Al Majaz Tower, Sharjah

Al Majaz Tower, Sharjah is a skyscraper with 40 floors above ground and four basement levels. It offers a wide range of apartments from studio to 4-bed units, totalling up to 164 residential units. GA Architects and Engineers have developed the architecture of the building.

Amenities in the high-rise tower include a health club, swimming pools for adults and children, a gym, a business centre, a First Aid Medical Centre and automated car parking. Eateries, supermarkets and recreational spots are available within walking distance from the skyscraper.

Al Majaz Tower is located in the waterfront community of Al Majaz 3, Al Majaz. It is built over Khalid Lagoon and consists of numerous high-rise residential buildings. It ranked as the top community for buying apartments in Sharjah as per Bayut’s Sharjah Market Report of 2019, owing to its peaceful atmosphere and outdoor spaces.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Corniche Street, Al Majaz 3
• Developer: H.E Sh. Faisal Bin Sultan Al Qasimi
• Date of completion: 2006
• Number of floors: 45 floors
• Number of units: 164
• Unit type: studio, 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments
• Type of ownership: Leasehold
• Amenities: health club, swimming pool, business centre, automated car parking and a First Aid Medical Centre

For parking in Al Majaz Tower, there are four levels of basement. One parking space is allotted to each residential unit. The skyscraper offers automated car parking or robotic car parking, a rare feature for most buildings in Sharjah.

There are four high-speed elevators in Al Majaz Tower, Sharjah.

SEWA provides electricity and water services in Al Majaz Tower, Al Majaz. Residents can also choose from chiller free options. On-site maintenance staff is there at all times to provide free maintenance services. Security staff looks after the building 24 hours a day with the help of CCTV cameras.

The residence provides top-notch fitness facilities to residents. A health club provides access to the spa, sauna and steam rooms. There are separate swimming pools for adults and children. There is a state-of-the-art gym in Al Majaz Tower, Sharjah.

Adults can relax on the sun loungers beside the swimming pool, while children can make the most of their free time in the indoor kids’ play area in the residence.

A business centre is there with computers and other electronic equipment. There is a First Aid Medical Centre in the building too.

The entrance of the building opens into an exquisite lobby with marble flooring and high ceilings. There is a reception where visitors and residents can ask for front-desk assistance. Al Majaz Tower provides 24-hour guest and concierge services.

Al Majaz Tower is a pet-friendly building. Residents can keep their pets with them in their apartments.

Fire extinguishers are installed throughout the building including the apartments.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing Al Majaz Tower floor plans.

Apartment types in the residence include studio units, 1, 2, 3 and 4-bed luxury units. All of these units come installed with an intercom facility and central satellite dish systems. There are chandeliers in the bedrooms and the halls while the units come with ceramic tiling. The balconies provide views of the Al Majaz Waterfront and the thriving community.

Units with balconies and terraces have glass balustrades while the master bedrooms feature bathrooms with bidets as well. Most of the units have closed kitchens with built-in cabinets and cooking hoods. Regular-sized bedrooms have built-in wardrobes while the master bedrooms include walk-in closets.

Studio apartments have a floor area between 450 sq. ft. and 650 sq. ft. The foyer leads to an L-shaped kitchen at one side and a bathroom at the other. There is one large living and sleeping area.

The floor area of 1-bedroom apartments is from 800 sq. ft. to 925 sq. ft. There is a large spacious hall in these units, which consists of the powder room and closed kitchen. There are common corridors leading into the bedroom with an attached bath.

2-bedroom apartments are available in different configurations. Their floor area starts from 1,065 sq. ft. and goes up to 1,800 sq. ft. These include an expansive living and dining area, a closed kitchen, two bedrooms, a powder room and a balcony.

The smaller units feature a master bedroom en-suite and a bathroom without an attached bath. Some larger units come with both bedrooms en-suite with attached baths as well as a maid’s room with an attached bath.

The floor area of 3-bedroom apartments ranges between 2,600 sq. ft. and 3,200 sq. ft. These units have 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

The entrance opens into the large dining hall and leads to the closed kitchen, bedrooms, saloon, maid’s room with an attached bath and laundry room. There is a large terrace accessible from the living area. A powder room is also there in the living area.

