BNW Developments Named Best Branded Residences Developer of the Year 2026 by Robb Report
There are moments that validate a long-standing belief, and to be recognised as Best Branded Residences Developer of the Year 2026 by Robb Report, a publication that has spent decades setting the benchmark for global luxury, is not something we take lightly.
Few places on earth carry the dichotomy of rough cliffs and refined glamour as effortlessly as Monaco and Côte d'Azur, where the world's most discerning eyes have gathered for generations to decide what luxury truly means, and this week, that verdict included us.
BNW began building in Ras Al Khaimah when the emirate wasn't yet part of the country’s luxury conversation. While Dubai’s skyline was already wedged into the global imagination, RAK was a vast canvas of azure waters, a free-zone advantage, and serious government backing. Choosing to build there first was a strategic move into the region’s potential, and the market only proved us right.
Today, that conviction carries a name: BNW is Ras Al Khaimah's largest private developer, with a Gross Development Value exceeding AED 32 billion and a branded residences portfolio spanning Al Marjan Island, Al Marjan Beach, and RAK Central. This recognition from Robb Report, a name synonymous with the world's most astute luxury audience, is an acknowledgment that RAK's next chapter is being written with the same rigour, design intelligence, and long-term value creation the world already expects from the addresses it reveres.
Being named the best in branded residences means little without the brands that made it possible. Our collaborations with the iconic Taj, Radisson Blu Hotels and Resorts, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Fashion TV, and Tonino Lamborghini reflect a single philosophy: our buyers are investing in a brand they trust, a lifestyle they can feel, and a community built to hold its value for decades.
Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman and Founder of BNW Developments said, “Awards are, at their best, a mirror that reflects the work already done. What Robb Report's recognition confirms is something we have believed since our first foundation was poured: RAK is not the alternative to Dubai's luxury story. It is the next one. And we are proud to be among those writing it.”
To every investor, partner, and team member who has been part of this journey, this recognition belongs to you as much as it does to us.
About BNW Developments:
BNW Developments is a premier UAE based real estate developer with a Gross Development Value exceeding AED 32 billion, led by Chairman and Founder Ankur Aggarwal and Managing Director and Co-Founder Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi.
Backed by a team of over 650 professionals, BNW blends design intelligence with an investor first strategy to deliver ultra luxury developments that balance legacy, returns, and long-term value. Serving high net worth individuals, global investors, and leading financial institutions, BNW continues to set new benchmarks in quality, sustainability, and sophistication across the region.
For more information, visit: www.bnw.ae.
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