Emaar Hospitality Group Opens Vida Aljada in Sharjah
EMAAR HOSPITALITY GROUP · NOW OPEN · ALJADA, SHARJAH · SEPTEMBER 2026
The new five-star lifestyle destination brings Vida’s contemporary approach to hospitality, design and connection to Aljada.
Sharjah, UAE – September 2026: Emaar Hospitality Group today officially opened Vida Aljada, marking the arrival of the Vida Hotels & Resorts brand in Sharjah and introducing a five-star lifestyle destination in the heart of Aljada, developed by Arada.
The opening marks an important step in the continued growth of Emaar Hospitality Group’s lifestyle portfolio, while bringing Vida’s approach to contemporary hospitality to a new emirate. The official opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by senior representatives from Emaar Hospitality Group and Arada, alongside guests, partners, media and industry stakeholders.
Set in the heart of Aljada, Vida Aljada brings a fresh energy to Sharjah, with its location placing guests just three minutes from University City and Sharjah Airport Free Zone, and 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport and Sharjah Corniche. The hotel is close to Sharjah’s key cultural, educational and business hubs while offering its own setting for guests to stay, meet, dine, relax and spend time together.
“The opening of Vida Aljada represents an important milestone for Emaar Hospitality Group as we bring the Vida brand to Sharjah for the first time. We are pleased to introduce a hotel that reflects the character of Vida while responding to the evolving needs of the emirate. With its focus on contemporary design, dining, wellbeing and flexible spaces for business and leisure, Vida Aljada brings together the different ways our guests live, work and connect today.”
Hakan Keskin, Head of Hospitality, Emaar Hospitality Group
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 includes one-, two- and three-bedroom serviced apartments designed for extended stays, alongside one-, two- and three-bedroom residences that bring a contemporary, design-led approach to longer-term living.
Across the property, Vida’s focus on contemporary design and considered spaces creates an environment that is relaxed and connected. The accommodation is complemented by spaces for dining, wellness, family time, meetings and socialising, allowing guests to shape their experience around what they need from their stay.
Dining and social spaces
Food and beverage form an important part of the Vida Aljada experience, with four concepts offering different settings throughout the day. Origins provides all-day dining, while Stage2 offers a café setting for coffee, casual meetings and time to unwind. True Slice brings pizza to the property, and Flo offers poolside bites, refreshing beverages and crafted mocktails alongside the outdoor terrace.
Space to relax, recharge and play
Wellness and leisure facilities include spa treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge, a 24/7 fitness centre, main swimming pool, dedicated kids’ pools, poolside offerings and an outdoor terrace. For younger guests, the Qix Club Play Area features creative activities and an indoor imagination space for children aged four to 12, giving families an additional space to play, explore and spend time together.
The hotel also caters to business travellers and local professionals with meeting rooms, breakout space and a multifunction venue, providing flexible settings for meetings, events and collaboration. It also supports a more sustainable guest experience through paperless features, including digital in-room controls that allow guests to manage requests such as “Do Not Disturb” and housekeeping at the touch of a button, reducing the need for printed door signs and paper notices.
“At Arada, we believe that the communities we create should give people access to everything they need to live well, all within reach. Vida Aljada is a great example of that belief, bringing exceptional hospitality, dining, wellness and social spaces into the heart of one of the UAE’s most dynamic communities. In addition, Vida Aljada has a quality of design and experience that reflects the very best of what Emaar Hospitality Group stands for.”
Amit Arora, Chief Operating Officer, Arada Hospitality and Entertainment
For more information or to make a reservation, visit vidahotels.com/vida-aljada-sharjah.
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