Arada has acquired a controlling stake in Reem Hospital as part of a major AED 2 billion expansion strategy aimed at strengthening the UAE’s private healthcare infrastructure and building an integrated wellness ecosystem across the country.

The acquisition, which gives Arada ownership of more than 80% of the Abu Dhabi-based healthcare provider, marks the real estate developer’s formal entry into the healthcare sector. The stake was acquired from a consortium led by Investcorp and affiliated shareholders.

As part of the expansion roadmap, Arada confirmed that Reem Hospital’s existing facility on Reem Island will be expanded from its current capacity to 200 beds, while three additional hospitals are planned across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah over the next three years. The company also plans to establish a nationwide network of Reem Clinics integrated within residential communities and wellness destinations.

Established in 2020, Reem Hospital has rapidly emerged as one of the UAE’s advanced multi-specialty and post-acute rehabilitation healthcare centers. The hospital currently employs more than 800 healthcare professionals, including over 120 doctors across 42 specialties, and reportedly treated more than 850,000 patients in 2025 alone.

Industry reports noted that Reem Hospital’s growth has been supported by AI powered patient tracking and care management systems, helping improve clinical efficiency and recovery outcomes across rehabilitation and specialty care services in the Gulf region.

Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, stated that the acquisition aligns with the company’s broader vision of creating integrated lifestyle and wellness ecosystems combining healthcare, fitness, preventive medicine, hospitality, and residential infrastructure.

The move further strengthens Arada’s expansion strategy beyond real estate development. Since launching in 2017, the UAE-based developer has built a global project pipeline valued at approximately AED 130 billion and delivered over 15,000 homes. In 2025, the company reported property sales exceeding AED 17 billion, while group revenue rose 170% year-on-year to AED 6.7 billion.

Healthcare analysts believe the transaction reflects growing investor interest in integrated healthcare and wellness led infrastructure in the Middle East, particularly as demand for rehabilitation, chronic care, preventive medicine, and specialized treatment facilities continues to rise across the UAE.