Al Noaf 3

Al Noaf is a renowned residential district located on the outskirts of Sharjah. Maliha Street (S116) runs along the area providing easy access to Dubai. Al Noaf is a cluster of  four sub-districts namely Al Noaf 1, Al Noaf 2, Al Noaf 3 and Al Noaf 4.

Al Noaf 3 Sharjah is sub-community bordered by Al Juraina, Al Noaf 1, Al Noaf 2 and Al Noaf 4. The sub-community boasts several attractive properties and offers plenty of amenities.

• A sub-community of Al Noaf in Sharjah
• Boasts a number of facilities
• Away from the downtown area
• Family-friendly neighbourhood

Some key features of Al Nouf 3 Sharjah are

• Proximity to Sharjah-Dubai border
• Proximity to
• Affordable prices

Al Noaf 3 is in proximity to Sharjah-Dubai border making it easier for residents to commute within minutes. It is an ideal place for people who do not prefer living in an urban city-centric community. This area offers a quiet and peaceful lifestyle, mostly preferred by families.

There are few residential plots for sale in Al Noaf 3. Spanning 17,437 sq. ft., these plots can be converted into spacious homes.

There is plenty of parking spaces in Al Noaf 3 for residents within the community.

Despite being a suburban area, there is no shortage of public transportation in Al Noaf 3 Sharjah. Bus stops such as Al Nouf 131 Street Stop B, Al Nouf 131 Street Stop A and Al Juraina – Al Nouf – Maliha Rd R/A are reachable within 5-minutes by car. Hailing a taxi is also one of the commuting options.

France Grocery, Shabab Al Qaraien Supermarket, Madinat Al Noof Grocery, Green Field Supermarket and Bait Al Marah Supermarket are the nearest options for grocery shopping. These are accessible at a 4 to 7-minute drive by car.

For larger grocery hauls, residents can visit Carrefour Market in Juraina. It is a perfect option for weekly and monthly grocery shopping.

Residents of Al Nouf 3 can say their prayers at Martyr Jamal Majed Al Muhairi Mosque and Martyr Ghanim Saeed Al Ghanim Al Muhairi Mosque. These mosques are present within the sub-community.

Al Yarmook is where one can find some popular churches in Sharjah. Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Orthodox Parish, St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, St. Martin’s Anglican Church, Sharjah Mar Thoma Church and Grace Evangelical Church among others. These are reachable within 20 minutes by car.

Options for preschoolers include the likes of:

• ASMAA
• Delma Nursery
• Happy Kids Nursery
• Pristine Rainbow Nursery

Delma Nursery is 9 minutes away from the neighbourhood. The facilities in the school include well-equipped classrooms, an indoor play area, an indoor water play area, and an audiovisual room. Happy Kids Nursery is at a 13-minute drive, the nursery is for children between 2 to 6 years of age. Pristine Rainbow Nursery is 20 minutes away, the nursery was shortlisted as the best nursery for the year 2019. The nursery follows the EYFS curriculum.

Some schools near Al Noaf 3 are the following:

• American School of Creative Science
• Australian International School
• Al Ansar International School

American School of Creative Science follows the American curriculum and is 5 minutes away. The school focuses on the Arabic language along with others. Australian International School is at a 7-minute drive. The school was established 11 years ago and has over 1457 students. Al Ansar International School is also 7 minutes away. The school follows the British curriculum.

Some well-reputed hospitals near Al Noaf 3 include the likes of:

• Royal Hospital
• Aster Hospital
• Al Qassimi Hospital

Royal Hospital is 7 minutes away. It is a well-reputed, private 160-bed tertiary care hospital with state-of-the-art healthcare facilities. There are multiple branches of Aster Hospital one of which is 17 minutes away near Al Qusais. Aster Hospital provides surgical and dental facilities along with diagnostic services.

Other sub-communities lying close to Al Noaf 3 are:

• Al Noaf 4
• Al Noaf 1

Other neighbouring areas in the surrounding include the following:

• Al Juraina
• Al Qarayen
• Al Falah Suburb

Al Juraina is a next-door neighbour from the west. The sub-community of Al Juraina 4 lies next to Al Noaf 3. Al Qarayen is towards the north of Al Noaf 3.