4-bedroom apartments have a floor area between 2,616 sq. ft. and 3,100 sq. ft. These feature a large living and dining hall, kitchen, four bedrooms with attached baths, a maid’s room with an attached bath, a powder room and a large terrace.

The residence is in proximity to the Dubai-Sharjah border, hence providing quick access to Dubai Metro.

However, since bus stations and metro stations are only reachable through a drive, taxis are also a commonly-used mode of transportation near Al Majaz Tower, Al Majaz that is accessible on foot. Those with their own cars will find it convenient commuting around the city since there are no bus stations or metro stations in Al Majaz.

Most of the bus stations near Al Majaz Tower, Sharjah require a minimum of an 8-minute drive to reach. These include Al Khan Bus Stop, Al Rolla Bus Stop, Moski Bus Stop and Al Wahda Center 2 Bus Stop.

Al Qiyadah Metro Station is the closest metro station and is reachable within a 13-minute drive. Other metro stations near Al Majaz Tower include Stadium Metro Station, Al Nahda Metro Station and Abu Hail Station. You can reach them in 16 minutes.

A number of restaurants are available in the Al Majaz community as well as the neighbouring communities.

Casual dining restaurants near Al Majaz Tower include:

• Five Star Restaurant – Al Asawi Building
• Italian Pizza Kawkab Restaurant – Crescent Tower
• Raseef 7 – Al Majaz 3
• Nayaab Haandi – Al Khan Street, Al Majaz
• Sealand Restaurant – Al Majaz

Five Star Restaurant is within walking distance. It serves all kinds of Indian food, seafood and items from continental cuisines. You can reach the rest of the restaurants in 5 minutes by car. Raseef 7 offers Arabian street food like shawarma.

Nayaab Haandi offers Indian and Pakistani dishes with a special focus on Biryani, BBQ and Kebab items. Sealand Restaurant offers Chinese food, Indian food and seafood.

Fast Food joints near the high-rise tower include:

• McDonald’s – King Faisal Street, Al Majaz 3
• Hardee’s – Corniche Street, Al Majaz 1
• Texas Chicken – Al Wahda Street, Al Majaz 2
• KFC – Al Wahda Street, Al Majaz 2
• Subway – Hasawi Building

Subway is located in the adjacent building. You can reach the rest of these fast food restaurants in 8 minutes by car.

Those with a sweet tooth can find cafes near Al Majaz Tower, such as:

• Pappa Roti – Al Awais Building
• Starbucks – Bukhatir Tower
• Dunkin’ – Al Qasba, Al Khan
• First Avenue Café – Al Batha Tower
• Costa Coffee – ibis Styles Sharjah Hotel

Pappa Roti is within walking distance from the residence. Starbucks is located at a 2-minute drive. Dunkin’ and First Avenue Café are 5 minutes away while you can reach Costa Coffee in 8 minutes.

Fine dining restaurants near Al Majaz Tower include:

• Soya Chang Chinese – Radisson Blu Resort
• Casa’ Samak – Coral Beach Resort
• Cote Jardin – Coral Beach Resort
• Gusti – Sheraton Sharjah Resort & Spa
• Arjwan – Sheraton Sharjah Resort & Spa

Soya Chang Chinese is the nearest fine dining option at a 10-minute drive. You can enjoy exquisite Chinese dishes in an upscale environment. Rest of the fine dining restaurants are reachable within a 17-minute drive.

Casa’ Samak offers Japanese dishes and seafood. At Cote Jardin, you can enjoy dishes from European, Arabian and Middle Eastern cuisines.  The specialties of Gusti revolve around Italian dishes and steak. Arjwan focuses on serving Arabian and Middle Eastern dishes.

Nightlife options near Al Majaz Tower are available in the neighbouring emirate of Dubai. Some of them include:

• Biggles Pub – Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
• Jules – Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
• La Fabrique Sports Bar – Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre
• Anees Pool Bar – Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan
• Champions Sports Bar – JW Marriott Hotel

Biggles Pub is the nearest nightlife option at a 14-minute drive. Jules and La Fabrique Sports Bar are 15 minutes away. You can reach Anees Pool Bar and Champions Sports Bar in 17 minutes by car.

