Wellness Pulse
What is moving in wellness real estate.
Short notes on the global and UAE market. Each one links to its primary source, so you can read the original and judge for yourself.
30 Sept 2026UAE
Aldar and Arada sign a Dh15bn joint venture on the Abu Dhabi–Dubai corridor
Aldar and Arada signed a Dh15bn ($4bn) joint venture to develop mixed-use communities on Yas Island and at Seih Sdeirah on the Abu Dhabi–Dubai border — Arada's first entry into the Abu Dhabi market. A major sign of capital and developer appetite moving toward the AD/Dubai corridor.
Source: The National28 Sept 2026UAE
Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana breaks ground in Abu Dhabi
Ohana Development and Manchester City broke ground at the world's first Manchester City-branded residential community on Yas Canal — a gated neighbourhood spanning 1.67m sqm with over 55% green space, a club training academy, recovery-led wellness facilities and Dh6bn in sales within 72 hours of launch.
Source: Gulf News12 May 2026Global
GWI spotlights how wellness communities scale in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Build Well to Live Well — Volume 2 profiles eight projects, including Ghaf Woods, Expo City Dubai and The Sustainable City Yas Island. The value is in concrete examples of how nature, community and sustainability are being integrated on the ground, beyond the headline market numbers.
Source: Global Wellness Institute7 Apr 2026Global
From amenities list to preventive health
GWI identifies a shift toward clinical partnerships, prevention and personalised programmes inside wellness communities. The right questions for a buyer are who staffs the service, how it works and what it costs — not whether a spa exists. A trend analysis, not medical proof.
Source: Global Wellness Institute