The UAE-based real estate developer Arada has reported a significant rise in sales during the first half of 2025, reaching Dhs9.15 billion—a 336% increase compared to the same period last year.
The company attributed the growth to strong demand in both Dubai and Sharjah, where new project launches and existing community developments have attracted considerable buyer interest.
Home sales more than double
Between January and June 2025, Arada sold 2,382 residential units, a 247% increase from H1 2024. Among its best-performing projects were Akala, a wellness-focused development launched in Dubai in May, and Masaar 2, a 2,000-unit community in Sharjah that sold out within three hours of its February launch.
Commenting on the performance, HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Executive Vice Chairman of Arada, said: “At Arada, we have always believed that when people and spaces connect with purpose, the results can be transformational. That philosophy has guided every community we’ve built, and the exceptional performance we’ve seen in the first half of this year proves that a long-term, people-first strategy consistently delivers meaningful value for residents and investors alike.”
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, added: “We’re looking to build on the excellent sales results from the first six months of the year by launching a further three projects across the UAE in the second half of 2025, which will together total around 5,000 new homes. In addition, as we gear up for the launch of our first projects in Australia, we will continue to identify new opportunities and partnerships not just in the UAE but overseas as well.”
Market momentum in UAE
Arada aims to reach full-year sales of Dhs15 billion and deliver 2,000 homes in 2025. The company also closed a $450 million sukuk earlier this month as part of its expansion and financing strategy.
Growth in Arada’s sales aligns with broader trends in the UAE property market. In Sharjah, the value of property sales rose 48% year-on-year to Dhs27 billion in H1 2025, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. Meanwhile, Dubai’s real estate market recorded a 25% increase in transaction value, reaching Dhs431 billion.
Ongoing expansion plans
Founded in 2017, Arada has launched nine developments across Sharjah and Dubai and currently has a pipeline of projects in the UAE and Australia valued at over Dhs90 billion. Since inception, the developer has sold more than 17,000 units worth over Dhs29 billion, with over 10,000 units already completed.
