Al Majaz 2, Sharjah

Al Majaz 2 is a waterfront community in Sharjah situated along the Khalid Lagoon. It is one of the three sub-communities of Al Majaz, home to the popular tourist attraction – Al Majaz Waterfront Park. The family-friendly neighbourhood has direct access to Al Wahda Street (E11), connecting it with Dubai and the central areas of Sharjah.

• A sub-community of Sharjah
• Features mixed-use properties for rent and sale purpose
• Home to Al Majaz Waterfront Park
• Al Wahda Street runs along with the community

Al Majaz 2 is one of the best places to live in Sharjah situated on the serene waters of Khalid Lagoon. It doesn’t only offers a great selection of residential and commercial properties but is also home to the renowned Al Majaz Waterfront Park. Moreover, several hotels in the community make it an ideal spot for visitors. The well-connected road network and affordable waterfront properties are other community features.

Al Majaz 2 consists of apartments mainly available in studios, 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom layouts. These flats in low to high-rise apartment buildings come with dedicated car parking areas, 24-hour security and maintenance and other facilities. Most residential units offer a spacious living area, fitted kitchen and an attached bathroom in the bedroom. There is a maid’s room, powder room and a balcony in 2 and 3-bedroom apartments.

Commercial properties in Al Majaz 2 include offices and shops. There are fitted offices spread over 1,484 sq. ft. to 7,223 sq. ft. equipped with modern amenities and facilities. These include double glazed windows, high-speed elevators, CCTV security and concierge services.

• The annual rent for studio apartments in Al Majaz 2 ranges between AED 8k to AED 16k
• Rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Al Majaz 2 starts from AED 19k and goes up to AED 33k per year
• For renting 2-bedroom apartments in Al Majaz 2, the annual cost range between AED 22k to AED 46k
• The spacious 3-bedroom flats for rent in Al Majaz 2 can cost around AED 30k to AED 70k per annum

Besides residential commercial, the community also offers commercial properties for rent purposes. The annual rent for offices in Al Majaz 2 starts from AED 38k, while the shops for rent in Al Majaz 2 can be leased from AED 26k to AED 90k per year. The average rent for warehouses in Al Majaz 2 is AED 104k per year.

Bayut has created a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. Interested tenants can look at Al Majaz 2 floor plans to find the unit type and bed type they are interested in.

The residential district is home to several low to mid and high-rise apartment buildings offering studios and 1 to 4-bedroom flats. Take a look at some of the popular buildings in Al Majaz 2:

• Belhasa Tower
• Al Kaloti Tower
• Tariq Tower
• Al Basemah Tower
• Yasmeen Tower
• Queen Tower

Belhasa Tower is a 25-storey residential tower with 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. The twin-tower residential complex – Tariq Tower is also located in the neighbourhood, offering spacious 3-bedroom units with four levels dedicated for parking.

Yasmeen Tower is another high-rise residential tower located off Al Wahda Street in Al Majaz 2. The 41-floor commercial building – Business Tower has 235 offices equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Capital Tower has 32-floors with a collection of residential options and modern amenities. Other residential towers in the community are Arwani Tower and the 36-storey building Al Marwa Tower.

Al Majaz 2 is a popular tourist spot with several hotels. These include:

• Al Majaz Premiere Deluxe Hotel Apartments
• DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences
• Crystal Plaza Hotel

Al Majaz Premiere Deluxe Hotel Apartments is a 4-star hotel in Al Majaz 2, featuring elegantly furnished 1 to 3-bedroom serviced apartments. Each room is equipped with modern furnishings such as LCD televisions, a fitted kitchen and wireless internet access. A few units offer a balcony as well, from where visitors can enjoy the scenic views of Al Majaz Park.

DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences is located just off Al Wahda Street overlooking Al Majaz Waterfront. This 5-star hotel in Al Majaz 2 features well-equipped guest rooms and apartments. Moreover, the hotel has an expansive event space that can be used for corporate meetings. Dining options in the hotel include Banyan Café, Majdolin Restaurant and Pool Bar.

Most apartment buildings offer dedicated car parking areas where each apartment has an allocated parking spot. Visitors can use paid parking facilities for their vehicles.

The public transport facilitates residents and tourists alike in Al Majaz 2. The nearest bus station Sharjah is Sharjah, Al Wahda Road, Subway 1-2. This can be reached at a 3-minute drive.

Those with private conveyance can commute using Al Wahda Street, running on the eastern side of the community. It connects with King Faisal Street and Al Khan Street from the northern and southern sides. Corniche Street also runs within the community, through which residents can reach Al Noor Island within a 5-minute drive and Al Jubail in 10-minutes.

There are plenty of supermarkets in Al Majaz 2 dotted around the area. These include Al Nedha Supermarket, Jesco Supermarket Sharjah, Blue Star Supermarket and Al Rivera Supermarket. Residents can also shop just once a month from Lulu Hypermarket Al Buhaira and Carrefour in City Centre Sharjah. Both these top supermarkets in Sharjah are within a 10-minute drive.

Al-Taqwa Mosque is the centre point of Al Majaz Waterfront Park, where visitors can offer their prayers conveniently. The Islamic architectural theme, expansive prayer hall and ample parking spaces are prominent among other mosques in Al Majaz 2. In a short drive of 5-minutes lies Al Noor Mosque – one of the beautiful mosques in Sharjah. Residents can also offer their prayers in Suhail Bin Amr Mosque, Al Ansar Mosque and Al Akhyar Mosque.

