The development is set to be the world’s first healthy living island using technology, medical experience and life longevity research.

SHA Wellness launches its third global development in the UAE following its flagship location in Spain and Mexico. Announced in partnership with IMKAN Properties, SHA Emirates Residences will be located on the private island of Al Jurf in between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

The development is set to be the world’s first healthy living island using technology, medical experience and life longevity research.

The project will feature beachfront residences centered on wellness, in addition to SHA Wellness Clinic, a health resort and several health and wellbeing dedicated pavilions.

The residences are available for sale by application only.

Residents of the SHA Emirates Residences will have access to several luxury amenities including personal trainers, yoga and meditation instructors, healthy-cooking chefs, experts, doctors and therapists.

The ‘low-density development’ will house 86 villas, all with its own beach access, 49 apartments and two penthouses. Interested buyers will be able to choose from Beachfront Villas, Shoreline Villas and Garden Villas with up to seven bedrooms.

Co-Founder and Vice President of SHA Wellness Clinic, Alejandro Bataller comments, “As we celebrate 15 years, we are excited to bring the unique SHA Method to the Middle East, making it possible for more people to benefit from our philosophy of integrative health and well-being. We travelled to dozens of locations in search of the perfect natural environment, warm weather and accessibility to create the world’s first fully integrated wellness island and found everything we could imagine and more at the seaside destination of AlJurf.”

Suwaidan AlDhaheri, CEO of IMKAN said: “The partnership between IMKAN and SHA Wellness Clinic has brought SHA Emirates to AlJurf with a shared vision to become a catalyst for health and wellness in the UAE. SHA´s philosophy is that the very best health for mind, body and soul is attained through marrying optimum nutrition and treatments with external elements of luxurious and relaxing surroundings. This is precisely why SHA Emirates Island will position AlJurf as the first destination in wellness tourism, mirroring our vision for AlJurf. It is without doubt SHA Emirates the ideal setting for our wellness-led project.” 

SHA Wellness Clinic has catered to the wellness needs of several high-profile clients including celebrities, business leaders, heads of states and professional athletes. The clinic has also been awarded accross several categories including the “world’s best wellness clinic.”