Dafan Al Nakheel

Dafan Al Nakheel is a mixed-use community located close to Al Nakheel and Al Seer. It is located in the city of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) along Al Manama – Ras Al Khaimah Road (E11).

Dafan Al Nakheel RAK has a number of apartments available for rental or investment purposes. Some buildings are also available for commercial purposes. The self-sufficient community offers many amenities. Be it supermarkets, malls, restaurants or schools, everything is present in the district. Many entertainment activities such as Gulf Cinema, Super Bowling Centre and Cheeky Monkeys Playland, also called Cheeky Monkeys, are located closeby.

• A mixed-use community in Ras Al Khaimah
• It is a self-sufficient area with a number of amenities available
• The area has various buildings for residential and commercial purposes
• It is close to the communities of Al Nakheel and Al Seer
• Public beaches are a 10-minute drive away

With a calming view of the Ras Al Khaimah Harbour, Dafan Al Nakheel offers a luxurious lifestyle to its residents. The waterfront development is packed with restaurants, supermarkets and a number of entertainment facilities. The traditional Arab culture is clearly evident in the architecture, music, cuisines and lifestyle in the community.

The residential properties for rent in Dafan Al Nakheel include apartments located in Julphar Towers. It is a 43-storey tower feature 349 apartments. These residential units range from studio flats to 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments offering splendid views of the Ras Al Khaimah Harbour. The flats feature white marble flooring, sizeable glass windows a fitted kitchen and spacious living rooms.

The apartments in Dafan Al Nakheel Ras Al Khaimah are highly secured with 24-hour security staff. These residential units are based in a maintenance-free building and have a spacious lobby. Residents have access to other facilities such as a bank, a well-equipped gym, a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, coffee shops and supermarkets. There is a dedicated parking spot in the basement for the tenants.

Julphar Towers is a popular location in Dafan Al Nakheel RAK to buy or rent an office. The complex has 468 offices categorised into fitted, shell-and-core offices and shell-and-core full floors.

 Offices for rent in Dafan Al Nakheel range from 489 sq. ft. to 8,859 sq. ft. with a rental range from AED 17k to AED 360k per annum. Most of the office feature washrooms and a kitchen while the rest can use shared facilities located on the floor. Majority of the offices have spacious balconies providing sea views.

Offices for sale in Dafan Al Nakheel spanning from 489 sq. ft. to 8,859 sq. ft. have a cost from AED 250k to AED 3.6M.

Those looking for floor plans can browse through the Dafan Al Nakheel floor plans available for popular buildings.

Besides residential properties, there are few hotels in Dafan Al Nakheel adding to the wide range of accommodation options in the suburb. These include:

• Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah
• Citymax Hotel Ras Al Khaimah

Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah is a 4-star hotel located at Bin Daher Street. Guests can book any room or suite according to their accommodation preferences. The variety of 240 guest rooms and suites comes in King Room, King One Bedroom Suite, King Creek View, King Two Bedroom Suite, Double Queen Family Room, Double Queen Room and Queen Creek View options.

There is a 24-hour room service menu available to the guests. It offers local and international cuisines including The Green Salad and Mobley Burger. You can also unwind at Garden Bar, Pool Bar, The Garden Grille and The Shop. Hilton Garden Inn also feature 5 meeting rooms and total event space of 506 sq. m. where you can organise business meetings and events.

Citymax Hotel Ras Al Khaimah is a 3-star hotel located at Bin Daher Street. The guest rooms feature mini-fridges, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and tea & coffee making machine. Some guest rooms also add sofa beds according to the guest’s preference. The hotel offers 24-hour room service, paid breakfast along with other amenities such as a bar, a café, an outdoor pool, an Indian eatery and a casual restaurant. This hotel is 2 km from the Manar Mall and 4 km from the National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah.

Parking in Dafan Al Nakheel is easily available for residents. Most buildings offer one reserved parking per apartment, those with more than one vehicle can use the street parking outside the buildings.

The primary mode of public transportation in Dafan Al Nakheel is usually metered taxis. One can also find public buses operated by Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority that connect between Al Nakheel, Al Hamra Village and the airport. These metered taxis and public buses are the popular modes of public transport in RAK. Residents can catch a bus from Al Nakheel Bus Stop which is located 4 minutes away.

Shopping for daily essentials is never a concern while living in the district. Most of the supermarkets in Dafan Al Nakheel lie within close distances. A popular retail outlet, SPAR is located in the centre of the community. You can also find Lulu Centre in the community. Be it grocery, fresh food, electronics, home or fashion everything is available under one roof. Other options in the community include Metro Manila Supermarket and RAK Co-operative Society.

Winners Chapel International RAK and Church Nakheel are churches near Dafan Al Nakheel, reachable in 7 minutes or less. There are plenty of mosques in Dafan Al Nakheel. There are two mosques to the south of the community, while Muhammed Almahiri Mosque lies in the centre of Dafan Al Nakheel Ras Al Khaimah.

Residents can also reach Abdulaziz Almutawa Mosque, Obaid Khalifa Al Jaber Mosque and Masjid Vegetable Market in roughly 5 minutes.

