Al Atain, Sharjah

Al Atain is a popular residential district in Sharjah. It is located on the eastern end of the emirate and is close to the Dubai-Sharjah border. Al Atain is home to the premier destination for horse riding in the emirate, Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club. The major highways, Al Dhaid-Masafi Road (E88) and Emirates Road (E611) are located in proximity and provide easy access to the neighbouring areas.

• A popular residential district in Sharjah
• Offers spacious 4-bedroom villas
• Home to Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club
• E88 runs along the community

Al Atain is a peaceful villa community tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The modern infrastructure of villas in the community is preferred by families looking for a house with all the basic amenities in an affordable price range. The neighbourhood is well-connected to the areas of Ajman and Dubai through E88 and E611 making it an ideal locality for those who need to commute daily.

Properties in Al Atain consist mostly of villas. These villas are available in 4-bedroom configuration and spread over an area ranging between 2,800 sq. ft. to 4,500 sq. ft. They have a spacious living room, a huge dining area, well-equipped kitchen, a laundry room, a maid’s room with attached bathroom and a covered car parking area.

There are ample parking spaces in Al Atain for both residents and visitors. Villas come with covered parking areas for one or more vehicles while visitors can park their cars in the dedicated parking space outside the house.

Commuting through a private car is the most convenient choice as the area lacks public transport. One will have to drive for around 30-minutes to reach the bus stations located in the neighbouring community. Al Khawaneej Taif Al Madina Labour Camp bus station and Khawaneej Women Association bus station are a few of them.

Residents can find several supermarkets near Al Atain for daily grocery shopping. These include Al Ateen Supermarket, Madinat Al Qaraeen Supermarket and Al Fanar Grocery. One of the few leading supermarkets in Sharjah are also in proximity to the neighbourhood from where residents can stock up the daily essentials. Sharjah Co-Op Al Rahmaniya is located at a 10-minute drive while Carrefour in Matajer Al Juraina is accessible in a 12-minute drive.

For the Muslim community, there are several mosques near Al Atain such as Barashi Mosque, Samrah bin Jundub Mosque and Al Fath Al Mobeen Mosque. All these mosques are located within an 8 to 12-minute drive from the neighbourhood. Sharjah Mosque is located at a 12-minute drive from Al Atain.

To visit churches near Al Atain, one will have to drive for around 20-minutes towards the west. Here lies the church district of the emirate, Al Yarmook area where the best churches in Sharjah are located. St. Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Soonoro Church, Russian Orthodox Church and Church of Virgin Mary & Egyptian Coptic Orthodox are a few of them.

Hindu members of the community will have to drive for 30-minutes to visit temples in Bur Dubai as there are no temples in the emirate of Sharjah at the moment.

There are several private and government schools located nearby for parents with school-going children. New World American Private School, GEMS Our Own English High School – Sharjah and Fatima Al Zahra Primary and Secondary School Sharjah are a few schools near Al Atain. Delta English School and Al Khaleej International Private School are other reputable educational institutes in the neighbouring communities. All these schools are accessible within a 15 to 20-minute drive.

There is no shortage of higher education options as University City Sharjah is located within a 15-minute drive via E88. The University of Sharjah, College of Law and University City Hall and The American University of Sharjah are a few of the universities near Al Atain.

Residents can find several hospitals near Al Atain at a 15 to 20-minute drive. These include some of the best hospitals in Sharjah such as University Hospital Sharjah, Medcare Hospital Sharjah and Zulekha Hospital.

Family Health Promotion Center, Access Clinic Muweilah and Al Mazoon Dentistry are a few of the clinics nearby offering specialised services.

Al Atain is a suburban area of Sharjah that lies close to the popular residential communities of the emirate. Al Gharayen is located towards the west with other areas such as Al Juraina, Al Noaf and University City Sharjah. Al Khawaneej is one of the farming communities of Dubai accessible through Emirates Road.

Residents can head to the neighbouring community to visit malls near Al Atain. The popular Zero 6 Mall and Matajer Al Juraina are located in a 15-minute drive from the residential community. Zero 6 Mall features retail stores, food and beverage options and entertainment facilities. The ladies-only Fitness First and the IMAX cinema screen are a few of the notable features of the mall. Matajer Al Juraina is a community mall with Carrefour, retail stores and restaurants and cafes. It is popular among the student population living in the University City Sharjah.

Restaurants near Al Atain include Gazebo, PizzaExpress, 95 Degrees and Shakespeare & Co. Those looking for different options can visit Zero 6 Mall where Angelina Paris, Wagamama, Sapori and Burger Boutique are located. All these restaurants are located within a 15-minute drive. The expert chefs of Healthy Farm Eatery work under the guidance of a nutritionist to serve fresh, clean and organic food. The restaurant also offers customised meals for guests. It is accessible in a 7-minute drive via E88.

Al Atain is situated at quite a distance from popular beaches of the city. The closest ones are Sharjah Beach, Al Khan Beach and Al Fisht Beach. All these beaches are located within a half an hour drive from the residential community. Sharjah Public Beach is under development and will soon become a major leisure spot for families while Al Khan Beach is a more developed beach with several amenities and facilities.

Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club was the first racing track constructed to global specifications in 1983. The club is home to the largest indoor riding facilities in the Middle East. It has 1,500 seat grandstand for spectators while kids can come for riding lessons. The club becomes one of the popular tourist attraction of Sharjah during the month of December and March as it hosts the annual Sharjah Arabian Horse Festival and the International Arabian Horse Festival.

Sharjah Mosque is another notable landmark of the emirate near the community. Spread over an area of 185,806 sq. m, the mosque took five years to complete. The mosque can accommodate 25,000 worshippers at a time. The walls in the main prayer hall are decorated with verses from the Holy Quran while a large chandelier is hung in the centre. The mosque also features a cafeteria, a large library, gift shop and spaces for non-Muslims.

Sharjah National Park is located in proximity to Al Atain. The park is a perfect place to spend evenings with family. It has a duck pond, barbecue areas, children’s play area and plenty of green spaces. Other parks nearby include Al Qarayen Park and Al Noaf Park.

Most of the gyms near Al Atain are accessible in a 15 to 20-minute drive. Attrafit Fitness, Spartan Martial Arts and Fitness and 111 Fitness are a few of them. These gyms are located near Industrial Area 18, right across Maliha Road.

Beauty salons near Al Atain are 15 minutes away. These include N Style Beauty Lounge, Hind Alamiri Beauty Salon and Red Door Ladies Salon. For men, Al Badaier Gents Salon is located at a 20-minute drive.

The Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club hosts show jumping, SERC race, dressage and other horse races that are held monthly or annually at the club.

Al Atain is an ideal community for tranquil and peaceful living. With all the essential amenities in a short drive, families can rent a villa in Al Atain. However, it is recommended to use personal vehicles for the commute as there is a lack of public transportation in the area.

• Sharjah International Airport is 10-minutes away
• Sharjah National Park is an 8-minute drive away
• It will take 24-minutes to reach Dubai via E88
• 20-minutes to the emirate of Ajman