Arada develops master-planned residential communities, mixed-use destinations, retail, education and hospitality assets in the UAE, the United Kingdom and Australia, serving homebuyers, residents, visitors and institutional partners through integrated, lifestyle-focused projects.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| KayaAl Suyoh, Sharjah421 units | 8.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.8/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps has the largest review base and sets the level at 4.5/5, converted to 8.5/10. The written feedback is mostly positive about greenery, peace, security, amenities and service, supporting a modest upward adjustment; isolated construction and handover complaints do not meet the recurring threshold. | |||
Structural and finishing evidence is mixed. One resident reported “Walls are uneven and poorly painted,” windows that “don’t close properly,” peeling doors and failing kitchen cabinets, while another review said “Construction quality is very good.” | Day-to-day feedback is predominantly positive: reviewers describe Kaya/Masaar as “peaceful,” “green, clean, spacious,” and “neat quite and secure,” with good facilities and professional maintenance. Counterpoints include a handover delay and one disappointing home-condition report. | ||
| The BoulevardEast Village district, Aljada, Sharjah585 units | 8.5/ 10 | 8.5/ 10 | 8.8/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps supplies the qualifying anchor: 4.7/5 from 46 reviews, converted by the specified curve to 8.5/10. The smaller Property Finder and AsiaVillas/FazWaz ratings are reported but cannot anchor the score; positive living themes and one minor-maintenance qualification net to approximately zero commentary movement. The structural score is provisional because the published structural evidence is limited to interiors and minor maintenance rather than engineering-system ratings. | Not found in sources: No published plumbing feedback · No published HVAC feedback · No published electrical feedback · No published leak or waterproofing feedback | Not found in sources: No recurring management complaint found · No recurring security complaint found · No recurring cleanliness complaint found | |
Published resident commentary describes “High quality interiors” but also reports “Minor maintenance problems.” The longer review describes smart controls, keyless entry, built-in wardrobes and basement parking; no reviewed source located here publishes specific plumbing, HVAC, electrical, leak or waterproofing scores. | Residents repeatedly describe the setting as “peaceful,” “calm” and “beautiful,” while another review calls the building “very family friendly” and praises “Polite staff.” The detailed review reports an Infinity pool, kids’ play area, card-secured lobby and “24x7 security”; the main negative operational qualification found was “Minor maintenance problems,” and Property Finder’s resident commentary says rents are “a bit on the high side.” | ||
| Tiraz 1-8Naseej District, Sharjah920 units | 8.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 |
The largest building-specific published review set found was Google Reviews/Maps at 4.6/5 from 9 guest reviews, but it is below the ten-review anchor threshold, so the score is kept within one point of 6.5. The mostly positive written feedback supports 7.0, while the isolated deposit complaint does not qualify as a recurring or severe theme. No structural score is assigned because no published review evidence about building fabric or systems was found. | Not found in sources: Limited resident-management evidence · No recurring operational complaint | ||
no notes returned no links returned | The available building-specific guest feedback is mostly positive: one reviewer described the accommodation as “clean and well maintained,” while another praised the amenities and location and said the host was “very responsive.” A separate guest alleged that a deposit was withheld and complained that cleaners delayed key collection; this is a single short-stay account rather than evidence of a recurring resident-management problem. | ||
| RobiniaSuyoh, Sharjah565 units | 7.8/ 10 | 7.4/ 10 Property Finder 5/5 · 1 review · propertyfinder.ae Property Finder publishes 5/5 from 1 review. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.4. | 7.4/ 10 Property Finder 5/5 · 1 review · propertyfinder.ae Property Finder publishes 5/5 from 1 review. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.4. |
The 4.4/5 Google Reviews/Maps cluster rating from 56 reviews sets the level; on the stated conversion curve it is approximately 8.2/10. Repeated complaints about finishing, AC/system performance and service pull the score down, while repeated praise for greenery and peace partly offsets them. Structure is lower than living because the written physical-condition evidence is more consistently critical, while the overall score remains anchored to the broader cluster aggregate. | |||
