Al Murabaa

Al Ain, the fourth-biggest city in the UAE, is also known as the “Garden City” because of its greenery, parks and tree-lined roads. Nestled in the centre of this beautiful city lies Al Murabaa area, which is named after the famous Al Murabaa Fort build in 1948 by His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The area enjoys a location close to Central District in Al Ain and is bordered by two major streets: Sheikhbount Bin Sultan Street and Zayed Bin Sultan Street. It is home to the popular Murabaa Heritage Fort and Ayla Grand Hotel. As a community, it is well-known in the city because of Al Murabaa Heritage Festival that is held every year to honour the rich culture of the UAE.

• It is a mixed-use district in Al Ain
• Residential options in the area include villas and apartments
• It is located close to the Oman border
• Home to Murabaa Heritage Fort and Ayla Grand Hotel
• Residents avail easy access to retail shops, supermarkets and restaurants
• Direct access to Sheikhbount Bin Sultan Street and Zayed Bin Sultan Street

Al Murabaa is a city-centric area in Al Ain with properties mostly available for rent. It is considered as the business centre of the city. The Oman border lies to the north of the area. It is a densely populated district with a mix of renovated and old villas. One also gets to see the traditional Emirati forts and cannons in the district.

Properties in Al Murabaa are both commercial and residential. The residential properties in Al Murabaa consist of villas and apartments available for rent. Some of the residential apartments are built inside the commercial buildings, however, most of the residential buildings are recently developed featuring modern apartments.

The villas for rent in the area have a coverage area of 1,500 sq. ft. to 12,000 sq. ft. These come in 2 to 5-bedroom configurations, however, the renovated villas in the area boast amenities like large bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes and attached baths. There is a spacious living area in every villa, while the kitchen is semi-open and is laced with tiles and fitted cabinets. Furthermore, these villas come with separate maid’s room and abundant space for covered car parking.

The commercial properties of Al Murabaa comprise of low to mid-rise buildings. These properties include offices, shops, labour camps and showrooms for rent. The most popular commercial building in the area is Al Murbaa Building housing several large units. Most of the commercial space in the building features offices and a few showrooms for rent. Al Murbaa building is located opposite Al Ain Mall.

Al Muraba is home to a 5-star hotel named Ayla Grand Hotel, Al Ain located near the mall. It is part of the Ayla Hotels & Resorts group proving to be an ideal destination for those seeking a lavish business and luxury experience.

Residents get multiple car parking spaces within the villa. There are also public car parking spaces in the area, especially around commercial buildings. The recently developed residential buildings feature a covered parking bay within the premises.

Al Sheikha Salama Masjid bus stop is at a 5-minute drive and bus E 201 services this bus stop. For commuting to other emirates, the Central Bus Station of Al Ain is 6 minutes away from the area.

Living in Al Murabaa is quite convenient and there are many supermarkets in Al Murabaa where residents can head out for grocery shopping. Dawar Al Saah, Al Sourah Supermarket and Mohammed Akter Supermarket are located in the centre of the community. For larger hauls, residents can visit the Carrefour hypermarket in Al Ain Mall.

There are many mosques in Al Murabaa. Al Murabba Mosque and Al Miqdad Ibn al Aswad Mosque are located toward the east. Sayyida Shamsa Bint Ahmed Al Suwaidi Mosque is near Al Ain Mall. Other mosques in the area include Kuwaitat Masjid and Abdullah Al Zarouni Mosque.

Some churches are in the nearby area of Al Jahili include Al Ain Evangelical Church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Al Ain and Afrikaanse Gemeente Church. The Hindu residents will have to travel to the emirate of Dubai to visit the Shiva and Krishna Mandirs.

People who are living in the district can find several schools in Al Murabaa to choose from. Primary and nursery schools nearby include Government Primary School For Girls, Little Miracles Nursery, Headstart Nursery and Golden Bell Nursery.

Secondary schools are also located close to the area, these include Future International School, which follows the American curriculum; International Private School that teaches the curriculum planned by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Al Ain Academy offering the British curriculum.

For those who are inclined towards arts can enrol in the Steps N Beats schools, which is an art school that offers music and dance classes. Higher education options in the neighbourhood include some of the top universities in Al Ain. Al Ain University of Science and Technologies is 13 minutes away from the area, while United Aram Emirates University and UAE University Islamic Institute are within a 10-minute drive.

