{"id":1517,"date":"2026-06-15T07:21:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T07:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/?p=1517"},"modified":"2026-06-15T08:18:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:18:32","slug":"off-plan-property-by-arada-the-complete-2026-sharjah-dubai-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/off-plan-property-by-arada-the-complete-2026-sharjah-dubai-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Off Plan Property by Arada: The Complete\u00a02026 Sharjah &amp; Dubai Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1517\" class=\"elementor elementor-1517\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e802755 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e802755\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b3c8ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3b3c8ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\r\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\r\n\r\n<!-- ===================== PRIMARY SEO META ===================== -->\r\n<title>Off Plan Property by Arada | 2026 Sharjah &amp; Dubai Projects &amp; Prices<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Off plan property by Arada in 2026: every project across Sharjah &amp; Dubai \u2014 Aljada, Masaar, Nasma, Jouri Hills, W Residences &amp; Armani Beach \u2014 with prices from AED 440K, payment plans, 7\u20139% yields, freehold &amp; Golden Visa. 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&nbsp;\/&nbsp;\r\n    <span>Off Plan Property by Arada<\/span>\r\n  <\/nav>\r\n\r\n  <span class=\"eyebrow\">Arada Developer Guide \u00b7 Sharjah &amp; Dubai 2026<\/span>\r\n  <p class=\"lede\">Every live Arada off plan project across two emirates \u2014 from AED 440K Aljada apartments and Masaar's forest villas to Armani Beach Residences on Palm Jumeirah \u2014 with real prices, payment plans, yields, freehold rules and Golden Visa eligibility.<\/p>\r\n  <p class=\"byline\">By <b>First Stone Real Estate<\/b> \u00b7 Arada Off-Plan Specialists \u00b7 Updated June 2026 \u00b7 12 min read<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- QUICK ANSWER -->\r\n  <div class=\"answer-box\">\r\n    <span class=\"tag\">\u26a1 Quick Answer<\/span>\r\n    <p><strong>Off plan property by Arada<\/strong> means buying a home directly from Arada \u2014 the UAE's fastest-growing developer \u2014 before or during construction, paid in instalments. In 2025 Arada <strong>tripled sales to a record AED 17.3 billion<\/strong> (up 199%) with a global pipeline above <strong>AED 130 billion<\/strong>. Its communities span Sharjah value (<a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/off-plan-property-for-sale-in-sharjah\">Aljada, Masaar, Nasma<\/a>) and Dubai luxury (<a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/arada-w-the-residences\">W Residences<\/a>, Armani Beach, Jouri Hills, Akala). Prices start from <strong>AED 440,000<\/strong>, with <strong>7\u20139% yields<\/strong>, full freehold and Golden Visa eligibility above AED 2 million.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- TOC -->\r\n  <div class=\"toc\">\r\n    <h4>On This Page<\/h4>\r\n    <ol>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#what\">What is off plan property by Arada?<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#why\">Why Arada is the UAE's fastest-growing developer<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#invest\">Is it a good investment in 2026?<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#projects\">Every Arada off plan project<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#prices\">Arada off plan prices<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#payment\">Payment plans explained<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#visa\">Freehold, Golden Visa &amp; tax<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#howto\">How to buy, step by step<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#aljada-masaar\">Aljada vs Masaar: which to buy<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 1. WHAT IS -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"what\">What is off plan property by Arada?<\/h2>\r\n  <p><strong>Off plan property by Arada is a home you buy from Arada before construction is finished, paying in stages tied to build milestones or a post-handover schedule.<\/strong> Instead of paying the full price for a completed unit, you secure it early \u2014 usually at a lower launch price \u2014 and pay as the community is built.<\/p>\r\n  <p>Arada is a master developer, so buying off plan means buying into a complete, master-planned destination \u2014 whether that's a 24-million-sqft Sharjah megacity or a branded tower on Palm Jumeirah. Every off-plan purchase is regulated and held in escrow against verified construction progress, in both Sharjah and Dubai.