Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah

Hamriyah Free Zone is a 30 sq. km. industrial zone in Sharjah. Established in 1995, It is home to several industrial and commercial properties. Currently, there are approximately more than 6,500 businesses have been set up in Hamriyah Free Zone belonging to 163 countries. The Free Zone offers various types of offices, warehouses and industrial land that can be remodelled as per need. Business-friendly policies and strategic location are the two prominent reasons for its fast growth and popularity.

• Largest growing free zone in Sharjah, UAE
• Houses several industrial and commercial properties
• Has an ever-expanding deep-water port and a harbour
• A 30 sq. km. of land was established in 1995 by an Emiri decree
• A tax-free and smartly managed area designed for businessmen
• Offers easy access to Emirates Road (E611) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311)

Hamriyah Free Zone is a community specifically designed for investors and businessmen. It is a tax-free area that encourages people to establish a business in an environment that is flexibly managed with full ownership of the company. The area also ensures that the business owners are free from the repatriation of profits, capital and commercial levies.

For a detailed analysis of the properties and community, read All About Al Hamriyah Free Zone in our blog.

Hamriyah Free Zone is rich in industries along with several offices, shops and warehouses. The types of industries you will find in the area include food businesses, oil and gas companies, building materials, steel, textile, chemicals and several more. There is a special area “food park” dedicated to only food businesses and offers a comprehensive range of services beneficial for the particular business type; these services include food-testing labs and a certification house for Halal Food.

You get a wide range of pre-built warehouses and offices in the commercial sector, along with several amenities such as parking space, lobby and IT requirements that come equipped with the units. Hamriyah Free Zone is also home to several residential properties.

Strictly for commercial usage, you can buy warehouses and factories in Hamriyah Free Zone. A 53,800 sq. ft. of large warehouses are available at an average price of AED 1.8M, whereas a factory occupies 118,400 sq. ft. of land and is available at AED 25M, on average.

For commercial and residential properties, the parking bays are strategically developed to offer easy parking accessibility to residents and workers. Moreover, the streets also allow free parking when necessary.

Al Ittihad Street (E11) runs through the community, so any travel to and from the street is quite convenient. Public transport is readily available through buses. The nearest bus station is Jurf Industrial Area stop, 6-minutes of drive from the area. Umm Al Quwain Bus Stop is also on the highway that passes through Hamriyah Free Zone, at an 8-minute drive.

For grocery shopping, one can rely on the neighbourhood as there are several supermarkets near Hamriyah Free Zone. These include Thamar Al Madina Supermarket, Al Safath Supermarket, Paradise Supermarket, Blue Supermarket and more.

Local mosques are available at walking distance for Muslims. Popular mosques in the area include Hamriya Free Zone Authority Masjid, Uthman Ibn Affan Mosque and Masjid Abu Bakr Al Siddiq (also known as Hamriyah Mosque).

The closest churches from the area are Gods Pavilion Champions Chapel and CCC Light International Ajman, available in a 14 to 20-minute straight drive via Al Ittihad Street (E11).

The closest nursery schools are located in Ajman in Al Hamidya and Al Jurf communities, not far from Hamriyah Free Zone. The top-rated ones are Cute Baby Nursery, Happy Jump Nursery and Al Waradia Nursery. As for primary and secondary education, Al Hamriyah Elementary School for Primary and Secondary Education serve the community. Schools in the neighbourhood include The Elite American Private School, The International School of Choueifat Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah American International School – Umm Al Quwain campus, one of the best schools in Umm Al Quwain.

Sharjah Municipality – Public Health Clinic – Al Hamriya branch and Dooa Clinic are the two medical centres located within the community boundaries. For more options, residents can access the medical facilities in the neighbouring communities including AL Bustan Medical Center, Noor Al Shifa Medical Center and New Ibin Sina Medical Center. All of these are accessible in a nearly 15-minute drive. As far as hospitals are concerned, one can go to Al Hamriyah Health Center, a government hospital located only 10-minutes from the area.

Though the area is part of Sharjah, one of the best things is its location. Hamriyah Free Zone is right in the centre of all the emirates, offering easy accessibility to Ajman, UAQ and Dubai. The main Al Ittihad Street (E11) passes through the community and makes commuting no hassle for residents and workers. The area’s immediate neighbours include Al Jurf Industrial Area, Sharjah Waterfront City and Al Zahiya community.

Ajman China Mall is the closest mall to Hamriyah Free Zone, available within a 10-minute drive. Besides several clothing stores, you will find furniture stores, hardware outlets, and many international brands at wholesale rates. Another popular mall, City Centre Ajman, is 13-minutes away from the area. Both these malls are considered the top malls in Ajman.

When it comes to dining, Al Hamriyah Free Zone boasts several dining places and restaurants that offer all dine-in, takeout and delivery options including Choice Restaurant, Wadana Group FZE Restaurant, Al Falah Restaurant & Catering Services.

A few locals’ favourite restaurants in the neighbourhood include Rozana Restaurant, Red Chilly Restaurant, Al Aroos Restaurant, Five Star Palace Restaurant, Zouk Restaurant and many more. Those craving Chinese food can head to Wan Jia Long, just 15-minutes away from the central community.

Hamriyah Free Zone’s northern side is connected with the Arabian Gulf naturally since the area is home to Hamriyah Port Town and right next to it is Al Hamriyah Public Beach. Here residents can enjoy a fun-filled day playing beachy sports and thrilling activities. The smooth white sand and the rocky bank also provide an ideal picnic spot, where you can plan a barbecue party with family or friends.

Hamriyah Free Zone is next door to Al Talla Camel Racecourse. Locals who love the thrill of camel racing are often seen here betting on their camels. Al Zorah Natural Reserve, located at a drive of about 10-minutes is also a place worth visiting. The mangrove forest serves as a sanctuary of wildlife reserves. Residents can go there to watch around 58 species of birds, enjoy aboat ride or play golf.

Residents will find several parks situated in proximity where families and individuals can go and unwind from their daily stress in a natural green atmosphere amidst nature. These few parks include Al Hamriyah West District Park, Al Hamriyah East Community Park, Sports Park in Al Hamidiya community and Al Jurf Family Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Ajman.

For fitness facilities, visit the nearby gyms including Alriffa Fitness Gym, Blue Star Gym and several more. The closest spa centre is Lotus Spa, while Wasel Hairdressing Salon is one of the top-rated ones for personal grooming.

Hamriyah Free Zone is largely a commercial area; however, there are many residential properties available too. Considering it is a freehold area, these properties are sold out quickly.

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• Sharjah International Airport is 22-minutes away
• Sharjah Waterfront City is just 13-minutes away
• 22-minutes away from Central Sharjah where the majority of the residential properties are located such as Al Yarmook, Al Sharq and Al Manakh