--- title: "Masaar, Sharjah" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/masaar markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/sharjah/masaar.md type: area description: "Arada's family of gated villa and townhouse communities planted as woodland, inland from Sharjah city near Tilal City. Three master plans, about 9,000 homes in all. Suits families who want a house." last_verified: 2026-11-12 sources: 7 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." --- # Masaar: property and area guide > Arada's family of gated villa and townhouse communities planted as woodland, inland from Sharjah city near Tilal City. Three master plans, about 9,000 homes in all. Suits families who want a house. 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 | Arada Masaar, Masaar 2, Masaar 3 | | Developments covered | 0 | ## Overview Masaar is the name [Arada](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/arada) gives to three neighbouring villa and townhouse communities on the inland side of Sharjah, each laid out around a planted green spine with cycling and running tracks. This page treats them as one area because they share a developer, a formula and a location. The original Masaar has about 3,000 homes. Arada said in April 2026 that more than 1,500 had been delivered and the remaining 1,500 were due by the end of 2026. Property Finder lists its phases (Sendian, Kaya, Robinia, Saro, Azalea and others) as ready and sold out, so it is now a resale market. Masaar 2, with 1,997 homes, sold out within hours of launch in 2025 and is due for completion in mid-2028. Masaar 3 is the current release: 4,000 homes in eight gated neighbourhoods on a 21 million sq ft site in the Rowdat suburb, between Masaar 2 and a district of two large schools. Arada launched its fifth phase, Layan, in April 2026 and says the first four phases are sold out. Townhouses start at about AED 1.8 million to AED 2 million. All three sit close to Tilal City and Sharjah Mosque, with access to Khorfakkan Road and Emirates Road (E611). Arada's launch announcement gives 15 minutes to Sharjah International Airport and 30 minutes to Dubai International Airport from Masaar 3. Savills named Masaar among the communities supporting villa demand in Sharjah in the first half of 2026, when average villa asking prices were 5.4% higher year on year. ## Who it suits - Families wanting a villa or townhouse - Owner-occupiers working in Sharjah or north Dubai - Buyers priced out of Dubai villa communities ## Highlights - Houses with gardens in gated, planted communities; a different product from Sharjah's apartment stock. - The original Masaar is largely delivered, so the finished product can be inspected. - Arada states that buyers of all nationalities can purchase freehold in its Sharjah communities. - Savills reported Sharjah villa asking prices up 5.4% year on year in Q2 2026. - About 15 minutes from Sharjah International Airport. ## Considerations - Roughly 6,000 homes across Masaar 2 and Masaar 3 are still to be built, most completing from 2028. - Inland location: no beach, and a car is needed for everything. - Extensive landscaping in a desert climate has to be paid for through service charges; ask for the current rate in the original Masaar. - Launch-day sell-outs include investors; expect many similar homes offered for resale and rent at handover. - Dubai commutes depend on Emirates Road traffic. ## Drive times - Sharjah International Airport: about 15 minutes - Dubai International Airport: about 30 minutes ## Developments in Masaar No developments in this area are currently published on the site. ## Nearby areas - [Hayyan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/hayyan) - [Aljada](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/aljada) - [Al Mamsha](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/al-mamsha) ## Questions and answers ### What is the difference between Masaar, Masaar 2 and Masaar 3? They are three separate Arada master plans in the same part of Sharjah. The original Masaar (about 3,000 homes) is largely delivered. Masaar 2 (1,997 homes) is sold out and due in mid-2028. Masaar 3 (4,000 homes in eight neighbourhoods) is the one currently being released in phases. ### Can foreigners buy in Masaar? Yes. Arada stated in November 2022 that buyers of all nationalities can purchase its Sharjah homes on a freehold basis, and Property Finder lists Masaar 3 as freehold. Confirm the approval and title type for the specific phase before signing. ### How much is a townhouse in Masaar 3? Arada advertises townhouses from about AED 1.8 million to AED 1.98 million depending on the page. Property Finder lists two-bedroom townhouses from AED 1.8 million and four-bedroom villas from AED 4 million. ### Where is Masaar? On the inland side of Sharjah near Tilal City and Sharjah Mosque, with access to Khorfakkan Road and Emirates Road (E611). Arada gives about 15 minutes to Sharjah International Airport. ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 12 November 2026. - [Arada: fifth phase of Masaar 3 launched (6 April 2026)](https://www.arada.com/en/latest-news/arada-launches-fifth-phase-of-sharjahs-masaar-3-the-uaes-bestselling-forest-community/) - [Arada: Masaar 3 townhouses and villas](https://www.arada.com/en/masaar-3-townhouses-villas/) - [Arada: Layan at Masaar 3 launch page](https://www.arada.com/en/launching-masaar3/) - [Property Finder: Arada Masaar 3](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/arada-sale/masaar-phase-3-by-arada) - [Property Finder: Masaar projects (Tilal City)](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/lp/sharjah/tilal-city-masaar) - [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/masaar. 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