Al Ifaz, Al Ain

Al Ifaz is a residential area in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah, Al Ain. Previously known as Al Shuaibah, the neighbourhood offers spacious villas and apartments. It is located towards the west of the emirate and is the ideal place for families. Because of its strategic location near Al Rawdah Road (E30), travelling to and from the area is an easy task. Tawam Street borders the area from the East while the other sides are linked to Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah Street and Khalid Bin Sultan Street.

The residential district has all the basic amenities that you need to lead a convenient lifestyle. As it is located near other popular communities such as Ghnaymah and Zakher, residents can easily drive to other parts of the emirate.

• A residential community in Al Ain
• Features villas and apartments for rent
• Located in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah district
• Convenient access to Al Rawdah Road (E30)
• Close to a number of amenities including grocery stores, schools and healthcare facilities

Al Ifaz is a family-friendly district. It is near several supermarkets, schools, and mosques. As it is equipped with modern amenities, it offers the ultimate convenience. A notable feature of the neighbourhood is that it is well-connected to the road network in Al Ain. Thus, you can expect easy commuting to other parts of the emirate.

The properties in Al Ifaz comprise studios and 1 to 3-bedroom apartments and 3 to 8-bedroom villas. The apartments cover anywhere from 1,000 sq. ft. to 2,100 sq. ft. and come with up to 5 bathrooms. They provide a living room, a kitchen, a BBQ area and a maid’s room and are pet-friendly. In addition to this, some of the apartments even offer access to a gym and swimming pool.

On the other hand, the villas in Al Ifaz cover around 2,000 sq. ft. to 6,000 sq. ft. and have up to 10 bathrooms. They have a spacious kitchen, a maid’s room, a living area and built-in wardrobes. The villas also feature a balcony and an expansive yard where you can enjoy the fresh air.

The neighbourhood provides sufficient parking space to residents and visitors. Both the apartments and villas offer dedicated parking spaces in the form of a private garage or shaded car parking space. Guests can park their vehicles on the street.

Residents can avail of public transport in Al Ain by walking to the bus stations on Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah Street. Those who have a private conveyance have an easier time navigating the neighbourhood.

There are plenty of supermarkets in and within close proximity to the neighbourhood. Some of the grocery stores that residents regularly visit include the following:

• Baqala Al Suhaib
• Baqala Wadi Sharm
• Baqala Al Nakheel Grocery
• Baqala Khair Al Ryhan Grocery

For a large grocery haul and when one needs to shop for imported items, there is Lulu Hypermarket in the neighbouring district, Zakhir. It takes a drive of about 10 minutes to reach there via Tawam Street.

There are many communal mosques in Al Ifaz to facilitate Muslims living in the area. All these mosques are conveniently scattered throughout the community to be available at a short walk. For congregational prayers, they can drive for 22 minutes to pray at Bin Hamoodah Mosque. It has a capacity for 1,500 worshippers and a separate worship area for both genders.

Those adhering to Christianity can visit the churches in Al Ain to pray. These include Al Ain Evangelical Church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church Al Ain. You can reach these churches within 20 minutes.

Since Al Ifaz is a family-friendly district, it is close to several educational institutes. Parents can send their kids to the best schools in Al Ain for quality education.

Some of the schools in Al Ifaz are Al Jana’en School and Al Ghadeer KG. Both Al Jana’en School and Al Ghadeer KG take the same amount of time to reach. The former educates Kindergarten to Grade 5 students. While Al Ghadeer Kindergarten caters to toddlers.

If you do not mind driving a bit further, your kids can study at GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain or Al Dhafra Private School. Both of these can be reached within 12 minutes.

For those interested in pursuing higher education, they can study at any of the best universities in Al Ain such as United Arab Emirates University and Abu Dhabi University Al Ain Campus. The universities can be reached within 15 minutes from the community.

Residents of Al Ifaz are near some of the best hospitals in Al Ain. Amana Healthcare is well-known for its premium healthcare facility. It treats patients who suffer from stroke, neurological disorders and other clinical diseases. The hospital even has a rehabilitation centre for patients requiring long-term care for complex medical needs and new mothers who experience post-traumatic stress.

