Arada has launched Akala, a groundbreaking global hospitality and branded residences concept that positions itself as the world’s first precision wellness destination. Drawing its name from the Sanskrit word meaning “beyond time,” Akala integrates luxury living with an advanced approach to health and wellbeing. The debut location, Akala Hotel & Residences, is strategically located between Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Downtown Dubai, featuring two striking 220-metre towers and a shared podium that houses top-tier spa, fitness, and clinical wellness facilities.

This flagship development includes 534 branded residences and combines hotel-serviced apartments with high-end amenities and a 5-star hotel. Sales for the AED 5 billion project began on Saturday, May 31, during a two-day launch event at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Homes range from one-bedroom apartments to a signature two-level penthouse, The Observatory, which offers sweeping views of the Burj Khalifa. Every unit is designed to deliver a seamless lifestyle rooted in advanced medical diagnostics, performance therapies, and hospitality that enhances wellbeing.

Targeted for completion by the end of 2029, Akala is precertified for LEED Gold and WELL Silver standards. Residences have been meticulously crafted to promote physical, emotional, and environmental wellbeing. Features include advanced air and water purification systems, zoned climate control, circadian lighting, sustainable materials, and smart home technologies. Optional upgrades include organic sleep systems, EMF-conscious design, and acoustic optimization, creating homes that foster longevity, focus, and rest.

The development is supported by a comprehensive wellness ecosystem. Key facilities include a high-performance fitness center with private training pods, an indoor lap pool, and studios for cycling and group exercise. The Akala Spa offers a full-service hydrothermal experience, including saunas, hammams, thalassotherapy pools, and VIP suites. Wellness Studios provide dedicated spaces for movement, recovery, and mindfulness.

Medical services are offered through Everwell’s boutique wellness clinic, focusing on diagnostics, preventative care, and personalized treatments such as proprietary stem cell therapies. Additional lifestyle amenities include curated organic dining, a unique L-shaped pool, residents-only gym, spa, private cinema, and elegant communal spaces.

A lifestyle and wellness concierge ensures personalized, seamless service—from housekeeping and in-home spa treatments to curated wellness programs and family care. The destination is designed to be a global community, offering exclusive wellness content, programming, and events through a members’ club model.

Following its Dubai debut, Akala is set to expand into other major international cities, including locations across the Middle East, Europe, and Australia. Each property will be tailored to its cultural and environmental context while continuing the brand’s commitment to delivering precision wellness on a global scale.