<\/p>\r\n  <p>The appeal: <strong>lower launch pricing, flexible payment plans, full freehold ownership, and capital appreciation while you wait<\/strong> \u2014 across one of the most aggressive growth portfolios in the UAE.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 2. WHY ARADA -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"why\">Why Arada is the UAE's fastest-growing off-plan developer<\/h2>\r\n  <p>Founded in 2017, Arada \u2014 led by Executive Vice Chairman Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal and Group CEO Ahmed Alkhoshaibi \u2014 has gone from a single Sharjah community to a multi-emirate, multi-country master developer in under a decade. Its 2025 results were record-breaking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"stats\">\r\n    <div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"n\">AED 17.3B<\/div><div class=\"l\">2025 sales (+199% YoY)<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"n\">AED 130B<\/div><div class=\"l\">Global pipeline<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"n\">10,000+<\/div><div class=\"l\">Homes delivered<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"n\">7\u20139%<\/div><div class=\"l\">Rental yields<\/div><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <p>The numbers behind the momentum show why Arada off-plan is in such demand:<\/p>\r\n  <ul class=\"takeaways\">\r\n    <li><strong>Record sales:<\/strong> Arada tripled 2025 sales to AED 17.3 billion, selling 5,140 homes \u2014 more than double 2024 \u2014 and beating its own AED 15 billion target by 15%+.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Proven delivery:<\/strong> 11 UAE projects launched since 2017 and over 10,000 homes handed over, with a reputation for timely delivery and design quality.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Demand magnet:<\/strong> Masaar 2 sold out 2,000 units in three hours; Akala and Masaar 3 ranked among the UAE's fastest-selling launches of 2025.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Global expansion:<\/strong> a AED 130 billion pipeline across 55,000 units in the UAE, UK (Arada London) and Australia (Sydney) \u2014 diversification few regional peers can match.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 3. GOOD INVESTMENT -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"invest\">Is off plan property by Arada a good investment in 2026?<\/h2>\r\n  <p><strong>Yes \u2014 off plan property by Arada is one of the UAE's most compelling investments in 2026<\/strong>, because it lets you choose between two strong strategies: high-yield Sharjah value or branded Dubai luxury. The case rests on four pillars:<\/p>\r\n  <ul class=\"takeaways\">\r\n    <li><strong>High yields:<\/strong> 7\u20139% across Aljada and Masaar \u2014 among the highest in the UAE \u2014 with zero tax on rental income, so gross yield is effectively net.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Two markets:<\/strong> Sharjah transactions rose 64% to AED 65.6 billion in 2025, while Dubai hit a record AED 680 billion (+29%) \u2014 Arada is active and growing in both.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Value gap:<\/strong> Sharjah entry from AED 440,000 \u2014 roughly 30\u201350% below comparable Dubai pricing \u2014 for similar or higher yields.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Ownership &amp; residency:<\/strong> full freehold for all nationalities, zero capital gains tax, and Golden Visa eligibility above AED 2 million.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n  <p>Model financing with our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/mortgage-calculator\">mortgage calculator<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/contact-us\">talk to our team<\/a> to match an Arada project to your goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 4. PROJECTS (TABS) -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"projects\">Every Arada off plan project in 2026<\/h2>\r\n  <p>Arada's portfolio splits into high-yield Sharjah communities and branded Dubai residences. Use the tabs below to explore each one \u2014 its concept, property types, starting prices and handover timing. <em>Prices are launch\/starting figures and move with availability \u2014 confirm live pricing before reserving.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"tabs\">\r\n    <div class=\"tabbar\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n      <button class=\"tabbtn active\" data-tab=\"aljada\">Aljada<\/button>\r\n      <button class=\"tabbtn\" data-tab=\"masaar\">Masaar 1\u00b72\u00b73<\/button>\r\n      <button class=\"tabbtn\" data-tab=\"nasma\">Nasma Residences<\/button>\r\n      <button class=\"tabbtn\" data-tab=\"dubai\">Dubai Luxury<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- ALJADA -->\r\n    <div class=\"tabpane active\" id=\"aljada\">\r\n      <h3>Aljada \u2014 Sharjah's largest mixed-use megacity<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Spanning 24 million sqft in Muwaileh, Aljada is Arada's flagship \u2014 a \"new downtown\" for Sharjah with homes, schools, business parks, retail boulevards and Madar, the Zaha Hadid Architects-designed leisure complex. It's the highest-yield, lowest-entry Arada play, anchored by student and commuter demand.