Arada has introduced Inaura, a fitness-led hospitality and residential brand, with its first project, Inaura Downtown in Dubai, set to go on sale by the end of January.
Inaura is built around the concept of kinetic wellness, promoting movement, balance, and daily wellbeing as part of urban life. Its debut location, designed by the acclaimed Dutch architecture firm MVRDV, stands as a striking new landmark on the Downtown Dubai skyline.
Rising over 200 meters with 42 floors, the tower’s standout architectural feature is a central orb, home to social and dining spaces that offer residents and visitors 360-degree views of Burj Khalifa, Business Bay, and Dubai Mall. The design transitions seamlessly from active, city-facing areas at street level to quiet, private spaces higher up, creating a thoughtfully curated journey from energy to relaxation.
Inaura Downtown includes a luxury hotel tower and 114 branded residences, featuring The Sky Penthouse, a three-storey, six-bedroom residence, two duplex Sky Villas with five bedrooms each, and a range of apartments from one to four bedrooms.
Inaura Downtown is designed for a seamless fitness- and wellness-led lifestyle. Amenities include a 3,000 sqm multi-level Formative gym with yoga, boxing, Pilates, and dance studios; a medical clinic; a holistic spa with cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, and immersive therapies; and diverse F&B options, including a Sky Lounge in the tower’s signature orb. The development also offers co-working spaces, meeting rooms, a cinema, library, and children’s play area.
Residences are crafted for comfort, functionality, and long-term liveability, with floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious layouts, and private balconies offering panoramic views of Downtown Dubai. Residents enjoy direct access to shared wellness, hospitality, and lifestyle spaces. Located on the edge of Downtown Dubai, Inaura sits within a permanent Burj Khalifa view corridor and offers easy access to Dubai Mall, Business Bay, DIFC, and major transport routes.
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The hotel spans the tower’s lower ten floors, providing modern luxury rooms and suites designed for guests who integrate fitness and wellness into daily life, with seamless access to shared facilities. LEED Gold precertified, the tower combines sustainable design with wellness-focused amenities, reflecting the growing trend of wellness-led urban living.
HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud Executive Vice Chairman – Arada
“Wellbeing today is defined by energy, movement and how we live day to day. Inaura brings this to life by creating places where physical vitality and urban experience meet. This brand reflects how people now want to live: connected to their environment and supported by spaces that foster momentum.”
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said that, “With Inaura, we’re bringing together design, fitness and ritual to build spaces where energy flows through every element and cultivates belonging. This is the first in a series of kinetic wellness destinations designed to scale globally, combining rhythm, function and purpose to meet a growing demand for homes and hotels that prioritise movement, balance and everyday performance.”
Inaura builds on Arada’s expertise in branded and wellness-led living, following successes like Armani Beach Residences, W Residences, and Akala, the world’s first precision wellness destination. While Akala focuses on longevity and restorative care, Inaura ushers in the next phase of Arada’s wellness journey, centred on movement, design, and energy. The project also leverages Arada’s fitness experience through Formative, the UAE’s largest gym operator by revenue.
