Begonia, Ajman Uptown

Begonia is a collection of 4-bedroom smart villas in the vicinity of Ajman Uptown. The French-style villas are freehold properties, built by the Sweet Homes Group of Companies. It is a fully gated community which is strategically located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). As part of Ajman Uptown, the sub-district enjoys all the communal and retail facilities offered by the parent community such as a hospital, a school, mosques, a shopping mall, hotel apartments, a 5 Star Hotel and a health club as well as boutique offices.

• A secured and gated community
• Features 4-bedroom triplex villas
• Located along the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311)
• A freehold residential development by Sweet Homes Group of Companies

Begonia is a self-sufficient villa community suitable for singles and families. Its key points include:

• Kids playground
• Landscaped gardens
• Excellent communal facilities
• Quick connectivity to other parts of the emirate

Ajman Uptown, Begonia’s parent community features green spaces, landscaped gardens, and leafy walkways in front of villas connecting to shops as well as other amenities. The community also offers a playground where kids can play.

Villas in Begonia are freehold properties. Built over three floors, the villas have a gross area of about 2,230 sq. ft. over a plot size of more than 1,081 sq. ft. The ground floor consists of a fully-equipped kitchen with built-in appliances, a spacious family area, a dining area, a powder room and a store room. All the bedrooms are ensuite with built-in closets and can access spacious balconies. Other amenities offered by villas in Begonia are central air conditioning and heating systems, a swimming pool and a private garden.

There is enough parking in the locality. Those living in the villas have a private parking garage which is sufficient for two cars. Also, there is an outdoor covered parking space in Begonia where vehicles are parked. The parking space is shaded and the community provides 24/7 security so outside parking is not a concern.

Begonia is part of Ajman Uptown which will have its own public transportation service once the project reaches completion. Until then, it is advised to use the nearest Main Bus Station in Ajman for public transportation near Begonia. One can also book taxis through taxi-hailing applications if they do not own a vehicle.

The retail spaces in the parent community are currently under development. Once fully developed, residents of Begonia will not need to go afar for shopping purposes. Till then, one can access supermarkets in neighbouring districts including Kenz Hypermarket Ajman. It covers an area of around 160,000 sq. ft. and is located at the centre of Al Hamidiyah, Ajman. It is about a 15-minute drive away. Its products include watches and clocks, stationery, toys, premium perfumes, grocery food, frozen food, butchery, fruits and vegetables, bakery items, fish, households, furniture, home appliances, mobiles and tablets, health and beauty products etc. Other supermarkets near Begonia include Al Helio Grocery, Asya Supermarket, Al Karrar Supermarket and Marhaba Al Jadeed Supermarket.

The nearest mosque which is located at a distance of a minute’s drive is Masjid Al Rehman. The mosque provides worshipers with a pleasant and soothing environment to pray. Other mosques near Begonia include Numan Bin Almuqren Mosque and Khalifa Bakhit Matroushi Mosque which are accessible within a 10-minute drive.

There are very limited options for churches near Begonia. The nearest one is Our Lady Of Arabia Catholic Church which is located about 20 minutes away. Gurdwara Sahib – Ajman Sanaya is a Sikh temple in central Ajman, at a drive of about 20 minutes.

There are plenty of educational options for residents to choose from. Nurseries nearby include:

• Kids Town Nursery
• Magic Castle Nursery
• Happy Jump Nursery

Primary and secondary schools near Begonia are:

• Ajman American Private School
• Avalon Heights World Private School
• East Point Indian International School

Ajman American Private School is a part of the Paradigm Pioneers Group that is based in the UAE and operates in more than 7 countries such as India, Jordan, Kuwait, Singapore, the UK, the USA and Malaysia. The school has selected Common Core Standards to be used in school from kindergarten to 12th grade for mathematics and English. For science, it has selected the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The school is accessible within a 17-minute drive by car.

East Point Indian International School was developed in 1997 by Dr. Venkatapathy. The school aims to provide international education with Indian core values. One can get to this school in a 14-minute drive. Avalon Heights World Private School, a child-centric and parent-friendly school is a 15-minutes drive away.

The nearest college is City University College of Ajman and International College of Law Business Administration & Technology which are accessible in 20 minutes. Universities nearby include Ajman University and Gulf Medical University.

Clinics near Begonia include:

• Al Rafi Clinic
• Right Health Clinic Jurf LLC
• Khalid Lala Medical Clinic LLC

Right Health Clinic is the fastest-growing and largest healthcare firm in the UAE. It provides accessible, affordable and quality healthcare to the working-class population. Its four key objectives include innovation, effectiveness, efficiency and prevention. It is a 9-minute drive away. Al Rafi Clinic is accessible via Al Hamriya Street (S144) in 10 minutes.

One of the hospitals near Begonia consists of Thumbay Dental Hospital. Its services include General Dental Services, Specialised Dental Services, Super-Specialised Dental Services, and Exclusive Dental Services. It is an 18-minute drive away.