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"tablewrap\"><table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>District \/ Project<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>From (AED)<\/th><th>Payment Plan<\/th><th>Yield<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Studios (entry)<\/td><td>Studio Apartments<\/td><td>440,000<\/td><td>From 5% down<\/td><td>7.5\u20138.5%<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Areej Apartments<\/td><td>1\u20132 Bed Apartments<\/td><td>On request<\/td><td>40 \/ 60<\/td><td>7.5\u20138.5%<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Naseej District<\/td><td>Studio \u2013 2 Bed<\/td><td>On request<\/td><td>Flexible<\/td><td>7.5\u20138.5%<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Nesba 2 (Muwaileh)<\/td><td>Apartments<\/td><td>On request<\/td><td>Flexible<\/td><td>7.5\u20138.5%<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table><\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"note\">Browse live Aljada availability on our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/off-plan-property-for-sale-in-sharjah\">Sharjah off-plan page<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- MASAAR -->\r\n    <div class=\"tabpane\" id=\"masaar\">\r\n      <h3>Masaar \u2014 forested villa living around 50,000 trees<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Set in Al Suyoh, Masaar is Arada's nature-first community \u2014 villas and townhouses woven into a \"green spine\" of 50,000 trees with a swimmable forest lagoon and organic farms. It's the appreciation play, priced well below comparable Dubai villa districts. Masaar 1 is completing in 2026; Masaar 2 sold out in three hours; Masaar 3 is the newest phase.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"tablewrap\"><table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Phase<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>From (AED)<\/th><th>Highlight<\/th><th>Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Masaar 1 (Sequoia, Robinia\u2026)<\/td><td>3\u20135 Bed Villas<\/td><td>1,980,000<\/td><td>1,500+ homes delivered<\/td><td>Completing 2026<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Masaar 2<\/td><td>Villas &amp; Townhouses<\/td><td>On request<\/td><td>2,000 units sold in 3 hours<\/td><td>Off-plan<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Masaar 3 (townhouses)<\/td><td>2\u20133 Bed Townhouses<\/td><td>1,880,000<\/td><td>21M sqm, near Tilal City<\/td><td>Off-plan<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Masaar 3 (villas)<\/td><td>4\u20135 Bed Villas<\/td><td>4,260,000<\/td><td>Up to AED 7.59M (5-bed)<\/td><td>Off-plan<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- NASMA -->\r\n    <div class=\"tabpane\" id=\"nasma\">\r\n      <h3>Nasma Residences \u2014 Arada's original community<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Launched in 2017 in Al Tay as Arada's very first project, Nasma Residences is a family townhouse and villa community with its own central park and community centre. Developed across six largely sold-out phases, it's a proven, established address \u2014 ideal for resale and end-user demand.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"tablewrap\"><table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Project<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>Status<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Nasma Residences<\/td><td>Townhouses &amp; Villas<\/td><td>6 phases, largely delivered<\/td><td>End-users &amp; resale<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- DUBAI -->\r\n    <div class=\"tabpane\" id=\"dubai\">\r\n      <h3>Dubai \u2014 Arada's branded ultra-luxury line<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Since entering Dubai in 2022, Arada has built a striking luxury portfolio \u2014 from golf-course villas to Armani-designed beachfront residences on the Palm. First Dubai handovers begin in 2026.