Arada Projects in Dubai and Sharjah
Arada launched in 2017 and builds across three emirates. We sell four of its addresses, with the price and the payment schedule on each.
Three of the four are hotel-branded, and two of those brands are Arada's own. The four entry prices sit within AED 1,030,000 of each other.
The four, at a glance
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| Project | Where | Type | From (AED) | Booking | Plan | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masaar 3 | Rowdat, Sharjah | Townhouses and villas | 2,880,000 | 5% | 30/70 | Q4 2028 – 2029 |
| Inaura | Downtown Dubai | Branded residences | 3,620,000 | 10% | 40/60 | 30 June 2030 |
| Akala | Zabeel Second, beside DIFC | Branded residences | 3,800,000 | 10% | 40/60 | End of 2029 |
| W Residences | Dubai Harbour | Branded residences | 3,910,000 | 10% | 40/60 | — |
Not sure which one? An advisor can shortlist three against your budget.
Speak to an advisorAll four are freehold to all nationalities. The three Dubai projects sit on our Dubai off-plan hub, and each project page carries its dated payment schedule in full.
Four addresses, a million dirhams apart
The entry prices across the four sit within AED 1,030,000 of each other: AED 2,880,000 at Masaar 3, AED 3,620,000 at Inaura, AED 3,800,000 at Akala and AED 3,910,000 at W Residences.
| Project | On booking |
|---|---|
| Masaar 3 | AED 144,000 |
| Inaura | AED 362,000 |
| Akala | AED 380,000 |
| W Residences | AED 391,000 |
Each figure is the booking percentage applied to that project's entry home.
Akala runs from AED 3,800,000 to AED 88,000,000 across its twin towers. Inaura runs to AED 41,050,000, and W Residences to AED 65,000,000 at its Presidential Suite.
At Masaar 3The range opens at a three bedroom townhouse and climbs through four bedroom townhouses to four and five bedroom villas, to AED 6,210,000.
The plans split two ways
| Masaar 3 | Inaura | Akala | W Residences | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On booking | 5% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Across the build | 25% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| On completion | 70% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
The three Dubai branded residences run the same schedule. Ten per cent on booking, ten per cent within 180 days, then five per cent at 360, 540, 720 and 900 days, and sixty per cent on completion.
Masaar 3 runs the other one. Five per cent on booking, then five instalments of five per cent at 30, 210, 390, 570 and 750 days, and seventy per cent on completion.
Arada, the company
Arada launched in 2017 and is headquartered in the UAE. It is chaired by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, with HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud as Executive Vice Chairman.
| Homes delivered since 2017 | 10,000+ |
| Sold in 2025 | AED 17.3 billion |
| Units sold in 2025 | 5,140 |
| Revenue in 2025 | AED 6.7 billion |
| EBITDA in 2025 | AED 1.6 billion |
| Pipeline | AED 130 billion |
Three of the four are branded residences. Inaura and Akala carry Arada's own hotel brands, and W Residences carries W Hotels under licence from Marriott International.
Hotel and homes in one buildingAt Inaura the building holds 114 residences above 101 hotel keys, so the hotel and the homes share an address.
Across three emiratesA gated community of townhouses and villas in Sharjah, and three branded towers in Dubai.
The three in Dubai
All three are branded residences on the same 40/60 schedule, in three districts.
Twin towers of 220 metres between DIFC and Downtown, with DIFC Gate Avenue three minutes away. One to six bedroom residences from 1,036 to 14,628 sq ft, priced from AED 3,800,000 to AED 88,000,000. LEED Gold, with WELL Silver precertification, and a medical clinic, spa and gym in the podium. Handover at the end of 2029.
MVRDV drew the building, with H2R Design on the interiors and Dewan Architects & Engineers as lead consultant. 114 residences above 101 hotel keys, in the Lumen, Radiance and Sky Villa series, from 705 to 6,781 sq ft and from AED 3,620,000 to AED 41,050,000. LEED Gold precertified. Handover 30 June 2030.
Three towers holding 490 homes across 79 layouts, an AED 5 billion development carrying W Hotels under licence from Marriott International. One to five bedrooms, duplexes, penthouses and Presidential Suites, from 1,023 to 11,795 sq ft, from AED 3,910,000. Tower 2 is LEED Silver and Tower 3 LEED Gold. The Presidential Suite sits on the forty-first floor, its roof deck on the forty-second.
