Al Helio 2

Al Helio 2 is a residential area and a sub-community of Al Helio in Ajman. It is a peaceful neighbourhood comprising different villas of varying sizes and a collection of farmhouses with all the amenities within easy reach of residents. Located on the eastern end of the emirate, the area is closer to the Sharjah border. The area is well connected to the rest of Ajman and other emirates via Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi Street (E311).

• In proximity to the Sharjah-Ajman border
• Peaceful villa community with more affordable prices
• Easy access to all amenities and other areas of the city
• Quick access to Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)

Al Helio 2 is a peaceful villa community ideal for those looking for a relatively affordable option. Popular points of interest in Al Helio 2 are:

• Property prices are affordable compared to that in central Ajman
• Easy access to the rest of the city via Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street
• Located near the Sharjah border, allowing easy access to its amenities and economic benefits

The community currently has properties only available for sale. This provides residents with a chance to enjoy living in a secure and serene environment at affordable prices with all the amenities nearby.

Al Helio 2 has villas and residential plots available for sale. The villas are mainly divided into 3 to 7-bedroom categories while some villas also have more bedrooms. Most villas have spacious rooms and some even have gardens and covered parking spaces.

Apart from the residential spaces, the major part of the community boasts farmhouses such as Cee Tees Farm, Green Earth Farm, Al Rawda Farm, Prime Oasis Farm House and many others. These farmhouses also serve as tourist attractions in the area. Residents can also book a stay over the weekend or on holidays to enjoy the green and natural surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Yacob’s Farm & Camping is considered one of the best and a popular farm stay facilities in the UAE.

Residents face no trouble in finding parking spaces in Al Helio 2. The villas come with covered parking spaces and the streets also have ample space for parking vehicles when needed.

Modes for public transportation in Al Helio 2 include taxis and buses. The nearest bus station is The Emirates City Bus Stop, about 4 minutes away from the centre of Al Helio 2. Humaidiya Park Bus Stop and Al Yasmeen Bus Stop are other bus stations near the town to facilitate Al Helio 2 residents. Taxis are also available in the area along with online cab services.

There are several supermarkets near Al Helio 2 for residents to manage their daily shopping and grocery. The nearest one is the Al Helio Supermarket on Sheikh Zayed Street. It is about 4 minutes away. Bahar Al Madinah Foodstuff Trading and Bait Al Qamar Grocery are two other options nearby that can be reached in about 5 minutes. Other supermarkets that require a little more travel are Al Yasmeen Supermarket, Al Ruman Supermarket and Zayan Supermarkets. All of these are less than 10 minutes away from Al Helio 2.

There are many mosques in Al Helio 2. Residents can spot a mosque close to their home in every corner of the community. Popular mosques include Fatima Al Zahra Mosque, Numan Bin Almuqren Mosque, Sheikh Rashid Almualla Mosque and Saif Saeed Al Shamsi Mosque.

There are a few churches near Al Helio including, Gods Pavilion Champions Chapel in Raddison Blu Hotel at a drive of 17 minutes and CCC Light International in Falcon Towers, 22 minutes away. Gurdwara Sahib – Ajman Sanaya is a Sikh Gurudwara at a drive of about 20 minutes.

There are plenty of nurseries and schools near Al Helio 2. Nurseries that can be spotted nearby are:

• Kids Town Nursery
• Green Apple Nursery
• Magic Castle Nursery

Primary and secondary schools near Al Helio 2 include:

• Woodlem Park School
• The First Academy Ajman
• East Point Indian International School

The First Academy Ajman is about 12 minutes away from Al Helio 2. It follows the American Curriculum and provides quality education from Pre-Primary to 11th Standard. It was founded in 2012 and focuses on children’s academic, sporting and extra-curricular needs. Woodlem Park School is an Indian school that follows the CBSE curriculum. It is located 15 minutes away in the Al Jurf community.

A few schools in Sharjah are also located at just a drive of 10 minutes such as Emirates National School Sharjah Campus, School of Scientific Innovation and Pamir Private School. All of these are located in the Al Rahmaniya community in Sharjah.

