Al Mirgab, Sharjah

Al Mirgab is one of the seven sub-districts of Al Heerah Suburb in Sharjah offering expansive residences. Situated near the coastal area of the emirate, the sub-community is home to the popular shopping mall – Matajer Al Mirgab and several other communal facilities. The well-developed street network connects the neighbourhood with Al Wahda Street and Al Ittihad Street in a short drive.

• Part of a peaceful neighbourhood, Al Heerah Suburb
• Located on the Ajman-Sharjah border
• A popular area for renting villas
• Amenities include schools, hospitals and restaurants

Al Mirgab is mainly a villa community equipped with all the basic amenities and facilities. For entertainment, the relaxing beaches of Sharjah lie in proximity to the community where residents can find several water sports activities and dining options.

Al Mirgab offers 3 to 5-bedroom contemporary villas with beautiful interiors and exteriors. The bedrooms in these villas consist of en-suite bathrooms and built-in wardrobes. A few layouts also offer majlis and a private garden. Other facilities include a maid’s room, balcony, covered parking area and a private swimming pool.

Finding parking spaces in Al Mirgab isn’t a hassle for residents as each villa offers a covered and secure parking area. Depending on the size of the house, one or two vehicles can be parked. Visitors can use the street parking facility for their cars.

People who use public transport can use the bus and taxi service to commute. Bus E400 have routes that pass from the northern side of the neighbourhood. These include Al Sharq Street Police Academy bus station and Al Sharq Street Al Quds Cultural Institute bus station. However, it is preferable to use your own vehicle or taxi service to travel during rush hours.

Carrefour in Matajer Al Mirgab is a one-stop destination to stock up on your daily essentials. This supermarket in Al Mirgab is one of the best supermarkets in Sharjah offering in-store baked bread, fisheries, butcheries and other products in an affordable price range. Al Ibtesam Supermarket and Al Dawar Supermarket are two other grocery stores in the neighbourhood. Other options in the nearby communities include Spinneys, Giant Supermarket and Deenar Supermarket. All these grocery stores are located within a 5-minute drive.

There are plenty of mosques in Al Mirgab where the Muslim community can offer their prayers. Bader Mosque, Imam Ibn Majah Mosque and Al-Bara Bin Azeb Mosque are a few of them. For congregational prayers, residents can head to King Faisal Mosque which is accessible in a 12-minute drive. The mosque is one of the largest mosques in Sharjah with prayer halls that can accommodate 17,000 worshippers.

Al Yarmook area is located south of the community where most of the churches in Sharjah are concentrated. St. Michael’s Catholic Church Sharjah, St. Martin’s Anglican Church, Grace Evangelical Church and Russian Orthodox Church are a few churches near Al Mirgab. One will have to drive for around half an hour to visit temples in Bur Dubai.

Parents with school-going children will find Al Heera Secondary School in Al Mirgab. For preschoolers, the school has a nursery section. Another kid’s nursery in the area is Step Nursery. The Al Azra community lies to the east of the neighbourhood where several best schools in Sharjah are located. These include

• Dawha School
• Al Resalah International School of Science
• Sharjah Public School

Beaconhouse Al Khaleej International School and Dawha School in Al Azra follow the American Curriculum from Kindergarten 1 to Grade 12 while Sharjah Public School follows the British curriculum.

University City Sharjah is a 20-minute drive from the residential community where some of the reputable educational institutes for higher studies are located.

Emirates International Medical Center in Al Mirgab is a renowned healthcare facility in the neighbourhood. In a short drive of 10-minutes, residents can find some of the top hospitals in Sharjah. Zulekha Hospital, Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah, Burjeel Hospital Sharjah and Medcare Hospital Sharjah are a few hospitals near the sub-district.

CosmeSurge Corniche Road Sharjah is a renowned clinic in the neighbouring community providing quality cosmetic surgery and medicines. Other clinics nearby are Berlin Dental Clinic, Golden Star Children’s Clinic and Cosmolaser Medical Centre.

Al Mirgab is surrounded by popular communities of Sharjah and shares its border with the residential districts of Ajman. Al Nekhailat lies to the east, Al Rifah to the west and Sharqan and Al Qadisiya to the south. Al Azra and Al Nuaimiya 3 are located north of the community.

With around 25 stores and a wide range of dining options, Matajer Al Mirgab stands tall as the only shopping mall in Al Mirgab. You can find Carrefour, Grand Optics, Geekay Games, Lifestyle, Jawharat Al Khaleej, Magic Planet and much more in the mall. The mall has parking spaces for around 180 cars and two entrances. Some best malls in Sharjah are also located nearby including Mega Mall Sharjah, Dana Mall and Al Safeer Mall.

There are several restaurants near Al Mirgab. Residents can access fast-food and casual chains for a quick bite. These include McDonald’s, Burger King and KFC. Due to its proximity to the coastline of Sharjah, there are several casual dining options available for residents. Gazebo Restaurant, Sealand Restaurant and Sadaf Restaurant are a few restaurants located a 6 to 8-minute drive away.

Sharjah Beach is the closest for residents of the neighbourhood. The sparkling water and sand make the beach a perfect leisure spot for family picnics. Located a 7-minute drive from the community, the beach will soon be equipped with promenade areas, picnic areas, lounges, changing facilities and prayer areas as announced by the Sharjah Urban Planning Council. Other popular beaches near Al Mirgab are Al Khan Beach and Ajman Beach. Al Khan Beach has a dedicated swimming area, water sports amenities and many family-friendly activities and facilities.

Sharjah Aquarium is a notable landmark located nearby. It is the largest government educational institute in UAE that sprawls over an area of 6,500 m². It consists of 21 aquariums that are filled with more than 150 species including rays, reef sharks and seahorses. Visitors can find mangroves, lagoons and coral reefs at the aquarium as well. The interactive displays and touchscreens for children are other features of the aquarium.

Residents can also head to Al Noor Island to spend the weekends. It has a Butterfly House, Literature Pavilion and landscaped garden.

The Sharjah Science Museum and Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization are also located in proximity to Al Mirgab. The science museum showcases interactive science exhibits while the seven galleries of the Museum of Islamic Civilization have hundreds of remarkable Islamic art crafts.

The community parks of the neighbouring community have children’s play areas, seating areas and walkways. Al Nakhilat Park and Sharqan Park are located within a 6 to 8-minute drive.

Fitness enthusiasts can go to Xtreme Fitness, Al Mass Gym and Fit & Fine Body Fitness Gym for their workout sessions. All these gyms near Al Mirgab are accessible within a 10-minute drive.

The salons in Al Mirgab, Sharjah provide a full range of grooming services at an affordable price. These include Lilas Beauty Centre and Mahi Beauty Salon. One of the top salons in Sharjah, Litchi Ladies Salon is also located nearby.

A family-friendly community with a wide range of facilities, Al Mirgab is a perfect locality to settle in. The luxurious villas are available in an affordable price range compared to other areas of the emirate. However, it consists of villas only for sale and rent which might not be suitable for individuals.

Al Mirgab is a sub-district of Al Heerah Suburb located near the coastal area of Sharjah.

• Sharjah International Airport is 18 minutes away
• Al Muntazah and Al Fisht are on the northern side
• 20-minute drive to University City Sharjah
• It takes 5-minutes to reach the emirate of Ajman