Al Khaledia Suburb, Sharjah

Al Khaledia Suburb is a residential area situated on the coastline of Sharjah between Al Layyeh Suburb and Al Khan. It consists of apartments and villas in different configurations along with multiple high-end hotels and beach resorts. The coastal area offers an exuberant lifestyle with great conveniences. The well-connected road network and proximity to major landmarks of the emirate make Al Khaledia Suburb a perfect neighbourhood for those looking for a lively yet tranquil residence.

• A coastal area in Sharjah
• Offers apartments and villas for rent
• Surrounded by popular areas of the emirate including Al Khan, Al Majaz and Al Layyeh Suburb
• Home to some of the best hotels in Sharjah
• Utilities such as supermarkets, schools and healthcare facility are available in the neighbourhood
• The major highway of the UAE, E11 lies in proximity to the suburb

Al Khaledia Suburb is an ideal residential community for families where essential amenities such as supermarkets, schools, clinics and entertainment options are located within the vicinity. For beach lovers, Al Khan Beach and Al Mamzar Beach are located within a short drive. The housing options in the area include beachfront apartments and villas in unique layouts.

Properties in Al Khaledia Suburb consists of studio and 3-bedroom apartments and 3 to 8-bedroom villas. Apartments in the residential community spread over an area of 500 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. The bedroom comes with a built-in wardrobe and attached bathroom. The spacious living area, well-equipped kitchen, powder room and a balcony are other features of these residential units.

Villas in Al Khaledia Suburb are available in 3, 4 and 8-bedroom configurations. The coverage area of these villas ranges between 3,000 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. Most of the villas come with an expansive living room, separate dining area, a majlis, bedroom with fitted bathroom and wardrobe, gardening area and huge terrace.

Apartments for rent in Al Khaledia Suburb are a popular choice among individuals and expats due to their facilities and affordable price range. One is expected to pay around AED 44k to rent a studio apartment in Al Khaledia Suburb while the price range can go up to AED 109k to lease a spacious 3-bedroom apartment for a year. The rent for villas in Al Khaledia Suburb is around AED 160k for a year.

Hotels in Al Khaledia Suburb include:

• Ewan Hotel Sharjah
• Lavender Hotel Sharjah
• Hotel Occidental Sharjah Grand
• Sharjah Beach Hotel
• Al Bustan Hotel

Ewan Hotel Sharjah is a 4-star hotel in Al Khaledia Suburb with 46 fully furnished rooms. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, spa and sauna facility and a fitness centre. The structure of the Lavender Hotel Sharjah resembles a docked ship. It has 100 rooms including 2 captain suites, meeting room, ballroom, restaurant, gym and a spa.

One of the best hotels in Sharjah, Occidental Sharjah Grand is also located in Al Khaledia Suburb. It boasts 221 rooms with a large selection of amenities and facilities. These include a fitness centre, restaurants and bars, indoor games area and exclusive pool area.

Apartment buildings and villas in the neighbourhood come with dedicated car parking areas. For visitors, there is a paid parking facility available outside the house and residential building.

In terms of public transportation in Al Khaledia Suburb, residents can opt for the bus station and cab service. They can use buses from Al Jubail bus station that is located a 9-minute drive away from the neighbourhood or book a cab through online private and government cab service.

The well-connected road network offers car owners ease for commuting. Al Khan Street (S108) lies to the west of the neighbourhood, it connects the community to the major highway E11 in a 7-minute drive. Other streets surrounding the community are Al Khalidiya Street, Al Arouba Street and Al Meena Street.

There are several supermarkets in Al Khaledia Suburb where residents can shop for their daily essentials. Azar Supermarket, Coppins Supermarket and Al Khan R/A Supermarket are a few of them. For monthly grocery shopping, some of the best supermarkets in Sharjah are located within a 10 to 15-minute drive from the residential community. These include Carrefour in City Centre Sharjah and Spinneys in Sahara Centre.

For Muslim residents, there are two mosques in Al Khaledia Suburb – Abdullah Bin Rawaha Mosque and Malik Ibn Thabit Mosque, where they can offer their daily prayers. For congregational prayers, Al Noor Mosque is located in the neighbouring community. It can accommodate at least 2,200 worshippers.

Within a short drive of 10-minutes, churches near Al Khaledia Suburb are concentrated in Al Yarmook area. St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Martin’s Anglican Church and Grace Evangelical Church are a few of the churches located nearby. Hindu residents can visit temples in Bur Dubai in a 22-minute drive via E11.

For preschoolers, there are several nursery schools in Al Khaledia Suburb. Bluebells Nursery, Little Feet Nursery, Al Reyada Nursery and Canadian Montessori Nursery are a few of them. Bluebells Nursery has an experienced administrative team offering specially designed programs for children aged between 1.5 to 4 years. Little Feet Nursery follows the Early Childhood Curriculum and the Montessori Method to bring out the best in each of the children. It has an indoor and outdoor play area, music centre, puppet show and story centre, Montessori centre and air-conditioned transport to limited areas of the emirate.

