{"id":26568,"date":"2024-05-25T06:45:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T06:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/qwery-cm.dv.themerex.net\/?post_type=cpt_portfolio&#038;p=26568"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:41:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:41:46","slug":"ellington-costa-mare","status":"publish","type":"cpt_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/en\/portfolio\/ellington-costa-mare\/","title":{"rendered":"Ellington Costa Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Client Challenge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was approached by a group of private investors looking to expand beyond Dubai and capitalize on emerging high-growth destinations within the UAE. Their attention was drawn to Ras Al Khaimah\u2014a market rapidly gaining international recognition due to its beachfront developments and upcoming large-scale tourism projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their objective was clear: to secure premium waterfront residences in a project with strong design credentials, limited supply, and long-term appreciation potential\u2014before the area reaches peak investor demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" data-id=\"27343\" src=\"https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_38-1024x610.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_38-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_38-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_38-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_38-1536x914.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_38-2048x1219.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_38-370x220.jpg 370w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_38-840x500.jpg 840w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_38-410x244.jpg 410w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_38-750x446.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" data-id=\"27344\" src=\"https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_39-1024x610.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_39-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_39-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_39-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_39-1536x914.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_39-2048x1219.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_39-370x220.jpg 370w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_39-840x500.jpg 840w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_39-410x244.jpg 410w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_39-750x446.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Strategic Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By gaining early insight into off-plan opportunities, I identified&nbsp;<strong>Costa Mare<\/strong>, a sophisticated beachfront development by Ellington Properties, known for its design-led approach and high-quality finishes. The project stood out for its boutique atmosphere, prime coastal location, and strong appeal to both end-users and the high-end rental market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than reactively sourcing individual units, I structured a&nbsp;<strong>multi-unit acquisition strategy<\/strong>, bringing together several investors in a single transaction. This allowed me to negotiate directly with the developer to secure&nbsp;<strong>preferential pricing and priority access<\/strong>&nbsp;to the most desirable units in the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unit selection was carried out with a clear investment focus\u2014emphasizing layouts, views, and positioning that would provide both lifestyle value and strong future liquidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_42-1024x610.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_42-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_42-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_42-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_42-1536x914.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_42-2048x1219.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_42-370x220.jpg 370w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_42-840x500.jpg 840w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_42-410x244.jpg 410w, https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Costa-Mare-Project-Brief-Tower-II_Oldal_42-750x446.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Solution &amp; Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through direct negotiation and early-stage access, I successfully secured&nbsp;<strong>5 premium units in Costa Mare<\/strong>, all of which were acquired under a structured agreement that maximized value for the investor group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By entering the market ahead of the broader market, the clients benefited from&nbsp;<strong>below-market entry pricing and first-choice inventory<\/strong>, positioning them ahead of the demand curve. As interest in Ras Al Khaimah continues to grow rapidly, driven by infrastructure development and global attention, the investment already shows strong upside potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This transaction demonstrates how&nbsp;<strong>strategic diversification, early positioning, and developer-level access<\/strong>&nbsp;can unlock exceptional opportunities\u2014turning emerging markets into high-performing investment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" data-id=\"27661\" src=\"https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/costa-mare-8-web-1024x554.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ugrikmilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/costa-mare-8-web-1024x554.jpg 1024w, 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