Sharjah is set to welcome its first smart homes as UAE based developer ARADA rolls out the next-generation technology at its landmark AED24 billion megaproject, Aljada.

Branded ARADA Smart Home, the technology will be introduced into every unit in the luxury Misk Apartments buildings, providing energy cost savings to homeowners, the company said in a statement. In the process, ARADA has also become the first developer in the UAE to launch smart home technology as standard throughout a single project.

The ARADA Smart Home system will allow buyers access to several key features, ranging from remote front-door access and 24-hour video security through their mobile phones to the ability to amend temperature and lighting, as well as managing utilities. Homeowners will also be able to switch to their favourite mood lighting, enable motion sensors within their apartments, and open and close blinds and curtains at the touch of a button. Each of these features can also be controlled by voice activation. 

In line with ARADA’s commitment to creating value for end users, the new technology will be added to each unit free of charge. It will be operated by a centrally managed and ultra-secure building monitoring system.  

Smart home technology will come as a standard feature of each Misk apartment. Image credit: ARADA.

The ARADA Smart Home technology will be available to view at the Cityscape Global real estate exhibition in Dubai between 2-4 October this year, where interested buyers can also ‘walk through’ the Misk Apartments via a ground-breaking virtual reality (VR) experience. 

HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Vice Chairman of ARADA said, “One of ARADA’s core aims is to be a leader in the field of forward-thinking and sustainable development. Not only will the ARADA Smart Home system allow residents greater peace of mind with round-the-clock visibility of their homes, it will also allow them to save money by monitoring their electricity usage more closely, which in turn results in a reduced impact on the environment. This is yet another sign that ARADA is determined to break new boundaries when it comes to delivering security, efficiency and convenience for our customers.”

Buyers in the Misk Apartments will benefit from direct access to and great views of Aljada’s Central Hub, the UAE’s latest leisure and entertainment destination, which is being designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. From one-bedroom apartments right up to four-bedroom penthouses nearly 5,000 square feet in size, the units are ideal for modern couples and families with children. 

The latest announcement at Sharjah’s largest mixed-use lifestyle destination follows the award of the city’s first main construction contract in July, which was handed to Modern Building Contracting Company LLC.  

Launched in September 2017, Aljada has swiftly become Sharjah’s fastest-selling residential community. Delivered in phases starting in 2019, the entire project is expected to be completed by 2025.

The Aljada masterplan is carefully designed with walkability and wide green spaces in mind. Aljada has excellent connectivity to surrounding areas and includes considerable retail, leisure and entertainment options, in addition to its residential and commercial opportunities. 

For more information about Aljada, visit ARADA Developments.

Source: ARADA Developments LLC

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