Arada

Sharjah's community builder, now in Dubai

10,000+Homes delivered
2017Founded
35/65Typical payment plan
12 monthsTypical delay

Since 2003 · Dubai + London · Licence 601049 · RERA ORN 1219

At a glance

Proven at scale in Sharjah since 2017; first Dubai handovers still to be confirmed in October 2026

Arada is a privately owned developer founded in 2017 and best known for two very large Sharjah communities, Aljada and Masaar.

Best for: Sharjah family homes · Lower entry prices · Branded Dubai residences

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It says it has delivered more than 10,000 homes, almost all in Sharjah, and sold AED 17.3 billion of property in 2025. Its record in Sharjah is real and visible, although first handovers have usually come several months to a year after the first target. Dubai is a different picture: by October 2026 we found no confirmed handover of any Dubai home, and Jouri Hills and Armani Beach Residences are both running behind their original dates. Payment plans in Sharjah are light during construction, which leaves 60 to 65 percent due at handover. Credit ratings are below investment grade.

Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked October 2026 · 36 sources

Delivery recordMixed

PricesMid-market

Payment plans35/65

Post-handover plansRare

What Arada does well

Arada has completed more than 8,800 homes at Aljada alone, so buyers can visit finished buildings and judge the build quality.
Sales reached AED 17.3 billion and 5,140 homes in 2025, which was above the company's own AED 15 billion target.
It publishes credit ratings from Fitch and Moody's and has issued sukuk since 2022, so its finances are more open to checking than most private developers.

All 5 points in full

Arada has completed more than 8,800 homes at Aljada alone (April 2026), so buyers can visit finished buildings and judge the build quality.
Sales reached AED 17.3 billion and 5,140 homes in 2025, which was above the company's own AED 15 billion target.
It publishes credit ratings from Fitch and Moody's and has issued sukuk since 2022, so its finances are more open to checking than most private developers.
Its Sharjah communities come with schools, retail, parks and hotels that are already open, including Madar at Aljada and the Vida Aljada hotel (September 2026).
Sharjah entry prices are low by Dubai standards, with Aljada apartments from about AED 900,000 to AED 970,000 in 2026 launches.

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No Dubai home had a confirmed handover by October 2026; Jouri Hills was first due by June 2025 and Armani Beach Residences has moved from end 2026 to end 2027.
Sharjah payment plans are back-loaded, typically 5 percent down, 30 to 35 percent during construction and 60 to 65 percent at handover, so buyers need funds or a mortgage ready at completion.
Arada told AGBI in August 2026 that regional supply chain disruption had delayed some construction, and first-half EBITDA fell 29 percent to AED 480 million.

All 5 points in full

No Dubai home had a confirmed handover by October 2026; Jouri Hills was first due by June 2025 and Armani Beach Residences has moved from end 2026 to end 2027.
Sharjah payment plans are back-loaded, typically 5 percent down, 30 to 35 percent during construction and 60 to 65 percent at handover, so buyers need funds or a mortgage ready at completion.
Arada told AGBI in August 2026 that regional supply chain disruption had delayed some construction, and first-half EBITDA fell 29 percent to AED 480 million.
The Fitch B+ and Moody's B1 ratings are below investment grade, and the group is expanding fast into London, Australia, Abu Dhabi and Syria at the same time.
Sharjah property is registered under Sharjah law, not Dubai's DLD and RERA system, so foreign buyers should confirm the exact ownership right and the escrow arrangements before paying.

Projects

Arada projects you can buy

10 projects with a checked page, and 1 more the developer is selling without one yet. Starting prices are the developer’s published figures; we send today’s price list on request.

Arada · Za'abeel 2Akala Hotel and ResidencesFrom AED 3.9m≈ £794k · $1.06mPlan5/35/60HandoverQ4 2029

Arada · Al Heerah BeachWaterfrontAnantara Sharjah ResidencesFrom AED 2.29m≈ £466k · $624kPlan10/35/55HandoverQ2 2027

Arada · Palm JumeirahWaterfrontArmani Beach ResidencesFrom AED 26.46m≈ £5.39m · $7.2mPlan25/35/40HandoverQ4 2027

See all 11 projects7 more with a checked page, 1 without a page yet, a table to compare them

Arada · Downtown DubaiInaura DowntownFrom AED 3.6m≈ £733k · $980kPlan10/40/50HandoverQ2 2030

Arada · AljadaJennaFrom AED 899,000≈ £183k · $245kPlan5/30/65HandoverQ1 2029

Arada · Al RuwaidatMasaar 2From AED 1.52m≈ £310k · $414kPlan5/35/60HandoverQ4 2027

