Al Rugaiba 1, Sharjah

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Al Rugaiba 1 is a suburb in Sharjah. It is located next to the Sharjah-Dubai border. It is bounded by Doha Street, Al Qods Street, Riyadh Street and Cairo Street. The area is home to villas and residential plots.

• A residential sub-community
• Previously known as Al Suyoh
• Close to Dubai-Sharjah border and Emirates Road (E611)
• Offer villas and residential plots
• Close to the Sharjah International Airport and University City

The popular points of interest in Al Rugaiba 1 are:

• Multitude of amenities 
• Close to Suyoh Mall and a hiking area

The area is close to Suyoh Mall and a hiking area. Amenities include a mosque, nursery schools, grocery stores and a shopping mall.

Al Rugaiba 1 is home to spacious villas in 3 to 6-bedroom configurations. These houses span from 4,700 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft. Each villa has master bedrooms, attached bathrooms, a maid’s room with a bathroom, a kitchen, a storage area, a private landscaped garden and dedicated parking spaces.

There are dedicated parking spaces in Al Rugaiba 1. Every house comes with a private garage with multiple parking spots.

The main route for transportation near Al Rugaiba 1 is Riyadh Street (S155). This street directly leads to Maleha Road (E102) which is also known as Sharjah–Kalba Road, the border between Sharjah and Dubai. Maleha Road connects the area to both sides of the border via Emirates Road (E611).

There are no bus stops in this community. However, residents can access Emirates Road 611 Exit bus stop and Emirates Telal City bus stop within a 15-minute drive.

Mango Hypermarket and Seyouh Al Madinah Supermarket are located in the parent community at a 2 to 5-minute drive.

A branch of Spinneys is located at Nasma Central. It is a convenient grocery shopping option for residents of Al Rugaiba 1, Sharjah. It is reachable at a 4-minute drive. A branch of Sharjah Cooperative Society is located in Suyoh Mall. Both are among the best supermarkets in Sharjah.

Amr bin Absa Al-Salami Mosque, Al Tasbeeh Mosque and Umm Ammara Mosque are located in the area.

There are several churches in Sharjah located in Al Yarmook. Some of these are St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Martin’s Anglican Church, Union Church Sharjah, Salem AG Church, and St Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Soonoroo Church. These churches are located at a 30-minute drive.

Early learning centres near Al Rugaiba 1 are:

• Al Siyouh Nursery
• British Orchard Nursery

Al Siyouh Nursery is the nearest option for parents. It is located in Al Rugaiba 5, at a 2-minute drive. Residents can also head over to a branch of British Orchard Nursery located in the Al Suyoh suburb.

Schools near Al Rugaiba 1 are:

• Victoria International School of Sharjah
• Zayed Education Complex Al Syouh
• Sharjah Indian School, Juwaiza

Victoria International School of Sharjah is a co-educational institution that excels in STEM learning, international studies and the development of arts and community action. It follows two Australian curriculums: The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). The school offers education from the Preparatory Stage (KG) till Grade 12. This branch is located in Tilal, Al Suyouh suburb at an 8-minute drive by car.

Zayed Education Complex has a branch in Al Mowrrada 4, Al Suyoh Suburb at an 11-minute drive. Sharjah Indian School is one of the top Indian Schools in Sharjah, following the CBSE curriculum. The school has a separate block for boys and girls. The girl’s campus is located in Ghubaiba and the boy’s campus is located in Jwezaa. It is located at a 12-minute drive.

University City is home to several universities accessible at a 15-minute drive by car. These include Skyline University College, Al Qasimia University and College of Medicine – University of Sharjah among others.

Hospitals and clinics near Al Rugaiba 1 are:

• Unicare Medical Centre
• University Hospital Sharjah
• Royal Hospital

Unicare Medical Centre is located at Al Sajaa Street, Al Sajaa Industrial area at a short drive.

