Al Jazirah Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah, on a stretch of Arabian Gulf coastline that runs for two full kilometres — making it one of the longest single-resort private beaches anywhere in the northern UAE.

The resort itself has 125 chalet-style rooms spread across eight accommodation wings, plus 173 cabanas arranged through the landscaped grounds. The architecture leans into a “Lost World” themed aesthetic — a bit different from the standard Gulf resort look — with rooms built around three swimming pools, tropical garden settings, and direct access to the beach. It’s a four-star property priced accordingly, which puts it at a more accessible price point than the five-star options dotted along the wider Al Hamra and Al Marjan Island corridor.

What distinguishes Bin Majid Beach most sharply from its neighbours isn’t the resort itself — it’s the location. The beach sits directly adjacent to Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage Village: a largely intact pearl-fishing and merchant settlement that was inhabited until around 1968 and has been standing largely untouched since its residents relocated to the modern mainland. That combination of a working beach resort and a genuinely eerie, historically significant ghost village is unusual enough to make Bin Majid Beach worth understanding beyond its facilities alone.

Location: Where Is Bin Majid Beach?

The BM Beach Resort sits on Al Jazera Road in Al Jazirah Al Hamra — a peninsula-like area that juts into the Arabian Gulf south of RAK city. It sits between the Cove Rotana Resort area to the north and Al Hamra Village to the south, and is within walking distance — roughly 25 minutes on foot — of the Al Marjan Island causeway. In terms of RAK’s coastal geography, Al Jazirah Al Hamra is a slightly detached zone: not quite in the heart of the Al Hamra-Marjan strip, but close enough to benefit from everything that corridor offers.

From Dubai International Airport: Approximately 75 km — around 60–75 minutes by car
From Dubai Marina: Approximately 80–90 minutes
From Sharjah: Approximately 55–65 minutes
From Ajman: Approximately 40–55 minutes
From RAK City Centre: Approximately 25–30 minutes
From RAK International Airport: Approximately 10–15 minutes (exceptionally close)
From Al Marjan Island: Approximately 5–10 minutes — walkable in 25 minutes
From Al Hamra Golf Club: Approximately 5 minutes (2.8 km)

The proximity to RAK International Airport is worth noting — at 10–15 minutes, it’s one of the closest major resort beaches to the airport in the entire UAE. For frequent travellers or business visitors extending into a leisure stay, that convenience matters. A car is the most practical way to get around the area; the resort offers airport shuttle services upon request.

The Beach: What to Expect at Bin Majid Beach

Two kilometres of private Arabian Gulf beach is the headline fact about Bin Majid Beach, and it’s worth sitting with that for a moment. At most UAE resort beaches, 500 to 800 metres is a good stretch. One kilometre is considered notable. Two kilometres means that even on a busy weekend, there is genuine space to spread out — to find a section of beach that feels private without actually being secluded. That’s a rarer quality than most beach guides acknowledge.

The beach itself is sandy and open to the Gulf. Water quality along this section of RAK’s coast is consistently good. The gradient into the sea is gentle, making it suitable for families and casual swimmers. The overall atmosphere is relaxed — unhurried in a way that reflects both the resort’s four-star positioning and the character of Al Jazirah Al Hamra as a neighbourhood: not a place trying to be a spectacle, but a place that has been quietly doing its thing for a long time.

Lifeguards are on duty during active beach hours. The beach is not a nude beach and maintains a family-friendly dress standard. Dogs are not permitted on the beach.

Bin Majid Beach Facilities at a Glance

Facility	Availability	Notes
Private Beach	✅ 2 km	Longest private resort beach in RAK
Lifeguards	✅ Yes	On duty during active beach hours
Swimming Pools	✅ 3 outdoor pools	Including swim-up bar pool
Swim-Up Bar	✅ Yes	Coconut Bar — popular with guests
Beach Volleyball	✅ Yes	Court on the beach
Tennis Court	✅ Yes	On-site court available for guests
Watersports	✅ Yes	Water skiing, kayaking, windsurfing, diving nearby
Health Club & Fitness	✅ Yes	Gym with equipment and Finnish sauna
Spa	✅ Yes	Massage treatments and wellness services
Restaurants & Bars	✅ Multiple	Oriental, Continental, Arabic; coffee shop; pool bar
Arabic Nightclub	✅ Yes	Live music and entertainment — distinctive offering
Water Slides	✅ Yes	On-site — popular with families and children
Airport Shuttle	✅ On request	To RAK and Dubai airports
Parking	✅ Free	Secured on-site parking
All-Inclusive Option	✅ Yes	Meal packages available — good value for families