Arada · Al RuwaidatMasaar 3From AED 1.79m≈ £365k · $487kPlanVaries by phaseHandoverQ4 2028

Arada · AljadaSafaFrom AED 1.06m≈ £216k · $289kPlan5/30/65HandoverQ3 2027

Arada · AljadaThe Gate 6From AED 970,000≈ £198k · $264kPlan5/30/65HandoverQ4 2028

Arada · Dubai HarbourWaterfrontW Residences Dubai HarbourFrom AED 4.27m≈ £870k · $1.16mPlan10/50/40HandoverQ4 2028

Also selling, no page yet

1 projects: ask us for the details.

Jouri HillsJumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai · Plan: 25/45/30 · Handover: Q3 2027 · Under construction

Compare them in a table11 projects the developer is selling: area, plan, handover, bedrooms

Arada projects selling now: area, payment plan, handover date and bedrooms
				Bedrooms
Masaar 3	Al Ruwaidat, Sharjah	Varies by phase	Q4 2028	2 to 5
Masaar 2	Al Ruwaidat, Sharjah	5/35/60	Q4 2027	2 to 5
The Gate 6	Aljada, Sharjah	5/30/65	Q4 2028	1 to 4
Jenna	Aljada, Sharjah	5/30/65	Q1 2029	1 to 3
Safa	Aljada, Sharjah	5/30/65	Q3 2027	1 to 3
W Residences Dubai Harbour	Dubai Harbour, Dubai	10/50/40	Q4 2028	1 to 5
Inaura Downtown	Downtown Dubai, Dubai	10/40/50	Q2 2030	1 to 6
Akala Hotel and Residences	Za'abeel 2, next to DIFC, Dubai	5/35/60	Q4 2029	1 to 6
Armani Beach Residences	Palm Jumeirah, Dubai	25/35/40	Q4 2027	2 to 5
Anantara Sharjah Residences	Al Heerah Beach, Sharjah	10/35/55	Q2 2027	1 to 4
Jouri Hills	Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai	25/45/30	Q3 2027	3, 4, 5, 6

Tap a column heading to sort. Dates as checked October 2026.

Track record

Does Arada finish on time?

Mixed

Arada delivers what it launches, but usually later than the first date given.

Promised against what happenedProject by project (7)

ProjectNasma Residences, Sharjah
PromisedPhase 1 handover from end 2018
What happenedFirst keys May 2019. Community of over 1,100 homes completed 2020 to 2021
ProjectAljada (Rehan Apartments), Sharjah
PromisedNot published
What happenedFirst 210 homes handed over January 2021. Over 8,800 homes completed by April 2026
ProjectMasaar (Sendian), Sharjah
PromisedEnd 2022, later Q1 2023
What happenedAll 430 homes began handover January 2024
ProjectMasaar (whole community), Sharjah
PromisedFull completion by end 2026
What happenedAbout half complete with 1,500 homes handed over by September 2024. 2026 status not confirmed
ProjectJouri Hills, Jumeirah Golf Estates
PromisedFirst homes by June 2025
What happenedNo handover announcement found by October 2026. Portals show dates from June 2026 to Q3 2027
ProjectArmani Beach Residences, Palm Jumeirah
PromisedEnd 2026
What happenedMain contract awarded July 2025. Now due end 2027. About 10 percent built in July 2026 per DLD-sourced listings
In progress
ProjectVida Residences Aljada, Sharjah
PromisedEnd 2025
What happened579 units completed and first homes handed over April 2026

Projects they have finished7

Nasma ResidencesSharjah · Villas and townhousesCompleted 2019 to 2021

Rehan Apartments, AljadaSharjah · ApartmentsCompleted 2021

Aljada (completed phases)Sharjah · Apartments, townhouses and villasCompleted 2021 to 2026

Sendian, MasaarSharjah · Villas and townhousesCompleted 2024

Kaya and Robinia, MasaarSharjah · Villas and townhousesCompleted 2024

The Gate, AljadaSharjah · ApartmentsCompleted 2025

Vida Residences AljadaSharjah · Branded residences and serviced apartmentsCompleted 2026

Payment plans

Arada payment plans

A typical Arada plan

10%40%50%

On bookingDuring constructionOn handover

On a home priced at AED 1,000,000 that is AED 100,000 on booking, AED 400,000 during construction, AED 500,000 on handover. Government registration fees are paid on top.

Payment plansSharjah launches in 2025 and 2026 are mostly 5 percent down, 30 to 35 percent during construction and 60 to 65 percent on completion.

