--- title: "Aljada, Sharjah" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/aljada markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/sharjah/aljada.md type: area description: "Arada's 24 million sq ft mixed-use community in Sharjah, planned for more than 25,000 homes, with about 20,000 people already living there. Suits first-time buyers and landlords on a budget." last_verified: 2026-11-12 sources: 6 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Aljada: property and area guide > Arada's 24 million sq ft mixed-use community in Sharjah, planned for more than 25,000 homes, with about 20,000 people already living there. Suits first-time buyers and landlords on a budget. Facts last verified 12 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Emirate | [Sharjah](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah) | | Area type | master community | | Tenure | Freehold for all nationalities | | Master developer | [Arada](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/arada) | | Also known as | Al Jada, Arada Aljada | | Developments covered | 0 | ## Overview Aljada is a AED 35 billion master plan by [Arada](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/arada) covering 24 million sq ft, minutes from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Al Dhaid Road and Sharjah International Airport. Arada plans more than 25,000 homes, almost all apartments, with shops, offices, hotels, schools and sports facilities. About 20,000 people live there already, so buyers can judge build quality and management from occupied phases. The community is still being built out. In 2026 Arada handed over Vida Residences Aljada, 138 apartments at Il Teatro Residences and 482 apartments in five blocks in the Naseej District. A sports complex is due by the end of 2026 and Madar Mall, the main retail and entertainment centre, by the end of 2028. Arada said Raffles World Academy would open in Aljada for the 2026 to 2027 school year. New releases keep coming. The Gate 6 (220 apartments) went on sale in March 2026 and Jenna, a six-building complex of 631 apartments on West Boulevard, in April 2026. One-bedroom apartments in the newest phases start a little under AED 1 million, with payment plans that leave about 65% of the price due at handover. Property Finder's listings give about 15 minutes to Sharjah International Airport, 10 minutes to University City and about 25 minutes to Dubai International Airport, traffic permitting. ## Who it suits - First-time buyers - Buy-to-let investors on a budget - University staff and students - Families wanting schools on site ## Highlights - About 20,000 residents already, with completed phases to inspect. - Arada states that buyers of all nationalities can purchase freehold in its Sharjah communities. - Schools, a sports complex and Madar Mall are part of the plan, with Madar due by end-2028. - One-bedroom apartments in new phases listed from about AED 900,000. - About 15 minutes from Sharjah International Airport. ## Considerations - More than 25,000 homes are planned and Arada launches new blocks every few months, which weighs on resale prices in earlier phases. - Savills reported average Sharjah apartment asking prices down 8.2% year on year in Q2 2026 as apartment supply grew. - Payment plans leave about 65% due at handover; make sure finance will be available then. - Road commutes into Dubai at peak hours are slow and there is no metro. - Parts of the community will remain a building site until at least 2029. ## Drive times - University City Sharjah: about 10 minutes - Sharjah International Airport: about 15 minutes - Dubai International Airport: about 25 minutes ## Developments in Aljada No developments in this area are currently published on the site. ## Nearby areas - [Al Mamsha](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/al-mamsha) - [Maryam Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/maryam-island) - [Masaar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/masaar) - [Hayyan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/hayyan) ## Questions and answers ### Can foreigners buy in Aljada? Yes. Arada stated in November 2022, after Sharjah changed its ownership law, that buyers of all nationalities can purchase homes in its communities on a freehold basis. Confirm that the specific building is approved and that the title will be freehold before you sign. ### Who is the developer of Aljada? Arada, a UAE master developer. Almost all homes in Aljada are built and sold by Arada itself. ### How much do apartments in Aljada cost? In the newest phases, one-bedroom apartments are listed from about AED 899,000 at Jenna, and The Gate 6 launched from AED 970,000 (2026 launch prices). Older ready phases are listed for less. ### How far is Aljada from Dubai? Property Finder's listings give about 25 minutes by car to Dubai International Airport and about 15 minutes to Sharjah International Airport. Peak-hour traffic on the Sharjah to Dubai roads can add considerably to that. ### What are property prices in Aljada per square foot? Published figures for Aljada: AED 1,117 per sq ft for all homes (average advertised price per sq ft; Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, and asking prices usually sit above prices paid. Compare areas in our [price per sq ft table](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/data/area-prices). ### What is the rental yield in Aljada? The published average gross rental yield in Aljada is 6.17% for apartments (Bayut, from registered tenancy contracts, 2025) and 8.3% for villas (Bayut, from registered tenancy contracts, 2025). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months, management and fees, so the net figure is lower: work it out for a specific home with the [rental yield calculator](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/tools/rental-yield-calculator), or compare areas on [rental yields by area](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/data/area-yields). ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 12 November 2026. - [Arada: Jenna launch at Aljada (23 April 2026)](https://www.arada.com/en/latest-news/arada-unveils-jenna-an-upscale-apartment-complex-featuring-more-than-600-new-residences-at-sharjah-megaproject-aljada/) - [Arada: The Gate 6 launch at Aljada (24 March 2026)](https://www.arada.com/en/latest-news/arada-launches-the-gate-6-a-new-premium-residential-hub-at-sharjah-megaproject-aljada/) - [Property Finder: new projects in Aljada](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/lp/sharjah/aljada) - [Property Finder: Jenna 2](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/arada/jenna-2) - [Arada: freehold ownership for all nationalities in Sharjah (30 November 2022)](https://www.arada.com/en/latest-news/aradas-sales-reach-new-record-following-landmark-sharjah-decision-to-offer-freehold-property-ownership-to-all-nationalities) - [Khaleej Times: Sharjah property sales more than double in H1 2026 as prices ease (Savills data, 4 August 2026)](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/sharjah-property-sales-more-than-double-in-h1-2026-as-prices-ease) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/aljada. 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