Al Ajban, Al Ain

Al Ajban is a residential area in Al Ain located on the northern side of the emirate. Three of the major roads of the emirate; Al Faya Road (E75), Al Taf Road (E16) and Al Faqa Road (E14) run alongside the community. The district has standalone villas available in different layouts and farmhouses.

• A remote residential area of Al Ain
• The well-connected road network provides ease of commute
• Consists of independent houses in unique configurations
• Located close to Dubai – Al Ain border

Al Ajban is a rural area of the emirate with farms and dune conservations. Most of the part of the district is secluded while houses are built alongside Al Taf Road and an extension of Sweihan Road in the community. This road connectivity offers easy access to the central areas of Al Ain and Dubai.

Properties in Al Ajban include standalone houses available for rent and sale purposes.

Parking in Al Ajban is available for residents and visitors alike. There is a dedicated car parking facility inside the house while visitors can use the street parking facility for their vehicles.

Commuting to neighbouring areas is convenient for those with private cars as the community doesn’t have a bus station nearby. However, the well-connected road network is a plus for residents. They can head to the key areas of the city using Al Taf Road while Al Faqa Road connects the neighbourhood with Al Ain – Dubai Road (E66).

There are several local grocery stores in and around the district from where residents can buy daily essentials. These include Al Ain Co-Op Society Al Nahil, Salem Al Shebli Grocery, Shabab Nahel Grocery and Jubilee Grocery. All these grocery stores are located near Sweihan Road, accessible in a 20 to 25-minute drive. Flora Baqala Grocery and Al Ashoosh Supermarket are the only grocery stores within the community.

Haraz Mosque in Al Ajban is the only worship place for Muslim community members within the community. Other mosques nearby include Sheikh Nasir Al Mazroi Masjid, Rashid Tarshoum Al Mohayri Mosque and Masjid Abu Bakr Al Siddique.

Those who follow Christianity can visit churches in Al Ain after driving for around an hour or more. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Al Ain Pentecostal Fellowship and Al Ain Evangelical Church are a few of them.

Parents with school-going children will find plenty of educational institutes near the community. Al Bedaa Primary and Secondary School, Nahel School for Girls, Al Sariyah Primary and Secondary School and Sweihan School are a few of them. These schools near Al Ajban are located in the neighbouring areas and accessible within a 20 to 25-minute drive. For toddlers, Atfal Al Hilal Kindergarten is the only facility near the community.

Since the community has poultry and dairy farms, a veterinary clinic is located in the community to facilitate residents. Al Shorouk Vet Clinic in Al Ajban provides premium care to animals. The clinic is situated near Al Ishoush Road. Other clinics near the community are Sweihan Healthcare Centre and Classic Care Medical Centre. It will take a half an hour’s drive to reach these clinics.

Although Al Ajban is located a bit far from the popular residential areas of the city, the well-connected road network provides ease for the commute. Al Faqa and Al Hayer are located towards the eastern side while Sweihan shares the border from the south. If you travel more towards the south, Al Yahar and Al Nahil are situated there. Other nearby areas include Al Madam Sharjah and Al Lisaili Dubai.

Residents will have to drive to neighbouring areas to visit the glitzy shopping malls of the emirate. The nearest options include Aliah Mall and Souq Extra.

There is no shortage of restaurants near Al Ajban located at the intersection of Sweihan Road and Al Taf Road. These include Arabic Restaurant, Al Rashedi Restaurant, Potato World and Sweihan Haut Cafeteria. Residents can also drive to neighbouring areas to dine at some of the best restaurants in the city. Some of them are The Grillers Restaurant, Al Maram Restaurant and Nader Restaurant.

Residents must prepare themselves for a long drive to visit the coastline of the emirate. The popular beaches nearby include JBR Beach and Yas Beach.

A few notable landmarks and leisure spots near the community are:

• Emirates Park Zoo & Resort
• Qasr Al Muwaiji
• Alanka Fort

Emirates Park Zoo & Resort is a popular leisure spot near the community. The zoo features 1700 animals which are kept in different zones such as snake alley, bird park, reptile house and wildlife walk. It also has a pair of white lions, zebras and Siberian bears. The resort in the zoo features well-equipped rooms with balconies overlooking the zoo or garden. It is situated near Zayed Bin Sultan Street in Al Bahia community.

Another historical and notable landmark near Al Ajban is Qasr Al Muwaiji. The fort is the generational home of the Al Nahyan family and was used for date plantation in 1966. It was declared the UAE’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012 after the restoration. It has an exhibition space which showcases the life of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Other worth-seeing places in the fort are the courtyard and the black-marble dry fountain.

The residential district also has several offices of tourist companies offering desert safari and camping facilities to visitors.

Fitness enthusiasts can find several gyms near Al Ajban to keep up with their workout sessions. These include Power Body Gym and Strong Bodies Gym.

For beauty care treatments, salons near the community include Alsayda Aloola Beauty Salon and Raw Beauty Salon. Both the salons are located half an hour’s drive away in the neighbouring communities.

Al Ajban is a remote area of Al Ain ideal for those looking for residences far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Residents will have to drive for around half an hour or more to avail the communal facilities such as schools and clinics. However, the well-connected road network provides ease for the commute.

Al Ajban is a secluded area in Al Ain offering standalone villas and farmhouses.

• Al Ain International Airport is situated an hour drive away from the community
• Al Muwaiji and Asharej are located towards the south
• Dubai is accessible in an hour’s drive via Al Faqa Road
• It will take an hour’s drive to reach Al Ain Zoo