US$163.4M SHA AlJurf debuts as world’s first healthy living island on UAE coastline

UAE – The coastline between Abu Dhabi and Dubai has been transformed with the opening of AED600 million (US$163.35 million) SHA AlJurf, a 12.5-hectare private island enclave that integrates world-class clinical treatments with ultra-luxury residential living.

Developed by IMKAN in partnership with renowned Spanish brand SHA Wellness Clinic, this groundbreaking sanctuary marks the first availability of the “SHA Method” in the GCC.

The science-led approach integrates eight holistic pillars: healthy nutrition, preventive and anti-aging medicine, holistic therapies, cognitive stimulation, emotional balance, physical performance, and inner beauty, demonstrating how the methodology seamlessly combines advanced science with holistic therapy.

The clinical facility houses over 110 treatment rooms and medical consultation suites staffed by international experts in genetics, revitalizing medicine and tissue engineering.

Guests access advanced treatments ranging from genetic profiling and cellular regeneration to cognitive stimulation protocols, all designed to optimize physical and cognitive function through personalized wellness journeys.

Designed by a consortium including SAOTA and HBA, SHA AlJurf exemplifies biophilic architecture through soft, white curves and stepped terraces that mimic the natural coastline.

As crown jewel of the broader AlJurf masterplan spanning 3.8 million square meters, SHA AlJurf anchors the “Riviera of the Emirates” known as Sahel Al Emarat.

The 137 residences range from beachfront villas to shoreline apartments, each incorporating advanced air purification systems and circadian lighting designed to regulate human sleep-wake cycles.

These features transform the property from mere accommodation into a permanent residential ecosystem focused entirely on physical and cognitive optimization.

Strategically positioned 30 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport and 45 minutes from Zayed International Airport, the island attracts high-net-worth wellness travelers from Europe, Asia and North America.

This accessibility supports the UAE’s “Economic Vision 2030” by positioning the nation as a global medical-wellness hub.

By offering a 360-degree healthy living concept including on-site medical assessments and 24/7 access to therapists and nutritionists, SHA AlJurf sets a new global benchmark for the 7 trillion-dollar wellness industry.

The property ultimately demonstrates how hospitality can evolve beyond temporary accommodation into transformative, life-enhancing ecosystems that redefine the relationship between luxury travel and human longevity.

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