Most Sharjah communities sell you a home. Arada Masaar sells you a setting — a forest built into a residential masterplan, where the streets are planted, the walkways are shaded, and the idea is that greenery is the amenity, not an afterthought. If you have seen the name and wondered what living there actually involves, this is a grounded look at the community, the homes, and what is selling right now.
The idea behind Masaar
“Masaar” means “path” in Arabic, and the whole community is organised around that theme: a central green spine of woodland and trails that threads through the neighbourhoods, with homes arranged around it. Developed by Arada, Masaar is one of the two communities most associated with Sharjah’s shift to freehold ownership, and it has become the emirate’s best-known forest-themed development. The planting is not decorative detail — it is the organising principle of the place.
The homes: villas and townhouses, not towers
Masaar is a low-rise, family-scale community. You will not find high-rise apartments here; the product is townhouses and villas with gardens, arranged in gated neighbourhoods. Across the phases, homes run from two-bedroom townhouses up to five-bedroom villas, with built-up areas that stretch into the thousands of square feet.
The newest chapter, Masaar 3, is planned across roughly 21 million square feet as eight gated neighbourhoods released in stages. Each neighbourhood follows the same core mix — 2, 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses alongside 4 and 5 bedroom villas — so a first-time buyer and a growing family can both find a home in the same community. You can browse the layouts on the floor plans page.
What you get to use: the amenities
The community is built around shared outdoor life. Residents get a clubhouse, swimming pools, a golf facility, sports courts, and — the signature feature — cycling and jogging tracks and forest trails that run through the green spine. The full list is on the amenities page, but the thing to understand is the intent: Masaar is designed so that daily life happens outdoors and on foot, not just behind the front door.
For families, that translates into something specific — safe, walkable green space where children can cycle and play within a gated setting, which is exactly the kind of environment that is hard to find at Sharjah’s price point.
Location: quiet, but not remote
Masaar sits on the Dubai–Sharjah road near Tilal City, with the Sharjah Grand Mosque and Emirates Road (E611) close by. In practical terms, that puts it around 15 minutes from Sharjah Airport and about 30 minutes from Dubai. So you get the calm of a green Sharjah community without cutting yourself off — Dubai is a manageable commute, and the rest of Sharjah is on the doorstep.
Why it keeps selling out
Masaar has a track record that tells you something about demand: when Masaar 2 launched, it reportedly sold out its AED 5.6 billion of homes within about three hours. That is not a one-off — early phases across the community have moved quickly. The combination of freehold title, a distinctive forest concept, family-sized homes and a Sharjah price point has proven to be a formula buyers respond to.
The current opportunity is the Dalia neighbourhood, the seventh phase of Masaar 3, selling now with two-bedroom townhouses from around AED 2.07 million, a 5% booking amount, a 35/65 payment plan and handover expected in December 2029.
Who Masaar suits
- Families who want space, gardens and safe outdoor areas for children.
- End-users who want a home to live in with a genuine sense of community, not just an investment line.
- Investors drawn to a proven, high-demand community with freehold title and clear payment plans.
- Buyers crossing from Dubai who want more home for their money while staying within commuting distance.
FAQs
What is Arada Masaar?
It is a forest-themed master community in Sharjah, developed by Arada, made up of gated neighbourhoods of townhouses and villas arranged around a central green spine of woodland and trails.
What homes are available in Masaar?
Townhouses and villas, broadly from two-bedroom townhouses up to five-bedroom villas. The current Masaar 3 phases offer 2–4 bedroom townhouses and 4–5 bedroom villas.
Is Masaar freehold?
Yes. Masaar is a freehold community open to buyers of all nationalities, and qualifying purchases can support a Golden Visa application.
How far is Masaar from Dubai?
Around 30 minutes by road, via the Dubai–Sharjah road and Emirates Road (E611), with Sharjah Airport about 15 minutes away.
Where to go next
The best way to judge a community is to see its homes and its latest phase. Start on the Masaar overview, look at the Masaar 3 neighbourhoods and the current Dalia launch, and when you are ready, arrange a visit to the sales centre to walk the trails and see a show villa in person. Masaar’s appeal is hard to capture in a brochure — it makes more sense once you have stood inside it.