Al Juwais, Ras al Khaimah

Set amongst the popular residential communities of Ras al Khaimah, Al Juwais stands out with its some of the remarkable features. Al Juwais is located in the central city providing ease to access the neighbouring areas in a short drive. It is home to one of the top hospitals in the emirate; RAK Hospital and Saqr Hospital. Al Manama Ras al Khaimah Road runs along with the community which connects to Al Khuzam Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salem Road from where residents can reach to the emirate of Ajman and Sharjah.

• A residential community in Ras al Khaimah
• Offers apartments, villas and townhouses
• Home to RAK Hospital and Saqr Hospital
• Al Manama Ras al Khaimah Road runs along with the community
• Proximity to various dining and entertainment options

Al Juwais is an ideal residential community for those looking for an affordable housing option while living in the hustle and bustle of the city. It consists of apartments, villas and townhouses in different configurations that are equipped with all the basic amenities and facilities. The community has its own healthcare facility, supermarket, educational institution and park. The well-connected road system is also in proximity which provides tenants ease for commuting.

Properties in Al Juwais consist of apartments, villas and townhouses available for rent and sale purposes. The apartments in Al Juwais come in 1 to 4-bedroom configurations with a coverage area ranging between 800 sq. ft. to 1,350 sq. ft. These apartments have a master bedroom with built-in wardrobe and attached bathroom, a spacious living room, kitchen, laundry, maid’s room, powder room and a balcony. Villas in Al Juwais are available in 2, 3 and 4-bedroom layout while the size of these houses ranges between 1,507 sq. ft. to 3,250 sq. ft. They feature a living room, bedroom with attached bathroom, built-in cabinets in the kitchen, laundry, storage room, a private garden and covered parking area.

Interested tenants can browse Al Juwais floor plans and take a look at the available floor plans for popular communities/buildings in the neighbourhood.

Prime Hotel Ras al Khaimah in Al Juwais features well-appointed 31-rooms. These rooms have a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, minibar and bathroom. Guests can enjoy the city and garden view from the balcony as well. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk as well as a free parking facility. It will take 17-minutes to reach Ras al Khaimah International Airport from Prime Hotel RAK.

Parking in Al Juwais is not much of a problem for residents as there is plenty of parking spaces available in residential units. Villas have covered parking areas for one or two cars inside the house while apartments offer basement or ground parking facilities to residents. Visitors can avail parking facilities outside the house.

Those looking for public transportation can take a bus from RAK bus station which is accessible in an 11-minute drive. However, commuting via personal cars is preferred by residents as the neighbourhood is in proximity to major roads of the emirate. To the west of the community, Al Manama Ras al Khaimah Road lies that connects to Khuzam Road in a short drive of 2-minutes. From Khuzam Road, you can easily get connected to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salem Road (E11) in a 10-minute drive.

Residents can find many supermarkets in Al Juwais for daily household and grocery pickup. These include Al Waha Hypermarket, Al Bayan Supermarket, Al Anbar Supermarket and Istanbul Supermarket. For larger grocery hauls, Carrefour in Al Manar Mall and Lulu Hypermarket in RAK Mall are accessible in a 6 to 8-minute drive.

Muslim community members can offer their daily prayers in Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Isa Mosque and Mahrah bin Ahmed Mosque. For congregational prayers, residents can head to one of the reputable mosques of the emirate in a 10-minute drive. Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi Mosque in Al Nakheel area can accommodate 3,000 worshipers at a time. It has two Quran study centres, a big library and a separate prayer room for women.

For Christian residents, Winners Chapel International RAK and Nakheel Church near Al Juwais are located within an 8-minute drive.

Al Juwais is a family-friendly community with kids’ nurseries and schools within the premises. Skyline Nursery in Al Juwais provides a nurturing community for preschoolers. For school-going children, there are several schools in Ras al Khaimah located nearby the residential community. These include RAK American Academy for Girls, GEMS Westminster School RAK, Indian Public High School RAK and Ideal English School. All these schools are located within an 8 to 10-minute drive.

Al Juwais is home to RAK Medical & Health Sciences University. It is one of the best universities in Ras al Khaimah owned and managed by the Government of RAK. The university offers Bachelors, Masters and Diploma programs in medicine, nursing, pharmacy and surgery.

RAK Hospital in Al Juwais is one of the top hospitals in Ras al Khaimah providing premium healthcare since 2007. It was founded upon the directions of Ruler of Ras al Khaimah and Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi to bring the quality healthcare facility to the emirate. The 80-bed hospital offers more than 25 clinical programs including cardiology, joint replacement, pulmonology, dermatology and plastic and aesthetic surgery.