The neighbourhood has quite a few shopping options at a short distance. Some malls near Al Noaf 3 include the following:

• Matajer – Al Juraina
• Al Arab Mall
• City Centre Mirdif

Matajer – Al Juraina is at a 5-minute drive. Opened in 2012, it is a joint venture of Majid Al Futtaim and the Government of Sharjah. The mall has a Carrefour hypermarket and plenty of retail stores. There is parking space for around 281 vehicles in the mall. Al Arab Mall is 21 minutes away. The mall is built on 258,000 sq. ft. area and has parking space for around 600 cars. City Centre Mirdif is at a 23-minute drive. This mega mall has parking space for 7000 cars and has multiple retail options.

There are many small cafeterias as well as restaurants near Al Noaf 3. Some popular ones include:

• Hardee’s
• Pizza Express
• Al Tabaq Al Hindi Restaurant
• Shakespeare and Co.
• Crisol Restaurant & Lounge
• Al Manbar Cafeteria
• Delhi & Karachi Restaurant
• Rajasthan Al Malaki

Hardee’s is a popular fast food restaurant famous for its burgers. It can be spotted at a 5-minute drive from Al Noaf 3. Pizza Express is 6 minutes away from the neighbourhood. Al Tabaq Al Hindhi Restaurant is near Industrial Area 18 on Al Maliha Road. It is an economical restaurant that serves Indian and Pakistani food. Shakespeare and Co., an internationally known food chain are at a 7-minute drive. The restaurant has won the BBC Good Food award. Those looking for traditional Asian cuisine can go to Delhi & Karachi Restaurant near Muwailih Commercial. It is a pocket-friendly restaurant and the average cost for two people is around AED 40.

Two popular beaches near Al Noaf 3 – Al Mamzar Beach and Al Khan Beach are around 25 minutes away. Al Mamzar Beach has changing rooms and the kid-friendly swimming area is monitored by lifeguards. Al Khan Beach is a 600-metre sandy stretch and the facilities include changing rooms and showers.

Some key landmarks near the neighbourhood include the following:

• GM Cricket Academy
• Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club
• Al Noaf Park 3

GM Cricket Academy is 10 minutes away. The academy took initiative to give exposure to young cricket players aged below 10 years. GM Cricket Academy won junior cup tournament in 2017 against GEMS-Kindergarten School. It is a top-rated cricket academy in Sharjah that offers scholarships for players.

Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club (SGSC) opened in 2005. It is on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and provides facilities such as golf, rifle and pistol shooting, two CrossFit gyms, four football fields and a signature spa.

People living in Al Noaf 3 can go to Al Noaf 3 Park which is centrally located in the sub-community. Other parks include Al Noaf Park and Al Noaf Park 4 in the neighbouring sub-areas.

For staying fit, residents can go to any of the following gyms

• Attrafit Fitness
• CrossFit Hour
• Al Nukhbah Bodybuilding Gym

AttraFit Fitness and CrossFit Hour are both 7 minutes away from the neighbourhood. CrossFit Hour is dotted right next to Sharjah Economic Department. Al Nukhbah Bodybuilding Gym is at a 9-minute drive, near Al Maliha Road. For beauty-related services, there are a few spas and beauty salons namely.

• Laha Spa
• Hind Alamiri Beauty Salon
• NStyle Beauty Lounge

Laha Spa is at a 7-minute drive while Hind Alamiri Beauty Salon is 5 minutes away from Al Noaf 3. NStyle Beauty Lounge is also at a 5-minute drive near Matajer Al Mirgab. Men can find Classic Istanbul Salon for Men at a 9-minute drive from the neighbourhood.

People who prefer living in a calm and quiet environment, away from the city-centric lifestyle will find Al Noaf 3 as an ideal community. It is a perfect place for people who have to travel to Dubai on a daily basis as it takes a short drive to reach the neighbouring emirate. Those willing to settle down in downtown areas cannot consider living in the community.

Al Noaf is a sub-community of Al Noaf in Sharjah, close to the Dubai – Sharjah border.

Al Nouf 3 Park is the main highlight of the sub-community where residents can go for a stroll, engage in outdoor activities or socialise.

• Dubai International Airport is 17 minutes away
• Dubai is at a 26-minute drive
• Sharjah International Airport is just minutes away