Industrial Area 18, Sharjah

Sharjah Industrial Area 18 is one of the sub-communities of Sharjah Industrial Area. As the names say, it is a commercial area that incorporates industrial activities. The commercial district is home to popular retail outlets, recreational facilities and several government offices. It is situated between Emirates Road (E611) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) while Maliha Road runs along with the community.

• A sub-community of Industrial Area Sharjah
• Offers warehouses, showrooms and office space for rent
• Located next to Maliha Road
• Home to 1020 Avenue

Sharjah Industrial Area 18 is a large sub-community of Industrial Area Sharjah featuring commercial properties, educational institutes, event space and entertainment and dining options. The well-connected road network provides easy commuting to the neighbouring areas. Since the commercial district is located close to Dubai-Sharjah border, one can reach the neighbouring emirate within a half an hour drive.

Properties in Sharjah Industrial Area 18 are commercial and available for rent and sale purposes. One can find warehouse, office space, showrooms, industrial land and open spaces. Warehouses in the commercial area are spread over an area ranging between 1,000 sq. ft. to 11,000 sq. ft. These warehouses have utility services, fire fighting systems and sewerage facilities. The size of industrial lands varies between 1,500 sq. ft. to 40,000 sq. ft. whereas showrooms have covered area ranging between 2,400 sq. ft. to 6,500 sq. ft.

The price range of commercial properties in Industrial Area 18, Sharjah are:

• The warehouses for rent in Sharjah Industrial Area 18 are available in a price range between AED 25k to AED 324k
• The annual rent for industrial land ranges between AED 22k to AED 160k
• The showrooms for rent in Sharjah Industrial Area 18 can be leased for a year in AED 50k to AED 220k

The rental rates of properties in the commercial district largely depend on the coverage area and offered facilities.

The sale price of properties in the community is as follows:

• One can buy showroom in Industrial Area 18, Sharjah in AED 7.5M

Investors will find that buying property in the commercial district can be a profitable asset.

There are ample parking spaces in Sharjah Industrial Area 18 for heavy vehicles and private cars. The truck depot and warehouse offer dedicated parking areas for one or two vehicles at a time.

People can avail bus service from several bus stations in Sharjah Industrial Area 18 for commuting to the neighbouring areas. These include Sharjah Noaf Airport Road Interchange bus station and Sharjah Maliha Road I & Tech bus station. Another mode of public transportation in Industrial Area 18 is taxi service. One can use an online cab service like Uber and Careem for the commute.

There are several local convenience stores and supermarkets near Sharjah Industrial Area 18 from where people can buy daily essentials. These include:

• Al Ramtha Supermarket
•  Shabab Al Qaraien Supermarket
•  Grand Top Supermarket

These supermarkets are located a 5 to 10-minute drive away from the community. Apart from these grocery stores, Bait Al Marah Supermarket is the only supermarket in the commercial area offering a wide range of quality products.

Muslim fellows can offer their prayers in Khalil Al Rahman Mosque, Al Awwaben Mosque and Al Sideqeen Mosque near Industrial Area 18, Sharjah. It will take a 6 to 8-minute drive to reach these mosques.

Those who follow Christianity can visit some of the best churches in Sharjah in a 20-minute drive. Grace Evangelical Church, St. Michael’s Catholic Church and St. Martin’s Anglican Church are a few of the churches near Sharjah Industrial Area 18.

Schools in Sharjah Industrial Area 18

• Sharjah English School
• American School of Creative Science
• Australian International School

Sharjah English School follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales from Foundation Stage until Sixth Form. The school has around 854 students of different nationalities. American School of Creative Science is another school in the community offering quality education to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

People can also find some notable educational institutes nearby as Muwaileh lies in proximity to the commercial district. These include GEMS Millennium School and Delhi Private School.

Sharjah Institute of Science & Technology in the area offers business, engineering, health & safety, environment and IT programs. It is also listed among top universities in Sharjah.

Other universities near the commercial district are:

• University of Sharjah
• American University of Sharjah
• Al Qasimia University

These universities are accessible in a 5 to 10-minute drive.

People can find several healthcare facilities near Industrial Area 18, Sharjah. These include:

• New Central PolyClinic
• Access Clinic
• Beverly Hills Speciality Centre

Apart from these clinics, some of the best hospitals in Sharjah are also located in proximity to the commercial area. University Hospital Sharjah and Medcare Hospital Sharjah are a few of them. It will take a 15-minute drive to reach these hospitals.