Although the area is distant from the main city, there are plenty of clinics and hospitals near Al Helio 2. Residents can visit the following:

• Al bait Metwahid Hall Medical Center
• Saudi German Hospital Ajman
• Thumbay Hospital Ajman

Al bait Metwahid Hall is a primary care clinic near Al Helio 2. Thumbay Hospital is popular for its high level of services all across the UAE. The hospital chain provides commendable medical services to its patients through highly skilled medical staff and modern equipment. Thumbay Hospital Ajman is about 20 minutes away from Al Helio 2.

Al Helio 2 is neighboured by the other small and big communities in Ajman including Al Amerah, Al Yasmeen and  Al Zahya. Being part of the parent community of Al Helio, Al Helio 1 is also located adjacent to the area. Some prominent neighbourhoods in Sharjah are also reachable within a few minutes of drive such as Al Zubair Orchards and Al Rahmaniya.

There are plenty of shopping centres and malls near Al Helio 2. Popular ones are:

• Flamingo Mall
• City Centre Ajman
• City Life Al Tallah Mall

The most popular, high-rated mall in the city is the City Centre Ajman. It provides a perfect blend of shopping, dining and entertainment options for visitors. The mall houses over 79 international and local brand outlets along with a Carrefour hypermarket and a 9-screen VOX Cinemas. The mall also has 18 multi-cuisine dining options. It is located at a drive of 20 minutes on Al Ittihad Street (E11).

Considering the area is away from central Ajman, there are several local restaurants near Al Helio 2. The options differ in terms of dining style and cuisine. The nearest restaurants are:

• Hardee’s Emirates Road
• Alamsah Alsehrya Restaurant
• Alkoukh Restaurant & Coffee Shop

There are other restaurants located at a short distance as well. Moreover, there is a wide range of dining options at City Centre Ajman which provide fast food and local as well as international cuisine. For a fine dining experience, one needs to travel to another end of the city. Emirates Sea Restaurant in the Al Rawda community is a polished restaurant that serves a variety of seafood. La Paprika Restaurant is a casual fine eatery in Al Jurf offering fast food options.

Al Helio 2 is not a coastal area, so it takes a drive of about 20 minutes to reach the nearest beach. Popular beaches near Al Helio 2 include Al Heera Beach, Ajman Beach, Zora Camping Beach, Ajman Secret Beach, Ajman Open Beach as well as Al Hamriyah Beach in Sharjah. These beaches can be reached in about 20 to 30 minutes. The most common activities to do on beaches are swimming, volleyball and walking. Restaurants and cafes are also present nearby.

Al Tallah Camel Race Course is a popular landmark located 15 minutes away from Al Helio 2. Races are held on Fridays and Saturdays. The racing season starts in October and continues till March. People for speedy rides can also go on Desert Safari in Al Bahia.

Al Zorah Natural Reserve, located at a drive of 20 minutes is inhabited by an array of wildlife species including both animals and plants. Residents can go there to enjoy the picturesque beautiful lakes and mangrove forests as well as over 50 species of migrant and exotic birds and aquatic animals. It’s a great place for nature enthusiasts, and it’s surrounded by a world-class golf course, Al Zorah Golf Club.

There are a lot of parks near Al Helio 2 where residents can spend a good time with their families in the evenings. Al Helio Park, Al Yasmin Park and The Lounge Park are some of the nearest ones. All of them are less than 10 minutes away from the centre of Al Helio 2.

Ajman Cricket Club Grounds, The Gym Sports Center and RF Fitness are among the places that residents can go to for fitness and sporting activities. For self-care, the residents can find plenty of spas and salons nearby. Some of them are Shabab Al Balad Gents Salon, Altitude The Spa & Laser Clinic and Al Saqer Al Thahabi Gents Salon.

The City Centre Ajman regularly holds events to commemorate festivals and important days. The Al Tallah Race Course hosts the annual Camel Festival in February which is famous across the Arabian Gulf.

Al Helio 2 scores well as a residential community in terms of peace, security and availability of resources. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the main areas of the city which is the only point to consider. The prices of properties in Al Helio 2 are relatively lower compared to the rest of the city.

Al Helio 2 is a residential suburb in Ajman.

Al Helio 2 features spacious standalone villas as well as several farmhouses located within the community.

• 5 minutes away from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)
• Partially touches the Ajman-Sharjah border 
• 26 minutes away from the Free Zone Ajman
• Sharjah International Airport is 20 minutes away