SHAGHRAFA 1 SHARJAH

Shaghrafa 1 is one of the 10 residential sub-communities of Al Rahmaniya. It is bounded by Ibn Kathir Al Makki Street (S138), Abdullah Bin Amir Al Shami Street (S139), Abu Ja’far Al Madani Street (S136) and Hamzah Al Kufi Street (S137). The sub-community is surrounded by Shaghrafa 2, Shaghrafa 3, Shaghrafa 4 and Um Fanain. Properties in the area include villas and townhouses.

• A sub-community of Al Rahmaniya, Sharjah
• Previously known as Al Rahmaniya 1
• Features villas and townhouses
• Provides easy access to major parts of Sharjah
• Close to Sharjah National Park and the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club

Some key points of interest for the community are:

• Home to Shaghrafa Ladies Park
• Access to family-friendly amenities

The neighbourhood is home to Shaghrafa Ladies Park, mosques and nursery schools. According to Bayut’s Annual Sharjah Market Report for 2023, Al Rahmaniya is among the top areas to buy villas in Sharjah.

There are 3 to 5-bedroom villas in Shaghrafa 1. The properties cover about 2,000 sq. ft. to 4,508 sq. ft. and provide a spacious master bedroom, built-in wardrobes, a dining room, a living room, a laundry room, bathrooms, a kitchen, a large hall and a maid’s room.

There are also a few 3, 4 and 5-bedroom townhouses in Shaghrafa 1 Sharjah.

There are dedicated car parking spaces in Shaghrafa 1. The parking spot is assigned to residents based on their unit’s size. Guests and visitors can park their vehicles on the street.

Those who rely on public transport in Sharjah can take a Mowasalat bus from the community. Route 88X is connected to the Al Rahmaniya community. There are no bus stops within Shaghrafa 1, therefore residents can consider bus stops in the Al Rahmaniya community at a 5 to 6-minute drive.

The nearest bus stops are Al Rahmaniya, Area 5 Stop 4, Al Rahmaniya, Area 6 Stop 2, Al Rahmaniya, Area 5 Stop 3 and Al Rahmaniya, Area 6 Stop 3.

Shaghrafa Supermarket, Telal Al Rahmaniah, ZOOM Supermarket and Zahrat Al Rahmaniya are the options for grocery shopping. These can be reached within a 5-minute drive by car.

Sharjah Co-op, a popular supermarket in Sharjah has a branch in Al Rahmaniya.

Jbr Ibn Abdulla Al Qubti Mosque, Al Elm Mosque and Al Emam Ibn Al Jawzi Mosque are in the community.

Al Sakina Mosque in Shaghrafa 4 is one of the most beautiful mosques in Sharjah. This mosque can accommodate 900 worshippers with a special area dedicated to female worshippers.

Some of the best churches in Sharjah are located in Al Yarmook. The area is home to 16 different churches that cater to Christians of different denominations.

St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Sharjah is equipped to seat several hundred worshippers attending Sunday mass. Other churches in the area include the Russian Orthodox Church, Sharjah Marthoma Church and Grace Evangelical Church.

Al Rahmaniya 1 Nursery is located within the community. Some schools are within proximity. These include:

• Emirates National School
• School of Scientific Innovation 
• Paamir Private School

Emirates National School is located at 2, Ibn Kathir Al Makki Street, Shaghrafah 3, Al Rahmaniya.

School of Scientific Innovation offers classes from FS1 to Grade 12. The school implements a distinctive dual program that follows the British curriculum with an emphasis on the Arabic language and the core values of Islam. It is located at ​20/1a, Ibn Kathir Al Makki Street​, Shaghrafah 3, Al Rahmaniya.

Pamir Private School is a Pakistani curriculum school established by the KIPS Education Group Pakistan in 2019. The school is affiliated with the Federal Board of Pakistan and offers the Pakistani curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It is located at Shaghrafa 3, Sharjah.

Al Resala American International School is a K-12 educational institute following a well-balanced curriculum based on the US Common Core State Standards. It is located on Abu Amr Al Basri Street in Al Rahmaniya.

Universities near Shaghrafa 1 are:

• Al Watan University
• City University College of Ajman CUCA 
• University College of Mother and Family Sciences

These are reachable at a 10 to 14-minute drive by car.

Clinics and hospitals near Shaghrafa 1 are:

• Dar Al Reem Medical Center
• Royal Hospital
• University Hospital Sharjah
• Thumbay Hospital

Dar Al Reem Medical Center is the nearest option in case of emergency. It is located in the Al Sajaa Industrial area at an 11-minute drive by car.