Parents with school-going children can opt for the Al Khan Model School for basic Education and Al Khalidiyah Primary School in Al Khaledia Suburb. American School of Creative Sciences in the neighbouring community Al Layyah is one of the best schools in Sharjah. It is located a 4-minute drive away from the residential community.

Residents seeking timely treatment can find several top hospitals in Sharjah a short drive away from the neighbourhood. These include Burjeel Hospital Sharjah, Zulekha Hospital Sharjah and Medcare Hospital Sharjah are a few hospitals near Al Khaledia Suburb Sharjah. Khalidiya Clinic in Al Khaledia Suburb is another medical facility in the area.

Al Khaledia Suburb is surrounded by some of the most popular residential communities of the emirate. Al Khan is located to the west while to the east is Al Layyeh Suburb. Towards the south, Al Majaz area, Deira and Al Nahda Sharjah are located. The residential communities are accessible in a short drive as E11 lies in proximity to the neighbourhood.

Malls near Al Khaledia Suburb include City Centre Sharjah, Mega Mall Sharjah and Ansar Mall. All these shopping centres are located within a 10 to 15-minute drive from the neighbourhood. City Centre Sharjah is one of the best malls in Sharjah offering a diverse selection of beauty care products, electronics and household items. Some of the popular stores at the mall include H&M, Debenhams, Splash, Aldo and Levi’s. The mall is home to a wide range of dining and entertainment options as well. It has casual dining restaurants, cafes and fast-food restaurants such as Gazebo, Jollibee, McDonald’s, Tim Hortons and much more. Magic Planet and VOX Cinemas are other features of the mall.

Al Khaledia Suburb is dotted with several eateries serving different types of cuisine. Sanobar Restaurant is known for serving seafood dishes while Bait Al Mandi is one of the best mandi restaurants in Sharjah. The restaurant offers several traditional Arabic dishes. Other restaurants nearby the community include Five Star Restaurant, Bangkok Town and Blue Hero Restaurant.

Lou Lou’a Beach Resort in Al Khaledia Suburb is one of the best beach resorts in Sharjah. It is a two-storey resort with 134 accommodations and a wide range of water sports activities. The resort also has dining options, fitness centre, spa and a ballroom. Al Khan Beach is located near the community. It offers banana boat rides, kite surfing, kayaking and flyboarding. It is located a 7-minute drive away from the neighbourhood.

Sharjah Aquarium is one of the notable landmarks in the neighbouring community that sprawls over an area of 6500 m². It has two floors with several aquariums that are filled with more than 150 species including clownfish, reef sharks and eels. The aquarium has interactive displays and touchscreens for children. Visitors can also find mangroves, lagoons and coral reefs at the aquarium.

Al Montazah Parks is another leisure spot nearby. It is divided into sections, a water park – the Pearls Kingdom and an amusement park – Island of Legends. Pearls Kingdom Water Park has water slides, speed slides, pools, splash zones and other exhilarating rides for visitors of all ages. Island of Legends Amusement Park is home to several rides along with the famous Eye of Emirates offering an aerial view of the emirate. It has 42 air-conditioned cabins to accommodate 336 passengers at a time.

Al Khalidiya Park in the residential community has large open green spaces, children’s play area and covered seating area for families. Residents can also visit Al Safya Park and Al Majaz Park located in the neighbouring communities. It will take a 6 to 8-minute drive to reach the beautiful parks in Sharjah.

For fitness enthusiasts, there are several gyms near Al Khaledia Suburb. These include Power Zone Fitness Centre, All-Stars Gym and Emirates Sail Health & Fitness Club. All these fitness centres are situated within an 8-minute drive. For ladies, Elite Fitness Gym and Al Rabiee Fitness Gym are located nearby.

Ladies can find some of the top salons in Sharjah offering quality services nearby the community. Anisaty Ladies Salon, Byblos Hair Dressing Salon and Reem Al Salon are a few salons near Khaledia Suburb located a 5 to 10-minute drive away.

Al Majaz Waterfront hosts different traditional events and cultural festivals all around the year for people of any age group. Sharjah Food Festival, Abu Dhabi Science Festival and Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival are a few of the annual events in Sharjah that take place at Al Majaz Waterfront.

Living in Al Khaledia Suburb is comfortable for families as the area is equipped with all the essential amenities for living a tranquil life. However, the beachfront community might not be suitable for those relying solely on public transportation as the nearest bus station is a 10-minute drive away. Residents who own a car can easily commute to the neighbouring areas and entertainment spots nearby.

• Dubai International Airport is 17-minutes away
• It will take a 22-minute drive to reach the emirate of Ajman
• 5-minutes to Sharjah Aquarium
• Al Mamzar Dubai is an 18-minute drive away