Al Jazirah Al Hamra: The Heritage Village That Makes This Area Unique

No guide to Bin Majid Beach is complete without talking about Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage Village — because it is genuinely one of the most remarkable places in the UAE, and it sits directly beside the resort.

Al Jazirah Al Hamra (“the red island”) was a thriving pearl-fishing and merchant settlement for centuries. At its peak it housed thousands of residents across several tribal communities. In around 1968, the entire population relocated to the RAK mainland — partly due to political agreements, partly due to the modernisation that was reshaping the UAE as oil revenues began to flow. They left behind their homes, mosques, wind towers, merchant houses, and the coral-and-gypsum architecture that characterised Gulf coastal settlements of that era.

Unlike most abandoned villages in the region, Al Jazirah Al Hamra was not demolished or redeveloped. It has been standing, largely intact, ever since — making it one of the best-preserved examples of traditional Emirati coastal architecture in existence. The RAK government has undertaken conservation work on several structures, and parts of the village are now officially listed as a cultural heritage site.

Walking through it is an experience that has no equivalent elsewhere in the UAE. The narrow lanes between coral-block walls, the collapsed wind towers, the mosque with its original minaret still standing, the merchant houses with their carved wooden doors — it gives you a direct, tangible sense of Gulf life before the modern era arrived. It also happens to be famously considered one of the most haunted places in the UAE, which adds an additional layer of local storytelling that guides are happy to share.

For guests at Bin Majid Beach, the heritage village is a short walk or a very brief drive from the resort gates. It’s open to visitors and well worth two to three hours of your time — ideally in the late afternoon or early morning when the light is best for photography and the heat is more manageable.

Dining at Bin Majid Beach

The dining offering at BM Beach Resort covers the everyday resort bases competently, with a few distinctive touches that reflect the property’s character and its local Bin Majid brand identity.

On-Site Dining

Main Restaurant (Oriental, Continental, Arabic): The primary dining venue covering breakfast through dinner, with al fresco poolside options available. Guest reviews consistently highlight good value, particularly for the all-inclusive meal package.
Arabic Coffee Shop: Sheesha available alongside Arabic coffee and light refreshments — a genuinely atmospheric addition that fits the Al Jazirah Al Hamra setting.
Coconut Bar (Swim-Up Bar): Consistently among the most praised features in guest reviews. Poolside and swim-up access, popular with both families and social visitors. Staff repeatedly called out by name in reviews for hospitality.
Pool Bar and Lounge: Additional drinks and light snacks service around the pool areas.
Arabic Nightclub: Live music and entertainment most evenings — one of the more distinctive nightlife options in this part of RAK’s coast, and a feature that larger five-star resorts don’t always offer in the same informal, accessible format.

Nearby Dining (Short Drive)

Karma Kafé by Buddha-Bar RAK: Located near the Al Hamra strip — upscale dining and lounge experience, popular with the broader RAK coastal crowd.
Ula Beach RAK: A well-regarded beachfront dining option in the Al Hamra area, approximately 5–10 minutes away.
Al Hamra Golf Club Terrace: Waterfront dining on the golf course — excellent setting for a relaxed dinner, 5 minutes south.
Al Marjan Island restaurants: The hotel restaurants at Rixos Bab Al Bahr, DoubleTree, and Mövenpick are all within 10–15 minutes and offer the most diverse dining range in the wider area.

