Al Hayer, Al Ain

Al Hayer or Al Hiyar is a small village located on Dubai Al-Ain Street, around 45 kilometres north of Al Ain. The area has a hospital, a Quran memorization centre, a municipality office and a sports club. Al Hayer is popular for agriculture, fruit cultivation, seasonal flowers and dense trees.

Al Hiyar Al Ain is also home to numerous government offices and institutions. Some renowned ones include Emirates Post – Al Hayer Office, Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship – Al Hayer Center, Family Development Foundation – Al Hayer Center and Al Ain Municipality – Al Hayer Customer Service Center.

Moreover, the neighbourhood houses numerous shops to meet the requirements of the population. These include Sports Ball Sportswear Trading, Wadi Al-Helou, Planet Company etc.

• Located 45 km north of Al Ain
• Dominated by buildings 
• Excellent infrastructure
• The area is known for agriculture

Al Hiyar has paved roads, sports and recreational facilities, even though it is primarily an agricultural area. The neighbourhood is home to several amenities such as a health centre, a fitness centre and petrol stations. It is worth mentioning that the largest and significant residential projects implemented in Al Ain were in the Al Hayer area. The villas were designed based on Emirati traditions and complied with international standards.

Individuals and families can find rental villas and apartments for rent in Al Hayer. The area also includes farms and land plots. Most properties feature a living room, a dining room, a bathroom and a driver’s room. The homes have distinctive designs to suit the needs of families. You can also consider buying villas and apartments for sale in Al Hayer, as per your requirements. As for those who wish to design their home themselves, plots are available in Al Hiyar.

For other housing options, you can find several properties for rent in Al Ain. There are numerous residential projects in the area that can yield big returns. Investors consider properties for sale in Al Ain, a profitable investment.

There are several parking spaces for residents. At least one parking space is available inside the villas. Public parking spaces can be used by visitors.

Residents with private cars can reach Al Ain within 30 minutes. Those who depend on public transportation can find buses that pass daily from Al Hayer Sweihan St / Mosque bus stop and Al Hayer Sweihan St / Nahil Mosque bus stop. These can be reached within 11 to 13 minutes.

There are several supermarkets near Al Hiyar to cater to the grocery shopping needs of residents. These include Jubilee Grocery, Al Ain Co-op Society and many local shops (baqala). Meat can be purchased from the municipal slaughterhouse and fresh vegetables can be bought from Al-Naseem Vegetable Oasis. For bigger grocery hauls, residents can shop from LuLu Express on 13th Street near Al Falah Mosque.

Muslim residents can find several mosques in Al-Hayer, namely Al-Hayr Great Mosque, Al Darmaki Mosque, Hamad Mutawa Al Ketbi Mosque and Salem Mosque.

It takes around 47 minutes to reach the nearest temple, while the Evangelical Church in Al Ain is 39 minutes away.

Schools near Al Hiyar include Al- Rafaa School in Al-Hayer and Al- Hayer School for Girls and Boys. Al- Jouri Nursery is an ideal choice for toddlers.

Those looking for professional education can head over to some of the renowned universities in Al Ain. Al Ain University is a 30-minute drive away, the United Arab Emirates University is 37 minutes away, while Fatima College of Health Sciences is a 36-minute drive.

There are many medical centres, clinics and hospitals near Al Hayer. One can find Al Hayer Healthcare Center and Universal Hospital Al Hayer Branch, which are distinguished by their trustworthy medical staff, top-notch service and medical care for patients.

ProVita International Medical Center is a rehabilitation facility that opened in Al Foah, Al Ain in 2013. It has 71 beds, patient rooms, majlis, gardens, separate gyms for males and females and a 24-hour ambulance and crew facility. It is accessible at a 19-minute drive by car. Universal Hospital Al Hili and Al Hili Healthcare Center are at a 25 to 26-minute drive by car.

Some reputable hospitals in Al Ain are close to the area. NMC Specialist Hospital is located near Ayla hotel, opposite Baladiya Park, Shakhboot Bin Sultan Street and can be reached within 34 minutes.

Al Hiyar is located close to residential communities. Al Faqa and Masakin are accessible at a 10 to 11-minute drive by car. Al Fouh is a small area located close to the border shared with Oman. It is 17 minutes away from the area.

Residents can head over to popular Al Ain malls that are easily accessible by car. Al Foah Mall is home to plenty of stores, restaurants, pharmacies and a hypermarket. It can be reached within 20 minutes.

Hili Mall in Al Ain is a three-storey shopping destination with over 120 retail outlets, including local and international brands. Shoppers can find high-street fashion stores, toys, household products, accessories, furnishing and home decor stores within the premises. This mall is 27 minutes away.

There are several restaurants near Al Hayer Al Ain that serve a variety of cuisines. There is a Star Tea Time cafeteria that serves sandwiches, fast food, natural juices and cocktails. Marmar Cafeteria serves delicious Arabic dishes.

Mukalla Coast Yemeni Mandi Restaurant, Al Rahath Restaurant, Bab Al Burger Cafe, Zahrat Al Mazaq Al-Lebanese pastries, Winners Cafeteria and Al Hayer Oasis Cafeteria, all of which can be reached within a few minutes by car.

Due to the location of Al Hayer in Al Ain, the beaches are a good distance from the area. Jumeirah Public Beach is one of the closest; can be reached within an hour.

Al Hayer has plenty of green areas, trees and the famous Al Hayer Al Ain Garden.

Al Hayer Amusement Park in Al Ain has walking and cycling tracks, a small pool and facilities, such as bathrooms, gyms, and prayer rooms.

You can also head to the aforementioned malls, which include many activities. Children can spend the most enjoyable times at My Play Zone in Hili Mall.

Head to Al Hayer Al Ain Park with friends or family. You can also spend a day on the shores of Lake Al Hayer Al Ain. You can see birds, ride bicycles or exercise outdoors.

Residents can use Al Hayer Al Ain Hall for holding meetings and celebrations. The hall is quite spacious and includes all the facilities that residents may need.

Those who wish to maintain their physical health can head to fitness centres in the area, or visit the Al Ain Club Al Hayer branch. It has a range of swimming pools, playgrounds and sports halls.

It is worth noting that Al Hiyar is famous for agriculture. Therefore, public transport is limited and fun amenities, like shopping centres, are somewhat far away. The government is currently working on improving the rainwater drainage network.

Al Hayer is located 45 kilometres north of Al Ain.

Most residential real estate in Al Ain is located in the Al Ain residential project, which was developed by Musanada General Services Company in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority. There are 300 villas with excellent facilities as per the highest international standards.

• Jumeirah Public Beach can be reached within an hour
• It takes 31 minutes to reach Al Ain International Airport