The AED60M contract has been awarded to Intermass, the Sharjah-based contractor already working on several residential phases at Masaar.
Arada has awarded the main construction contract for Masaar Central, the retail and lifestyle hub at the heart of its forested megaproject in Sharjah.
Construction work is scheduled for completion by end-2026, coinciding with the full delivery of the remaining three residential phases of the AED9.5bn community in the Suyoh district.
Masaar Central will provide retail, dining, wellness and education services across 53,000sq ft of gross leasable area. The hub will be anchored by a Carrefour supermarket, a Wellfit gym and a Bright Star RGS nursery.
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said: “Masaar Central will be the social and retail heart of the community, offering a high-quality, convenient and engaging environment that complements its forested surroundings. With half of Masaar already complete, 1,500 homes handed over and a vibrant community taking shape, this contract award brings us closer to completing all elements of the master plan by the end of 2026.”
The development spreads over a 19 million square foot area and features 3,000 villas and townhouses across six gated districts, all linked by a green spine featuring 70,000 trees.
Masaar currently includes the Masaar Discovery Center and family attractions including a children’s adventure playground, water play area, skate park and Zad food truck park. The project also contains Reigate Grammar School Masaar, a branch of one of the UK’s private schools, which is due to open in 2027.