Things to Do at Bin Majid Beach and the Surrounding Area

At the Resort

Swimming and beach relaxation: Two kilometres of beach with three pools gives you more variety than most RAK resorts. The swim-up bar at the Coconut Bar pool is a particularly popular combination.
Water skiing and watersports: Available through the resort’s activity programme — water skiing, kayaking, and windsurfing are all on offer from the beach.
Beach volleyball: Court available on the beach — a good option for groups.
Tennis: On-site court for guests.
Water slides: Popular with families and children — a feature that not all RAK beach resorts offer.
Finnish sauna and health club: The Finnish sauna is a somewhat unusual amenity for a UAE beach resort and reflects the European guest profile that Bin Majid Beach has historically attracted.
Arabic nightclub: Live entertainment most evenings — a social option that distinguishes the resort from purely leisure-focused beach properties.

Nearby Activities (Short Drive or Walk)

Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage Village (walking distance): The pearl-fishing ghost village directly adjacent to the resort — described in detail above. An unmissable experience for anyone staying in the area.
Al Hamra Golf Club (5 minutes / 2.8 km): One of the UAE’s most scenic waterfront courses — 18 holes on the Arabian Gulf. Open to non-members at green fee rates.
Al Hamra Marina and Yacht Club (3.6 km): Boat charters, sunset cruises, and fishing trips operating from the marina. A good afternoon extension from a morning at Bin Majid Beach.
Al Marjan Island (walking distance / 5 min drive): The resort and entertainment hub of RAK’s southern coast — five-star hotels, restaurants, watersports, and the Wynn Resort development — is effectively on the doorstep. For the full breakdown, the Marjan Island Area Guide covers it in detail.
Mina Al Arab (15–20 minutes north): The mangrove lagoon community with its kayaking, flamingo spotting, and nature trails. A completely different experience from the Bin Majid Beach resort environment. The Mina Al Arab Beach Area Guide covers it fully.
Jazirah Aviation Club (nearby): Skydiving over the RAK coastline is available through the club — one of the more dramatic activities in the wider area.
Jebel Jais (50–65 minutes): The UAE’s highest peak and the world’s longest zipline. A full-day excursion that combines well with a beach-based RAK stay. The Jais Beach Area Guide covers the mountain and its coastal surroundings in detail.
Iceland Beach area (10–15 minutes north): The former Ice Land Water Park coastal zone between Al Jazirah Al Hamra and Mina Al Arab. For context, the Iceland Beach Area Guide covers that area and its development story.

The BM Hotels Brand: What Bin Majid Means in RAK

BM Hotels & Resorts (Bin Majid Hotels) is a homegrown UAE hospitality brand with roots firmly in Ras Al Khaimah. It’s not an international chain — it’s a family business that grew into a multi-property hospitality group, and it carries a character that reflects that. The staff interactions, the informal hospitality, the all-inclusive packages designed for family use rather than corporate travel — all of it has a different texture from international-chain properties of comparable star rating.

Alongside the BM Beach Resort in Al Jazirah Al Hamra, the group operates the BM Beach Hotel in Al Mamoura (near RAK city), the Longbeach Campground, and several other properties across the emirate. The group’s properties are known for their consistent focus on family hospitality and their accessibility at a price point that remains below the five-star resort market. The all-inclusive packages at BM Beach Resort in particular consistently get strong value reviews from guests who use them.

The Al Jazirah Al Hamra Area: Neighbourhood Context

Al Jazirah Al Hamra as a broader area is an interesting blend of historical preservation and modern development tension. The heritage village sits frozen in time on one side. Al Marjan Island — one of the UAE’s fastest-growing resort and investment destinations — is a 25-minute walk or 5-minute drive away. Al Hamra Village, one of RAK’s most established residential communities, is immediately to the south. The area sits at the intersection of RAK’s past and its future in a way that no other part of the emirate quite manages.

For residents and longer-term visitors, Al Hamra Mall is 2.7 km away — a convenient shopping option. Al Naeem City Center is accessible within 15–20 minutes. Schools and medical facilities in the broader Al Hamra corridor are within reasonable reach. The RAK Track motorsport venue and various adventure activity providers are in the wider district.

