UAE developer Arada has announced the launch of its new commercial centre for Sharjah, which will be located at the heart of the emirate’s fastest-growing mixed-use community, Aljada. 

 

Spread over 4.3 million sq ft of prime leasable space located in 40 smart office blocks, Arada Central Business District (CBD) is defined by contemporary urban architecture that has been designed to inspire staff and enhance their productivity.

 

The signature feature of Arada CBD is the ‘green spine’, a forest park that runs the length of the district, containing shaded walkways, an amphitheatre, art installations, seating areas and spaces set aside for activities as well as quiet reflection. 

 

All external green spaces and indoor trees and plants are fed using recycled water from Aljada’s onsite treatment plant, it stated. 

 

The region’s first business park to be conceptualised after the pandemic, Arada CBD can accommodate 20,000 workers, fulfilling the substantial demand for a contemporary business district in Sharjah and catering to the needs of the future workplace for companies across the UAE and beyond, it added. 

 

Flexible and wide, open floor plans enhance collaboration and benefit from floor-to-ceiling windows allowing more natural light, while each office also benefits from smart technology that is part of Aljada’s overall smart city programme.

 

Chairman Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi said: "Arada CBD is aligned with Sharjah’s vision to position itself as a leading business hub, attracting companies of all sizes and talents from across the UAE and beyond. Its launch fulfils our promise to provide a transformational urban experience where residents can work, live and play."

 

Vice Chairman Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal said: "Arada CBD takes the best features from the most prominent business parks from around the world and combines them in a perfectly designed location that is specifically geared to support the workforce of tomorrow."

 

Group CEO Ahmed Alkhoshaibi said: "We are confident Arada CBD will unlock growth opportunities for companies in Sharjah and will encourage corporates and SMEs to expand and relocate to the emirate, consequently redefining the business scene in the emirate and enhancing its position on the regional investment map."

 

"We have just begun the process of offering guided tours to all corporates interested in leasing space in Arada CBD and expect to see healthy demand for this exceptional new addition to Arada’s growing portfolio," he added.

 

Workers at Arada CBD can also use the free electric public transportation system at Aljada, the e-scooter and bicycle rental system, and can even charge their vehicles while they work. 

 

According to Arada, most buildings within Arada CBD have green rooftop terraces for events, outdoor meetings and networking, many of which also contain juice bars and yoga zones.

 

Arada CBD also contains a mix of café, dining and retail spaces, all carefully curated to serve local employees, and the district is also served by extensive parking. The Rove Aljada hotel, located within Arada CBD, offers convenient hospitality for business trips from other parts of the UAE or overseas, as well as dining options for the local workforce, it added.-TradeArabia News Service