Developer Arada has awarded two contracts for the next phase of Sharjah’s Aljada megaproject, which aims to build 2,210 homes. These contracts, valued at US $555mn, cover the main construction activities across 14 residential blocks.
China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Group, a subsidiary of China Railway Group, will construct the 5 Nesba buildings on East Boulevard and the 5 Safa buildings on West Boulevard. Both contracts are expected to be completed within 26 months, with all blocks scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2028, ahead of the completion of one of the community’s key attractions, Madar Mall.
The contract for The Gate blocks 3-6, located at the southern entrances of the community, has been awarded to Kuwait-headquartered Mohammed Abdulmohsin Al Kharafi and Sons, said to be one of the most experienced contractors in the region. The company has also collaborated with Arada on other projects in Aljada, Masaar, and Nasma Residences.
Each construction contract involves the delivery of modern apartment blocks, featuring units ranging from 1 bedroom residences to 4 bedroom family spaces. Smart home technologies will be integrated into all buildings as standard features.
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada said, “These large-scale contracts reflect our confidence in the local market and our determination to continue to aggressively deliver on our projects across the UAE. They mark a major milestone in the ongoing development of Aljada, and reflect the extraordinary buyer interest we continue to see in this community. These new buildings will be delivered alongside major upcoming components of Aljada, including Madar Mall and the Arada Central Business District, reinforcing our commitment to creating a transformational, lifestyle-led destination.”
The Nesba and Safa communities are characterised by contemporary, light-filled architecture and are situated adjacent to Aljada’s iconic sports park, currently under construction and slated to open by the end of 2026. This 400,000sqft landscaped complex will boast a full-size football pitch, five-a-side fields, and courts for padel, basketball, volleyball, squash, and badminton. Additionally, there will be cycling and jogging tracks and adventure play areas for children.
The Gate 3-4 is a 2-building complex located at the main entrance of East Boulevard, directly opposite SABIS International School – Aljada. The Gate 5-6, another 2 building cluster, is positioned at the West Boulevard entrance, near the northwest corner of the community and directly opposite Raffles World Academy Aljada, which is currently under construction and expected to open for the 2026-2027 academic year.