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"tablewrap\"><table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Project<\/th><th>Location<\/th><th>From (AED)<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>Handover<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Jouri Hills<\/td><td>Jumeirah Golf Estates<\/td><td>On request<\/td><td>294 Villas &amp; Townhouses<\/td><td>2026<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/arada-akala-residences\">Akala Residences<\/a><\/td><td>Dubai (wellness district)<\/td><td>3,790,000<\/td><td>Branded Apartments<\/td><td>Off-plan<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/arada-w-the-residences\">W Residences<\/a><\/td><td>Dubai Harbour<\/td><td>4,270,000<\/td><td>Branded Apartments (Marriott)<\/td><td>2027<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Armani Beach Residences<\/td><td>Palm Jumeirah<\/td><td>On request<\/td><td>Ultra-luxury (Armani \u00d7 Tadao Ando)<\/td><td>Late 2026<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Anantara Sharjah Residences<\/td><td>Sharjah waterfront<\/td><td>On request<\/td><td>Branded Beachfront<\/td><td>Off-plan<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table><\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"note\">See all Dubai launches on our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/dubai\">Dubai projects page<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"note\">View the full live inventory on our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developer\/arada\">Arada developer page<\/a> and across all <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/communities\">UAE communities<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 5. PRICES -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"prices\">How much does off plan property by Arada cost?<\/h2>\r\n  <p><strong>Off plan property by Arada starts from AED 440,000 for an Aljada studio and rises into the tens of millions for Armani Beach Residences on Palm Jumeirah.<\/strong> Here's the entry price by community:<\/p>\r\n  <div class=\"tablewrap\"><table>\r\n    <thead><tr><th>Community<\/th><th>Starting Price (AED)<\/th><th>Emirate<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr><td>Aljada (apartments)<\/td><td>440,000<\/td><td>Sharjah<\/td><td>Lowest entry \/ highest yield<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Masaar 3 (townhouses)<\/td><td>1,880,000<\/td><td>Sharjah<\/td><td>Forest family living<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Masaar 1 (villas)<\/td><td>1,980,000<\/td><td>Sharjah<\/td><td>Capital appreciation<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Akala Residences<\/td><td>3,790,000<\/td><td>Dubai<\/td><td>Branded wellness living<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Masaar 3 (villas)<\/td><td>4,260,000<\/td><td>Sharjah<\/td><td>Luxury forest villas<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>W Residences<\/td><td>4,270,000<\/td><td>Dubai<\/td><td>Branded Dubai Harbour<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Armani Beach Residences<\/td><td>On request<\/td><td>Dubai<\/td><td>Ultra-luxury Palm Jumeirah<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table><\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 6. PAYMENT PLANS -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"payment\">Arada off plan payment plans explained<\/h2>\r\n  <p><strong>Arada offers flexible construction-linked and post-handover plans, with down payments from just 5% \u2014 and select launches have featured 1% monthly instalments.<\/strong> Here's how the common structures work:<\/p>\r\n  <div class=\"tablewrap\"><table>\r\n    <thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>How it works<\/th><th>Suits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr><td>5% down + 1% monthly<\/td><td>Low deposit, small monthly instalments<\/td><td>Cash-flow-focused investors<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>40 \/ 60<\/td><td>40% during build, 60% on handover<\/td><td>Aljada apartments<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>60 \/ 40<\/td><td>60% during build, 40% on handover<\/td><td>Masaar villas<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>70 \/ 30<\/td><td>70% during build, 30% on handover<\/td><td>Premium \/ Dubai branded<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table><\/div>\r\n  <p>Several plans extend <strong>post-handover<\/strong>, so you pay part of the price after you receive \u2014 and can rent \u2014 the home. As Arada specialists, we secure the best available plan on each launch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 7. FREEHOLD \/ GOLDEN VISA -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"visa\">Off plan property, freehold &amp; the UAE Golden Visa<\/h2>\r\n  <p><strong>Arada's off plan properties are fully freehold and open to all nationalities in both Sharjah and Dubai \u2014 and any property worth AED 2 million or more qualifies for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <ul class=\"takeaways\">\r\n    <li><strong>Full freehold:<\/strong> the right to sell, rent, mortgage and transfer \u2014 across Aljada, Masaar, Nasma, Jouri Hills, W Residences and Armani Beach.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>AED 2M Golden Visa:<\/strong> a 10-year renewable visa covering you, your spouse and dependents \u2014 reachable via Masaar villas, Dubai branded units, or combined Aljada apartments.