Emaar Hospitality Group officially opened the Vida Aljada hotel in Sharjah on September 8, 2026. This marks the launch of the Vida Hotels & Resorts brand in Sharjah, expanding Emaar’s hospitality portfolio. The hotel is located in Aljada, a community developed by Arada, and is situated three minutes from University City and Sharjah Airport Free Zone and 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport and Sharjah Corniche. The opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by senior representatives from both Emaar Hospitality Group and Arada, along with guests, partners, media, and industry stakeholders.
Accommodation and Dining at Vida Aljada
Vida Aljada features 175 rooms and suites
including Deluxe King and Twin rooms, Premier Suites, and a 305-square-metre Penthouse Suite. The property also offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom serviced apartments designed for extended stays, as well as equally sized residences aimed at longer-term living with a contemporary design. Dining options at the hotel include four outlets: Origins, which provides all-day dining; Stage2, a café setting for coffee and casual meetings; True Slice, specialising in pizza; and Flo, which serves poolside bites and crafted mocktails on the outdoor terrace.
Wellness, Family, and Business Facilities
The hotel offers wellness and leisure amenities including spa treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge, a 24/7 fitness centre, a
main swimming pool, dedicated kids’ pools, and poolside food and beverage service. For children aged four to 12, Vida Aljada includes the Qix Club Play Area, which features creative activities and an indoor imagination space. Business travellers can use meeting rooms, breakout spaces, and a multifunction venue for events, meetings, and collaboration. The hotel incorporates digital in-room controls to enable paperless operations, reducing the use of printed materials such as door signs and housekeeping notices.
Official Remarks on the Opening
Hakan Keskin, Head of Hospitality at Emaar Hospitality Group, stated the opening represents a key expansion bringing the Vida brand to Sharjah for the first
time and addresses the evolving needs of the emirate with a focus on contemporary design, dining, wellbeing, and flexible spaces for business and leisure. Amit Arora, Chief Operating Officer at Arada Hospitality and Entertainment, commented that Vida Aljada integrates hospitality, dining, wellness, and social spaces into the heart of one of the UAE’s most dynamic communities, reflecting the quality and experience associated with Emaar Hospitality Group.