Akala goes head to head with two neighbours, in Akala vs Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers and Four Seasons DIFC vs Akala, and W Residences with two of its own, in Sobha Seahaven vs W Residences and Dubai Harbour Residences vs W Residences. The districts are set out in our DIFC guide and our Dubai Harbour guide.
The community in Sharjah
Twenty-one million square feet in Rowdat, an AED 12.5 billion community of 4,000 villas and townhouses across eight gated neighbourhoods. More than 100,000 trees sit in a green spine carrying 6.6 km of jogging and cycling track. From AED 2,880,000 at a three bedroom townhouse, on five per cent down and a 30/70 plan.
Two, three and four bedroom townhouses, four and five bedroom villas, and Signature Villas, from 2,342 to 6,736 sq ft. Every home comes with smart home technology, kitchen appliances and covered parking.
Getting thereDirect access to Khorfakkan Road and a connection to Emirates Road, with Masaar Central five minutes away and Dubai International Airport twenty.
What it costs to buy
| Dubai — Akala, Inaura, W Residences | Sharjah — Masaar 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 4% to the Dubai Land Department | 4% |
| Fees with the booking | AED 1,020 in Oqood and knowledge fees | Included in the registration |
| Mortgage cap, off-plan | 50% of the price | 50% of the price |
| Golden Visa threshold | AED 2,000,000 | AED 2,000,000 |
| Commission to us | Zero | Zero |
Every home on this page is freehold to all nationalities and sits above the Golden Visa threshold. Arada pays us, so you pay no commission. The emirates compared: Dubai vs Abu Dhabi off-plan costs.
Arada — Questions buyers ask
Who is Arada?
A UAE developer launched in 2017 and headquartered in the UAE, chaired by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, with HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud as Executive Vice Chairman.
Which Arada projects do you sell?
Masaar 3 in Sharjah, and three Dubai branded residences: Inaura in Downtown, Akala beside DIFC and W Residences at Dubai Harbour.
Which Arada project has the lowest entry price?
Masaar 3, from AED 2,880,000 at a three bedroom townhouse.
What do Arada payment plans look like?
The three Dubai branded residences take 10% on booking, 10% within 180 days, then 5% at 360, 540, 720 and 900 days, and 60% on completion. Masaar 3 takes 5% on booking, five instalments of 5% to 750 days, and 70% on completion.
How much do I need to book?
Ten per cent on the three Dubai projects, and five per cent at Masaar 3. On the entry homes that is AED 362,000 to AED 391,000 in Dubai, and AED 144,000 at Masaar 3.
Which Arada residences are hotel-branded?
All three Dubai projects. Inaura and Akala carry Arada's own hotel brands, and W Residences carries W Hotels under licence from Marriott International.
When do they hand over?
Masaar 3 across Q4 2028 and 2029 by phase, Akala at the end of 2029, and Inaura on 30 June 2030.
How big is Masaar 3?
Twenty-one million square feet, 4,000 homes across eight gated neighbourhoods, with more than 100,000 trees and 6.6 km of track.
Who designed Inaura?
MVRDV, with H2R Design on the interiors and Dewan Architects and Engineers as lead consultant.
How large is W Residences?
Three towers holding 490 homes across 79 layouts, an AED 5 billion development at Dubai Harbour.
Are Arada projects freehold?
Yes, all four are freehold to all nationalities.
What fees do I pay on an Arada home?
In Dubai, 4% of the price to the Dubai Land Department plus AED 1,020 in Oqood and knowledge fees. At Masaar 3 in Sharjah, 4% of the price.
Can I get a mortgage on an Arada off-plan home?
Off-plan lending caps at 50% of the price across the UAE, so the payment plan carries most of the purchase.
Can I sell before handover?
Yes, once you have paid the developer's threshold and hold a no-objection certificate.
How big is Arada?
More than 10,000 homes delivered since 2017, AED 17.3 billion sold in 2025 across 5,140 units, revenue of AED 6.7 billion, and a pipeline of AED 130 billion.
Do I pay you a commission on an Arada home?
No. Arada pays us.
Tell us what you are solving for
The cash you can put down, the handover you can wait for, the product you actually want. Send us those three and we will tell you which of these fits — and which to ignore. Zero commission either way.