UAE based master developer Arada has officially entered the healthcare sector after acquiring more than an 80% controlling stake in Reem Hospital. The acquisition is part of Arada’s larger AED 2 billion investment plan aimed at expanding healthcare services across the UAE.
The deal was purchased from a shareholder consortium that included Investcorp and other investors. Although the exact financial value of the acquisition was not disclosed, multiple trusted reports confirmed that the transaction marks one of Arada’s biggest strategic diversification moves outside real estate.
Founded in 2020 on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, Reem Hospital has rapidly grown into one of the UAE’s advanced rehabilitation and multi-speciality hospitals. The hospital currently employs over 800 staff members, including 120 doctors across 42 medical specialties, and reportedly treated more than 850,000 patients in 2025.
As part of the expansion plan, Arada will double the hospital’s bed capacity to 200 beds and introduce new departments focused on women’s health and pediatrics. The company also plans to establish three additional hospitals in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, along with several Reem Clinics across the UAE.
Reports from multiple business and healthcare publications consistently confirm that the hospital’s original founders, including Chairman Zaid Al Siksek, will continue managing operations to maintain leadership continuity and clinical standards.
The acquisition also supports Arada’s broader wellness strategy, which already includes fitness, lifestyle, hospitality, and wellness brands. Industry analysts view the move as a significant step toward building an integrated healthcare and wellness ecosystem in the UAE.
“We aim to create healthier and more meaningful lives through integrated healthcare and wellness.”
By
HB Team
