Emaar to open Sharjah’s first 5-star Vida Hotel at Aljada
Contemporary property blends creativity, community and modern comfort
DUBAI – Emaar Hospitality Group is preparing to introduce its first five-star Vida hotel in Sharjah, with the launch of Vida Aljada set to enhance the emirate’s hospitality landscape.
The property will become one of only two five-star Vida hotels in the UAE, marking a significant milestone in the continued growth of the lifestyle hospitality brand. Located within Aljada, Sharjah’s flagship mixed-use destination, the hotel is designed to combine creativity, community and contemporary living in a vibrant urban setting.
The upcoming hotel reflects an elevated expression of the Vida brand, offering a refined hospitality experience centred on social interaction, modern design and thoughtfully curated spaces. Positioned within Aljada’s creative district, Vida Aljada aims to become a destination where guests and residents can connect, collaborate and experience the area's cultural and lifestyle offerings.
Vida Aljada Sharjah
Vida Aljada enjoys direct access to several of Sharjah’s key destinations, including University City and Sharjah Airport Free Zone. It is also conveniently located within easy reach of Dubai International Airport and Sharjah Corniche, offering visitors seamless connectivity while maintaining the atmosphere of an independent lifestyle destination.
The property has been designed to accommodate both short-term visitors and extended-stay guests through a selection of hotel rooms, suites and serviced residences. Interiors will emphasise clean architectural lines, sophisticated finishes and flexible spaces that transition naturally between work, leisure and relaxation.
Dining and social venues have been planned as interconnected experiences rather than standalone facilities, allowing guests to move effortlessly between all-day dining outlets, cafés and outdoor gathering spaces. Wellness amenities will also support a balanced lifestyle, combining fitness, leisure and spaces for relaxation.
Focus on lifestyle
Vida Aljada is expected to play an important role in strengthening Aljada’s identity as an integrated destination where hospitality, culture and everyday living come together. Guided by Vida Hotels and Resorts' philosophy of simplicity, warmth and creativity, the property has been designed to foster a strong sense of community while delivering the comfort and convenience expected from a contemporary lifestyle hotel.
Set to debut in 2026, Vida Aljada Sharjah will introduce a refined yet relaxed approach to hospitality in the UAE. The hotel will combine the brand’s signature urban lifestyle energy with carefully designed interiors and welcoming public spaces, creating an environment focused on connection, creativity and modern living.
Guests will have access to a range of dining venues, wellness facilities and leisure spaces that complement the surrounding lifestyle destination. Its proximity to Sharjah’s cultural attractions and major transport links is expected to make it an attractive choice for business travellers, entrepreneurs and leisure visitors alike.
Vida Hotels and Resorts
Vida Hotels and Resorts is an upscale lifestyle hospitality brand designed for modern business executives, entrepreneurs and leisure travellers. The brand's name, meaning "life" in Spanish, reflects its focus on warmth, simplicity and creativity through design-led spaces that encourage interaction and collaboration.
The brand currently operates several properties across Dubai, including Vida Dubai Mall, Vida Creek Beach, Vida Emirates Hills, Vida Creek Harbour, Vida Marina and Yacht Club. Beyond the UAE, Vida also operates hotels and serviced residences in Egypt, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and other regional markets, while extending its hospitality expertise through Vida Residences.
Vida Aljada also expands the growing portfolio of Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure division of Emaar Properties. Headquartered in Dubai, the group manages 28 hotels with more than 5,600 keys across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and Türkiye under brands including Address Hotels + Resorts, Vida Hotels and Resorts, Palace Hotels and Resorts and Armani Hotel Dubai.
In partnership with Rove Hotels, the group also operates an additional 10 hotels with nearly 3,600 keys. Its wider portfolio extends beyond accommodation to include 39 leisure assets, championship golf courses, polo and equestrian facilities, marinas, renowned dining destinations and the Veo fitness and wellness brand, alongside the U By Emaar loyalty programme. Further details about Vida Aljada are expected to be announced ahead of its official opening.