Sharjah launches in 2025 and 2026 are mostly 5 percent down, 30 to 35 percent during construction and 60 to 65 percent on completion. Dubai projects range from 10/40/50 (Inaura) to 10/50/40 (W Residences) and 25/35/40 (Armani Beach Residences).

Post-handover plansRare. One portal lists a 5 percent post-handover instalment on some Masaar 3 homes.

Rare. One portal lists a 5 percent post-handover instalment on some Masaar 3 homes. Not confirmed by the developer.

Golden VisaThe UAE 10-year Golden Visa needs property worth AED 2 million or more.

The UAE 10-year Golden Visa needs property worth AED 2 million or more. Most Dubai units and larger Masaar homes meet the value test. Rules for off-plan and Sharjah-registered property should be confirmed with the authorities before relying on it.

Mortgages on off-planNot published by the developer. UAE banks generally lend on off-plan only near completion, so the large handover payment is the part usually financed.

Not published by the developer. UAE banks generally lend on off-plan only near completion, so the large handover payment is the part usually financed. Check which banks approve the specific project.

Service chargesNot published by the developer. Third-party listings quote about AED 10 to 11 per sq ft for The Gate 6 at Aljada and AED 3 to 4 per sq ft for Masaar houses; treat these as unverified.

Not published by the developer. Third-party listings quote about AED 10 to 11 per sq ft for The Gate 6 at Aljada and AED 3 to 4 per sq ft for Masaar houses; treat these as unverified.

Buyer protectionDubai projects are registered with the Dubai Land Department and use RERA escrow accounts.

Dubai projects are registered with the Dubai Land Department and use RERA escrow accounts. Sharjah projects are registered with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department under Sharjah law. Ask for the escrow account details and the project registration in either case.

Is Arada right for you?

Arada suits buyers who want a house or apartment in an established Sharjah community at a lower entry price than Dubai, and who can fund a large payment at handover.

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More about Arada

Prices and rental returnsThere is little independent resale data for Arada.

Aljada apartments, Sharjah

AED 990/sq ftAbout 4 to 8% yield

Masaar villas and townhouses, Sharjah

AED 950/sq ftAbout 5 to 7% yield

Jouri Hills, Jumeirah Golf Estates

AED 1,790/sq ftNot yet rented yield

W Residences Dubai Harbour

AED 3,590/sq ftNot yet built yield

Akala, Za'abeel 2

AED 3,730/sq ftNot yet built yield

Armani Beach Residences, Palm Jumeirah

AED 7,730/sq ftNot yet built yield

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There is little independent resale data for Arada. Sharjah does not publish transactions in the way Dubai does, so the Sharjah figures here are asking prices and market estimates, not recorded sales. Aljada apartments were advertised at roughly AED 990 to 1,060 per sq ft in 2026, with gross yields quoted between about 4 and 8 percent depending on the source. Masaar homes were advertised at roughly AED 950 to 1,020 per sq ft. Arada's Dubai projects are all unfinished, so there is no rental record yet. Recorded off-plan resales show prices close to launch levels at Akala and W Residences.

Community	Price per sq ft	Change	Gross yield
Aljada apartments, Sharjah	About AED 990 to 1,060 asking (2026)	Not published	About 4 to 8% (estimates vary by source)
Masaar villas and townhouses, Sharjah	About AED 950 to 1,020 asking (2026)	Not published	About 5 to 7% (listing and developer estimates)
Jouri Hills, Jumeirah Golf Estates	About AED 1,790 (4-bed sale, June 2026)	Not published	Not yet rented
W Residences Dubai Harbour	About AED 3,590 (1-bed sale, July 2026)	Not published	Not yet built
Akala, Za'abeel 2	About AED 3,730 (1-bed sale, July 2026)	Close to the AED 3.9 million launch price	Not yet built
Armani Beach Residences, Palm Jumeirah	About AED 7,730 (4-bed sale, March 2026)	Not published	Not yet built

Asking prices, gross yields, as checked October 2026. Work out a net return

Where Arada builds6 communities

Builds in Aljada, Masaar, Masaar 2, Masaar 3, Nasma Residences, Jouri Hills.

Questions about Arada11 answered from this page’s facts

Is Arada a reliable developer?

Arada is a privately owned developer founded in 2017 and best known for two very large Sharjah communities, Aljada and Masaar. We rate its delivery record as "Mixed": Over 10,000 Sharjah homes delivered, usually late; no Dubai handover confirmed by October 2026.

Who owns Arada?

