Arada unveils Layan, fifth phase of forest community Masaar 3 in Sharjah
Arada, a master developer based in the UAE, has launched Layan, the fifth phase of its landmark Masaar 3 forest community in Sharjah. The developer has commenced off-plan sales for 437 new villas and townhouses, with more than two thirds of units comprising three- and four-bedroom family homes.
Arada, a master developer based in the UAE, has launched Layan, the fifth phase of its landmark Masaar 3 forest community in Sharjah. The developer has commenced off-plan sales for 437 new villas and townhouses, with more than two thirds of units comprising three- and four-bedroom family homes.
Masaar 3 has established itself as one of the UAE’s fastest-selling suburban developments, with the first two phases launched in September 2025 selling out within mere hours of their release. The launch of Layan follows Sharjah realty’s strong start earlier this year with 7,299 transactions valued at Dh4.6 billion recorded during Ramadan – up from Dh2.7 billion in the corresponding period of last year.
Construction contracts for the first six phases of Masaar 3, including Layan, will be awarded within the next three months.
Layan features a selection of two- to five-bedroom properties, all of which include smart home systems and premium appliances as standard. Centred around a signature green spine of 100,000 trees that connects each residential district to wellness, leisure and retail facilities, Masaar 3 comprises eight gated neighbourhoods spread over a 21-million-square-foot master plan.
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said, “We continue to see resilient investor and end-user demand for Sharjah property, and in particular at Masaar, one of the region’s most successful urban concepts. The brand’s appeal reflects strong buyer demand for wellness-led design and smart home living in sustainable, family-first environments, which is why we expect to witness significant interest in Layan’s premium villas and townhouses.”
Layan residents can access a host of amenities, including a swimmable central lagoon pool with landscaped waterfalls, extensive jogging and cycling trails interwoven with woodland, padel, and basketball courts, a gym and café, and a community hub replete with retail and F&B outlets. The community will also be home to various child-friendly attractions, such as an adventure playground and a duck pond.
Located in Sharjah’s Rowdat suburb near Arada’s original Masaar community, Tilal City, and Sharjah Mosque, Masaar 3 is ideally positioned between Masaar 2 and a burgeoning education district, which is already home to two large-scale schools. It offers excellent connectivity, with direct access to Khorfakkan Road and proximity to Emirates Road (E611). Sharjah International Airport is just a 15-minute car journey away, and Dubai International Airport is only a 30-minute drive.
More than 1,500 homes have already been delivered in Arada’s first Masaar community, with the remaining 1,500 scheduled for completion by the end of this year. Masaar 2, comprising 1,997 homes – all of which sold out within three hours of launch in 2025 – is set to be completed by mid-2028.
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