Arada sales triple to more than $4.63bn as UAE property demand accelerates

Sharjah real estate developer Arada recorded a sharp rise in sales during 2025, with residential transactions in the UAE almost tripling year on year (YoY) to exceed AED17 billion ($4.63 billion), driven by strong demand across its master-planned communities and luxury developments in Dubai and Sharjah.

The developer sold 5,140 homes during the year, more than double the 2,171 units recorded in 2024, representing YoY sales growth of 199 per cent in the UAE. Total sales reached AED17.3 billion ($4.71 billion), reflecting sustained buyer interest in both existing projects and newly launched developments.

Arada’s group revenue rose by 170 per cent to AED6.7 billion ($1.82 billion) in 2025, while earnings before interest, depreciation and amortisation increased by 174 per cent to AED1.6 billion ($435.67 million). The company said performance was supported by continued expansion across a range of sectors, including hospitality, food and beverage, industry, entertainment, fitness and wellness.

During the year, Arada launched several high-profile projects, including Akala in Dubai, described as the world’s first precision wellness destination, and the Masaar 2 and Masaar 3 forested communities in Sharjah. The developments ranked among the fastest-selling projects in the UAE in 2025.

UAE developer grows global presence

Internationally, Arada expanded its footprint into the UK, committing AED2.5 billion ($680.74 million) to acquire a 75 per cent stake in British developer Regal, now operating as Arada London, and an 80 per cent interest in London’s Thameside West mixed-use development.

The company also submitted its first planning applications for projects in Sydney during 2025, following its entry into the Australian market the previous year.

Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, Executive Vice Chairman of Arada, said: “Since launching Arada, our goal has been to build spaces that people connect with for healthier, happier and more meaningful lives.

“Our phenomenal performance in 2025 demonstrates that buyers share our vision and appreciate our track record of delivery, and we look forward to creating more projects that unleash people’s full potential over the coming years.”

Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said: “We achieved extraordinary sales results in 2025, exceeding our AED15 billion ($4.1 billion) target by more than 15 per cent. In 2026, we will continue to build on this success with the launch of new projects in all our existing markets, the handover of our first homes in Dubai, the full completion of the first Masaar master plan, and the ongoing expansion of Arada’s international footprint.”

Strong year amid booming UAE property market

Arada awarded AED12.7 billion ($3.5 billion) in construction contracts during 2025, including agreements linked to Madar Mall in Aljada, Armani Beach Residences at Palm Jumeirah and Anantara Sharjah Resort and Residences.

The results come amid strong momentum in the UAE property market. Figures from the Dubai Land Department show property sales in Dubai rose 29 per cent YoY to more than AED680 billion ($185.2 billion) in 2025, while data from the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department recorded a 64 per cent increase in transaction values to AED65.6 billion ($17.7 billion).

Founded in 2017, Arada has launched 11 projects in the UAE and delivered more than 10,000 homes. The company has a pipeline of projects valued at AED130 billion ($35.40 billion) across the UAE, the UK and Australia, representing around 55,000 residential units worldwide.