Sharjah Industrial Area 18 is surrounded by popular residential and commercial communities of the emirate. Some of them are:

• Al Noaf
• Industrial Area 17
• Al Khawaneej

Other nearby areas include Muwaileh and University City Sharjah. Since the community is located next to Maliha Road, commuting to neighbouring areas is quite convenient. It will take a 25-minute drive to reach Dubai and Ajman using Maliha Road.

Some of the popular malls near Sharjah Industrial Area 18 are:

• Zero 6 Mall
• City Centre Sharjah
• Ansar Mall

Zero 6 Mall in University City Sharjah is one of the best malls in Sharjah. It has several retail outlets of popular brands, a fitness centre and a multi-screen cinema. Some of the stores in the mall are:

• Damas
• Annabelle
• Mothercare
• Louzan Fashion LLC
• Okaidi Obaibi
• Bath & Body Works
• Bait Al Kandora

The shopping mall also has a pharmacy store, ladies salon and recreational facilities for children. It will take a 7-minute drive to reach the shopping mall via S131. Other shopping malls nearby such as Ansar Mall and City Centre Sharjah are also located within a 16-minute drive.

There are few local eateries and affordable restaurants available in the area offering sub-continental food items. Other restaurants near Industrial Area 18, Sharjah are:

• Manarat Al Sharjah Restaurant
• Lamensa Pizza & Pasta
• Drive & Dine
• Alkout Kuwaiti Food Restaurant
• Qasr Lahore Restaurant

Workspace Coffee Co. is a unique café in the area featuring two floors of study-centric space, communal tables and meeting rooms. During your work, you’ll be served with expertly roasted coffee along with snacks. The café offers free Wi-Fi, printing facility and private cubicles with electrical outlets.

Those willing to try fast-food items can head to City Centre Sharjah. Popular eateries of the mall are:

• KFC
• Hardee’s
• Bombay Chowpatty
• Pizza Hut
• Panda Chinese

One can visit some of the best Indian restaurants in Sharjah in a short drive of 5 to 10-minutes. These include Black Salt Restaurant, Rajasthan Al Malaki and Rang. It will take a 15-minute drive to visit the best breakfast places in Sharjah including Qasr Lahore Restaurant and Crisol.

One can take a half an hour drive to visit beaches near Industrial Area 18, Sharjah. The most-visited beaches of the emirate, Al Khan Beach is the nearest option for the commercial district. The beach features multiple water sports activities and a range of facilities for visitors.

A few notable landmarks near the community are:

• Al Majaz Waterfront
• Sharjah Aquarium
• Al Qasba Sharjah

Al Majaz Waterfront Park is a popular and notable attraction of Al Majaz district. It spread over an area of 231,000 sq. ft. launched by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in 2010. The park features lush green landscapes, a mini-golf course, jogging trails and walking tracks, a Splash Park, dining options and other recreational facilities. The park is home to Maraya Art Park and Al Taqwa Mosque. To facilitate the visitors, the park offers more than 1000 parking spaces.

Another notable landmark nearby is Sharjah Aquarium. It features 20 aquariums with a variety of sea creatures. Visitors can learn about calamities of oil spills, underwater ecosystems and overfishing at the park.

Jumping World in Sharjah Industrial Area 18 is an indoor trampoline park with around 100 interconnected trampolines. The recreational facility is suitable for all ages as it has dedicated areas for children and adults. The trampoline park is located close to 1020 Avenue.

The community parks of Al Noaf and Al Jurainah are located within a 10-minute drive from the commercial area. People can also visit Sharjah National Park in a 16-minute drive. It is one of the beautiful parks in Sharjah featuring a kid’s playground, designated barbecue areas, miniature models of landmarks of the emirate and a duck pond.

Fitness enthusiasts can head to these gyms in Sharjah Industrial Area 18 to keep up with their workout session:

• Concept Wellbeing Studio
• CrossFit Hour
• Texas Gym

Beauty salons near the industrial are:

• Al Badaier Gents Salon
• Al Rajul Al Hur Gents Salon
• Al Asala Gents Salon

All these salons are accessible in an 8 to 10-minute drive.

1020 Avenue is a unique business centre in Sharjah Industrial Area 18 promoting small and medium-sized enterprises to develop their business in the emirate. Avenue Centre has several booths that are set up for project owners to display their products and get best returns. 1020 Avenues organizes exhibitions which encourage Emirati youth to establish their brand. There is a business centre for entrepreneurs, café and a spa centre in the avenue as well.

Sharjah Industrial Area 18 is suitable for individuals and singles who have work based in the area, families can look for apartments for rent in neighbouring areas.

• Sharjah International Airport is located a 12-minute drive away
• Ajman is located a 15-minute drive away
• A 17-minute drive away from Oud Al Muteena
• Sharjah Expo Centre is located a 17-minute drive away