A benefit of residing in the high-rise tower is that there are a number of supermarkets in the vicinity.

A few of the supermarkets near Al Majaz Tower include:

• Jesr Al Majaz Supermarket – Emirates Sail Tower
• Awwal Al Madina Supermarket – Al Midfa
• New City Centre Hypermarket – Al Owais Towers
• Carrefour Market – Al Mawarid Tower
• Viva Supermarket – Future Tower 3, Al Khan

Jesr Al Majaz Supermarket and Awwal Al Madina Supermarket are located within walking distance. Jesr Al Majaz Supermarket sells items categorised under baby care, milk and dairy, cosmetics, soft drinks, households and telephone cards. Awwal Al Madina Supermarket is one of the best supermarkets in Sharjah for groceries in the area especially for fruits and vegetables.

The nearest branch of Carrefour Market is also within walking distance. You can shop for all sorts of items from Carrefour Markets, including home appliances and electronic items.

New City Centre Hypermarket is located at a 3-minute drive. New City Centre Hypermarket offers a wide range of items under promotional offers and discounted prices from time to time. Besides essential grocery items such as food products, snacks and beverages, you can also get casual wear, kitchen accessories, jewellery, personal care items and toiletries.

Viva Supermarket is 6 minutes away. Viva Supermarkets are another popular supermarket brand in the UAE where you can purchase plenty of grocery items under affordable prices.

• Burj Shaha Tower – mixed-use building
• Al Dana Tower – residential skyscraper
• Riviera Building – mixed-use building
• Mubarak Al Hasawi – mixed-use complex
• Bukhatir Tower – apartment building
• Bul Bul Tower – apartment building
• Golden Gate Tower – apartment complex

The community is abundant in terms of high-rise buildings, similar to Al Majaz Tower. Burj Shaha Tower is a mixed-use building adjacent to the residence while is a 46-storey residential skyscraper and has been developed by Deyaar.

Riviera Building stands on 18 floors while Mubarak Al Hasawi is a mixed-use complex of two 13-storey buildings. Bukhatir Tower is a 30-storey apartment building while Bul Bul Tower stands on 15 floors. Golden Gate Tower consists of two residential buildings, both standing on 15 floors.

The high-rise tower is located in proximity to numerous recreational spaces in Sharjah and the neighbouring Emirate of Dubai.

Popular landmarks near Al Majaz Tower, Al Majaz include:

• Al Majaz Waterfront Park
• Sharjah Aquarium
• Al Noor Island
• Al Khan Beach
• Safeer Mall

Al Majaz Waterfront Park and Sharjah Aquarium are located at a 5-minute drive. Al Majaz Waterfront Park is the ultimate family hotspot, featuring lush green landscapes, dining options, a mini-golf course and other attractions. There are walking and jogging tracks here as well.

Sharjah Aquarium runs under the Sharjah Museums Authority. There are two floors in this museum featuring 20 aquariums. The aquarium also offers facilities such as a prayer room, a gift shop, wheelchair access and plenty of parking spaces.

Al Noor Island and Al Khan Beach are 7 minutes away. Al Khan Beach is a beachfront development, lined with beach hotels. Visitors can indulge in water activities or outdoor sports at this beach or browse through hundreds of books at the Al Khan Beach Library.

Al Noor Island is the perfect retreat for your weekends. It offers a tranquil ambience with its landscaped gardens along with attractions such as the Butterfly House and a Literature Pavilion. Visitors can also enjoy LED lights at night on this island.

Safeer Mall is reachable within a 10-minute drive. There are around 140 speciality stores in this mall along with a discount centre and a hypermarket. Dining options are also available as well as a branch of Fitness First gym and Fun City for kids.

For those seeking luxurious living in the Al Majaz community, Al Majaz Tower is the perfect choice. It offers plenty of apartment choices and amenities that make it suitable for individuals and families alike.

A point that prospective residents should consider is that there are no bus stations or bus stops in proximity. The nearest ones are only accessible through a drive. However, taxis are available in the area. Those considering to live here should have their own cars.