Al Qasimia

Al Qasimia is a residential district in Sharjah, named after the ruling Al Qasimi family, who have governed the emirate since 1600 AD. The area is known for its family-friendly apartment communities and is well-developed, offering convenient access to a range of local amenities. Located between two prominent landmarks, Mega Mall and King Faisal Mosque, it provides easy proximity to educational institutions, shopping malls, supermarkets and entertainment venues. Sharjah, the third-largest and one of the most popular cities in the UAE, is home to this historic district, making it a significant part of the city’s urban landscape.

• Located in Sharjah
• Named after the royal family ‘Al Qasimi’
• A community based on apartments
• Close to King Faisal Mosque and Ittihad Square Park
• Mega Mall and many other retail stores are in proximity
• Multiple schools and education centres in the district

Al Qasimia is a well-established district, offering a range of points of interest. Located near Corniche Road, King Faisal Street and Al Ittihad Road, residents have easy access to the city centre, making daily travel to key destinations hassle-free. Positioned between two of Sharjah’s most iconic landmarks, Mega Mall and King Faisal Mosque, the area benefits from its proximity to numerous schools, educational institutions, shopping centres, supermarkets, entertainment venues and hospitals, making it a popular choice for residents. For a day of entertainment, residents can visit Adventureland, which is an indoor theme park located in Sahara Centre. This park offers a variety of attractions, including a playground centre, sports hub, bowling alley, ice rink and thrilling rides. Additionally, there are several parks in the area, such as Al Nad Park and Al Mahatta Park, as well as the Al Mahatta Museum, which showcases historical innovations and crafts related to old industries.

Properties in al Qasimia include rental apartments. Al Nud is one of the popular areas to rent flats in Al Qasimia. It offers 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments for rent and sale with the same amenities. This residential sector features mid-rise apartment buildings and hosts a lot of amenities within easy access. Buildings in the area offer plenty of facilities for a comfortable lifestyle including recreational centres that are offering a wholesome lifestyle for residents in Sharjah. Al Bustan Tower, Ben Ala Qasimi Building and Al Marsa Building are popular options among the apartment buildings. They can be rented or purchased. Most apartment buildings in Al Nud offer excellent facilities to residents. These include central air conditioning, multiple high-speed elevators and basement car parking. Some apartment buildings also offer lifestyle amenities like gymnasiums, swimming pools and spa rooms.

Al Mahatah is a mixed residential and commercial suburb in the Al Qasimia district. Location-wise, it enjoys seamless connectivity to the key landmarks of Sharjah. Al Mahatah community is tied to its history, representing it through construction techniques, design and architecture of the buildings. Having clusters of low, mid and high-rise apartment buildings, Al Mahatah Sharjah offers a wide range of accommodation options, the apartments including studios, 1-bed, 2-bed and a few 3-bedroom units. The potential tenants have a variety of bedroom configurations and a choice of furnished and unfurnished units to choose from.

Most flats have a balcony, en-suite bathrooms and an ultra-modern kitchen. Even the smallest of kitchenettes have ample storage space, cabinets and marble countertops while the furnished units are equipped with appliances like a microwave oven, a cooking range and a refrigerator. There are many residential buildings with shops on the ground floor, residents have many amenities nearby. Besides these amenities, these apartment blocks also have plenty of outdoor space for parking and leisure activities. CCTV surveillance, temperature control systems, multiple elevators, maintenance staff and waste management systems are just a few facilities to be mentioned.

You can browse through the floor plans for Al Qasimia available for popular communities/buildings.

There are plenty of hotel apartments and 2 to 5-star hotels in Al Qasimia. These include:

• Al Bustan Hotel Flats
• Crystal Plaza Hotel
• Four Points by Sheraton

Al Bustan Hotel Flats Sharjah is a four-star hotel by Al Bustan Hotel Group. This low-rise building has eight floors, equipped with fully furnished apartments. There are 98 residential units in the hotel, all with a 1-bedroom configuration. Apart from a rooftop swimming pool, wifi the hotel offers its guests one reserved parking space. There are several amenities in proximity, including restaurants, supermarkets, gyms and parks, available within walking distance. The Hotel is just 1.5 km away from Al Mahatta Museum.

