Al Rawda 1

Al Rawda 1 is a sub-community of Al Rawda, located close to Ajman-Sharjah border. This mixed-use area feature villas, apartments, offices and shops with quick access to several amenities.

• A mix-use sub-community of Al Rawda
• Located on the outskirts of Ajman
• Quick access to Sharjah and Dubai
• Dotted on Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street
• Proximity to Al Tallah Camel Race Course

The highlights of the sub-community are:

• Affordable rental and sales trends
• Proximity to family-friendly amenities
• Well connected to other emirates

According to Bayut’s Ajman Market Report for 2022, Al Rawda is among the popular areas to rent apartments and villas in Ajman. Buyers have also shown keen interest in buying villas from Al Rawda.

Al Rawda 1 is at a distance from the city’s downtown area, but residents can find every amenity nearby. There are schools, restaurants, supermarkets and healthcare centres at a short distance. The neighbourhood is well connected to other emirates via network of roads, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street and Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Street.

Al Rawda 1 Ajman feature a mix of spacious villas and apartments in different configurations. Interested buyers and renters can choose from 3, 5, 6 and 7-bedroom villas. Each villa has a different floor plan so one can choose from a variety of houses.

The 3-bedroom villas has a coverage area of almost 2,000 sq. ft. to 5,000 sq. ft. There are spacious bedrooms with attached bathrooms and built-in wardrobe. These units also have a large hall, spacious kitchen, living and dining area and spacious balcony.

The 5-bedroom villa units have a coverage area of 4,000 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. There are master bedrooms with built-in wardrobe and attached bathrooms in the villas. A maid’s room, a study room, a spacious living area, a separate dining area and a large hall are also part of the villa. The kitchen of a 5-bedroom villa is usually open-style and comes with fitted cabinets. There is a big lawn in the villa which can also be used as a barbeque area.

The 6-bedroom villas have a coverage area of 4,500 sq. ft. to 7,000 sq. ft. These units have a washing area, a separate majlis with a separate entrance, a maid’s room and a laundry room. There is a garden in each villa and most of them have a swimming pool. Residents get multiple parking spaces inside the villa.

There are low-rise residential buildings in the Al Rawda 1 that have studios to 2-bedroom apartments. These units have the covered areas ranging between 349 sq. ft. to 1,600 sq. ft. The basic floor structure of these flats include bedrooms with attached bathrooms, built-in wardrobe, a closed kitchen, voluminous bedrooms, a large hall, and a balcony.

There are also few offices, shops and commercial plots for rent and sale in Al Rawda 1.

Residents can make the most of the parking spaces in Al Rawda 1 that are available inside the villas. Visitors can park their cars outside the villas or use the paid parking space.

Hamidiya Police Station bus stop 1 and Economic Department bus stop 1 are accessible at a 5-minute drive by car. Both are near Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street. One can also hail a taxi or travel through a private car.

Manha Al Madeena Supermarket, Fresh & Easy Supermarket, Fresh Super Market Ajman, Nizam Supermarket, Teba Supermarket, Dar Al Salam Supermarket and Al Rawda Al Madina Supermarket are some of the popular options for grocery shopping. All these are well-stocked and not more than 5-minute drive away from the area.

Some mosques within the premises are Ali bin Saif Alhamrani Mosque, Yousef Bin Hafez Mosque and Al Muhajireen Mosque.

Christian residents can head to the Al Yarmook district in Sharjah which is home to many churches. These are accessible at a 22-minute drive by car.

Al Rawda 1 is near Jurf which is home to a number of schools that follow different curriculums. There are two nurseries in Al Rawda 1 which can be considered for preschoolers. They include:

• Green Apple Nursery
• Ajman Nursery

Primary and secondary schools near Al Rawda 1 Ajman are:

• Woodlem Park School Ajman
• The Royal Academy Ajman
• The First Academy Ajman

Woodlem Park School Ajman follows the Indian curriculum based on CBSE school standards. The Royal Academy Ajman is a K-12 school that follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for its education programme.

The First Academy School Ajman is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education. This institute follows the American curriculum based on the Common Core State and International Standards and offers classes from KG-1 to Grade 12. The school pays special attention to Islamic and religious studies.

Medical centres and hospitals near Al Rawda 1 Ajman are:

• Abdul Aziz Medical Center
• Saudi German Hospital Ajman
• Ajman Specialty General Hospital

Abdul Aziz Medical Center is the nearest medical centre located in Al Salam Building, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street.

