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Football Legend Rijkaard Buys Home at Manta Bay
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Football Legend Rijkaard Buys Home at Manta Bay

In a milestone moment for Major Developers, international football icon Frank Rijkaard has purchased a residence at Manta Bay, the firm’s flagship seafront development on Al Marjan Island. Known globally for his career as both a player and a manager—with stints at FC Barcelona and the Netherlands national team—Rijkaard’s decision marks a new chapter in his strategic pursuits, this time in luxury real estate.

Drawn by the architectural sophistication and investment potential of Manta Bay, Rijkaard joins an elite circle of international investors, including fellow football legend Francesco Totti. The move signals Manta Bay’s growing global reputation as a premium real estate destination in the UAE.

Andrei Charapenak, CEO of Major Developers, stated: “We are honoured to welcome Rijkaard to the Manta Bay community. His legacy of excellence mirrors our own commitment to crafting world-class developments. His trust reinforces our standing as a credible and visionary brand on Al Marjan Island.”

Manta Bay has rapidly become one of Ras Al Khaimah’s fastest-selling developments, celebrated for its panoramic Arabian Gulf views, design-led residences, and the region’s first Sky Pool Beach. With the project nearing full occupancy, anticipation is building around Major Developers' next venture, set to redefine coastal living in the emirate.

In a milestone moment for Major Developers, international football icon Frank Rijkaard has purchased a residence at Manta Bay, the firm’s flagship seafront development on Al Marjan Island. Known globally for his career as both a player and a manager—with stints at FC Barcelona and the Netherlands national team—Rijkaard’s decision marks a new chapter in his strategic pursuits, this time in luxury real estate.Drawn by the architectural sophistication and investment potential of Manta Bay, Rijkaard joins an elite circle of international investors, including fellow football legend Francesco Totti. The move signals Manta Bay’s growing global reputation as a premium real estate destination in the UAE.Andrei Charapenak, CEO of Major Developers, stated: “We are honoured to welcome Rijkaard to the Manta Bay community. His legacy of excellence mirrors our own commitment to crafting world-class developments. His trust reinforces our standing as a credible and visionary brand on Al Marjan Island.”Manta Bay has rapidly become one of Ras Al Khaimah’s fastest-selling developments, celebrated for its panoramic Arabian Gulf views, design-led residences, and the region’s first Sky Pool Beach. With the project nearing full occupancy, anticipation is building around Major Developers' next venture, set to redefine coastal living in the emirate.

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