Camellia, Ajman Uptown

Camellia is a villa community in Ajman Uptown located along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311). There are villas and townhouses in Camellia Ajman. The designs of these properties are inspired by French architecture. The area is in proximity to schools, hospitals, shopping malls and mosques.

• Residential community
• Located in Ajman Uptown
• Inspired by French architecture
• Properties include villas and townhouses

Camellia, Uptown Ajman is a community which features 4-bedroom properties. Some of the basic features are:

• Fully-gated villa community
• French architectural designs
• Solar energy powers the street lamps

Camellia is a fully gated community housing many villas and townhouses. The area is envisioned to be an environmentally friendly and sustainable community. Solar energy will be used in street lamps across the whole community. Residences will have access to recycling and waste management services as well.

There is a shopping district with numerous commercial shops and showrooms along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.

The 4-bedroom properties in Camellia feature a parking area, two sitting rooms and one storage area. The villas and townhouses are spread over three floors, the ground floor has spacious living and dining rooms with a guest bathroom. The ground floor also includes the garden and parking areas. The second floor contains two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and a small balcony. The third floor features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large balcony.

The floor area of these villas lies between 2,300 sq. ft. to 2,900 sq. ft.

• The rents of these villas are quite affordable ranging from AED 35k to AED 43k.
• One can also buy a villa for roughly AED 650k.

Ajman Uptown will have access to public transportation services after the completion of its projects. The transportation system will start from the project site to City Centre Ajman and City Centre in Dubai. Until then residents will have to rely on their cars for transportation in Camellia. They can also book taxis or use apps such as Uber and Careem.

Parking is not a problem as all the villa owners are allotted separate parking spaces in Camellia.

Most supermarkets near Camellia are under construction. For now, residents can visit one of the supermarkets near Al Bahia and Al Jurf within a 10-minute drive. Some popular ones are Zamzam Supermarket, Blue Supermarket and Asen Supermarket. Soon there will a grocery store within Ajman Uptown.

Al Hooth Hypermarket and Baniyas Spike Hypermarket are located in the Al Raqib locality, 12 minutes away.

The nearest mosque in Camellia is Masjid Al Rehmah located at a walking distance. Khalifa Bakhit Matroushi Mosque is a larger mosque in the area. Residents can also visit Numan Bin Almuqren Mosque which is a highly rated mosque in Al Zahya located within a 10-minute drive. Others such as Fatima Al Zahra Mosque, Al Ehsan Mosque and Sheikh Rashid Almualla Mosque are located nearby.

The closest churches near Camellia can be found in the Al Yarmook district in Sharjah. St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Russian Orthodox Church and St. Martin’s Anglican Church are all located within a half-hour drive.

Hindus can head to Shiva and Krishna temples near Camellia. Both of these temples and the Sikh Gurudwara and the Sindhi Gurdarbar are located in the same area of Bur Dubai. They can be reached within a 45-minute drive.

People who are moving in with their families are always concerned about finding good schools for their children. Parents can find nurseries near Camellia, such as:

• Kids Town Nursery
• Cute Baby Nursery
• Happy Jump Nursery

All these nurseries are ideal for kids as they offer a great environment for your youngsters. They are located at about a 12-minute drive from Camellia.

There are several quality schools near Camellia including:

• The Little Leaders School
• East Point Indian International School
• Ajman American Private School

The Little Leaders School is a prestigious school for your little ones. It follows the Early Year Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to meet the educational needs of your children. East Point Indian International School teaches the Indian CBSE curriculum school, it is located near Al Jurf. Ajman American Private School is a notable school that offers the American curriculum. All of these schools are 15 minutes away.

Residents will have a clinic in the neighbourhood when Ajman Uptown is complete. Until then people can visit other clinics and hospitals near Camellia such as:

• First AID Medical Clinic
• Aura Medical Center
• Al Bustan Medical Center
• Sheikh Khalifa Hospital

First AID Medical Clinic is one of the popular clinics in the district of Al Jurf. Aura Medical Center and Al Bustan Medical Center also provide excellent medical services, both of them can be reached in 15 minutes.

The closest hospital near Camellia, Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Al Jurf is located within an 18-minute drive. The hospital has a specialised women and children’s wing and provides quality medical care.

Camellia is surrounded by the following districts:

• Emirates City
• Al Jurf
• Hamiriya Free-Zone

On one side is the huge Emirates City comprising of over 92 high-rise towers. On the other hand, is the large Al Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah and Al Jurf Industrial Area in Ajman.

Emirates City, Al Bahia and Al Jurf Industrial are its neighbours.

The project under construction has an outstanding plan of including a shopping mall within the vicinity. The mall will serve daily needs and provide many leisurely activities for the families. Until then, one can head out to plenty of small local shopping malls near Camellia. A few options consist of:

• Ajman China Mall
• Flamingo Mall
• Grand Centrale

Ajman China Mall lies 13 minutes away, it is preferred for its vast options for Chinese goods. Flamingo Mall and Grand Centrale are small community malls that can be reached in 15 minutes.

There are many restaurants near Camellia. Most restaurants serve Pakistani and Indian dishes in the area. Residents can choose from:

• Eat On
• Lavender Restaurant and Cafeteria
• Cube Cafe

Eat On is a casual dining place where amazing Pakistani dishes are served and is only a 12-minute drive away from the area. If you enjoy buffets, visit Lavender Restaurant and Cafeteria to treat yourself. Cube Cafe is known for its light snacks and desserts.

The closest beach near Camellia, Al Hamriyah Public Beach, is a 21-minute drive away. If residents are willing to drive for 30 minutes, they can reach other beaches such as Coral Beach, Mangrove Beach and Al Zohrah Public Beach.

One can switch to a healthy lifestyle while living in Camellia. You can go for a morning jog to make the most of landscaped gardens within the community. Some popular parks in the area are Al Hamidiya Park, Abdul Rahim Garden and Helio Park.

Apart from the parks, residents can also visit the health club and enjoy the gym facilities provided within the area. Ladies can find several spas and salons nearby.

Being a small community, there are no specific community groups for Camellia. Instead, residents can join Uptown Ajman Residents on Facebook to stay connected.

It is quite obvious that Camellia is a wonderful and affordable residence for anyone. Few things must be kept in mind that the area is under construction and could be noisy. Also, the transport system, malls and hospital projects are under development which might cause inconveniences. However, once the project is completed, all these issues will be resolved.

• Emirates City and Al Jurf are direct neighbours of Camellia
• Many amenities are under construction
• Sharjah International Airport is a 25-minute drive away