Sharjah's leading developer — Aljada CBD and Masaar Forest.

Arada

Q: What makes Arada unique?

The developer that transformed Sharjah — behind Aljada (the new CBD) and Masaar (the only forest community in the Emirates). It opened Sharjah to freehold for foreign buyers at a giant scale.

Q: Is Arada a reliable developer?

Yes — 8 years of operation, backed by the Al Qasimi family that rules Sharjah. A solid delivery track record, with the first phases of Aljada and Masaar delivered on time.

Q: What is Aljada?

Sharjah's new CBD — 24M sqft, 70,000 residents, fully integrated (residential, retail, education, healthcare). A 15+ year development.

Q: What is Masaar?

The only forest community in the Emirates — 50,000 trees, villas and townhouses around parks. A premium family option in Sharjah.

Arada is Sharjah's leading developer, founded in 2017 as a partnership between the Al Qasimi family (Sharjah) and Basma Group, owned by a Saudi prince. Its DNA: giant-scale master developments in Sharjah. It is behind Aljada (Sharjah's new CBD — 24M sqft) and Masaar (the forest community — 50,000 trees), two globally notable developments in Sharjah.

Founded 2017 Founder Al Qasimi family + Basma Group HQ Sharjah, United Arab Emirates ~600 employees RERA registered

2017

Founded

Aljada · 24M sqft

Flagship development

Private

Status

THE TRACK RECORD

Arada's record.

The developer that transformed Sharjah — Aljada is Sharjah's new CBD, and Masaar is the only forest community in the Emirates. These two projects turned Sharjah into a serious real estate destination for foreign (freehold) buyers.

Delivery record

Arada has maintained an aggressive delivery pace — Aljada and Masaar are 15+ year developments, yet their first phases were delivered on schedule. The company is known for strong marketing and for promises that materialise.

Years active

Over 8 years (since 2017). Giant-scale master developments in progress

Financial strength

Private, backed by the Al Qasimi family that rules Sharjah plus Basma Group, owned by a Saudi prince. Strong political and family backing. The sales success of Aljada and Masaar has generated a robust cash flow.

Founded2017

FounderAl Qasimi family + Basma Group

HQSharjah, United Arab Emirates

TypePrivate

Active projects11

Entry pricefrom 970K AED

SIGNATURE COMMUNITIES

Arada flagship destinations.

24M sqft master development

Aljada (Sharjah CBD)

Sharjah's new CBD — a 24M sqft site designed for 70,000 residents. Apartments, villas, retail, education, healthcare and leisure. One of the largest developments in the Emirates.

The forest community — 50,000 trees

Masaar (Sharjah Forest)

The only forest community in the Emirates — 50,000 trees across the development. Villas and townhouses arranged around Masaar Discovery (a communal park).

Masaar phase 2

Masaar 2 (extension)

An extension of Masaar with new apartments plus additional units.

Sub-community within Aljada

Nasaq (Aljada)

A family-oriented sub-community within Aljada — villas and townhouses set around parks.

WHAT SETS THEM APART

What makes Arada special.

Property types Apartments in towersVillasTownhousesCommercialEducation

Price segment Mid-market

Signature style

Arada specialises in giant-scale master developments in Sharjah — not small communities, but entire cities. The standard: freehold communities for foreign buyers in Sharjah (one of the new zone owners that allow this), with an emphasis on integrated planning.

Payment plans

Attractive payment plans linked to construction. On off-plan projects — 60/40 or 70/30 options.

THE HONEST VIEW

Strengths & considerations.

Where Arada shines

Aljada + Masaar = the two strongest developments in Sharjah
Freehold for foreign buyers — rare in Sharjah
Entry prices relatively accessible compared with Dubai
Yields of 7-9% in the growing communities

Worth considering

The Sharjah market is less liquid than Dubai — resale is slower
Giant-scale developments — dependent on infrastructure completion
Medium-to-long investment horizon (5-15 years)
Competition from Eagle Hills' Maryam Island

11 ACTIVE PROJECTS

All projects by Arada.

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OFF-PLAN

Aljada · Sharjah

GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions about Arada.

What makes Arada unique?+

The developer that transformed Sharjah — behind Aljada (the new CBD) and Masaar (the only forest community in the Emirates). It opened Sharjah to freehold for foreign buyers at a giant scale.

Is Arada a reliable developer?+

Yes — 8 years of operation, backed by the Al Qasimi family that rules Sharjah. A solid delivery track record, with the first phases of Aljada and Masaar delivered on time.

What is Aljada?+

Sharjah's new CBD — 24M sqft, 70,000 residents, fully integrated (residential, retail, education, healthcare). A 15+ year development.

What is Masaar?+

The only forest community in the Emirates — 50,000 trees, villas and townhouses around parks. A premium family option in Sharjah.

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