UAE’s Arada announced in a statement that it has awarded a major contract to build the four buildings in the Vida Aljada hotel complex, which is located at the Aljada megaproject in Sharjah.

The contract will result in the construction of the 175-room Vida Aljada hotel, as well as 255 branded residences and 149 branded serviced apartments, all of which are based in Aljada’s cultural district.

The value of the contract is AED 475 million.

The Project has been warded to Gulf Asia Contracting Company LLC (GAC).

Work on the Vida Aljada complex will begin immediately and is scheduled to take 30 months.

Owned and developed by Arada and operated by Vida Hotels & Resorts, the Vida Aljada is the first of three Emaar Hospitality properties that will be built at Aljada, which include The Address Aljada and Rove Aljada.

Set in the heart of the AED24 billion Aljada master community, the Vida Aljada complex is superbly located along a lush green tree-lined boulevard that contains multiple shopping and dining experiences. The four buildings form part of Naseej District, a new cultural neighbourhood that also contains a world-class museum and makers’ district.

The Vida Aljada hotel and Vida Residences Aljada buildings focus on bold, modern social spaces in line with their sister properties in Dubai and the Vida Hotels and Resorts brand. Apartments are fitted with smart home features, a standard in all Vida Residences, alongside warm and simple designs with immaculate finishes. Each building is typified by the entrance lobby, a cosy and comfortable environment that encourages creativity and connection online and offline.

Spread over a 24 million square foot area, Aljada is Sharjah’s largest ever project and a transformational destination for the emirate. Aljada contains numerous residential districts, as well as extensive retail, hospitality, entertainment, sporting, educational, healthcare components and a business park, all set within a green urban master plan.