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Zero tax:<\/strong> no annual property tax, no capital gains tax, no rental income tax.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Two-market access:<\/strong> qualify for the visa via either a Sharjah villa or a Dubai branded residence.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 8. HOW TO BUY -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"howto\">How to buy off plan property by Arada: step by step<\/h2>\r\n  <ul class=\"takeaways\">\r\n    <li><strong>1. Set your goal &amp; budget<\/strong> \u2014 decide between Sharjah yield (Aljada \/ Masaar) or Dubai luxury (W Residences \/ Armani Beach), and budget for fees beyond the price.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>2. Shortlist projects<\/strong> \u2014 compare prices, payment plans and handover dates using the tables above.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>3. Reserve the unit<\/strong> \u2014 pay the booking deposit and sign the reservation form to lock the launch price.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>4. Sign the SPA<\/strong> \u2014 execute the Sale &amp; Purchase Agreement and pay the down payment into the regulated escrow account.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>5. Register the sale<\/strong> \u2014 with the Sharjah authority or the Dubai Land Department, depending on the emirate.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>6. Follow the payment plan<\/strong> \u2014 pay instalments tied to construction milestones until handover.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>7. Handover &amp; snagging<\/strong> \u2014 inspect the finished home, complete snagging, then move in, rent, or resell.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n  <p>Financing? Run the numbers with our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/mortgage-calculator\">mortgage calculator<\/a> \u2014 non-residents can secure UAE mortgages in 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 9. ALJADA VS MASAAR -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"aljada-masaar\">Aljada vs Masaar: which Arada community should you buy?<\/h2>\r\n  <p><strong>Aljada is the yield play; Masaar is the appreciation play.<\/strong> Choose Aljada for high-yield apartments at the lowest entry price, or Masaar for a green villa lifestyle with strong capital growth. Here's the honest comparison:<\/p>\r\n  <div class=\"tablewrap\"><table>\r\n    <thead><tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>Aljada<\/th><th>Masaar<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr><td>Property type<\/td><td>Apartments (urban)<\/td><td>Villas &amp; townhouses (forest)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Entry price<\/td><td>From AED 440,000<\/td><td>From AED 1.88M<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Rental yield<\/td><td>7.5\u20138.5%<\/td><td>8\u20138.5% (villas)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>Income \/ first investment<\/td><td>Families \/ capital growth<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Signature<\/td><td>Zaha Hadid Madar leisure hub<\/td><td>50,000 trees + forest lagoon<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Lifestyle<\/td><td>Walkable city downtown<\/td><td>Nature-first, low density<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table><\/div>\r\n  <p>Many investors hold both \u2014 an Aljada apartment for yield and a Masaar villa for growth \u2014 to reach the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold across two assets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- 10. FAQ -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n  <div class=\"faq\">\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq-q\">How much deposit do I need to buy off plan property from Arada?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>You can buy off plan property from Arada with a down payment as low as 5%. Plans typically range from 40\/60 to 70\/30 structures, and select Arada launches have offered 1% monthly instalment plans. The balance is paid across construction and on handover \u2014 meaning entry from around AED 22,000 down on an AED 440,000 Aljada studio.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq-q\">Is Aljada or Masaar the better Arada investment?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Aljada is the yield play and Masaar is the appreciation play. Aljada delivers 7.5\u20138.5% rental yields with apartments from around AED 440,000, ideal for income investors. Masaar offers 8\u20138.5% villa yields with homes from AED 1.88\u20131.98 million in a forested community priced well below Dubai villa districts, ideal for families and capital growth. Both are freehold and open to foreign buyers.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq-q\">What rental yield do Arada properties generate?