Gems Medical Clinic, Emirates International Poly Clinic and iCare Medical Center are two of the most reputed medical facilities in the neighbourhood. Speciality clinics in Al Murabaa include Al Dera Dental Clinic, Roma Pediatric Clinic and Kaya Skin Clinic. Several other clinics are also found in the area named as Gems Medical Clinic, Al Noor Clinic, Suleman Medical Clinic and Mehboob clinic.

Residents can also find many pharmacies in the vicinity such as Life Pharmacy, Boots Pharmacy and Al Ezza Pharmacy.

Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital is located on Khalifa Street just a few minutes away from the community. It offers a wide range of medical and surgical services. Other nearby medical facilities include Orthoplus Bone and Joint Center, Al Ain Al Ahalia Medical Centre and Burjeel Royal Hospital. All of these are available within a 10-minute driving radius from the area.

Al Murabaa is a fast-growing community in Al Ain housing many amenities within its premises. The two popular streets of Al Ain: Sheikhbount Bin Sultan Street outlines the community while Central District shares the border with it. Being a key ara in Al Ain, many other residential communities surround the district including Al Sarouj, Al Mutaw’ah and Al Jahili.

Al Ain Mall is one of the best malls in Al Ain and also the closest premier shopping and leisure destination for the residents of Al Murabaa. It was opened in 2001 and is one of the most popular malls in the city. This mall occupies over 2.5 million sq. ft. of space and showcases 350 world-renowned shops and 60 restaurants and cafes. Finding a parking space is easy too as it has 3,000 covered parking spaces spread across three levels.

Residents can head out to one of the many restaurants in Al Murabaa including world-renowned eateries such as Shakespeare and Co., PF Chang’s, KFC, and Nandos. Other restaurants in the vicinity are Saraya Halab Restaurant, VIP Restaurant, Bombay Darbar Restaurant, Shawarmer Baik Restaurant, Applebee’s, African Home Restaurant, Fuddruckers and Royal Mughal Restaurant.

To enjoy Al Ain’s nightlife, residents of Al Murabaa can spot McGettigan’s Al Ain at a 6-minute drive. Radisson Club House is also 7 minutes away with a bar tucked inside. Moodz is a popular nightclub in the Al Jahili area and Trader Vic’s is a bar located close to Al Jahili Fort.

Al Ain is known for its greenery and nature-centric theme so finding a beach here is near to impossible. Those who wish to enjoy a beachy day will have to travel towards Abu Dhabi and drive approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Yas Beach. Yas Beach is considered as one of the best beaches in Abu Dhabi.

Popular tourist attraction in Al Ain near Al Murabaa is Al Ain Zoo. In Al Ain Mall, there is Trampo Extreme, which is an indoor trampoline park with many different activities, such as wall climbing, trapezes, battle beams and more. Al Murabba Fort is a historic and cultural landmark in the area, which was built in 1948 and is marked in the centre of the city. It was previously used as an administrative office and a celebration venue for religious festivals like Ramadan.

Other popular historical landmarks near Al Murabaa include Al Ain Museum, which is the oldest museum in the UAE, Al Ain Palace Museum and Al Jahili Fort. Al Ain Oasis isis the closest from the area. It houses an educational eco-centre and showcases the traditional irrigation and farming methods used thousands of years ago.

Al Ain Oasis is a tranquil area which is not far from the community. It is a perfect place to enjoy evening and morning strolls amidst nature and long shaded palm trees dotted on each sides of the promenade.

Fitness centres in Al Murabaa include Al Ainawi Karate & Gym, Man Top Gym and Private Gym. All of these are located right within the area. As for salons in the area, you will find Nice Dream Salon, High Life Beauty Salon Spa, Pink Marina Ladies Beauty Center and Lou Lou Ladies Salon within convenient reach. A men exclusive salons include Riyadh Salon for Men loacted near Murabba Heritage Fort.

Al Murabaa Heritage Festival honours the culture and tradition of the UAE. It also honours the importance of Al Murabba Fort. Several activities are held to entertain and educate citizens. Police car displays, a horse parade, there is even a show with the police band and the K9 dog squad part of the event.

Al Murabaa is a metropolitan, green area in Al Ain which offers a mix of traditional and modern properties. However, there are not many water-centric places in the neighbourhood, so enjoy a beach day one will have to head down towards other emirates.

• Al Ain Mall is just 7 minutes away via Othman Bin Affan Street
• Al Ain Zoo requires a 17 minutes drive via Khalifa Bin Zayed Street
• Al Ain International Airport is 23 minutes away via Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street
• The emirate of Dubai requires a drive of approximately 1 and a half hour