Royal Hospital is located on Al Dhaid Road (E88) and is a 14-minute drive by car. University Hospital Sharjah is one of the top hospitals in Sharjah that features 325 beds out of which 34 beds are reserved for emergency and 22 beds are dedicated to the ICU. This hospital is accessible at a 15-minute drive by car.

Thumbay Hospital Day Care is a multi-speciality facility located on University City Road, Sharjah. It is equipped with advanced radiology services, a laboratory, ultrasound and X-ray facilities. This medical facility is accessible at a 17-minute drive by car.

Residents regularly visit the following nearby areas:

• Muzairah 
• Al Yasmeen
• Al Zubair Orchards

Communities located in proximity include Al Zubair Orchards, Al Yasmeen, Muzairah and Sajaa Sharjah.

Shopping malls near Shaghrafa 1 are:

• Rahmania mall 
• Al Ruwda Mall
• Emirates City Mall

Rahmania Mall on Abu Amr Al Basri Street is the nearest option. Al Ruwda Mall is located at Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Street. Emirates City Mall is located at Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Al Amerah. These malls are reachable at a 10 to 12-minute drive by car.

Restaurants near Shaghrafa 1, Al Rahmaniya are:

• Baraqush
• Kabab Al Bastakiah
• Boba Tea 
• KFC
• Hardee’s  
• McDonald`s  
• Mado Restaurant
• Al Sarab Cafeteria
• Samoon Iraqi Restaurant

Baraqush Restaurant serves ​Shawarma ​Burgers, ​sandwiches​fresh juice and tea. It is located at ​​Block E of Shaghrafa 3. Kshisha Park is home to two eateries. Kabab Al Bastakiah serves Arabic and Iranian cuisines. Boba Tea is a cafe serving hot beverages. Mado Restaurant in Al Rahmaniya Mall serves Turkish cuisine. Al Sarab is a cafeteria and Samoon is an Iraqi restaurant serving Arabic cuisine. Both are located in the Yasmeen community. Fast food restaurants nearby include KFC, Hardee’s and McDonald’s.

All eateries are within a 20-minute drive by car.

Leisure attractions near Shaghrafa 1, Al Rahmaniya are:

• Sharjah National Park
• Sharjah Classic Car Museum
• Sharjah Discovery Centre

Sharjah National Park spans over 630 km sq. ft., making it the largest green space in the city. It is a public space offering designated barbeque areas, a playground, a duck pond and cycling tracks. It is located at E88, Al Qarayen just an 8-minute drive by car.

As for those interested in vintage cars, the Sharjah Classic Car Museum is worth a visit. Home to over 100 vintage cars from the 20th century, it will transport you back in time.

Sharjah Discovery Centre is designated for children aged 3 to 12 years, the attraction offers tons of learning activities based on science and technology. There are many fun things to do in Discovery Centre as it features seven play zones including a TV Studio, Sharjah Kids International Airport, Water World, Storyteller, Drive Town and Sports World.

Shighrafa Ladies Park and Kisheeshah Park are there for a long walk or jog.

Gyms near Shaghrafa 1 are:

• Snap Fitness
• RF Fitness Centre

Snap Fitness is a ladies’ gym located on the ground floor of Rahmaniya Mall. It can be reached at a 10-minute drive by car. RF Fitness Centre is located in the Al Yasmeen community.

Spas and salons near Shaghrafa 1 are:

• Seemab’s Beauty Lounge
• Ayla Beauty Center
• The Loft Fifth Avenue Beauty Lounge

Seemab’s Beauty Lounge and Ayla Beauty Centre are located in the Yasmeen community at a 4-minute drive. The area is also home to Madame Coco Salon and OTRO Beauty Salon. The Loft Fifth Avenue Beauty Lounge is inside the Al Rahmaniya Mall. It is located at Abu Amr Al Basri Street, Kshishah 6.

Shaghrafa 1 is home to a huge expat population. Various religious festivals are celebrated including Eid, Christmas and Diwali.

Shaghrafa 1 is the ideal villa and townhouse community. Residents have access to mosques, parks, nursery schools, clinics and bus stops. Those looking for recreational activities will have to take a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to visit places like Sharjah National Park and Sharjah Car Museum.

Shaghrafa 1 is a residential sub-community of Al Rahmaniya.

The area is home to various villas and townhouses.

Bayut offers 2D and 3D floor plans for Shaghrafa 1. There are various floor plans for 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas.

• Al Yasmeen is reachable at a 6-minute drive
• Sharjah International Airport is located at a 12-minute drive
• The University of Sharjah is accessible at a 19-minute drive