Most churches in Sharjah are in Al Yarmook – one of the popular residential districts for Christian expats. These include St Martin’s Anglican Church and Grace Evangelical Church. It will take a 13 to 15-minute drive to reach these churches near Al Majaz 2.

Al Majaz 2 is a family-friendly community with plenty of education institutes in the vicinity. Creative Home Nursery is in the neighbourhood following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for toddlers. It is one of the best nurseries in Al Majaz, accepting 4-months old infants to 4-years old children. Other nursery schools nearby are Baby First Nursery and Bluebells Nursery.

Parents with school-going children can opt from Al Durrah International School following the American curriculum or Victoria International School of Sharjah offering the Australian curriculum. Both the schools near Al Majaz 2 are within a 10-minute drive. Other schools nearby are Progressive English School and The International School of Choueifat Sharjah.

Al Sarraf Medical Centre in Al Majaz 2 is a well-reputed medical facility near Al Majaz Premiere Deluxe Hotel Apartments. Apart from cardiology, dental care and gastroenterology, the clinic also offers Hijama service for ladies. Other healthcare facilities in the community are Al Buhaira Medical Centre and Indulekha Medical Clinic.

Al Majaz 2 shares a border with the other two sub-communities of Al Majaz – Al Majaz 1 and Al Majaz 3, both located on the northern side of the district. Home to the Sharjah Expo Centre – Al Khan and the cultural landmark Al Qasba is to the western side. Other nearby areas include Al Nahda Sharjah and the family-friendly area Abu Shagara.

Al Fardan Centre is the nearest shopping facility for residents of the waterfront community. It is spread across three levels over the basement, featuring retail stores of Carrefour, Mothercare, Tips and Toes and Life Pharmacy. The shopping centre also has an outlet of Fitness First offering modern equipment for exercise. Safeer Mall near Al Majaz 2 is another popular shopping destination home to around 140 retail outlets, dining options and entertainment facilities. Both the shopping malls are easily accessible within a 5-minute drive.

One of the top features of living in Al Majaz is that the community is home to an eclectic selection of restaurants. These include some of the best restaurants in Sharjah, such as:

• Madras Restaurant
• Shawatee Al Jazeera Restaurant
• Al Kabab Al Iraqi Restaurant
• Molten Chocolate Café
• Chin Chin Sharjah Al Majaz
• Ushna Restaurant Al Majaz Waterfront
• Al Maharah Restaurant
• Koukh Filfilah Restaurant

Restaurants in Al Majaz 2 offer a variety of cuisine from Lebanese, Emirati to North Indian and Filipino. Foodies can dine at Levantine and Zahr El-Laymoun; both are listed among the top Lebanese restaurants in Sharjah. If you are in a mood to enjoy North Indian cuisine, head to Ushna Restaurant Al Majaz Waterfront, one of the best Indian restaurants in Sharjah.

The delicious range of Filipino dishes served by Menaa Marseille is the talk of the town. It is one of the top Filipino restaurants in Sharjah, located on Al Wahda Street. The waterfront destination in the community also has several best restaurants with outdoor seating in Sharjah. These include Molten Chocolate Café and Al Fanar Restaurant and Café.

If you are planning a date and looking for a perfect place and food, then you must head to Shakespeare and Co. on Al Majaz Waterfront. This romantic restaurant in Sharjah offers the scenic views of Khalid Lagoon, while you can enjoy the dishes from a well-crafted international menu. Other restaurants in the community are TGI Fridays, Al Bait Al Baghdadi and Spice Grill Seafood Restaurant.

Al Khan Beach is the nearest spot for families planning a day out at the beach. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach the beach. Al Mamzar Beach is also located nearby, accessible within a 12-minute drive.

Al Majaz Waterfront Park is an iconic destination spread over an area of 231,000 sq. ft. featuring a range of recreational facilities such as:

• Walking and jogging track
• A mini-golf
• Cycling tracks

The tourist attraction by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) offers fun-filled activities for children to interact in a safe environment. They can splash around in waterfalls or explore the water tunnels at Mini Splash Park – a dedicated facility for 1 to 12-years old children. Alwan Creativity Centre has six sections where children can learn different skills, including piano lessons, yoga and storytelling.

Al Majaz Waterfront Park also has a range of kiosks, cafes and restaurants offering mouth-watering dishes. Moreover, the park has a magnificent mosque and ample parking spaces to facilitate visitors.

Fitness enthusiasts can keep up with their workout sessions in fitness centres in Al Majaz 2. These include Premier Fitness Gym, Al Reem Fitness and Al Aqeeq Ladies Sports Centre.

Ladies can drive for around 5 to 10-minutes to reach some of the best salons in Sharjah for beauty care treatments. Some of them are Tips and Toes, Beauty Oasis Lebanese Centre and Roses Dew Salon.

Sharjah Light Festival is the annual arts festival organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority on Al Majaz Waterfront. The light shows are performed using augmented virtual reality and video mapping technologies. Fringe Festival Sharjah is another festival held on a waterfront destination featuring street performances, folk music and much more.

Al Majaz 2 is a family-centric community with plenty of amenities and facilities in the vicinity. During peak hours, the shortage of parking spaces is the only inconvenience people can face as it is home to a popular tourist attraction.

• Sharjah International Airport is a 23-minute drive
• Sharjah Cricket Stadium is accessible in a 15-minute drive
• It will take a 15-minute drive to reach Dubai via E11
• A 10-minute drive to Al Khaledia Suburb and Al Layyeh Suburb