Saudi German Hospital is a 100-bed tertiary care hospital. It offers primary healthcare facility and speciality departments to render services in endocrinology, gastroenterology, obstetrics, ENT and ophthalmology. It is located at Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Street.

Ajman Specialty General Hospital houses 11 specialised disease treatment centres and offers an online appointment system. It has different clinics for OBG, dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dentistry and Orthopaedics. It is located at Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street, Ajman Industrial 1.

These are some of the best hospitals in Ajman offering a reliable solution for specific medical conditions.

Al Rawda 1 is close to some popular residential areas.

• Towards the North, there are residential areas such as Hamidiya and Al Raqaib.
• Towards the East, it is neighboured by Al Muntazi which is an under-developed area.
• Al Rawda 1 is right next to Al Rawda 2.

There are few renowned malls malls near Al Rawda 1 that can be reached in about 10 minutes by car. These include:

• City Centre Ajman
• Dana Mall
• Flamingo Mall

City Centre Ajman is 10 minutes away. It is on Al Ittihad Street and spans over 34,000 square metres. It features 79 international and local retail brands, Carrefour hypermarket and a 9 screen cinema. There are 18 restaurants inside the mall. Dana Mall is at a 13-minute drive and it has over 200 retail outlets, a food court and a supermarket. It is located near Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street.

There are plenty of pocket-friendly cafeterias in Al Rawda 1 that serve tea, coffee, and snacks. After driving for about 5 minutes, one can spot a number of restaurants near Al Rawda 1 including:

• Eat & Drink Restaurant
• Al Ayaam Grill & Restaurant
• Al Fareej Restaurant and Bakery
• Subway
• Cook Connect
• Al Sultan Restaurant & Kitchen

Most of these restaurants are in Al Hamidiya. Cook Connect serves healthy food such as different Greek Salad, Muscle Builder Steak and Fir Chicken Platter.

Al Ayaam Grill & Restaurant serves a selection of Lebanese cuisines and their bestselling dishes are Hummus, Tabbouleh and Beirut Hummus. Subway is an international food chain famous for its “create your own” sandwiches.

Ajman Corniche is 13 minutes away. It is a sandy beach with wide pavements, restaurants and a jogging track. The four-kilometre long beach overlooks the Arabian Gulf. Plenty of parking spaces can be spotted near the beach.

The closest landmarks and attractions are:

• Sports Park in Al Hamidiya
• Al Hamidiya Police Station is dotted right in the corner of the area
• Ewan Grand Resort
• Green House Resort

Sports Park is the first park of its kind in the emirate. It will have facilities for football, volleyball, basketball, cycling and running tracks. Visitors can also make the most of an outdoor gym.

For spending leisure time, residents can go to Ewan Grand Resort which is 10 minutes away. Green House Resort is another option within the same distance. It has two pools and a dining area.

If someone prefers going to bars then they can find Thirsty Horse Sports Bar and McGettigan’s at a 10-minute drive from Al Rawda 1.

Within 12 minutes’ drive, one can spot Al Jurf Family Park near Al Ittihad Street. Al Safia Park is 15 minutes away while Mushairef Ladies Park is close to it.

There are two gyms in Al Rawda 2

• Time Gym
• Gabbana Fitness Centre

Other nearby gyms are:

• Reds Gym
• Max Gym
• Tawazon Body Fitness
• Rashid Body Fitness

Ladies can find Lamsat Raqia Ladies Beauty Salon, Abida Beauty Salon, and Louisiana Beauty Salon at a 7-minute drive away from the area. Oro Beauty Salon is an additional 3 minutes away.

There are multiple options for properties in Al Rawda 1. Interested buyers and renters can choose from a mix of new and old villas. Because the area is still under development, noisy construction might be a slight problem for residents.

Al Rawda 1 is a part of Al Rawda community located in the outskirts of Ajman.

Interested renters and buyers can find villas and apartments for rent and sale. Apartments are available in studio to 2-bedroom units while villas are available in 3, 5 and 6-bedroom units.

You can choose from numerous options including Raha Hotel Ajman, Paradise Inn Hotel Ajman and Ewan Hotel Apartments. These are accessible within 10-minute drive by car.

Dubai to Ajman Bus E400 has a scheduled route. The journey starts at Union Square Bus Station and ends at Ajman, Al Musallah Bus Station.

• City Centre Ajman is 13 minutes away
• Sharjah International Airport is 21 minutes away
• Ajman Corniche is a 19-minute drive away