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Starting Price
AED 5.20M
Payment Plan
50/50 %
Completion Year
2027-03-31
Arada Central Business District (CBD) is a large-scale commercial district by Arada within Aljada, Sharjah, designed as a modern business destination for companies ranging from SMEs and startups to major regional and international organisations. The latest Arada masterplan information places the district at approximately 4.3 million sq. ft. of office space across 38 smart office buildings, with Grade A workplaces, retail and dining, landscaped public areas and advanced digital infrastructure.
Arada CBD sits within Aljada, Arada's 24 million sq. ft. mixed-use megaproject. Aljada combines residential districts with retail, hospitality, entertainment, sports, education, healthcare and commercial uses, allowing the CBD to operate as part of an established urban destination rather than an isolated office park.
The first phase consists of eight smart office buildings providing approximately 812,000 sq. ft. of Grade A leasable office space, supported by 1,666 parking bays, 76,000 sq. ft. of landscaped green space and 26,500 sq. ft. of retail and F&B. Phase 1 is scheduled for completion in Q1 2027.
A defining element of Arada CBD is its landscaped green spine, a forest-style park running through the business district. Arada's masterplan incorporates shaded walkways, seating, an amphitheatre and green rooftop terraces, creating outdoor meeting, networking and relaxation areas alongside the office buildings.
Technology is another major part of the proposition. Phase 1 has achieved WiredScore Platinum, the highest WiredScore designation for digital connectivity. Arada says it is the first development in Sharjah to achieve the certification, while certification work is also underway for Phase 2.
The CBD also forms part of Aljada's wider smart-city infrastructure, incorporating technology associated with lighting, traffic and waste management. Arada is targeting internationally recognised building standards across the commercial district, including WiredScore, SmartScore and LEED certifications.
For companies and investors, the project's position inside Aljada is one of its strongest differentiators. Employees have access to the community's residential neighbourhoods, restaurants, retail, schools, hotels, sports facilities and leisure destinations, reducing the separation between workplace and surrounding urban life.
Arada also highlights connectivity to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Al Dhaid Road, Sharjah International Airport and the upcoming Etihad Rail station as important infrastructure supporting the business district.
This deserves its own section because it is one of Arada CBD's strongest entity features.
The Green Spine is designed as a landscaped forest park running through the commercial district.
It includes:
Arada also says landscaping is supported using recycled water from Aljada's onsite treatment infrastructure.
Arada CBD incorporates:
Arada positions the CBD within Aljada with convenient access to:
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road
Al Dhaid Road
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai International Airport
University City
Upcoming Etihad Rail passenger infrastructure
Arada's original CBD launch stated that both Sharjah International Airport and Dubai International Airport are within approximately 20 minutes' drive, although actual journey times are traffic-dependent.
Approx. 20 minutes – Sharjah International Airport
Approx. 20 minutes – Dubai International Airport
Travel times are developer estimates and may vary according to traffic and route conditions.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Arada Central Business District (CBD) |
| Developer | Arada |
| Master Community | Aljada |
| Emirate | Sharjah |
| Masterplan | Approx. 4.3M sq. ft. office space |
| Latest Building Count | 38 smart office buildings |
| Target Workforce Capacity | Approx. 20,000 |
| Phase 1 | 8 buildings |
| Phase 1 Office Space | 812,000 sq. ft. |
| Phase 1 Parking | 1,666 spaces |
| Phase 1 Retail/F&B | 26,500 sq. ft. |
| Phase 1 Landscaped Space | 76,000 sq. ft. |
| Phase 1 Completion | Q1 2027 |
| Cluster 2 | 5 buildings |
| Cluster 2 Office Space | 499,584 sq. ft. |
| Certification | WiredScore Platinum – Phase 1 |
| Central Feature | Landscaped Green Spine |
Arada originally launched the CBD as a business district capable of accommodating around 20,000 workers, with flexible offices, smart technology and extensive landscaped public space.
Arada Central Business District is a purpose-built commercial district at Aljada in Sharjah, designed to provide modern Grade A and Grade B office space within a mixed-use urban environment. The current masterplan covers approximately 4.3 million sq. ft. of office space across 38 smart buildings, with Phase 1 comprising eight office buildings scheduled for completion in Q1 2027.
Unlike a standalone office tower, Arada CBD is being developed as an entire business district.
The commercial buildings are integrated with:
offices + retail + F&B + landscaped spaces + hotels + residential communities + transport infrastructure + smart-city technology.
That distinction should be prominent on Primo's page.
Phase 1 is currently the most strongly documented part of the project.
| Feature | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Buildings | 8 |
| Office Space | 812,000 sq. ft. |
| Office Grade | Grade A |
| Parking | 1,666 bays |
| Landscaped Area | 76,000 sq. ft. |
| Retail/F&B | 26,500 sq. ft. |
| Completion | Q1 2027 |
| Digital Certification | WiredScore Platinum |
Arada awarded the AED 604 million construction contract for Phase 1 in March 2025. The cluster also contains Arada's own headquarters, a nine-floor office building designed for approximately 1,500 Arada employees.
The official Arada CBD directory currently identifies:
Building 2 – Quest
Building 3 – Wing
Building 4 – Arrow
Building 5 – Lead
Building 6 – Point
Building 7 – Wave
Building 8 – Key
along with Arada's headquarters building.
This is particularly important if Primo is uploading the current investment/off-plan inventory.
Arada's official Cluster 2 page confirms:
Building 9
Building 10
Building 11
Building 12
Building 13
with approximately:
Cluster 2 features premium infrastructure, high-speed lifts, upgraded finishes, ground-level retail and dining, and extensive green roof terraces designed for outdoor events, relaxation and wellness uses.
Because this is a commercial project, do not use bedrooms or residential unit sizes.
The sizes vary significantly according to building and whether the buyer/tenant is taking an individual office, multiple offices or a larger floor plate.
For example, current Building 10 sale inventory is being marketed from roughly:
with larger floor plates also possible. Current third-party inventory reports approximately 79 freehold offices in Building 10.
Arada's official Building 10 page confirms approximately:
with office accommodation across:
and approximately:
Total Area Sq.Ft 2,388
AED 5,195,000
Total Area Sq.Ft 2,389
AED 5,225,000
Total Area Sq.Ft 2,389
AED 5,245,000
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