Arada is a private company founded in 2017 by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, who is chairman, and Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, who is vice chairman. It is not listed on a stock exchange.

Can foreigners buy Arada property in Sharjah?

Yes, in approved projects. Sharjah Law No. 2 of 2022 amended the 2010 property law so that non-GCC nationals can own property in real estate development areas and projects approved by the Sharjah Executive Council. Arada sells Aljada and Masaar to all nationalities on this basis.

How do Sharjah's foreign ownership rules differ from Dubai's in 2026?

Dubai has fixed freehold zones open to all nationalities. In Sharjah the general rule still limits ownership to UAE and GCC citizens, with exceptions approved project by project. Before 2022 foreigners could usually hold only a usufruct of up to 100 years. Buyers should ask which right will be registered in their name and confirm it with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.

What fees apply when buying in Sharjah?

Registration fees are set by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department and have differed by nationality and over time. Arada's own guidance says to expect 2 to 4 percent. Dubai purchases carry the standard 4 percent Dubai Land Department fee.

Has Arada handed over any homes in Dubai?

As of October 2026 we found no confirmed handover announcement for any Arada project in Dubai. The company said in January 2026 that its first Dubai homes would be handed over during the year. Jouri Hills was first due by June 2025.

Does Arada deliver on time?

Usually later than the first date. Nasma Residences started handover about five months late, the first Masaar homes about a year late, and Armani Beach Residences has moved from end 2026 to end 2027. Arada has nonetheless completed every project it has reached handover on.

What is a typical Arada payment plan?

In Sharjah, 5 percent down, 30 to 35 percent during construction and 60 to 65 percent on completion. In Dubai, plans range from 50 to 60 percent before handover. Always check the schedule in the sale agreement, as portal listings disagree.

How much do Arada homes cost?

In 2026, Aljada apartments start from about AED 900,000 to AED 970,000 and Masaar 2 and 3 townhouses from about AED 1.5 million to AED 1.8 million. Dubai branded homes start from about AED 3.6 million at Inaura and about AED 4.3 million at W Residences.

What is Arada's credit rating?

Arada stated in July 2025 that it was rated B+ by Fitch and B1 by Moody's, both below investment grade. Both agencies reviewed the company in spring 2026; we could not confirm the outcome.

Which Arada projects still have developer stock?

In October 2026, Masaar 2, Masaar 3, the Aljada launches (The Gate 6, Jenna, Safa) and W Residences Dubai Harbour appear to have developer units. Armani Beach Residences, Akala, Inaura and Anantara Sharjah Residences are shown as sold out on a major portal, with resale units only.

Everything elseHistory, company facts, sources

Arada’s story

2017Arada is founded. Nasma Residences launches in March and Aljada, a 24 million sq ft community, launches in September, both in Sharjah.
2019First homes handed over at Nasma Residences in May, a little over two years after launch.
2021Masaar, a forested villa community in Sharjah, launches in January. First Aljada homes (Rehan Apartments) begin handover the same month.
2022First credit ratings from Fitch and Moody's in May, then a debut USD 500 million sukuk. First Dubai project, Jouri Hills, launches in November.
2024First Masaar homes handed over in January. Arada enters Sydney, launches W Residences Dubai Harbour and sets up a USD 1 billion sukuk programme.
2025Launches Akala, Masaar 2 and Masaar 3. Buys a majority stake in London developer Regal. Sales reach AED 17.3 billion.
2026Launches Inaura Downtown (January), The Gate 6 (March) and Jenna (April). Completes Vida Residences Aljada in April.
Sept 2026Signs a partnership with Aldar worth about AED 15 billion for projects on Yas Island and at Seih Sdeirah in Abu Dhabi.

Founded: 2017, by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi and Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal
Ownership: Private. Not listed on a stock exchange. Group CEO: Ahmed Alkhoshaibi
Homes delivered: Over 10,000 since 2017 (company figure, January 2026), nearly all in Sharjah
Projects: 11 UAE projects launched between 2017 and January 2026 (company figure); about 55,000 homes delivered or in the pipeline worldwide
Credit rating: Fitch B+ and Moody's B1 (as stated by Arada, July 2025). Both are below investment grade. 2026 review outcomes not confirmed
Best known for: Aljada and Masaar in Sharjah; Armani Beach Residences on Palm Jumeirah

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Sources and how we checked36 sources, checked October 2026

Facts checked October 2026 from the developer’s own announcements and results, Dubai Land Department records (via Property Finder, DXBinteract and Propsearch), Bayut market reports and the press. Figures given by the developer are labelled as theirs. This page is information, not financial advice.