The communities located near Begonia, Ajman Uptown include:

• Al Zahya
• Al Bahia
• Emirates City

Al Zahya lies on the eastern side of Begonia and is a 6-minute drive away. The community features villas and is accessible via Jiddah Street. Al Bahia, lying to the western side, is 16-minutes away. It is located across Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). Emirates City is a residential and commercial project in Ajman. The community includes a blend of off-plan and ready residential apartments.

Grand Centrale is a mall near Begonia that offers the convenience of a neighbourhood shopping mall with various retail and entertainment options. The mall has an Open Store concept and includes the following brands:

• Aldo
• Inglot
• Nine West
• Athlete’s Co.
• Call It Spring

One can get to this mall in a 21-minute drive by car. It encompasses a wide array of categories and brands in a compact format. The strength of the mall lies in its diverse and multiple anchor stores, all of which are home-grown brands of the Apparel Group. These include:

• R&B 
• Dollar Plus
• Hush Puppies

Another mall located nearby is Ajman China Mall, which is 14-minutes away. It sells soft furnishings, electronic and clothing goods, most of which are Chinese-made. It is also called the Chinese Merchandise Procurement Centre located in Ajman. The mall is a 2nd Chinese merchandise wholesale distribution centre that occupies a strategic position among Africa, Asia and Europe.

Residents can head to the nearest China Mall in 19-minutes where they have a variety of dining and café options to choose from. These include:

• Venezia
• Coshary Roah
• Ada Wu Chinese
• Tasty Coffee Shop
• Hengli Food Corner

Other restaurants near Begonia include:

• Venezia
• Hamdan Cafeteria
• Talal Center Restaurant

Talal Center Restaurant is a casual dining restaurant serving Indian cuisine. Its timings are from 6 am to 11 pm and it is a 7-minute drive away from the locality. Hamdan Cafeteria is also a casual dining restaurant that serves Arabian, Pakistani and Indian cuisine. One can get to it in 8 minutes. Venezia is an Italian restaurant that is a 17-minute drive away.

Nightlife options near Begonia are located at a distance of 20-30 minutes drive from the villa. The options include Thirsty Horse The Sports Bar and The Outside Inn.

Begonia is a villa which is surrounded by residential and industrial districts, hence, there are limited beaches near Begonia. However, Ajman Beach is accessible around 26-minutes from the locality via Sheikh Zayed Street. Al Hamriyah Public Beach is another beach located at a distance of 21-minutes. The beaches offer a playground for kids and are ideal for swimmers. Another location which offers beach fun is Ajman Corniche. The corniche is 4 km long where most social activities and events of the emirate take place.

Leisure activities near Begonia consist of:

• Ajman Marina
• Ajman Museum
• Wasit Wetland Centre

Ajman Museum, 25 minutes away, an 18th-century fortress is now a museum of the city. The exhibits of the museum focus on traditional local lifestyles and display archaeological finds from adjacent locations.  Wasit Wetland Centre is about 18 minutes away and it is a nature reserve where one can spot several species of birds in their natural habitat.

Ajman Marina is the furthest landmark at a distance of 30 minutes. It has a 1.5 km esplanade which is ideal for walking, jogging and cycling. It also makes for a great place to take pictures and shoot videos.

Some great spots for outdoor activities near Begonia include:

• Abdul Rahim Garden
• Al Yasmin Park
• Al Helio Park

Begonia is located in Ajman Uptown which is all about fitness amenities, green spaces and a healthy lifestyle. Residents can find a number of landscaped gardens near the villa. Kids can play around in the community parks as they are secured by guards and gates. Families stroll in the parks while kids ride bikes and play in the playground.

Apart from this, a fitness centre near Begonia consists of Al Riffa Fitness Gym, which is 13-minutes away. Other gyms include Blue Star Gym and Rashid Body Fitness.

Beauty salons near Begonia are:

• Aliza Beauty Salon
• Medo Beauty Center
• Companion Fashion (Ladies Salon & Spa)

Companion Fashion (Ladies Salon & Spa) has a dedicated team of professionals who work for the overall well-being of customers. Its services include advanced skincare and body treatments from its popular nurturing facials to refreshing body treatments in its Vichy shower. The salon also offers a Swedish, deep tissue, 90-minute volcanic hot stone massage.

Although the community offers green spaces and a healthy lifestyle, it is still to be developed. Once developed, it will have more community parks and landscaped gardens. Moreover, there are limited bus stations, but this too will soon be resolved once the project is completed.

Begonia is a sub-community in Ajman Uptown in the emirate of Ajman.

Begonia features French-style 4-bedroom villas which are built over three floors.

Erica 1 villas are built over a land area of about 1,081 sq. ft.

Begonia is a residential project by Sweet Homes Group of Companies.

• City Centre Ajman, 19 minutes away
• Dubai International Airport, 27 minutes away
• Sharjah International Airport, 22 minutes away
• Umm Al Quwain is accessible within a 14-minute drive