Sharjah, UAE — Arada has awarded construction contracts worth AED2.04 billion for the next phase of residential development at Aljada, its AED35 billion master-planned megaproject in Sharjah. The contracts cover the delivery of 2,210 new homes across 14 residential blocks, marking another milestone in the ongoing expansion of one of the emirate’s largest urban communities.
The latest awards represent the next stage in the Aljada megaproject construction contracts pipeline, reflecting Arada’s continued efforts to accelerate delivery within the mixed-use development. The contracts will run for 26 months, with completion of the buildings scheduled for the second quarter of 2028.
The projects form part of the broader Aljada master plan, which spans 24 million square feet and is expected to deliver more than 25,000 homes alongside commercial, educational and leisure infrastructure.
Two Major Contractors Selected
The construction work will be undertaken by two international contractors with established experience in large-scale development projects.
Five residential buildings in the Nesba community on East Boulevard and five buildings in the Safa community on West Boulevard will be constructed by China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Group Co, a subsidiary of the global infrastructure company China Railway Group.
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The remaining residential blocks — The Gate buildings 3 to 6, located near Aljada’s southern entrances — have been awarded to Mohammed Abdulmohsin Al Kharafi and Sons, a Kuwait-headquartered contractor with extensive experience across the Gulf region.
Al Kharafi & Sons has previously collaborated with Arada on other developments, including Masaar and Nasma Residences, suggesting an ongoing partnership between the developer and the regional contractor.
The involvement of both regional and international contractors reflects the scale and complexity of Aljada’s construction programme.
Residential Mix and Smart Home Features
The new residential blocks will feature a mix of apartment types ranging from one-bedroom units to larger four-bedroom family homes.
According to the developer, all units will incorporate smart home technology as standard, reflecting the increasing adoption of digital infrastructure across new residential developments in the UAE.
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The Nesba and Safa buildings are located close to Aljada’s sports park, a 400,000-square-foot landscaped complex currently under construction and scheduled to open by the end of 2026.
The sports park is designed as a major recreational hub for residents and will include a full-size football pitch, five-a-side fields, courts for padel, basketball, volleyball, squash and badminton, as well as cycling and jogging tracks and children’s play areas.
Strategic Location Within the Community
The Gate buildings will be positioned near key access points into the Aljada community.
Gate buildings 3 and 4 will sit opposite SABIS International School – Aljada, while Gate buildings 5 and 6 will be located near the northwest entrance of the development, opposite Raffles World Academy Aljada, which is scheduled to open for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The residential buildings will also be delivered alongside several major anchor developments within Aljada, including Madar Mall and the Arada Central Business District, both of which are expected to strengthen the community’s commercial and lifestyle offering.
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said the contracts represent an important step in the continued development of the master-planned community.
He noted that the new residential blocks form part of a wider strategy to expand housing supply while delivering key amenities and infrastructure across the development.
A Growing Urban District in Sharjah
Aljada has rapidly evolved into one of Sharjah’s largest integrated communities since its launch.
The project already houses approximately 20,000 residents and is designed to function as a mixed-use urban district combining residential neighbourhoods with retail, hospitality, education and office components.
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Located near Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Al Dhaid Road and Sharjah International Airport, the community benefits from strong connectivity to both Sharjah and Dubai.
The scale of the project reflects a broader trend toward large master-planned communities across the UAE, where developers increasingly integrate housing with lifestyle infrastructure and employment hubs.
Construction Risks and Market Context
While the continued expansion of Aljada highlights strong development momentum, large-scale construction programmes can face challenges related to supply chains, labour availability and construction costs.
Delivery timelines across multi-building phases must also be carefully managed to align with market demand and ensure balanced absorption of new residential supply.
However, projects that are developed within large master plans often benefit from phased delivery strategies and integrated infrastructure, which can help mitigate some of these risks.
For Arada, the latest Aljada megaproject construction contracts demonstrate the developer’s ongoing commitment to expanding one of Sharjah’s most ambitious urban developments while maintaining construction momentum across its portfolio.
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