Other healthcare facilities nearby the area include NMC Royal Hospital, Emirates Hospital and Al Oraibi Hospital.

The areas that border Al Juwais are Al Qurm to the west and Al Uraibi and Al Nakheel to the north. Al Qusaidat is located towards the south while Seih Shihyar lies to the east of the community. Other communities nearby include Al Dhait South and Khuzam.

Within a short drive of 8 to 10-minutes, residents can find one of the best malls in Ras al Khaimah. RAK Mall, Manar Mall, Al Naeem Mall and Grove Village are a few malls near Al Juwais. RAK Mall in Al Qurm area is a one-stop shopping destination. The mall has accessories and electronic stores, cosmetic outlets, local and international fashion brands, jewellery shops, a hypermarket, dining and entertainment options. It is located within an 8-minute drive from Al Juwais. Manar Mall is another mall situated in proximity to the neighbourhood. It has over 120 retail stores and 30 F&B outlets with a cinema and indoor theme park for children.

There are plenty of restaurants in Al Juwais offering a diverse range of cuisine. Golden Fork Restaurant, Al Salam Kitchen, Ali Baba Restaurant and Durrat al Furat Restaurant are a few of them. Other fine dining restaurants nearby are Capra Restaurant and Piaceri da Gustare Restaurant. Capra Restaurant has a relaxing and lively atmosphere as it is located with a stunning sea view. The restaurant offers an international cuisine implemented with the local taste of the emirate. Piaceri da Gustare Restaurant is an Italian restaurant in Hilton Ras al Khaimah Resort & Spa. It offers the classic Italian dishes paired with the finest wines. Both the restaurants are located within a 15-minute drive from the residential area.

Residents can spend a fun-filled weekend at public and private beaches near Al Juwais. Al Hamra Beach, RAK Beach and Sidroh Beach are a few of them accessible in an 11-minute drive. Flamingo Beach is another popular picnic spot for families with a cafe, restaurant and ample parking space. The Cove Rotana Beach Resort is a private beach nearby offering beachside sports and fitness activities.

Designed by Gerald Williams, Tower Links Golf Club in Ras al Khaimah is one of the notable landmarks nearby the community. The 18-hole golf course is framed by Hajar mountain range features a club with spa, casual dining restaurant and a café. The golf club hosts regional golf championships and provides a chance for beginners to learn the game. The Bunker Lounge in the golf club has a darts arena and pool table where visitors can test their skills against their friends.

The National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah provides an interesting insight into the traditions and history of this area. There is a collection of ethnological, archaeological and ethnographic objects at the National Museum. The landmark can be accessed in the 19-minute drive via Khuzam Road and Shaikh Muhammad Bin Salem Road E11.

Some of the best parks in Ras al Khaimah are located in proximity to Al Juwais. These include Saqr Park, Khuzam Park and Apple Garden. Khuzam Park is a family park with a walking track, benches, cafeteria and toilets. The play area for children has swings, slides and a small bicycle track.

For fitness enthusiasts, Power Fitness Gym is located at a walking distance of 10-minutes from the area. Other gyms near Al Juwais include Abriz for Ladies Fitness, Box 1 Gym and Fitness 360. All these fitness centres are accessible in an 8 to 10-minute drive.

Ladies can find one of the best salons in Ras al Khaimah near the community. These include Nayomi Beauty Salon, House of Style Beauty Centre Salon, Karzounita Ladies Salon and Thara Ladies Salon. Men can visit Tedallal Gents Salon and Enjaz Gents Salon for skincare services, hair cutting and beard grooming.

Al Juwais is home to Ras al Khaimah National Theatre. It hosted several plays and gained numerous awards. The theatre has also represented the UAE at different Arab festivals. Residents can also visit nearby malls for seasonal and cultural events.

Al Juwais Ras al Khaimah is an area with family-friendly amenities and facilities anyone looks for a peaceful living. However, the residential community might not be suitable for those who don’t own private vehicles due to the lack of public transportation. Commuting outside the neighbourhood can become a hassle as the nearest bus station is 10 to 12-minutes away.

• RAK International Airport is 18-minutes away
• An 8-minute drive to Ras Al Khaimah Port
• It will take 20-minutes to reach Mina Al Arab
• RAK Mall is located a 7-minute drive away