Shab Al Ashkhar, Al Ain

Shiab Al Ashkhar, also known as Shab Al Ashkar, is located in the southern region of Al Ain surrounded by Hazza ibn Sultan Street, Nhayyan Al Awwal Street and Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awwal Street. The neighbourhood features residential villas and few apartment buildings. The strategic position of Shiab Al Ashkhar Al Ain provides easy access to the essential amenities in the community as well as the surrounding areas. The neighbourhood enjoys direct access to the capital city and other key destinations in the United Arab Emirates. Shiab Al Ashkhar area is home to the famous Al Ain Zoo.

• A residential neighbourhood in Al Ain
• Properties include spacious villas and few residential buildings
• Home to the Al Ain Zoo
• Provides easy access to essential lifestyle facilities
• Well connected to major roads

Shiab Al Ashkhar Al Ain is a residential district with several parks and spacious villas dotted around. The family-friendly area has a range of communal facilities, including supermarkets, mosques, restaurants and healthcare facilities.

Properties in Shiab Al Ashkhar include residential villas available in 3 to 7-bedroom configurations. The villas for rent in Shab Al Ashkhar, Al Ain feature master bedrooms, built-in wardrobes, bathrooms, a spacious hall, a majlis, a maid’s room, a pantry and kitchen, a washing room, a big yard, a garden and separate entrances. The annual rents for 3-bedroom villas in Shab Al Ashkhar range from AED 60k to AED 100k. For a spacious 4,200 sq. ft. 4-bedroom villa for rent, the price is AED 90. The rents for a 5-bedroom villa in Shab Al Ashkhar goes up to AED 120k per annum. On the other hand, villas for sale in Shab Al Ashkhar, are available for AED 4.8M.

There are a few apartments for rent in Shab Al Ashkhar in 3-bedroom configurations. The rental value for these units is AED 55k yearly.

Shiab Al Ashkhar residents with private conveyance can find designated covered parking spots in villas and apartment buildings. Public parking is available for guests and visitors, but the spots can fill up fast.

For public transportation in Shab Al Ashkhar, Al Ain one has to rely on buses and taxis. You can catch bus E201 from Al Madina Petrol Station 1, Al Madina Petrol Station 2, Eid Praying Ground 1, Eid Praying Ground 2 and Al Ain Central Bus Station. These bus stations are accessible at a 16 to 19-minute drive by car.

Local grocery stores and supermarkets in Shab Al Ashkhar include Al Ain Coop Shab Al Ashkar, Sanabel Al Rawdah grocery store and Falcon grocery store. Apart from these, there are supermarkets in the neighbouring communities. These include Grocery Al Tasabuq, Al Marfa Super Market, Andalib Grocery and Baqala Al Hezam Al Akhdhar.

Mosques in Shab Al Ashkhar are dotted around the area to facilitate Muslim community members. These include the Rashid Mohammed Mosque, Hamdan Al Shamsi Mosque, Tableeghy Markaz Masjid Al Ain and Hashel Abdullah Al-Kuwaiti Mosque.

Churches near Shab Al Ashkhar Al Ain such as St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Al Ain Evangelical Church are an 11 to 14-minute drive away. Those who want to visit a temple can prepare for more than one hour drive towards other emirates.

There are no nursery schools within the district, but there are few in the neighbouring communities. These include Red Rose Nursery, Happy Jump Nursery Al Ain and Headstart Nursery Falaj Hazza Branch, at a 9 to 11-minute drive by car.

Families with school-going children will find several reputable schools near Shab Al Ashkhar. These include Al Zeyadia School, Um Ayman Bint Thaalaba School, Shaikh Mohd Bin Khalid Al Nahayyan Private School, Al Ettehad Private School and Grace Valley Indian School. These are accessible at a 5 to 10-minute drive away.

For higher education, HCT – Al Ain Women’s College and UAE University Campus in Falaj Hazzaa are the nearest options.

Medical facilities for residents include Mediclinic Zakher, Royal Care Medical Center and Al Sultan Advanced Poly Clinic. These clinics are a 7 to 9-minute drive away. Al Manahel Vetenary clinic, Al Ain is located near the Al Ain Zoo.

Shiab Al Ashkhar area is well connected to most areas in the emirate. Immediate neighbours include Shi’bat Al Wutah, Falaj Hazzaa, Zakher and Al Ain Industrial Area.

As for shopping malls near Shab Al Ashkhar, the nearest venue is Al Remal Mall, one of the best shopping malls in Al Ain. You can shop for fashion items, apparel and even groceries. The venue is home to a Carrefour and Healthy Sports outlet. Visitors will find restaurants and cafés and a recreational venue, Bounce at this mall.

Other shopping malls nearby are Al Ain Mall, Rosa Mall, Bawadi Mall, Welcome Shopping Mall and Al Jimi Mall at a 19 to 22-minute drive by car.

When it comes to restaurants in Al Ain, there are numerous places worth exploring. There is certainly no shortage of restaurants in Shab Al Ashkhar and nearby locations. These include Zad Al Khair Restaurant, Hot N Cool Cafeteria Al Qaraiyya Zakhir, Global Taste Restaurant, Zarafa Cafe, Rocket Burger, Najm Al Mandi Restaurant, Al Fatah Restaurant and others.

Sadly, there are no beaches near Shab Al Ashkharb and it takes more than an hour drive to reach beaches in other emirates. Jumeirah Beach is around 146 km away.

Shiab Al Ashkar is home to Al Ain Zoo, a perfect place for animal lovers. Covering an area of 400-hectares, this zoo features over 200 species of animals, including birds and reptiles. Families can also head over to Children’s Zoo, watch birds of prey hunt and explore the Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre.

Other must-visit destinations include Al Ain Oasis and Al Jahili Fort.

There are plenty of outdoor spaces and parks in Shiab Al Ashkhar Al Ain where residents can unwind. The nearest one is Pirate ship park.

Fitness enthusiasts can find a few gyms near Shiab Al Ashkhar Al Ain. These include Fitness Life gym,  Power Punch GYM Sanaya and Body Masters Gym.

Salons near Shab Al Ashkar are Bunu Bride Beauty Center, Disney Babies Salon, Master Salon and DMH Gents Salon.

Residents can keep in touch with other fellow community members through dedicated Facebook groups such as Shiab Al Ashkhar, Al Ain City UAE and Shiab Al Ashkhar.

Shiab Al Ashkhar offers a family-friendly ambience and provides numerous amenities within short intervals.  However, one has to travel long distances to reach beaches.

It is located in the beautiful city of Al Ain.

You can find spacious villas and a few residential buildings in the neighbourhood.

Dubai is roughly 100 km away from Al Ain.

• Al Ain International Airport is 18 minutes away via 138th Street/Hazza Ibn Sultan Street
• Al Ain Oasis is 13 minutes away via 122nd Street/Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awwal Street and Hessa Binti Mohamed Street/Hessa Bint Mohamed Street
• Al Ain National Museum is 17 minutes away via 122nd Street/Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awwal Street