Al Ramla East, Al Ramla

Al Ramla East is a sub-community in Halwan Suburb, Sharjah set on the northern side of the parent community. The neighbourhood is a part of Al Ramla known for reputable educational institutes, communal facilities and spacious villas with modern amenities such as a swimming pool, majlis and furnished kitchens.

• Located in central Sharjah
• Offer villas with a myriad of amenities
• Known for housing many educational institutes
• Adjacent to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi

Al Ramla East is a family-friendly residential community bounded by three major streets of the city. The proximity to the Cultural Square also provides ease for the commute to key areas and landmarks such as Sharjah Science Museum and Wasit Wetland Centre. Other features of the community are well-designed residences and a range of amenities and facilities.

Properties in Al Ramla East consist of 6-8 bedroom villas. The average coverage area of these villas is 3,500 sq. ft. and comes with a study room and maid’s room along with living and dining rooms. The expansive master bedrooms, attached bathrooms and furnished kitchens with ceramic floorings are other features of these villas.

Finding parking spaces in Al Ramla East is hassle-free as each villa in the community comes with a covered parking space for two cars. Visitors can also easily find a parking spot outside the villa.

Public transportation in Al Ramla East includes bus and taxi services. There is a bus station around the corner where residents can take the bus. Other bus stations nearby include Al Qasimi Street Kuwait Mosque bus station and Al Jubail bus station. Another mode of public transportation in Sharjah is the taxi service. There is a smartphone app available developed by Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) from where you can book or schedule a cab as per your requirement.

The availability of supermarkets in Al Ramla East has made grocery shopping convenient for residents. There are Al Kenouz Supermarket and Shaharzad Supermarket located within the community. LuLu Hypermarket Al Nabba is 7 minutes away. LuLu Hypermarket is a global retail brand and one of the top supermarkets in Sharjah where customers can find quality products such as frozen food items, dairy products, home essentials and electronic gadgets.

Muslim residents can head to Martyr Hasan Khamis Al Houli and Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Mosque in Al Ramla East to offer their prayers. Other nearby mosques are Malik Ibn Anas Mosque, Ahmed Ibn Hanbal Mosque and Al Imam Al Bukhari Mosque located a short drive away from the community.

Sharjah Mosque stands tall with the title of Sharjah’s largest mosque. The mosque was completed in the tenure of five years and was opened to the public in Ramadan 2019. It has a capacity of 25,000 worshippers at a time.

Located at 9 minutes drive, Al Yarmook is another suburb of Halwan, known as the hub of renowned churches in Sharjah. St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Russian Orthodox Church and St. Gregarious Orthodox Church are a few of the churches near Al Ramla East accessible within a 7-8 minute drive.

Nursery options near the sub-district include:

• British Orchard Nursery
• Bumble Bee Nursery
• Little Angel British Nursery

School options include:

• Al Wafa School for Capacity Development
• Al Ferdous Quran Kareem and Sunnah Centre
• Al Shaima Private School

An affiliate of Sharjah City for Humanitarians Services (SCHS), Al Wafa School for Capacity Development is providing services to more than 225 students who are suffering from severe and multiple mental disabilities. Al Ferdous Quran Kareem and Sunnah Centre is another school in Al Ramla East. With the help of fun and educational activities, the experienced staff of Al Ferdous Centre is making Quran and Sunnah easy for children to learn and practice.

For those looking for institutes offering higher education, there is Gulf Medical University which offers more than 21 graduate and post-graduate programs. It is located a 17-minute drive away. Other nearby universities include Sharjah University, 17 minutes away and Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 29 minutes drive away.

A few of the clinics near Al Ramla East are:

• DermaDent Medical Centre
• Kaya Skin Clinic
• Aster Clinic, Sharjah

Using international standards, DermaDent Medical Centre provides all kinds of dental, dermatology and cosmetics services to their patients. The clinic offers high-quality treatment with the latest technologies. An international chain of clinics, Kaya Skin Clinic has an outlet near the community. The clinic aims to provide advanced dermatological treatment for both men and women. The clinic is accessible within a 10-minute drive.

Other top hospitals in Sharjah near the residential community are Zulekha Hospital and Kuwait Hospital located within a 5-minute drive.

Al Ramla East is surrounded by popular residential areas of the city. It shares a border with a villa-only community Al Jazzat while towards the south lies Al Ghubaiba. Other sub-districts of Al Riqa Suburb near the community are Al Falaj and Al Azra.

