Abu dhabi: Arada has acquired a significant controlling stake in Reem Hospital, the Abu Dhabi-based healthcare provider, in a transformative move that marks the master developer’s entry into the healthcare sector and accelerates its ambition to build one of the region’s most comprehensive integrated wellness ecosystems.
According to Emirates News Agency, the stake, which represents more than 80% of the business, was purchased from a consortium that included Investcorp and its affiliates and other shareholders. This acquisition is part of an AED2 billion commitment from Arada to invest in Reem Hospital’s expansion across the UAE.
That scale has been driven in part by the hospital’s use of AI-powered tracking and care programming systems, which have set new benchmarks for clinical efficiency and patient outcomes across the Gulf.
Arada’s acquisition and funding commitment will now unlock a next phase of growth. Reem Hospital’s existing Reem Island facility will be doubled in capacity to 200 beds, with new specialty areas such as women’s health and paediatrics introduced to serve a broader patient community.
Three further hospitals are planned across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, while a network of Reem Clinics will be established across the UAE, including within Arada’s own master-planned communities, bringing healthcare directly to residents’ doorsteps.
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said that this acquisition aligns with their vision to create spaces that enable people to lead happier, healthier, and more meaningful lives. Through this partnership, Arada aims to bring healthcare not only to the residents of their communities but also to patients across the UAE and beyond.
Zaid Al Siksek, Chairman of Reem Hospital, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that Arada’s vision, resources, and community platform give Reem Hospital everything needed to advance to the next level.
Established in 2020 on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island, Reem Hospital is the first post-acute rehabilitation and multi-speciality hospital in the UAE designed to deliver high-quality, end-to-end care throughout a patient’s recovery journey. It has grown into one of the most advanced medical facilities in the region, with an 800-plus workforce, including 120 doctors across 42 specialist areas, treating over 850,000 patients in 2025 alone.