Crystal Plaza Hotel is a 16-storey hotel apartment building in Al Qasimia. The high-rise tower offers 1-bedroom apartments as standard rooms and executive suites. Crystal Plaza Hotel amenities include a health club, event space and dining options. This hotel apartment building is next to Al Barakah Halla Building and Al Bustan Tower. The tower can be spotted close to Bilal Bin Rabah Street and Al Estiqlal Street.

One of the best hotels in Sharjah, Four Points by Sheraton is a 4-star hotel with 225 guest rooms. Having connecting rooms, it is the most preferred accommodation by families. The key amenities include meeting rooms in the business centre, a swimming pool, a fitness centre and an airport shuttle. It is located at King Faisal Street Al Qasimia, Sharjah. You can access it within a 6-minute drive by car.

Other hotels in the neighbourhood include Nova Park Hotel, Crystal Plaza Hotel, The Act Hotel, Tulip Inn Sharjah and Arbella Boutique Hotel. These are accessible within a short driving distance.

There are plenty of parking spaces available for the residents of Al Qasimia. Residential buildings offer a minimum of one parking space per unit.

Residents can access various bus stations of Al Qasimia, including Sharjah Naturalization and Residency, Al Estiqlal Street public transport stop, King Faisal Intersection stop, Sheikh Saqr Bin Al Qassimi Street Spinneys, King Abdul Aziz Road, Emirates Islamic Bank, King Abdul Aziz Road, Emirates Islamic Bank public transport stop other than that King Faisal Rd, Adnoc Petrol Station within 5-minute driving distance from the centre. Those willing to travel by metro can drive to Etisalat Metro Station located at a 16-minute drive from the area.

Residents can access two bus stations of Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station and two bus stops of Sharjah, King Faisal Rd, Adnoc Petrol Station within 5 to 8-minute driving distance. Those willing to travel by metro, can drive to Etisalat Metro Station located at a 16-minute drive from the area.

Al Qasimia features several supermarkets within the community. Ansar Al Madeena Supermarket is a short walk from the centre and similarly, Viva and Mega Mart are also within walking distance. Additionally, Toot Al Sham Supermarket and Delhi Supermarket are located within the area.

Al Qasimia has numerous mosques within the community. The most popular one is the King Faisal Mosque. It was known to be one of the UAE’s grandest mosques and is still well-known as a landmark in Sharjah. The mosque can accommodate over 16,000 worshippers at any given time. It also provides a separate prayer hall for ladies. Other popular mosques in Al Qasimia include Al Barara, Ume Habiba Mosque and Alkhayyal which are within walking distance from most of the apartment buildings.

There is hardly any temple in the vicinity; the nearest one is an 8-minute drive called Sharjah Geeta Shangha. Among the churches, there is Covenant Faith Ministries Church within al Qasimia. In a close proximity, there are various other churches including St. Martin's Anglican Church, St.Michael’s Roman Catholic Church and Russian Orthodox Church are within a10 minutes drive in the Al Yarmook area in Sharjah. Russian Orthodox Church is one of the best churches in Sharjah. This Orthodox usually operates on weekends and all public holidays between 09:00 am to 06:00 pm.

There are a lot of options for nurseries and schools in Al Qasimia, which makes it popular with parents with school-going children. Al Lulu Nursery, Al Farha Nursery, Smart Kids Nursery and Little Hearts Nursery Sharjah are located in the community itself. Most of these nurseries are listed among the best nurseries in Sharjah for learning an development.

Little Hearts Nursery (LHN) Dubai is an early childhood education centre that enrols kids aged 45 days to 6 years. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and provides modern educational resources for kids. It promotes learning through play and fun while catering to the academic and non-academic needs of little ones.

Smart Start Kindergarten Dubai is an American early childhood educational institute that supports students' physical, social and emotional development. It has a team of experienced and well-qualified teachers and a comprehensive curricular and extra-curricular programme. 

Sigma School is within Al Qasimia. Other nearby schools include Sharjah Indian School, Progressive English School and Al Noor International School, which are all within an 8-minute drive.

There are many hospitals and clinics available in the vicinity. MedCare Hospital is in Al Qasimia. Medcare Hospital Sharjah offers complex medical and surgical services. Its state-of-the-art technology, integrated with experienced doctors, makes it one of the top hospitals in Sharjah. This hospital is known for its Orthopaedic department and is popular for those suffering from fractured bones and ligament tears. DR. Asad Dajani Specialized Clinic and Al Afdal Medical Center are also within Al Qasimia.