There are plenty of shopping malls near Al Ramla East including:

• Al Shaab Village
• Mega Mall Sharjah
• City Centre Sharjah

Located at a short drive of 6 minutes, Al Shaab Village is providing a complete shopping and entertainment experience for residents of Sharjah. One can find over 250 shopping outlets, a supermarket, a cinema and an amusement park at Al Shaab Village.

Mega Mall Sharjah is one of the leading retail and leisure destination in Sharjah. Zara, Paris Gallery, Damas, Sephora, Aldo and Women’s Secret are a few of the anchor stores of the mall. Visitors can find over 15 outlets at the food court or they can enjoy a movie at Novo Cinema. Other malls nearby include Oasis Mall and City Centre Sharjah accessible in less than a 15-minute drive.

Restaurants and cafes inside Mega Mall include:

• Gloria Jeans
• Starbucks
• Pizzaro
• TGI Fridays
• Dunkin Donuts
• Gelato Divino

A few of the established restaurants near Al Ramla East are:

• Emirates Sea Restaurant, Sharjah
• Hi Broast Restaurant
• Al Abar Restaurant
• Nad Wasit Al Sareea Restaurant
• Bab Kashmir Restaurant
• Hay Al Qosur

Located at a 4-minute drive, Emirates Sea Restaurant is famous for serving fresh seafood. The restaurant also serves Indian, Chinese, Persian, and Continental cuisine to accommodate its guests. Hi Broast Restaurant is an ideal dining place for fried chicken fans. It is accessible within a 9-minute drive. Other famous eateries nearby include Al Manhal Restaurant, Cancun Restaurant and Chicken Shack.

Al Khan Beach is an ideal picnic spot for sports enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy kayaking, flyboarding, kite surfing and banana boat rides at the beach. Besides water sports, there are cafes available with nice sitting areas for those who prefer sun lounging. It is located a 17-minute drive away from the residential community. Al Mamzar Beach Park is another popular tourist attraction for beachgoers nearby. It offers facilities for swimming, outdoor games, watersports and bicycle rides. It will take a 13-minute drive to reach the beach.

Other beaches near Al Ramla East include Coral Beach Resort and Lou Loua Beach Resort. Both beaches are located a 14-minute drive away.

A few of the notable landmarks nearby include:

• Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
• Sharjah Science Museum
• Al Noor Island

On Corniche Street Sharjah, the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization holds thousands of rare Islamic art crafts. The museum has seven spacious galleries where the art crafts have been displayed according to the theme. The manuscripts of the Abbasid and Omayyad eras, achievements of Islamic science, metalwork, weapons, and craftwork of the Mughal and Ottoman Empires are a few of the exhibits of the museum.

Sharjah Science Museum was established in 1996 to showcase interactive science exhibits. The museum offers hands-on experiments, aerodynamics, physiology and thermal physics for children to learn in an engaging atmosphere.

Residents can keep themselves fit at Toronto Star Body Building, situated a 3-minute drive away. The fitness centre is equipped with the latest exercise machine for Cardio, Cross Fit and Strength. Other fitness centres near the residential district are Al Asly Fitness, Al Fehoud Boldy Building Gym and Al Buthina Body Building.

Salons near Al Ramla East are:

• Rachna Salon
• Afrina Beauty Salon
• Walili Beauty Center

With more than 35 years of experience, Rachna Salon has become a recognised henna and beauty brand. The salon has expert henna designers and beauticians and also offers massage, hammam, waxing and other body treatments. It will take a 3-minute drive to reach the salon. Afrina Beauty Salon and Lebanese French Beauty Salon are other salons nearby.

To make yourself relaxed and rejuvenated, go and spend your day at The Mask Spa. The spa offers Moroccan baths, massage, scrubbing with steam and other body treatments. Saga Spa for Men and Shatha Beauty Centre are other spa options nearby.

Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club was the first racing track constructed to global specifications in 1983. The club is home to the largest indoor riding facilities in the Middle East. Residents can enjoy the show jumping, dressage, SERC race and Arabian horses held on monthly or annually at the club. The racing club is located within a 20-minute drive.

The unmatched and exclusive amenities of Al Ramla East offer great opportunities for those who want to invest. It is located in the centre of the city but the commute gets easier if you own a car.

Al Ramla East is a sub-community of Halwan Suburb set in the heart of the parent community – Al Ramla.

The sub-community offers villas mainly available in different layouts.

• Sharjah International Airport is 13 minutes away
• 14 minutes drive to King Faisal Mosque
• Sharjah Cricket Stadium is accessible within a 10-minute drive