Tawam, Al Ain

Tawam is a residential neighbourhood in the beautiful city of Al Ain. Bounded by Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street, Twam Street and Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, it is also known as ‘Tuwwam’, ‘Tu’am’ or ‘Al-Buraimi Oasis’. Tawam is an Arabic word which means ‘twins’, referring to a pair of Alfaj (water channels) in the Buraimi region.

Tawam, Al Ain is home to Tawam Hospital and medical colleges such as Fatima College of Health Sciences – Al Ain and College of Medicine and Health Sciences.

• A residential neighbourhood in Al Ain
• Offers apartments for rent
• Well-connected to main road networks in Al Ain
• Home to medical colleges and Tawam Hospital
• Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club is a 4-minute drive away

Tawam Al Ain is a residential neighbourhood featuring apartment buildings. One can find mosques, medical colleges, restaurants, supermarkets and pharmacies dotted around the area. Tawam Hospital is a landmark in the area.

Properties for rent in Tawam Al Ain include apartments in 2 and 3-bedroom configurations. Spread across 1,340 sq. ft., 3-bedroom flats in Tawam have three master bedrooms, three wardrobes, three bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a balcony.

The residential buildings have 24-hour security, free maintenance service and basement parking space.

Residents with private conveyance can find basement parking spaces in Tawam Al Ain. Street parking is available in the residential areas, but they can fill up fast.

For public transportation in Tawam, one has to rely on the bus stops located at a 15-minute drive. These include Al Madina Petrol Station 1 & 2, Eid Praying Ground 1 & 2 and Al Slimi Park 1 & 2. Residents can use online cab booking services for a faster commute.

For grocery shopping, there are various supermarkets in Tawam, Al Ain. Family Grocery Markhaniya and Al Ain Co-op Society – Tawam branch are the nearest options located at a 3-minute drive by car. Al Ain Cooperative Society (Tawam Branch) is ideal for monthly grocery hauls. Mohammed Al Eisaei Grocery, Milano Supermarket and Souq Planet in Bida Bin Ammar are located at a 6-minute drive by car. Qaser Al Maqam Supermarket in Al Maqam is accessible at a 7-minute drive away.

Umm Al Moominoon Juwairia Bint Al Harith Mosque, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan Mosque and Abdulla Ali Ahmed Al Bloushi Masjid are within a 1 to 7-minute driving distance.

 If you’re looking for a church nearby, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Al Ain, Al Ain Evangelical Church, CSI Tamil Parish – Al Ain and Nepali Church are located at a 15 to 17-minute driving distance.

Get your toddlers enrolled in Little Regent Nursery located in Bida Bin Ammar community, which is a 4-minute drive by car. Other nurseries in nearby areas are Smart Step Nursery, Creative Child Nursery and Edu Fun Nursery- Al Bateen Branch.

Al Ain American School is located in Bida Bin Ammar at a 4-minute drive by car. The school enrols students from Kindergarten to Grade 7 and offers a nurturing learning environment, where students can explore their skills. Rated as ‘Very Good’ by ADEK, this is undoubtedly one of the best schools in Al Ain.

Other schools nearby are Zayed Al Awal, Abdulla Bin Zubair Private School and Al Ghaith School.

Those interested in pursuing a career in medicine can head to the Fatima College of Health Sciences, Al Tawam Medical College and College of Medicine and Health Sciences located at a short drive.

Tawam Hospital is a popular healthcare centre affiliated with John Hopkins in the USA. It is a 461-bed tertiary care centre that offers services in departments such as oncology, gynaecology, paediatrics, pain management, neurology,  urology and state-of-the-art cardiac care. The hospital also features a pharmacy, a blood bank and dialysis services for those with nephrological diseases. This hospital in Tawam is one of the best hospitals in Al Ain.

In case of emergencies, residents can head towards Cleveland Clinic on Khalifa bin Zayed Street.

Tawam, Al Ain shares borders with Al Maqam, Asharej and Al Markhaniyyah.

Asharej is a mixed-use neighbourhood featuring Bida Bin Ammar, Shabhanet Ashrej, Mreifia and United Arab Emirates University.

There are no full-fledged shopping malls in Al Tawam. Residents can find Al Ain Co-op Society – Tawam Hospital Branch within the community that can fulfil basic shopping needs. For a detailed shopping spree, you can head towards Al Markhaniah Mall, which is a 5-minute drive by car.

One of the largest shopping malls in Al Ain, Al Jimi Mall is just 16-minute drive away. Al Jimi Mall span over 76,000 square metres of land in Garden City, Al Ain. It attracts more than 8 million visitors on average every year. You can shop from high street brands such as Miniso, Aldo Accessories, H&M, Max Fashion, NYX and Sketchers among others. This can be a perfect shopping and leisure experience as it features VOX cinemas and an indoor entertainment option, Magic Planet.

There are many casual restaurants near Tawam Al Ain. Some noteworthy ones are Maharat Al Bahar Restaurant & Cafeteria, Scalini Restaurant & Cafe, ZeroFat, Beyond Burger, Shawerma Shake, Monto, Chicken Hut, Chedaya Restaurant and Al Rekab Restaurant. These are accessible at a 3 to 9-minute drive by car.

Al Maqam in Al Ain is easily accessible from Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Road. The closest landmark is the Al Ain Equestrian Shooting and Golf Club. Apart from having a gold course and equestrian centre, this place also features a well-equipped rugby and cricket fields and a Golf Academy. It is accessible at a 4-minute drive by car.

For leisure activities, there are several places at a 15 to 17-minute drive by car. Qasr Al Muwaiji is an architectural marvel and a UNESCO site at a 14-minute drive by car.

Al Jahili Fort is located on Sultan Bin Zayed Al Awwal Street, Al Mutawaa, Al Ain. The fort’s battlements and watchtowers are built from mud bricks and are a major point of interest for visitors. The area is surrounded by a spacious courtyard where concerts are organised. There is also a small exhibit in honour of British explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger. This exhibit gives an insight into the Bedouin lifestyle. You can reach this fort within a 15-minute drive.

Al Ain Oasis is a serene haven with vast walkways and lush date palm gardens. It is categorised among the official UNESCO sites in the United Arab Emirates. You can find 147,000 date palms trees and over 100 different varieties of vegetation around it. You can visit the eco-centre, eastern fort and be a part of the Oasiscape tour. You can learn about the two main Falaj irrigation systems serving the oasis namely Al Aini and Dawood.  The oasis is located in Al Mutawa’a District, at a 17-minute drive by car.

During weekends, families can head to Al Ain Zoo located 20 minutes away from the community.

Tawam in Al Ain is around 7 minutes away from Maqam Garden for Women and Children. Those who like to keep fit can hit Tawam Recreation Center. Other gyms near Tawam include TMKN Gym, Mreifa community gym and Leaders Kids Club Al Ain. Women looking for ladies gyms in Al Ain can find Al Al Ladies Club gym and Elixir Fitness Center. These are located in Bida Bin Ammar at a 2 to 6-minute drive by car.

Basketball fans can find Tawam basketball court located at a 6-minute drive.

For self-grooming, there is Amber Spa & Beauty Lounge and Maison De Joelle Al Ain at a 4 to 8-minute drive by car.

Families looking to move to Tawam Al Ain will find limited public transportation. The nearest bus stations are at a 15-minute drive from the community. The accommodation options are also limited. There are only apartments available for rent.

• Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club is a 4-minute drive away
• United Arab Emirates University is a 6-minute drive by car
•  Al Towayya is located at an 11-minute drive by car.
• Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium is located at a 13-minute drive by car
• Al Ain International Airport is located at a 14-minute drive away