Bin Majid Beach vs. Other RAK Coastal Areas

Feature	Bin Majid Beach	Cove Rotana Beach	Al Marjan Island	Mina Al Arab
Beach Length	✅ 2 km (longest private)	~1 km (inlet)	Multiple beaches	2.7 km (natural)
Resort Star Rating	4-star	5-star	5-star (hotels)	Community
Price Point	⭐⭐⭐ (most accessible)	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heritage Appeal	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (village adjacent)	⭐⭐	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐ (mangroves)
Nightlife / Entertainment	✅ Arabic nightclub, live music	⚠️ Limited	✅ Growing	❌ Minimal
All-Inclusive Option	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ At hotels	❌ No
Water Slides	✅ Yes	⚠️ Kids pool only	⚠️ Some hotels	❌ No
Golf Access	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2.8 km)	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐
Airport Proximity (RAK)	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10–15 min)	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (20–25 min)	⭐⭐⭐ (30–40 min)	⭐⭐⭐ (30–40 min)
Freehold Property	⚠️ Limited (Al Hamra nearby)	✅ Yes (resort units)	✅ Yes	✅ Yes

For a complete side-by-side of RAK’s full coastal lineup, the RAK Beach Area Guide covers all the main options from the Al Mairid resort strip in the north down to the public beaches at the southern end of the emirate. For the Cove Rotana comparison specifically, the Cove Beach Area Guide covers that property and the Al Dhait South neighbourhood in equal depth.

Real Estate Near Bin Majid Beach

The Al Jazirah Al Hamra area itself is not a primary freehold purchase zone in the way that Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Village are. The heritage village status of the area places some constraints on development, and the coastal zone around the BM Beach Resort functions primarily as a resort and heritage corridor rather than a residential development front.

For buyers interested in freehold property within close range of Bin Majid Beach’s location, the two main options are directly on the doorstep:

Al Hamra Village (5 minutes south): One of RAK’s most established freehold communities — gated, with apartments, townhouses, and villas alongside the golf course, marina, and Al Hamra Beach. A self-contained and mature community with a proven resale and rental market.
Al Marjan Island (5–10 minutes): RAK’s fastest-growing freehold investment zone, anchored by the Wynn Resort development. Apartments and hotel-branded residences with strong capital appreciation momentum. For the detailed investment case, the Marjan Island Area Guide covers pricing, yields, and the Wynn Resort timeline.

Both options put you within a 5–10 minute drive of the Bin Majid Beach area, the Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage Village, and the Al Hamra Golf Club. The combination of heritage character, beach access, golf, and marina in such a compact zone is genuinely unusual in the UAE — and it’s part of why the Al Hamra-Al Jazirah corridor has maintained steady residential interest even as flashier parts of the RAK coast have attracted more of the investment headlines.

Pros and Cons of Bin Majid Beach

✅ Pros

Longest private resort beach in RAK — 2 full kilometres of Arabian Gulf coastline
Directly adjacent to Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage Village — the most significant traditional coastal settlement remaining in the UAE
Homegrown UAE hospitality brand with a strong family and hospitality culture
More accessible price point than five-star competitors — good value all-inclusive packages
Swim-up bar, water slides, beach volleyball, tennis, watersports — a complete activity offering at a four-star price
Arabic nightclub with live entertainment — distinctive evening option
10–15 minutes from RAK International Airport — best airport proximity of any RAK resort beach
Al Hamra Golf Club 2.8 km away — nearest resort to one of the UAE’s best waterfront courses
Al Marjan Island within walking distance / 5-minute drive — access to the full Al Marjan dining and entertainment strip

❌ Cons

Four-star standard — not the most polished resort finish; facilities and rooms show their age in parts
Some recent guest reviews note inconsistencies in maintenance (room locks, shower fittings, WiFi in rooms only in public areas)
Fewer fine-dining options than five-star competitors — dining variety within the resort is limited
Not a freehold purchase zone — buyers need to look to Al Hamra Village or Al Marjan Island nearby
Summer heat (June–September) limits beach and outdoor time to early mornings and evenings
The heritage village is atmospheric but not a conventional tourist attraction — requires your own curiosity and initiative to explore properly

Best Time to Visit Bin Majid Beach

October through April is the optimal window — warm enough to swim and relax on the beach, cool enough to spend hours wandering the lanes of Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage Village or sitting on the beach in the evening. This is also when the Arabic nightclub and outdoor entertainment run their fullest calendar.

