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Ward Island Resort Project in Raqqa

The Ward Island Resort Project is a concept for the development of a premium investment tourism destination on a private island surrounded by water in Raqqa Governorate, covering an indicative site area of approximately 418,700 m².

Project Overview

The Ward Island Resort Project is a concept for the development of a premium investment tourism destination on a private island surrounded by water in Raqqa Governorate, covering an indicative site area of approximately 418,700 m².

The investment concept is built around the uniqueness of the destination, natural privacy, and a phased operational strategy, utilizing lightweight, efficient structures instead of heavy construction. The concept recommends launching an early operational phase to validate market demand before expanding according to actual performance.

The current project vision includes a comprehensive range of hospitality and leisure facilities, including:

Waterfront chalets, villas, and accommodation units.

  • Restaurants, cafés, beach club, and swimming pools.
  • Boutique marina and waterfront access facilities.
  • Spa, wellness areas, and curated events.
  • Nature trails, landscaped areas, and supporting operational facilities.

Investment Metrics

Investment Size:

20M USD

Project Sector:

Tourism & Leisure

Project location:

Raqqa Governorate

Investment Type:

Investment Partnership

Expected ROI:

Project Status:

Under Development

Executing Entity:

Amaria for Real Estate Development / Weimaria Holding Group

Project Objectives

The project aims to:

  • Develop an integrated destination combining equestrian activities, sports, leisure, and hospitality.
  • Transform the island’s waterfront setting and natural privacy into a marketable investment asset.
  • Implement a phased operational model that validates market demand before major capital expansion.
  • Preserve the natural landscape while maintaining a low-density development approach.
  • Deliver a hospitality model that can be efficiently developed using locally available materials and construction systems.

Why Invest in This Project?

  • A Distinctive Tourism Experience

The project is built around a private island surrounded by water, offering exceptional natural privacy and a unique identity that differentiates it from traditional resorts and recreational destinations, while providing a strong foundation for a distinctive tourism brand.

  • Phased Development Reduces Investment Risk

Operations can begin with a limited initial phase to test market demand, establish the destination’s reputation, and generate early revenue before expanding accommodation units and hospitality services in line with actual demand.

  • Diversified Revenue Streams

The preliminary business model includes multiple income sources, including day-use admissions, restaurants and cafés, chalets, villas, overwater suites, private events, membership programs, water activities, and private venue rentals.

  • Scalable Operating Model
  • The low-density masterplan allows additional accommodation units and hospitality facilities to be introduced progressively without requiring full project implementation from the outset.

The project combines accommodation, restaurants and cafés, beach club facilities, events, memberships, and water-based services within a diversified operational model that supports phased expansion.

Current Readiness

The following milestones have been achieved:

  • Required approvals and permits have been obtained.
  • The Notice to Proceed (NTP) has been issued.
  • Engineering designs are currently under development and refinement.
  • Construction will commence immediately upon completion of the engineering designs.
  • Estimated project delivery period: 2 years.
Project Completed
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Investment Opportunity

The project presents an opportunity to develop a distinctive hospitality and tourism destination in Raqqa Governorate, built around natural privacy, waterfront experiences, and diversified hospitality services.
Its phased development strategy enables the project to minimize capital risk by establishing operational performance before full-scale expansion.

The project offers opportunities to:

  • Launch phased operations and generate early revenue.
  • Expand accommodation units and hospitality services in line with market demand.
  • Develop membership programs, private events, and exclusive rental offerings.
  • Build a scalable tourism brand with long-term growth potential.

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