University Hospital Sharjah features 325 beds including 34 emergency beds and 22 ICU beds. It is one of the top hospitals in Sharjah with a multidisciplinary team to address complex healthcare problems. They offer services in audiology, haemodialysis, pathology and many other specialities. It is located in University City Sharjah just a 15-minute drive by car.

Royal Hospital is a premium 160-bed medical facility. It has premium in-patient facilities like VIP maternity suites, single private rooms, and a state-of-the-art medical spa. This hospital is near Sharjah International Airport at a 16-minute drive.

The neighbouring communities include:

• Al Riqaibah
• Al Rugaiba 2
• Al Rugaiba 5
• Al Tay West

Other nearby residential districts are Al Gharayen and Al Noaf. Both are suburban areas close to the inner city and have well-established properties.

Shopping malls near Al Rugaiba 1 Al Suyoh Sharjah are:

• Nasma Square
• The Point
• Suyoh Mall

Nasma Square is home to retail stores, a pharmacy, a salon, a hypermarket and numerous eateries. Some popular restaurants in the mall include Bait Al Shay Al Asfar Cafeteria Al Seyouh, Khafayef Cafeteria, Jabal Al Noor Restaurant and Roots Cafe.

The Point is the shopping mall located in Reguiba, Al Suyoh Suburb. It features retail stores, a supermarket and a salon. Eateries in the mall include Wasfaty, Fluted, Snackat Cafe and Cofina.

Suyoh Mall features retail stores, Vperfumes, Du Shop, Sharjah Co-Op, a pharmacy and eateries.

These malls are accessible within a 2 to 8-minute drive.

Residents can explore the following restaurants nearby:

• Burger Hub Cafeteria
• Hardees
• Bait Al Shay Al Asfar Cafeteria Al Seyouh
• Khafayef Cafeteria
• Domino’s Pizza 
• Jabal Al Noor Restaurant
• Eat and Drink Restaurant Nasma Square
• Paper Fig Al Suyoh
• Pizza Hut

Hardees and Burger Hub Cafeteria is located in the area. Other eateries are located within the shopping malls.

Residents have access to a lot of unique recreational spots. Some of these are:

• Sharjah National Park
• Sharjah Classic Car Museum
• Sharjah Desert Park

Sharjah National Park is the largest green space in the city. The park has designated barbeque areas, a playground, a duck pond and cycling tracks. It is located at E88, Al Qarayen just a 15-minute drive by car.

Sharjah Classic Car Museum is a perfect tourist spot located on Airport Road between the fourth and fifth intersections. The museum has four sections where vintage cars are displayed. It is reachable at a 16-minute drive.

Desert Park Sharjah is home to four tourist attractions that include Children’s Farm, Arabia’s Wildlife Centre, the Islamic Botanical Garden and the Natural History Museum. With a unique combination of history, culture and wildlife, this edutainment destination is a popular leisure spot located on Al Dhaid Road. It is reachable at a 17-minute drive.

Some popular outdoor activities around this part of Sharjah include:

• Nasma Central & Nasma Central Park
• Masaar Skate Park

Gyms nearby including Attrafit Fitness and CrossFit Hour are accessible after a 15-minute drive. Wellfit Nasma Residences is a sports club at a short drive.

Salons and spas near Al Rugaiba 1 Al Suyoh Sharjah are:

• The Mirrored Beauty & Spa
• Anat Salon & Spa

These are just a 5-minute drive away from the sub-community.

Al Rugaiba 1 Al Suyoh is among the popular residential suburbs of Al Suyoh. One can access nurseries, mosques, schools and medical facilities within a short drive. However, the area is not serviced by the bus stops and residents have to travel towards Emirates Road to catch a bus.

Al Rugaiba 1 is a residential sub-community part of Al Suyoh, Sharjah.

The driving distance of Al Rugaiba from Dubai is 43km and it takes 33 minutes to reach via Ras Al Khor Road.

• Located to the west, University City is a focal area for higher education
• Al Yarmook, a well-known address in Sharjah, is around 23 minutes away
• Sharjah International Airport is accessible in 18 minutes