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Arada properties generate rental yields of 7\u20139%, among the highest in the UAE. Aljada apartments yield 7.5\u20138.5% driven by Sharjah's student and commuter demand, while Masaar villas yield around 8\u20138.5%. With zero tax on rental income in the UAE, the gross yield is effectively the net yield.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq-q\">Is Arada property in Sharjah cheaper than in Dubai?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. Arada's Sharjah communities like Aljada and Masaar are typically 30\u201350% cheaper than comparable Dubai property, with apartments from AED 440,000 and villas from AED 1.88 million. Arada's Dubai projects \u2014 Jouri Hills, W Residences and Armani Beach Residences \u2014 sit in the luxury and ultra-luxury tier, starting from several million dirhams.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq-q\">Can a foreigner buy off plan property from Arada in Sharjah and Dubai?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. Arada's off plan properties are fully freehold and open to investors of all nationalities in both emirates. In Sharjah, Aljada, Masaar and Nasma Residences are designated freehold zones; in Dubai, Jouri Hills, W Residences and Armani Beach Residences are open to international buyers with full ownership rights to sell, rent, mortgage and transfer.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq-q\">Can I get a UAE Golden Visa with an Arada property?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. An Arada property worth AED 2 million or more qualifies you for a 10-year renewable UAE Golden Visa covering you, your spouse and dependents. This is achievable across Masaar villas, Jouri Hills, W Residences and Armani Beach Residences, and by combining Aljada units toward the threshold.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq-q\">What is the cheapest Arada off plan project?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>The cheapest Arada off plan property is in Aljada, Sharjah, with studio apartments from around AED 440,000. Aljada is Arada's flagship 24 million sqft megacity and offers the developer's lowest entry point alongside its highest rental yields of 7.5\u20138.5%.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq-q\">What is Arada's most luxurious project?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Arada's most luxurious project is Armani Beach Residences on Palm Jumeirah, designed in partnership with the Armani Group and architect Tadao Ando, due for completion in late 2026. Alongside it, W Residences at Dubai Harbour (Marriott-operated, handover 2027) and Akala in Dubai represent Arada's branded ultra-luxury tier.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq-q\">When will Arada hand over its Dubai projects?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Arada's first Dubai handovers, including Jouri Hills at Jumeirah Golf Estates, begin in 2026. Armani Beach Residences on Palm Jumeirah is due for completion in late 2026, and W Residences at Dubai Harbour is scheduled for handover in 2027.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq-q\">Is Arada a reliable property developer?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. Arada is one of the UAE's fastest-growing and most reliable developers. 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By First Stone Real Estate \u00b7 Arada Off-Plan Specialists \u00b7 Updated June 2026 \u00b7 12 min read \u26a1 Quick Answer Off plan property by Arada means buying a home directly from Arada \u2014 the UAE&#8217;s fastest-growing developer \u2014 before or during construction, paid in instalments. In 2025 Arada tripled sales to a record AED 17.3 billion (up 199%) with a global pipeline above AED 130 billion. Its communities span Sharjah value (Aljada, Masaar, Nasma) and Dubai luxury (W Residences, Armani Beach, Jouri Hills, Akala). Prices start from AED 440,000, with 7\u20139% yields, full freehold and Golden Visa eligibility above AED 2 million. On This Page What is off plan property by Arada? Why Arada is the UAE&#8217;s fastest-growing developer Is it a good investment in 2026? Every Arada off plan project Arada off plan prices Payment plans explained Freehold, Golden Visa &amp; tax How to buy, step by step Aljada vs Masaar: which to buy Frequently asked questions What is off plan property by Arada? Off plan property by Arada is a home you buy from Arada before construction is finished, paying in stages tied to build milestones or a post-handover schedule. Instead of paying the full price for a completed unit, you secure it early \u2014 usually at a lower launch price \u2014 and pay as the community is built. Arada is a master developer, so buying off plan means buying into a complete, master-planned destination \u2014 whether that&#8217;s a 24-million-sqft Sharjah megacity or a branded tower on Palm Jumeirah. Every off-plan purchase is regulated and held in escrow