SHA Emirates is based in Al Jurf, a coastal exclave roughly halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The next stage for wellness leaders
The Wellness Island marks the next step in SHA Wellness Clinic’s global expansion plans, after 15 years of operating from its base in Spain and a branch in Mexico.
SHA Emirates Island at Al Jurf is being developed in collaboration with Abu Dhabi-based developer IMKAN and will include a series of luxury beachfront residences alongside a SHA wellness clinic.
The expected completion date for the homes is early 2026.
The private island will be accessible only to residents and guests and is scheduled for completion in early 2026. The low-density development will consist of a total of 86 villas (all with beach access), 49 apartments and two penthouses.
SHA Residences Emirates offers four to seven bedrooms with private gardens and pools. Each villa incorporates natural and sustainable elements such as locally sourced stone, sustainably harvested timber and eco-friendly paints, and includes energy-efficient appliances, intelligent monitoring and control systems and solar-powered heating and electricity.
Choose from one to four bedroom apartments, including two penthouse apartments.
SHA Emirates will feature an on-site spa, medical treatments, sports and marine pavilions, a beach club, a kids’ club and dedicated cycle paths.
The construction of SHA Emirates Island involved a team of international and local architects and designers including NMDC, SAOTA, HBA, SIEC and OTAK.
SHA Emirates Island was established with the aim of achieving the WELL Building certification system from Delos, a global authority on green buildings and practices.
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Alejandro Bataller, co-founder and vice president of SHA Wellness Clinic, said the Middle East location is perfect for SHA’s global expansion.
“To create the world’s first fully integrated wellness island, we traveled to dozens of locations in search of the perfect natural environment, temperate climate and easy access, and found everything we could imagine and more in the seaside resort of Al Jurf,” he said.
SHA Wellness Clinic has received over 100 international awards, including consecutive wins of “World’s Best Wellness Clinic” from the World Spa Awards, “Best Global Detox Retreat” from the Conde Nast Traveler Awards, Luxury Spa Edit Awards and “Worldwide Health & Wellness Destination of the Year” from the World Spa & Wellness Awards.