Published Robinia reviews include direct physical-condition complaints: “very poor building skill as well as the finishing,” “window sealant super poor,” and “ACs are not working very well.” Another resident said the AC “barely works,” while a positive review called the construction quality “top-notch”; the evidence is contradictory and anecdotal. | Positive feedback describes Robinia/Masaar as “a breath of fresh air” with “lush greenery, shaded walkways” and a peaceful lifestyle. Negative reviews say “Nobody cares about” service requests, describe appointments as unavailable, and report that AC and smart-home issues were not resolved; one visitor described reception security as having a “very bad attitude.” | ||
| SendianSuyoh district, Sharjah430 units | 7.8/ 10 | 6.5/ 10 | 7.8/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest reported review base and sets the level at 8.5 after the prescribed 4.7/5 conversion. The score is reduced for published complaints about delays, post-handover responsiveness, quality and a serious glass-breakage allegation, then partly restored for repeated praise of greenery, peace and recreation. Confidence is moderate because the Google listing is a neighborhood/community listing and independent resident evidence is mixed; the report is current to 2026-10-07, but some positive evidence is from 2024 and some negative evidence concerns the wider Masaar cluster rather than only Sendian. | |||
Structural and systems feedback is mixed and limited. An early Sendian homeowner told The National, “We really loved the theme, the construction quality,” but later reviews report that “the bathroom sanitary is also very low quality,” AC units perform below expectations, and one reviewer reported glass breaking twice in a villa and called for a proper investigation. These are published reviewer accounts, not an independent engineering assessment; the glass report is a single serious allegation as of the research date. | Day-to-day appeal is strongest in the landscape and outdoor lifestyle: reviews call it a “lush community,” praise the “beautiful peace of land with loads of greenery,” and mention cycling, cafés and family facilities. Operational feedback is less consistent: residents describe repeated follow-ups, “no timely response” to complaints, and handover delays, while one visitor reported rude sales treatment and another raised pool and trip-hazard concerns. | ||
| Vida Aljada complexNaseej District, Sharjah579 units | 7.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.2/ 10 Trip.com 9.3/10, 9.3/10, 9.3/10, 9.3/10 · no review count · trip.com Combined from 4 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.2. |
The only resident-oriented aggregate located is Zeus Capital’s 4.2/5 from three reviews, below the ten-review anchor threshold. Under the specified rule, the score is kept within one point of 6.5; no recurring complaints were found and structure remains unevidenced. | Not found in sources: No published defect reports · No published leak reports · No published plumbing reports · No published HVAC reports · No published lift reports | Not found in sources: Limited resident-review volume · No recurring management complaints published | |
no notes returned no links returned | Published material is strongly positive but limited. The resident-oriented listing describes the area as “very peaceful at night,” with “convenient transportation” and facilities including a “perfect fitness facility”; a contemporaneous hotel review likewise found a warm lobby, shaded boulevards, well-equipped gym and staff who were comfortable with children, while noting that some construction was still continuing and room service had a limited selection. | ||
| Il Teatro ResidencesNaseej District, Aljada, Sharjah138 units | 7.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 |
Property Finder is the only located platform publishing a building-specific aggregate: 4.3/5 from 1 review, which converts to approximately 7.9/10 on the requested curve. Because the rating has fewer than 10 reviews, the overall score is kept within one point of 6.5 and set at 7.5; no structure score is assigned because no structural or systems rating was published. | Not found in sources: No resident infrastructure complaints published · No plumbing complaints published · No HVAC complaints published · No electrical complaints published · No waterproofing complaints published | Not found in sources: No management feedback published · No security feedback published · No staff feedback published · No upkeep complaints or praise published | |
No resident review located published a structural or systems complaint or score for Il Teatro Residences. The building-specific completion report describes double-height lofts, full-glass curtain walls and terraces, while the one Property Finder review discusses community qualities rather than construction performance; these are descriptions, not independent condition ratings. | The only written review describes the community as having a “park, food trucks, and a lot of cafes” and being “much more peaceful and modern” than Dubai, with convenient access to E311 and Zahia City Centre. Its only criticism is that rents are “a bit on the high side”; there is no published resident feedback on staff responsiveness, security or common-area upkeep. | ||
