Al Noaf 4 or Al Nouf 4 is a residential block in Sharjah. One of the four divisions of Al Noaf, the area is mainly composed of grand and spacious villas and empty spaces. The sub-district is directly linked with Maleha Street (S116) which further connects with Emirates Road (E611) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) thus providing a quick and easy reach to neighbouring areas and emirates. The area has a serene and peaceful feel to it with all the amenities required for a peaceful lifestyle are present at a short distance.
The community is not crowded, so there is a very quiet and peaceful feel to it. Some aspects that best define Al Noaf 4 are:
Living in Al Noaf 4 ensures complete freedom from traffic, noise unlike the main areas of the city. While enjoying the quiet environment, residents won’t miss out on any important need like education, shopping, leisure, healthcare and dining.
Properties in Al Noaf 4 include spacious villas which have 3 to 6-bedrooms. The villas are big with covered areas of 17,000 sq. ft. or more. The units have a maid’s room, laundry room, store room along with bedrooms and dining areas. It also includes nice garden areas and covered parking spaces.
There are ample parking spaces in Al Noaf 4. The villas have enough space for at least one vehicle.
Public transportation in Al Noaf 4 mostly involves taxis. Online cab services are also available. To avail a bus service, one needs to go to Maleha Street (S116) . It takes a few minutes to reach Maliha Road New Industrial Area Bus Stop E and Maliha Road New Industrial Area Bus Stop L.
There are numerous supermarkets near Al Noaf 4. The nearest one is Shabab Al Qaraien Supermarket in Qarayen 5, about 7-minutes away. Other supermarkets than can be reached within 10-minutes include Rahat Al madinah Grocery, Bait Al Marah Supermarket and Green Field Supermarket. Branches of Spinneys and Carrefour are also located in the neighbourhood, at a drive of about 10-minutes.
Haritha bin Al-Harith Mosque and Khalil Al Rahman Mosque are the two mosques in Al Noaf 4. Khalil Al Rahman Mosque has a white and golden interior with Islamic scriptures and floral patterns. The mosque is not only a place of worship for Muslim residents but also serves as a landmark place worth visiting. There are plenty of other mosques near the area including Martyr Jamal Majed Al Maheiri Mosque, Al Siddeqeen Mosque, Al Fat’h Al Mobeen Mosque and Abdulla Ibn Jafar Ibn Abi Talib Mosque.
There are some churches near Al Noaf 4 that residents can visit. The Al Yarmook area of Halwan Suburb has about a dozen different churches that can be reached in about 20-minutes. The Churches include St. Martins Anglican Church, Russian Orthodox Church, Marthoma Parish Sharjah, St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church and Church of God – Sharjah.
There are plenty of nurseries and schools near Al Noaf 4. For pre-primary education, the nearest option is the Barashi Nursery. It is located in Barashi and provides excellent education and learning facilities for small children. It follows the British Curriculum and accepts students aging from 3 months to 5 years. It is about 14-minutes away from Al Noaf 4.
Popular schools nearby include:
Sharjah English School is a popular school in the area and provides primary and secondary level education. The school follows the British Curriculum and prepares students for A level. The teachers are UK qualified. Facilities in the school include the school library, auditorium, ICT suite, learning support rooms and music rooms.
The area has good healthcare facilities for its residents. There are plenty of hospitals and clinics in proximity. Hospitals near Al Noaf 4 include:
All these hospitals provide good medical services to the patients and possess modern equipment along with the well-trained medical staff. Easy access to reputed hospitals is a great advantage for residents of Al Noaf 4.
Al Noaf 4 is located on the border of Sharjah, so it is neighboured by areas of Dubai as well. Its bordering areas include:
As it is a part of Al Noaf, it is surrounded by other sub-communities of Al Noaf. Other areas located close include Al Gharayen, Al Juraina and University City.
Residents of Al Noaf have plenty of options to go shopping nearby. Popular shopping centres and malls near Al Noaf 4 include:
City Centre Al Zahia have a wide range of retail, dining, entertainment and leisure options for the visitors. Residents of Al Noaf 4 have the advantage of having a fully-equipped mall close to their homes.
Oasis Mall Sharjah is the 10th mall developed by Landmark Group. Other malls are scattered in different cities across 4 countries. Oasis Mall Sharjah is a perfect destination for shopping with family due to its wide range of retail options. The mall also has plenty of dining, entertainment and leisure outlets along with convenience stores and banks. Oasis Mall Sharjah will also feature a 10-screen cinema which will also include Cinepolis Junior, a kid’s auditorium with a playing area and some rides.
There are plenty of restaurants near Al Noaf 4. Prominent ones that can be reached within 10 to 15-minutes are:
There are some more eating options available nearby. Residents of Al Noaf 4 will never find themselves short of eating options. Plus there’s a lot of variety when it comes to cuisines and dining styles.
Al Noaf 4 is situated away from the shoreline of Sharjah. It will take a drive of about 25-minutes or more to reach any of the beaches near Al Noaf 4. Popular beaches include Al Mamzar Beach, Sharjah Beach, Al Mamzar Open Beach and Al Khan Beach. All these beaches are ideal for spending leisure time and have plenty of restaurants located nearby.
Sharjah National Park is a popular destination in the city. It is a large park with many playing areas, slides and other activities for children. It is a perfect place for family outings and picnics. It is considered an ideal place for a barbecue. It is about 10-minutes away from Al Noaf 4.
Another important landmark near Al Noaf 4 is the Sharjah Science Museum. This place is great for kids and science enthusiasts. There are over 50 exhibits on display and a planetarium. Kids can attend various workshops organised by the Sharjah Science Museum.
There are a lot of parks nearby for residents of Al Noaf 4. The Al Noaf 4 park is located within the area and is a good place to spend evenings with family. It has a good set of rides for children and provides a clean, peaceful and secure environment. Other parks near Al Noaf 4 include:
For residents who like to keep fit, there are a number of gyms they can head to. Popular gyms near Al Noaf 4 include:
Salons and spas near Al Noaf 4 include:
There are plenty of other salons and spas located nearby. The area has excellent self-care options for both men and women.
Sharjah Light Festival is organised every year at University City Hall. It includes a great display of lights, music and colors along with a great number of food stalls outside the hall. The University City Hall is just 8-minutes away from the neighbourhood.
Al Noaf 4 is a quiet area, ideal for those who prefer calm over hustle and bustle of the main city areas. Residents have no trouble finding education, shopping, healthcare and leisure options. A long drive isn’t needed to reach the main city areas.