Hindu temples and Sikh gurudwaras can be found in the Al Fahidi neighbourhood in Dubai, at a distance of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Parents need not stress about their children’s education as they can choose from numerous schools near Dafan Al Nakheel. Those of you who enjoy music can join the music school called Tune of Music. Scholars Indian School, Indian Public High School and The Ideal English School are other popular schools near Dafan Al Nakheel.

Nearby universities in Ras Al Khaimah include University of Bolton Academic Centre Ras Al Khaimah, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, HCT – Ras Al Khaimah Women’s College and HCT – Ras Al Khaimah Men’s College. All of these options are located in the Seih Al Uraibi district, roughly 8 minutes away.

Fortunately, there are plenty of clinics in Dafan Al Nakheel. One can head to Al Hikma Specialized Clinic For Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy if they require physiotherapy. Metro Dental Specialty Clinic and Al Noor Dental Center are also located in the area.

Apart from clinics, you can get proper medical attention from one of the many top hospitals in Ras Al Khaimah. Al Oraibi Hospital is located in the area while Al Zahrawi Hospital and Ibrahim Bin Hamad Obaidullah Hospital are 8 minutes away.

To the east, the district shares its border with the renowned area of Al Nakheel. The community has a number of apartments and villas. To the north, the waterfront Al Seer neighbourhood is located. This residential and commercial district of Al Seer has a number of popular properties. RAK Tower is one of the elite towers in Al Seer overlooking the Arabian Sea. On the western side, the neighbourhood shares its border with Ras Al Khaimah Harbour.

Shopaholics can visit Al Naeem Mall in Dafan Al Nakheel. It is one of the most popular malls in Ras Al Khaimah. It covers four floors with a total area of 1,500,000 sq. ft. There are 200 shops and it is one of the biggest malls in Ras Al Khaimah.

Manar Mall lies just across the border of Dafan Al Nakheel, it is also a popular mall near the area. Manar Mall has a hypermarket, international stores, a kids play centre and a cinema all under one roof. One can also visit RAK Mall near Khuzam Road, it has many shopping outlets, a large food court and an ice skating rink.

Most of the restaurants in Dafal Al Nakheel can be found in Al Naeem Mall, such as El Chico, Reem Al Bawadi, Shakespeare and Co. and Peppermill.

Other than the dining options in the malls there are also a few casual dining restaurants in Dafan Al Nakheel. Those of you who like falafel can head to Cafeteria Falafel Abu Naeem, Pakistani food can be found at Delhi Nihari Restaurant and Filipino food can be savoured at Al Qana’a Restaurant.

A few other options in the area consist of Panaderia Restaurant, Al Sindbad Restaurant and Roh Al Ettehad Restaurant, also known as Roh Al Ettehad Nepali Restaurant.

Residents can enjoy a peaceful day at the beach as there are a number of beaches near Dafan Al Nakheel. Those looking for free things to do in Ras Al Khaimah can watch the sunset at Al Hamra Beach located only a 6-minute drive away. Another option can lies 8 minutes away is RAK Beach.

One of the best leisure activities in Dafan Al Nakheel is visiting Cheeky Monkeys Playland, particularly for the little ones. The place is also referred to as an ‘edutainment’ soft-play area and children’s birthday celebration destination. It is a leading indoor playground company and provides a learning atmosphere for children. Residents also enjoy visiting the nearby beaches. There are a number of cinemas in the area where friends and family can go to enjoy their favourite movies.

RAK Fort is one of the historical landmarks in the area, it can be reached within a 4-minute drive from the community.

There are numerous gyms and fitness centres in the area. FitnessTime and Turbo Gym are the closest gyms in Dafan Al Nakheel. FitnessTime, also known as FitnessTime Pro is located in Al Naeem Mall. It has advanced equipment with personal trainers to help you reach your fitness goals.

Ladies looking for a pampering experience can visit Nayomi Beauty Salon, Sun Shine Ladies Salon and Karzounita Ladies Salon. Men can choose from Bassam Salon and Banthai Spa.

Ras Al Khaimah holds an annual cultural and heritage festival, the UAE Awafi Festival. The event takes place in December or January and lasts for three weeks in the Ras Al Khaimah desert. This attracts a large number of residents. They get to enjoy the heritage village with its delicious traditional food options, dance shows and other festivities. Another festival that takes place near the area is Fine Arts Festival for art lovers.

With most amenities within easy reach, Dafan Al Nakheel is a self-sufficient community. The properties are quite affordable for either rental or investment purposes. Since the area has many commercial properties, one can easily live here while trying to set up a business.

The only thing to keep in mind is that the area has limited public transportation options. People who rely on public transportation to commute might find it challenging to live here if they do not have a vehicle of their own.

It is a mixed-use community located along Al Manama – Ras Al Khaimah Road (E11), overlooking Ras Al Khaimah Harbour.

The distance between Dubai and Dafan Al Nakheel RAK is 111 km via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd/E311. It takes 1 hour and 11 minutes to reach the destination.

Travellers can find two hotels in the community namely Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah and Citymax Hotel Ras Al Khaimah.

Those visiting the neighbourhood can take a pearl farm tour, Musandam Sea Safari with Lunch and RAK Zipline World’s Longest Zipline.

• Al Naeem Mall is located within the community.
• Al Manar Mall is 4 minutes away.
• Ras Al Khaimah International Airport can be reached in 23 minutes