The island is formed and completely surrounded by stone revetment and accessible by a vehicular bridge from the Porto Arabia Retail District to the west. The island will also be accessible by water taxi or other vessels through two transient slips located on the northwest and south sides of the site.

With a total built-up area of 157,000 m2, Marsa Arabia Resort will be a 5-star Hotel Apartments & Residence with resort amenities offering views of the crystal-blue Persian Gulf, the Porto Arabia Residences and the Porto Arabia gateway.