Arada Acquires Majority Stake in Reem Hospital with AED 2 Bn Expansion Commitment

Arada stated that Reem Hospital’s existing facility on Reem Island will be expanded, while three additional hospitals are planned across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah over the next three years.

UAE-based master developer Arada has announced the acquisition of a significant controlling stake in Reem Hospital, the Abu Dhabi-based healthcare provider, marking the company’s entry into the healthcare sector.

The stake represents more than 80 percent of the business and forms part of an AED2 billion commitment towards the hospital’s expansion across the UAE.

Established in 2020 on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island, Reem Hospital is a post-acute rehabilitation and multi-speciality hospital focused on end-to-end patient recovery care. According to the company, the hospital currently operates with an 800-plus workforce, including 120 doctors across 42 specialist areas, and treated more than 850,000 patients in 2025.

The hospital’s growth has also been supported by its use of AI-powered tracking and care programming systems aimed at improving clinical efficiency and patient outcomes.

As part of the expansion plans, Arada stated that Reem Hospital’s existing facility on Reem Island will be expanded, while three additional hospitals are planned across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah over the next three years.

A network of Reem Clinics is also expected to be developed across the UAE, including within Arada’s master planned communities.

Sharing thoughts, Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said, “This acquisition is fully in line with our overarching vision to create spaces that enable people to lead happier, healthier and more meaningful lives. Through this partnership, we will be able to bring best-in-class healthcare not only to the residents of our communities but to patients across the UAE and beyond. It also opens a powerful new revenue stream for Arada, while completing a critical piece of our integrated wellness vision — one that now spans every dimension of human health, from preventive care, fitness and lifestyle through to primary medicine, specialty treatment and long-term wellbeing.”

The transaction was completed through the purchase of shares from a consortium that included Investcorp and its affiliates, along with other shareholders. Reem Hospital’s original founders, led by Chairman Zaid Al Siksek and Board Member Mansur Ali, will continue in the business.

Zaid Al Siksek, Chairman of Reem Hospital, said, “From the moment we began conversations with Arada, it was clear that this was the right partnership: a company that shares our values, as well as our relentless commitment to quality and delivery. Arada’s vision, resources and unparalleled community platform give us everything we need to take Reem Hospital to the next level, and we could not be more energised about what lies ahead for our hospital, our people and our patients.”

Arada, launched in 2017 and headquartered in the UAE, operates across sectors including property development, retail, education, hospitality, and wellness. The acquisition forms part of the company’s broader strategy to expand its presence across healthcare and integrated wellness offerings.

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