against verified construction progress, in both Sharjah and Dubai. The appeal: lower launch pricing, flexible payment plans, full freehold ownership, and capital appreciation while you wait \u2014 across one of the most aggressive growth portfolios in the UAE. Why Arada is the UAE&#8217;s fastest-growing off-plan developer Founded in 2017, Arada \u2014 led by Executive Vice Chairman Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal and Group CEO Ahmed Alkhoshaibi \u2014 has gone from a single Sharjah community to a multi-emirate, multi-country master developer in under a decade. Its 2025 results were record-breaking. AED 17.3B2025 sales (+199% YoY) AED 130BGlobal pipeline 10,000+Homes delivered 7\u20139%Rental yields The numbers behind the momentum show why Arada off-plan is in such demand: Record sales: Arada tripled 2025 sales to AED 17.3 billion, selling 5,140 homes \u2014 more than double 2024 \u2014 and beating its own AED 15 billion target by 15%+. Proven delivery: 11 UAE projects launched since 2017 and over 10,000 homes handed over, with a reputation for timely delivery and design quality. Demand magnet: Masaar 2 sold out 2,000 units in three hours; Akala and Masaar 3 ranked among the UAE&#8217;s fastest-selling launches of 2025. Global expansion: a AED 130 billion pipeline across 55,000 units in the UAE, UK (Arada London) and Australia (Sydney) \u2014 diversification few regional peers can match. Is off plan property by Arada a good investment in 2026? Yes \u2014 off plan property by Arada is one of the UAE&#8217;s most compelling investments in 2026, because it lets you choose between two strong strategies: high-yield Sharjah value or branded Dubai luxury. The case rests on four pillars: High yields: 7\u20139% across Aljada and Masaar \u2014 among the highest in the UAE \u2014 with zero tax on rental income, so gross yield is effectively net. Two markets: Sharjah transactions rose 64% to AED 65.6 billion in 2025, while Dubai hit a record AED 680 billion (+29%) \u2014 Arada is active and growing in both. Value gap: Sharjah entry from AED 440,000 \u2014 roughly 30\u201350% below comparable Dubai pricing \u2014 for similar or higher yields. Ownership &amp; residency: full freehold for all nationalities, zero capital gains tax, and Golden Visa eligibility above AED 2 million. Model financing with our mortgage calculator, or talk to our team to match an Arada project to your goal. Every Arada off plan project in 2026 Arada&#8217;s portfolio splits into high-yield Sharjah communities and branded Dubai residences. Use the tabs below to explore each one \u2014 its concept, property types, starting prices and handover timing. Prices are launch\/starting figures and move with availability \u2014 confirm live pricing before reserving. Aljada Masaar 1\u00b72\u00b73 Nasma Residences Dubai Luxury Aljada \u2014 Sharjah&#8217;s largest mixed-use megacity Spanning 24 million sqft in Muwaileh, Aljada is Arada&#8217;s flagship \u2014 a &#8220;new downtown&#8221; for Sharjah with homes, schools, business parks, retail boulevards and Madar, the Zaha Hadid Architects-designed leisure complex. It&#8217;s the highest-yield, lowest-entry Arada play, anchored by student and commuter demand. District \/ Project Type From (AED) Payment Plan Yield Studios (entry) Studio Apartments 440,000 From 5% down 7.5\u20138.5% Areej Apartments 1\u20132 Bed Apartments On request 40 \/ 60 7.5\u20138.5% Naseej District Studio \u2013 2 Bed On request Flexible 7.5\u20138.5% Nesba 2 (Muwaileh) Apartments On request Flexible 7.5\u20138.5% Browse live Aljada availability on our Sharjah off-plan page. Masaar \u2014 forested villa living around 50,000 trees Set in Al Suyoh, Masaar is Arada&#8217;s nature-first community \u2014 villas and townhouses woven into a &#8220;green spine&#8221; of 50,000 trees with a swimmable forest lagoon and organic farms. It&#8217;s the appreciation play, priced well below comparable Dubai villa districts. Masaar 1 is completing in 2026; Masaar 2 sold out in three hours; Masaar 3 is the newest phase. Phase Type From (AED) Highlight Status Masaar 1 (Sequoia, Robinia\u2026) 3\u20135 Bed Villas 1,980,000 1,500+ homes delivered Completing 2026 Masaar 2 Villas &amp; Townhouses On request 2,000 units sold in 3 hours Off-plan Masaar 3 (townhouses) 2\u20133 Bed Townhouses 1,880,000 21M sqm, near Tilal City Off-plan Masaar 3 (villas) 4\u20135 Bed Villas 4,260,000 Up to AED 7.59M (5-bed) Off-plan Nasma<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1521,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1517","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1517"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1517\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1576,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1517\/revisions\/1576"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1521"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}