The community of Al Qasimia is surrounded by friendly neighbourhoods. It shares its south-eastern border with Al Majaz. Several hotels are located near Al Majaz such as Holiday International and Marbella Resort. To the north-west exists the residences in Al Manakh. The area is also comprised of multiple schools and restaurants. To the east, you will find the Al Bu Daniq district, close to Mega Mall Sharjah, one of Sharjah’s leading shopping destinations.

CG Mall is located in Al Qasimia and it offers various shopping options. Additionally, there are plenty of malls near its vicinity. One of the most popular malls, Mega Mall Sharjah is a 4-story shopping centre with a cinema. It is one of the best malls in Sharjah located in Abu Shagara.

Al Qasimia has almost every type of restaurant one wishes to visit. There is Pakistani food available in Al Qasimia at Muhammad Ghous Restaurant Al Qasmia Branch. Green Sauce Restaurant has all the snacks and traditional food. Al Salwan Restaurant and House of Ginger offers authentic South Indian food and is located centrally in Al Qaimia. Dar Al Rajwah Restaurant (Raghuvanshi) serves North Indian, vegetarian food. For authentic Arab food, there is Al Farooj Al Shami Restaurant and Aroos Damascus Restaurant which has Arabic and vegetarian food options available. Other options include Sabeel Al Mashriq Restaurant which is serving 24 hours. Hari Om Restaurant Al Qasimia Sharjah with a variety of snack options.

Sharjah Beach is just a 12-minute drive away from Al Qasimia where one can have a fun-filled picnic away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A few beaches near Al Qasimia are Al Khan Beach and Al Mamzar Beach within a 15-minute drive.

One of the perks of living in Al Qasimia is its closeness to Al Majaz Waterfront as it is one of the famous recreational spots in the area. Al Qasimia is an entertaining place for every kind of entertainment one desires. The neighbourhood is close to King Faisal Mosque which is a notable landmark of the community. AI Ittihad Park is also within the vicinity where you can enjoy a walk to clear your head after a busy day at work. Mahatta Museum is a location to visit if you would like to learn about the emirate’s heritage. As well as a few other famous heritage locations in Sharjah are just a short drive away from Al Qasimia.

There are multiple recreational activities in the area due to the presence of many popular parks where nature lovers can relax and meditate. Ittihad Square Park is a perfect picnic spot for families. People can also visit Al Nad Park where there is a play area for kids and beautiful fresh green grass patches. There are plenty of gyms in the area such as Al Qasimyah Body Fitness, Fit 4 u Gym, Golden Arms Al Qasr Gym and Life Corner BodyBuilding.

Among the salons, there is Al Inekas Ladies Salon- BR 1 which has been in Sharjah for 10 years, Dew Buds Beauty Salon, TFS Beauty Center, Lotus Flower Ladies Salon and various others within the vicinity.

Many community events are held throughout the year. Mostly, during the month of Ramadan. Residents and visitors gather throughout the 30 days at Al Faisal Mosque and the area lights up during Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. Other than that, there are plenty of events taking place within Sharjah that people can take part in and enjoy to their fullest such as the Festival of Lights in February. Sharjah Heritage Days is an annual carnival that involves many traditional events and ideas to enjoy cultural heritage. For food lovers, the Al Qasba Food Festival is a treat. It’s a celebration that happens yearly and has a variety of delicious food along with fun and entertaining activities.

One thing to consider would be that there are no villas for those looking for a more private residence. For those who prefer to rent a villa rather than a flat then Al Qasimia is not an option for them since currently, there are no villas in this community.

Al Qasimia is a residential community located in Sharjah.

The community is named after the royal family ‘Al Qasimi’ which has ruled Sharjah since 1600 AD.

Buses 1, E303, E303A, E306 and E400 have routes that pass near Al Qasimia.

• A 9-minute drive to the waterfront community of Al Majaz.
• A 10-minute drive from the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization.
• A 12-minute drive to Sharjah Beach.
• A 14-minute drive to the Expo Centre in Sharjah.
• Dubai is a 19-minute drive away.