Arada has submitted initial planning applications for its AED12 billion Thameside West regeneration project to the London Borough of Newham. The first stage will deliver nearly 1,500 homes, including two buildings providing 100% social rent. Spanning 47 acres in the Royal Docks, the landscape-led masterplan incorporates a seven-acre public park, a one-kilometre waterfront walk and plans for a new DLR station.
UAE developer Arada has entered Syria through a joint venture with the Syrian Sovereign Fund to construct a $7 billion (AED 25.7 billion) megaproject in New Damascus. Covering four million square metres, the master-planned development will deliver 11,000 homes alongside commercial, healthcare and educational facilities. The agreement represents one of the largest foreign real estate commitments in the country to date.
UAE developer Arada has expanded into Queensland with plans for an AED5 billion twin-tower residential development in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. Marking its first project outside New South Wales, the scheme will deliver 952 homes ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Arada’s subsidiary, Roberts Co, will handle construction.
ICG Real Estate has issued a £152 million loan to Arada London for a new residential scheme in Swiss Cottage. The project at 100 Avenue Road features a 25-storey tower with 172 private units and a second block providing 79 social rented homes. Construction is underway on the 0.93-acre site. The development includes luxury amenities and retail units with a scheduled completion date of autumn 2028.
Property developer Arada has introduced Jenna, an upscale residential development within the Aljada megaproject in Sharjah. The six-building complex features 631 premium apartments ranging from one to three bedrooms. Residents will have access to smart home technology and high-end amenities. This launch follows a significant 40.7% rise in Sharjah’s real estate trading value during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting strong market demand.
UAE developer Arada has reached a significant construction milestone by appointing Engineering Contracting Co. (LLC) as the main contractor for the W Residences at Dubai Harbour. The AED1.55 billion agreement covers the delivery of all three luxury towers within the waterfront development. With preliminary works already in progress, the project is set to provide 490 branded homes alongside a suite of high-end amenities.
