Property of the Week: SHA Residences Emirates Island
Words by
Sphere Editors
15th September 2025
Situated on its own private island off the coast of Sahel El Amarat, SHA Residences Emirates Island is the first private island development dedicated exclusively to health and wellbeing. Backed by the world-class holistic expertise of the SHA and developed by IMKAN, let’s step into our Property of the Week — a showcase of longevity.
Presented by SHA Residences
The residences are located on a private island on the coast of Sahel El Amarat
It’s a new kind of privacy and level of luxury to reside on your very own private island. Here, at SHA Residences Emirates, the properties are nestled in a gated island community on the shores of Sahel Al Emarat. Better known as The Riviera of the Emirates, this verdant coastal area marks the halfway point between the skyscraping cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi and is the pocket of peace where the late Sheikh Zayed, the UAE’s founding father, set his second palace home. To get a sense of location, Yas Island sits a 40-minute journey away while the Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Marina are 25 and 30 minutes north of the residences. As for international travel, Al Maktoum Airport is accessible within 30 minutes of the island for a seamless connection from the UAE to the rest of the world. In this midpoint between dusty deserts and mega malls, the SHA residences have been created in collaboration with SHA – a global leader in wellbeing and longevity – to create the world’s first ever residential island solely dedicated to healthy living.
The Pinnacle of Wellness
Outside a Beach Villa at SHA Residences Emirates Island
Offering holistic wellness experiences for residents around the clock, SHA residences puts healthy living front and centre. The state-of-the-art Athletics Club and Movement Pavilion offer both indoor and outdoor training areas with high-tech equipment, a hydrotherapy circuit, tailored physical activities and guided walking meditation routes around the residences’ private beaches, lush gardens and coastal reserves. These areas also have scenic bike paths and a running track to get your heart pumping. Over by the marina, take a more thrilling approach with the sailing, yachting and water sports on offer, from paddle boarding and parasailing to a ride on a jet ski or a spot of snorkelling. The Beach Club presents a more tranquil environment by the sea to lay back, soak in the sun and sip on revitalising drinks. When it comes to culinary offerings, the Healthy Nutrition Pavilion is home to vibrant markets and restaurants where residents can indulge in thoughtfully crafted, farm-to-table cuisine with each dish championing organic produce and a philosophy of promoting health from within.
The clean interiors of the apartments and villas are inspired by the natural beauty of AlJurf
For those who frequently find themselves rolling out a mat for a morning child’s pose, the Mind and Body Pavilion emphasises the importance of spiritual wellbeing through disciplines including meditation, mindfulness, yoga and Pilates. And for any little ones, the Wellness Kids Pavilion provides a safe and inspiring space where children can play, explore and discover healthy living. Through fun activities and educational programmes, the space aims to teach the value of physical activity and wellbeing in an interactive and engaging way.
An Investment in Yourself
The island features a range of wellness facilities including a sleek hydrotherapy circuit
SHA Residences Emirates Island is the brainchild of renowned Abu Dhabi real estate developer IMKAN who, in this phase of the residences, featured a range of 51 sustainably-built one-to-four bedroom apartments, 19 Garden Villas and 67 Beach and Shoreline Villas. The design of each residence draws inspiration from the delicate natural beauty of the surrounding AlJurf area—with clean and modern interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows and neutral, woody palettes accented by gold elements. With the villas in such close proximity to top integrative medical wellness clinics, they are seen as not just a property investment, but an investment in your health. Whenever you feel in need of a vitality boost, all of the amenities are on your doorstep to rejuvenate your body and mind at your leisure.
Michal Hansen, Partner & Head of Exclusive Project Sales, Knight Frank MENA describes these unique residences as a “once-in-a-generation project, where every aspect from inspirational concept to exceptional delivery is meticulously considered, offering a unique opportunity to invest in your personal growth and longevity while adding life to your years. Here the pinnacle of architecture, design and private living meets an iconic island location steeped in history and in harmony with nature, with seamless access to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and other global cities.”
The first residences will be ready for occupation in 2027, with prices ranging from £1.8 million to £26m.
Find out more about SHA Residences Emirates Island and enquire via sha-emirates.ae
