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Arada Launches Bookings for Nest Hotel Aljada in Sharjah
Business Traveller · 15 Jan 2026 · 1 min read
The 395-room midscale property is the first under Arada's new lifestyle hospitality brand and is located next to the Nest Campus student housing complex.
Arada has opened bookings for Nest Hotel Aljada, a new 395-room midscale property located within the Aljada development in Sharjah. The hotel is the first launch under the developer's new lifestyle hospitality brand and is managed independently by Arada Hospitality and Entertainment. It is situated adjacent to the Nest Campus student housing complex.
According to Business Traveller, the hotel was developed in consultation with students from Sharjah’s University City to influence room layouts and communal areas. The property features smart technology for digital check-in and room access, alongside facilities such as co-working zones, lounges, and dining outlets. Guests have direct access to East Boulevard, which contains over 100 retail and entertainment venues.
The hotel offers various room categories including Solo, Stylish, Signature, Family, and Suites. It is the first in Sharjah to provide guaranteed interconnecting family rooms and a flexible 24-hour check-in and check-out policy. Additional services include high-speed wifi, eBike rentals, and a complimentary shuttle service to Sharjah International Airport.
KEY POINTS
- First property under Arada's new homegrown lifestyle hospitality brand
- Features 395 rooms including Sharjah's first guaranteed interconnecting family rooms
- Developed in collaboration with students to design co-working and communal spaces
- Offers flexible 24-hour check-in/out and digital room access via smart technology
- Located near University City with a shuttle service to Sharjah International Airport
WHY IT MATTERS FOR ALJADA
The opening of Nest Hotel Aljada provides a new midscale accommodation option for visitors and families of students in the community. For residents, the hotel adds to the local economy by offering part-time student employment and increasing footfall to East Boulevard's retail and dining outlets, further establishing Aljada as a central hub in Sharjah.