| The GateSharjah120 units | 7.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 |
The building-specific AsiaVillas/FazWaz rating of 4.5/5 from one review is the largest applicable building-level review base, but it is below ten reviews, so the score is kept within one point of 6.5 as required. Its published review is positive and mentions amenities, park views and apartment finish, while the only negative comment found concerns relatively high rent; there is no basis for a structure score. | Not found in sources: No recurring structural complaint published · No lift complaint published · No leak complaint published · No plumbing complaint published · No HVAC complaint published | Not found in sources: No recurring management complaint published · No recurring security complaint published · No recurring cleanliness complaint published · Limited resident-review coverage | |
The building-specific review describes a “floor to ceiling window” with a view of the nearby park and refers to a “high quality kitchen” and balcony. No building-specific published review located in this research reported failures involving the structure, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, leaks or lifts; this is limited evidence, not evidence that such failures do not exist. | The accessible community review calls Aljada “much more peaceful and modern” than a premium Dubai community and praises the park, food trucks and cafés; it also says rents are “a bit on the high side.” The building-specific review highlights the surrounding amenities, especially the dive-in theatre, and describes a park view, but the available review base is very small. | ||
| Sokoon 1-5Naseej District, Sharjah482 units | 7.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 |
The only published aggregate located was Property Finder’s community-level 4.3/5 based on one review, so it is not a reliable building-specific anchor and is excluded under the Property Finder rule. The sole written review was positive about parks, cafes, peace and connectivity but mentioned high rents; there is no published structural or building-management review evidence, so structure remains unevidenced and the overall/living result is kept near the 6.5 small-base ceiling. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The only individual review read praised the community as “great,” highlighting parks, food trucks, cafes and a more peaceful setting than Dubai; it also said E311 and City Centre Al Zahia were easily accessible. The same review’s only complaint was that rents were “a bit on the high side” compared with the Sharjah norm. These are community-level comments, not building-specific management or maintenance feedback; Arada’s published specification lists a health club, adult and children’s pools, play area, courtyard, gardens, security and access control, but those are future/promotional or specification statements rather than resident review findings. | ||
| Sarab 2Aljada, Sharjah114 units | 6.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.8/ 10 |
FazWaz provides the only applicable published aggregate, 4.2/5 from one review, and it covers the named SARAB Community cluster rather than Sarab 2 alone. Its market conversion is approximately 7.6/10, but because the review base is below ten the result is kept close to 6.5; no recurring complaint or independently verified building-specific operational criticism was found to move it further. | Not found in sources: Limited independent review evidence · No building-specific rating · No management feedback · No staff feedback · No security feedback | ||
No resident review read for Sarab 2 reported a structural or systems defect, and no applicable structure sub-score was published. Project and contractor material describes green parks, natural light and ventilation, smart-home features, installed appliances and completed handover, but these are project descriptions rather than independent condition reviews. | The only published review located is for the broader SARAB Community cluster, not Sarab 2 alone, and rates it 4.2/5 from one review; it calls the community “tranquil,” praises the design and Center Hub, and describes “amazing amenities” and a “lively community.” Official Sarab 2 material lists an exclusive resident gym and swimming pool, children’s play areas, green areas and nearby entertainment, but there is no independent Sarab 2 management or staff review to confirm day-to-day delivery. |
Arada London 4-5 Coleridge Gardens, London NW6 3QH, United Kingdom
Arada Australia
Operates the Anantara Sharjah Residences and Resort.
Builds the Anantara Sharjah Resort and 128 branded residences.
Provides power infrastructure for Aljada, including substations and networks.