A popular cosmetic clinic that residents visit is CosmeSurge. It provides surgical and non-surgical services including facial therapies, skin lifting, laser hair removal, and hair transplant. This clinic is located near Tawam Street. Other nearby clinics include Al Maqam Healthcare Centre and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

There are various residential and commercial areas that are located near Al Ifaz. These include Al Iqabiyyah and Zakher Al Ain to the west and Al Maqam to the north of the community. Al Khabisi and Al Muwaiji lie to the northeast and are home to Qasr Al Muwaiji. Other nearby areas that can be visited include Al Mutarad and Falaj Hazzaa.

Shopping is a popular pastime among residents. One of the best malls in Al Ain that you can head to is Barari Outlet Mall. It covers an area of 400 sq. ft. and features 70 retail outlets, a family entertainment centre and a food court. Some of the popular stores in the mall include R&B, Sun & Sand Sports, Skechers and Tim Hortons. The mall can be reached within 25 minutes.

Other malls that are also visited include Bawadi Mall and Remal Mall. The former is located in Al Khirayr, whereas, the latter is located in the Industrial area.

Food lovers can rejoice when they live in Al Ifaz. There are many local restaurants and eateries that serve a wide range of cuisines. Some of these include Al Ajwa Restaurant, Indian Curry Restaurant, Al Rikab Restaurant and Crispy Burger.

Moreover, you can head over to the best restaurants in Al Ain which can be reached within 20 minutes and serve all types of food. The most popular options are Pizza Di Rocco, India Palace and Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe. Those craving Levantine cuisine can check out Solidaire which is situated in Hili Mall, whereas, Jehangir’s offers traditional Indian food and is located in Al Jimi Mall. Both of these restaurants provide delicious food.

Anyone wanting to hit the beach will need to drive for an hour and a half to spend their time at the beaches in Abu Dhabi. These include Saadiyat Beach and Yas Beach. Therefore, it is common for residents to reserve the weekend for a trip to the sandy beaches with their friends and family members.

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Leisure time is well-spent by residents. They head to various landmarks to try out different activities. A popular tourist attraction that is widely frequented is Al Ain Zoo. It covers 400 hectares and houses around 4,000 animals. You can take your kids along to the zoo to teach them about wildlife and bond with them. Some of the activities that they will enjoy while at the zoo include animal feeding, a crocodile exhibit, a lemur walk and a parrot zoo. The zoo takes 17 minutes to reach the community.

Another landmark that residents visit is Wadi Adventure Al Ain. It is a great option for people who are interested in trying out things to do in Al Ain. This water-based adventure park is the ideal place to go surfing, kayaking, wakeboarding and rafting. It even has a climbing wall, open beach, and kid’s splash area where your kids can have a fun time. Situated next to Green Mubazzarah, it is near Jebel Hafit Park. Moreover, you can also check out Al Jahili Fort and Qasr Al Muwaiji.

When it comes to spending time in nature, residents are close to various parks. Some of the parks where you can unwind after work or go for a walk before heading to the office include Al Wadi Park, Zakher Park and Jebel Hafeet Park. It should take around 10 to 15 minutes to reach these parks.

As for those who prefer indoor fitness, they can enrol at Prestige Fitness Gym. It offers modern workout equipment for mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, karate and kickboxing. The gym can be reached within 16 minutes. Other fitness centres where you can exercise include Fitness Life Gym and Fitness Edge.

If you want to get pampered, you can visit Bedashing Beauty Lounge, Ushi Nail Spa and Z&H Men Care Center. Each of these salons provides premium beauty care and takes 10 minutes to reach.

There are plenty of community events that bring the neighbourhood to life. For sporting events, you need to visit Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, whereas, Majlis Al Rawdah hosts large gatherings such as wedding ceremonies and workshops.

Al Ifaz is a family-friendly residential district that offers all the basic amenities and facilities that one could need. Although it offers limited public transport options, it is the best option for people who own a private vehicle. The community provides an escape from the city and has many parks nearby.

Al Ifaz is a residential district in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.

Al Ifaz is home to a variety of standalone villas and apartment complexes.

• Al Jimi is 20 minutes away
• Al Ain Mall is 24 minutes away
• Al Ain National Museum is 23 minutes away
• Al Ain International Airport is 23 minutes away