UAE developer Arada triples 2025 sales to Dh17.3bn with over 5,000 homes sold
Domestic and international expansion drove exceptional growth last year
DUBAI-based master developer Arada witnessed exceptional growth in 2025, reporting a year-on-year sales increase of 199% in the UAE.
Homes worth Dh17.3 billion were sold across its master-planned communities and luxury developments in Dubai and Sharjah, with a total of 5,140 units sold – more than double the 2,171 homes recorded in 2024. The surge in demand came from both existing and newly announced projects.
The company’s total group revenue rose 170% to Dh6.7 billion, while earnings before interest, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 174% to Dh1.6 billion. Arada’s success reflects a strategy of aggressive expansion across sectors including hospitality, F&B, entertainment, fitness, and wellness.
Project highlights
Arada marked 2025 with a series of landmark project launches. Dubai’s Akala, billed as the world’s first precision wellness destination, and Sharjah’s Masaar 2 and Masaar 3 forested communities became some of the fastest-selling developments in the UAE last year.
On the international front, the company acquired 75% of UK developer Regal (now Arada London) for Dh2.5 billion and secured an 80% stake in London’s Thameside West mixed-use development. Arada also submitted its first project applications in Sydney following its 2024 entry into the Australian market.
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, Executive Vice Chairman of Arada, stated: “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.”
Contract awards
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO, said: “We exceeded our Dh15 billion sales target by more than 15% last year. In 2026, we will continue to expand with new projects in all markets, the handover of our first homes in Dubai, and the completion of the first Masaar master plan.”
Arada awarded Dh12.7 billion in contracts during 2025, including agreements for Madar Mall in Aljada, Armani Beach Residences at Palm Jumeirah, Anantara Sharjah Resort and Residences, and all associated Masaar 2 works.
UAE property market
Arada’s performance coincided with strong activity across the UAE property sector. Dubai Land Department data shows property sales grew 29% year-on-year to Dh680 billion—the highest figure ever recorded in the Emirate. Meanwhile, the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department reported a 64% rise in transaction value to Dh65.6 billion.
Since its establishment in 2017, Arada has launched 11 projects in the UAE and delivered over 10,000 homes. With a current pipeline valued at Dh130 billion, the company is developing approximately 55,000 units across the UAE, UK, and Australia.
Headquartered in the UAE, Arada’s operations extend beyond property development to retail, education, healthcare, fitness, wellness, and hospitality. Its portfolio includes large-scale gyms, F&B and retail assets, social initiatives, and visitor destinations.