Owned and developed by Arada and operated by Minor Hotels
Owned and developed by Arada and operated by Minor Hotels
Owned and developed by Arada and operated by Minor Hotels
Intermass Engineering & Contracting has been appointed to carry out the works
Intermass Engineering & Contracting has been appointed to carry out the works
Intermass Engineering & Contracting has been appointed to carry out the works
Arada’s partnership with SEWA will result in the construction of one 132 kilovolt (Kv) substation
Arada’s partnership with SEWA will result in the construction of one 132 kilovolt (Kv) substation
Arada’s partnership with SEWA will result in the construction of one 132 kilovolt (Kv) substation
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| United Arab Emirates | active 10 projects tracked |
| United Kingdom | active 0 projects tracked |
| Australia | active 0 projects tracked |
| Syria | announced_only 0 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 10 of 10 |
| Hotel | 1 of 10 |
| Hotel residences | 1 of 10 |
| Mixed use | 1 of 10 |
holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Arkansas State University
holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Arkansas State University
a Master of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems from University of Detroit Mercy
a Master of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems from University of Detroit Mercy
Arada has been formed by two of the Gulf’s most respected businessmen, HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, acting as Chairman,
Chairman - [Arada](https://www.linkedin.com/company/arada) (Current)
HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, acting as Chairman,
His key achievements in the media sector include: Establishing and restructuring Sharjah Media Corporation
HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, acting as Chairman,
HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, acting as Executive Vice Chairman.
Executive Vice Chairman, Arada | Founder and CEO, KBW Ventures
HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, acting as Executive Vice Chairman.
The founder and Chief Executive Officer of KBW Ventures, Prince Khaled works across several tiers and levels of the business. In the real estate and property markets, Prince Khaled serves as Executive Vice Chairman and co-founder of Arada, a UAE-based development company.
Prince Khaled serves as Executive Vice Chairman and co-founder of Arada
The founder and Chief Executive Officer of KBW Ventures
Prince Khaled serves as Executive Vice Chairman and co-founder of Arada, a UAE-based development company.
We’ve never been a short-term company–that’s the secret to our success.Entrepreneur Middle East Jul 17, 2024https://mena.entrepreneur.com/growth-strategies/strong-foundations-ahmed-alkhoshaibi-group-ceo-arada/477167
Arada was born in Sharjah, but we’ve always been a UAE company.Entrepreneur Middle East Jul 17, 2024https://mena.entrepreneur.com/growth-strategies/strong-foundations-ahmed-alkhoshaibi-group-ceo-arada/477167
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi Group Chief Executive Officer
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi Group Chief Executive Officer
As Group Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed Alkhoshaibi has led the company since inception and is responsible for all aspects of corporate performance.
The founding Group Chief Executive of Arada ... leads what is now one of the UAE’s largest master developers
The founding Group Chief Executive of Arada
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi Group Chief Executive Officer
Shimmy Mathew
Mathew served as the Finance Manager for Raimondi Cranes
Group Chief Financial Officer
Mathew was additionally appointed Chief Financial Officer of Arada when the developer was founded in December 2016.
He oversees multiple aspects of both Arada and the holding company in addition to the finance segment, including human resources, legal, compliance and IT.
Shimmy Mathew is a Chartered Accountant with more than two decades of practical and theoretical experience
Shimmy Mathew Group Chief Financial Officer
We want to create a new Sharjah.The National July 16, 2024https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2024/07/16/arada-aljada-development-sharjah-amit-arora/
Amit is a graduate of the International College of Hotel Management at Modul University in Austria.
Amit Arora
Prior to joining Arada, Amit was Chief Operating Officer at Erth Abu Dhabi
He has also served as Chief Executive Officer, Hospitality at FIVE Holdings
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Emaar Hospitality Group
Amit’s 15-year journey with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company included senior executive roles
“We want to create a new Sharjah,” says Amit Arora, Arada's chief operating officer, who also oversees the company's recently formed hospitality and entertainment division.
