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Arada triples home sales to Dh17.3b as UAE property boom powers record year
The master developer sold 5,140 homes during the year, more than double the 2,171 units recorded in 2024, marking year-on-year growth of 199% in the UAE market
- PUBLISHED: Thu 22 Jan 2026, 7:42 PM
Arada tripled its annual home sales in 2025, riding the UAE’s red-hot property market to cross Dh17.3 billion in transactions, as demand for master-planned communities and branded luxury developments continued to gather pace across Dubai and Sharjah. The master developer sold 5,140 homes during the year, more than double the 2,171 units recorded in 2024, marking year-on-year growth of 199 per cent in the UAE market.
The strong sales momentum translated into sharp financial gains for the group. Total revenue jumped 170 per cent to Dh6.7 billion, while earnings before interest, depreciation and amortisation rose 174 per cent to Dh1.6 billion, reflecting higher project activity, faster absorption rates and expanding contributions from hospitality, retail, wellness and entertainment verticals.
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Arada’s performance was underpinned by the successful launch of several high-profile projects. In Dubai, the developer unveiled Akala, positioned as the world’s first precision wellness destination, while in Sharjah, Masaar 2 and Masaar 3 emerged as two of the fastest-selling residential communities of the year. The company also accelerated construction activity, awarding Dh12.7 billion worth of contracts for developments including Madar Mall in Aljada, Armani Beach Residences on Palm Jumeirah, Anantara Sharjah Resort and Residences, and multiple phases of Masaar 2.
The record year for Arada mirrored the broader boom sweeping across the UAE property sector. Dubai Land Department data shows property sales climbed 29 per cent in 2025 to exceed Dh680 billion, the highest annual total on record, driven by strong off-plan demand, growing interest from international investors and a surge in ultra-high-net-worth residents relocating to the emirate. Sharjah also posted exceptional growth, with transaction values rising 64 per cent year on year to Dh65.6 billion, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. Analysts attribute the upswing to population growth, business-friendly reforms, long-term visas, infrastructure investment and continued economic diversification across the UAE.
Arada also stepped up its international expansion during the year. The company committed Dh2.5 billion to acquire a 75 per cent stake in British developer Regal, now rebranded as Arada London, and secured an 80 per cent holding in the Thameside West mixed-use development in the UK capital. In Australia, the developer advanced plans for its first Sydney projects, following its market entry in 2024, as it looks to replicate its master-planning model in global gateway cities.
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, executive vice chairman of Arada, said the group’s performance highlighted strong buyer confidence in its long-term vision. “Our phenomenal performance in 2025 demonstrates that customers value our focus on creating healthier, happier and more connected communities,” he said.
Group CEO Ahmed Alkhoshaibi said the company exceeded its Dh15 billion sales target by more than 15 per cent and is preparing for another active year ahead. In 2026, Arada plans to launch new projects across the UAE, the UK and Australia, complete the first Masaar master plan and hand over its first homes in Dubai.
Since its establishment in 2017, Arada has launched 11 projects in the UAE and delivered more than 10,000 homes. With a global development pipeline valued at around Dh130 billion, the company is currently developing approximately 55,000 units across its international portfolio, positioning it to benefit from the UAE’s ongoing real estate supercycle and expanding global footprint.
