Sustainability is one of the core elements that helps us bring our purpose, Connected Life, to reality – creating resilient developments, responsible operations and meaningful social impact.
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Our second full year of structured sustainability reporting highlights progress across Better Places, Responsible Business and Social Impact. The report outlines how sustainability is being embedded across our developments, operations and communities while strengthening governance, transparency and long-term value creation.
Published June 2026 •FY2025 Reporting Period
The highlights show not only what was achieved during the year, but how far Arada has progressed since its first report.
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Includes trees planted and committed across launched developments.
The highlights show not only what was achieved during the year, but how far Arada has progressed since its first report.
LEED, WELL, SmartScore and WiredScore targets across the active development portfolio.
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Includes trees planted and committed across launched developments.
Women represented 40% of employees across Arada Group Operations in the UAE.
Achieved through strengthened security controls, awareness programmes and 24/7 SOC capabilities.
A diverse workforce representing more than 80 nationalities across operations.
Supported through the Graduate Trainee Programme launched in late 2024.
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate for contracted workers across development activities.
Health, Safety and Environment Policy introduced for development activities.
Across four editions in Kenya, Syria and Chad.
Through Arada Foundation programmes across housing, education, relief and professional development.
Visitors engaged through guided tours, universities and community tree-planting initiatives.
Our approach
Sustainability at Arada is guided by our purpose, Connected Life, and embedded through a framework focused on Better Places, Responsible Business and Social Impact.
“The heart of what we do”
How we design, build and operate sustainable places and experiences that are better for people and the environment.
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“The core that enables it”
How we operate responsibly every day — caring for our planet, people, supply chain and customers.
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“The ripple effect beyond it”
How we create meaningful impact for society and the world, through our community engagement activities and Arada Foundation.
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Milestones & Recognition
Selected achievements and external recognition reflecting progress across sustainability, governance, community impact and development quality.
First ESG Label awarded by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.
Awarded for Arada CBD Phase 1 – first in Sharjah.
For fiscal year 2024.
In 2025, we partnered with Knight Frank to convene our inaugural Sustainability Forum — bringing together influential leaders from across the real estate, finance and sustainability sectors to examine how ESG is reshaping the MENA market.
Platinum Award for Arada Foundation’s Home for a Home Programme.
for Arada Foundation works
Reporting
Explore Arada’s annual ESG reports and sustainability disclosures.
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