Hospitality veteran Amit Arora appointed as Arada’s new Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer - [Arada](https://www.linkedin.com/company/arada) (Current) Apr 2024 - Present
Amit Arora, Arada's chief operating officer, who also oversees the company's recently formed hospitality and entertainment division.
Amit is a hospitality professional with nearly three decades of experience in the hospitality industry across the UAE, Germany and USA.
Amit Arora Chief Operating Officer – Hospitality and Entertainment
Amer holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Amer holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Amer Kharbush
Amer joins Arada from DAMAC Properties
he oversaw a portfolio ... at ROSHN Real Estate
Amer served as Lead Project Manager at Turner Construction International
###### Amer Kharbush Chief Development Officer
As Chief Development Officer, he is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Arada’s master-planned communities, from initial planning through to final handover
Amer Kharbush is a development and construction management professional with more than two decades of experience
Amer joins Arada from DAMAC Properties
he oversaw a portfolio ... at ROSHN Real Estate
Amer served as Lead Project Manager at Turner Construction International, where he managed the delivery of the Louvre Abu Dhabi
Amer Kharbush Chief Development Officer
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il Teatro Residences | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Naseej District, Aljada | residential for sale | 1381 | — | — | — | 5% down payment, 40% installments over 2 years, and 55% on completion1 | 2023 | 13 December 2023 | Sep 2024 – Dec 2024 | Apr 2026 | +17.5 mo (+16.0 to +19.0) | estimated | completed |
| Vida Aljada complex | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Naseej District | hotel, hotel residences, residential for sale, mixed use | 5791 | — | — | AED 475m contract value | 20:801 | 2020 | 24 November 2020 | Sep 2022 – Dec 2022 | Apr 2026 | +41.5 mo (+40.0 to +43.0) | estimated | completed |
| Sokoon 1-5 | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Naseej District | residential for sale | 4821 | — | — | — | 5/40/551 | 2021 | July 2021 | — | Mar 2026 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Kaya | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Al Suyoh | residential for sale | 4211 | — | — | AED 401m contract value | 20/801 | 2021 | 11 October 2021 | Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 | Sep 2024 | +10.5 mo (+9.0 to +12.0) | estimated | completed |
| Robinia | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Suyoh | residential for sale | 5651 | — | — | AED 538m contract value | 20/801 | 2022 | 8 June 2022 | Apr 2024 – Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | +4.0 mo (+3.0 to +5.0) | estimated | completed |
| The Gate | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | residential for sale | 1201 | — | — | — | 15/15/701 | 2021 | 22 August 2021 | Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 | Sep 2024 – Dec 2024 | +12.0 mo (+9.0 to +15.0) | sourced | completed |
| Tiraz 1-8 | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Naseej District | residential for sale | 9201 | — | — | AED 322m contract value | 20 / 801 | 2020 | 16 December 2020 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 | 0.0 mo (0.0 to 0.0) | estimated | completed |
| Sendian | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Suyoh district | residential for sale | 4301 | — | — | AED 460m contract value | 20/801 | 2021 | January 2021 | Jan 2023 – Mar 2023 | Jan 2024 | +11.0 mo (+10.0 to +12.0) | estimated | completed |
| The Boulevard | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates East Village district, Aljada | residential for sale | 5851 | nine-storey | — | AED 180m contract value | 20/801 | 2019 | 22 September 2019 | Sep 2022 – Dec 2022 | May 2023 | +6.5 mo (+5.0 to +8.0) | estimated | completed |
| Sarab 2 | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Aljada | residential for sale | 1141 | — | — | AED 75m contract value | 20/801 | 2020 | 10 August 2020 | Jan 2023 | Apr 2023 | +3.0 mo (+3.0 to +3.0) | estimated | completed |
| Auditor | KPMG Lower Gulf Limited |
| Fitch Ratings | B+ rating watch on outlook · 26-Mar-2026 |
| Moody’s Ratings | B1 negative outlook · April 17, 2026 |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 6, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 7, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 7, 2026 |
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