May is transitional and still very manageable with early morning beach sessions. June through September is hot — beach time works best before 9am or after 5pm. The pools, the Finnish sauna, and the indoor dining areas make a summer visit functional rather than purely aspirational. Pricing is also at its lowest during the summer months — particularly May and June — making it the best value window for budget-conscious visitors.

The heritage village is best visited in the late afternoon in cooler months. The quality of light between 4pm and sunset is exceptional for photography, and the temperature makes extended exploration comfortable. In the summer, early morning is the only realistic window for a proper walk through the site.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Bin Majid Beach?

The private beach at BM Beach Resort stretches for 2,000 metres — two full kilometres. This makes it one of the longest single-resort private beach stretches in Ras Al Khaimah and the wider northern UAE. The length means there’s genuine space even on busy weekends, which is a meaningful practical advantage over shorter resort beach strips.

Is Bin Majid Beach good for families?

Yes — it’s well-suited to families. The resort has water slides, beach volleyball, a children’s pool setup, a long flat beach that’s safe for supervised swimming, and an all-inclusive meal package that simplifies the logistics of a family stay. The heritage village next door is a genuinely educational experience for older children and teenagers. The overall price point is more accessible than the five-star resorts on Al Marjan Island, which makes it a practical family choice for longer stays.

What is Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage Village?

Al Jazirah Al Hamra is a largely intact pearl-fishing and merchant settlement that was inhabited until around 1968 when its population relocated. Unlike most abandoned Gulf settlements, it was not demolished — its coral-block buildings, wind towers, mosque, and merchant houses have been standing ever since, making it one of the best-preserved examples of traditional Emirati coastal architecture in existence. It’s officially recognised as a cultural heritage site and is directly adjacent to the BM Beach Resort. It’s open to visitors and genuinely worth exploring, particularly for photography and historical context.

Can non-guests access Bin Majid Beach?

The beach itself is a private resort beach, so full access requires either a room booking or a day-pass arrangement through the resort. For non-guests interested in visiting specifically for the beach and pools, contacting the resort directly to enquire about day-pass availability and pricing is the recommended approach. The dining and bar outlets may be accessible without full day-pass entry — worth confirming directly with the resort before visiting.

Is there property available near Bin Majid Beach?

Freehold property in the immediate Al Jazirah Al Hamra area is limited due to the heritage status of the zone. The closest freehold options for foreign buyers are Al Hamra Village (5 minutes south) and Al Marjan Island (5–10 minutes). Both are established freehold zones with a range of apartments, townhouses, and villas at various price points. Al Marjan Island in particular is seeing strong investor interest linked to the Wynn Resort development. For full detail on each, the Marjan Island Area Guide and the RAK Beach Area Guide are the best starting points.

How far is Bin Majid Beach from RAK Airport?

Approximately 10–15 minutes by car — making it one of the closest major resort beaches to RAK International Airport in the emirate. This is a genuine practical advantage for business travellers extending into leisure stays, or for visitors arriving on direct international flights to RAK who want to minimise transfer time.

Is Bin Majid Beach Worth the Visit?

Bin Majid Beach earns its place on the RAK coastal map through a combination of things that no single other beach in the emirate can quite replicate. The longest private resort beach in RAK. A pearl-fishing ghost village from the pre-oil era sitting directly next door. A homegrown hospitality brand with a genuine family culture. Golf, marina, and Al Marjan Island’s full resort strip within five minutes. And one of the best airport connections of any beach resort in the northern UAE.

It isn’t the most glamorous option on RAK’s coast. If you want a Maldivian-style infinity pool with butler service and a Michelin-starred restaurant, the five-star properties on Al Marjan Island are more appropriate. But if you want genuine space on a beach, a culturally significant piece of the UAE’s history literally at your door, good value all-inclusive pricing, and a resort with enough activity variety to keep a family of different ages genuinely occupied — Bin Majid Beach delivers that clearly and consistently.

The heritage village alone is worth the drive from Dubai. Everything else is a worthwhile bonus.

Interested in visiting Bin Majid Beach or exploring property options in the Al Hamra and Al Marjan Island area nearby? Get in touch with our team — we cover the full Al Jazirah Al Hamra, Al Hamra Village, and Al Marjan Island corridor and can help you find the right property or plan the right visit for what you’re looking for.