Arada, the Sharjah-based master developer, has launched Yalla, a new urban e-mobility offering that provides convenient and eco-friendly travel solutions to both residents and visitors within its communities.
Launched for the first time in the Aljada megaproject in Sharjah, Yalla enables users to rapidly and seamlessly hire e-bikes and e-scooters via a dedicated app and website.
The introduction of Yalla means that residents and visitors to Aljada, Sharjah’s largest ever urban-mixed use project at over 24 million square feet in size, can now head to neighborhoods, districts and boulevards within the mega-community with energy-efficient, hassle-free alternatives to driving.
Yalla rentals are open to adults aged 18 and over and are available in multiple Aljada locations in addition to parking and charging stations. A single charge is enough to cover 50km on a Yalla pedal-assist e-bike or 20km on an e-scooter.
As an impactful and convenient form of rideable tech, Yalla enhances urban mobility while easing traffic and air pollution. Together with headlights, digital riding modes, and speed limits capped at 25km/h, Yalla is designed for safety as well as convenience.
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi CEO – Arada
“The Yalla mobility solution is a valuable addition to Aljada’s sustainable smart-city framework. In addition to providing an economical alternative to getting behind the wheel of a car, Yalla offers a travel solution that reduces overall carbon emissions and encourages active lifestyles and is in line with the UAE’s target to cut emissions by 40 percent by 2030.”
Yalla e-bikes and e-scooters have been in operation during a pilot phase for the past few weeks at Aljada. The initiative has seen growing demand and acceptance among both residents and visitors who appreciate the opportunity to explore the tree-lined streets and expansive green parks at Aljada.
E-mobility is just one plank of Arada’s plans to build a truly smart city at Aljada, which will also incorporate smart solar power solutions, smart waste management, smart traffic management and the introduction of a ‘sustainable lane’ for electric vehicles. A wide variety of smart home solutions is also provided as standard in every residence sold at Aljada.
Featuring 25,000 homes, the award-winning Aljada mega-community is a transformational destination for Sharjah, with extensive retail, hospitality, entertainment, sporting, educational, healthcare components and a business park, all set within a green urban master plan.
