Minor Hotels, owners of the Anantara hotel chain, has announced plans to open a new resort and branded residences development in Sharjah.
The Anantara Sharjah Resort and Anantara Sharjah Residences are being developed by Arada and are scheduled to open in late 2027.
Located along Sharjah’s Al Heerah Beach, just a 30-minute drive from Dubai Airport, the new complex will feature 110 guest rooms and suites as well as 128 luxury one to four-bedroom residential units available for purchase.
Amenities will include an infinity pool, Anantara spa, state-of-the-art gym, and five restaurants serving a variety of cuisines. Meeting and event spaces will also be provided.
“Anantara is one of the most distinguished luxury hotel brands in the world and it is a privilege to bring this brand to Sharjah for the first time. Our partnership with Minor Hotels will provide buyers with the quality and delivery associated with Arada, combined with the harmony, culture, heritage and services they have come to expect from the Anantara brand,” said Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Vice Chairman of Arada.
The announcement reflects the growing popularity of Sharjah as a cultural and lifestyle destination. In recent years the emirate has invested heavily in tourism infrastructure like beaches, attractions, and heritage sites. Minor Hotels sees an opportunity to bring its acclaimed Anantara brand to a new market segment in Sharjah.
“In recent years, Sharjah has blossomed into a cultural hub, drawing both vacationers and business visitors with its coastal charm and making it an optimal destination for our latest venture in the Middle East,” said Dilip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of parent company Minor International.
With the addition of Anantara Sharjah, the brand’s portfolio in the Middle East will total thirteen properties spanning the UAE, Oman, and Qatar, cementing its status as a leader in upscale resort and residential developments.
“The expansion of the luxury Anantara brand into Sharjah is an opportunity to deliver our unmatched lifestyle offerings to a new audience. We look forward to working with Arada to bring this new resort and residences to market and ensuring its leadership position as one of Sharjah’s finest addresses,”Rajakarier added.
Sharjah, honoured by UNESCO as the ‘Cultural Capital of the Arab World,’ has increasingly become a popular tourist destination due to its mix of contemporary structures and museums alongside the traditional heritage of the UAE. The emirate offers a variety attractions for visitors of all types, such as notable museums, art galleries, archaeological locations, and family-friendly destinations like a expansive desert park.
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