City Plaza 8, Al Taawun

City Plaza 8 is a high-rise residential building in Al Taawun, Sharjah. It features 34 floors and 100 residential units. These are available in 2, 3 and 4-bedroom layouts with generous spaces. City Plaza 8 has several in-house amenities including a health club, swimming pool, landscaped areas, BBQ space, sauna, play area and billiard room, making it a popular tower for renting apartments in Al Taawun.

Al Taawun is one of the most popular communities in Sharjah for renting apartments, as seen in Bayut & Dubizzle’s Annual Market Report for Sharjah 2020. The vibrant neighbourhood is surrounded by other famous communities on all four sides including Al Khan, Al Mamzar and Al Nahda. Al Taawun features mid to high-rise residential buildings and hotels with shops, parks, nurseries and supermarkets on every corner.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Al Ta’awun
• Number of floors: 34
• Number of units: 100 apartments
• Unit type: 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments
• Amenities: Gymnasium, swimming pool, BBQ area, landscaped areas, sauna, play area, indoor sports

There are five parking floors in City Plaza 8 Building, Sharjah with reserved slots for tenants. As for visitors, there are hundreds of free spaces behind the building where they can keep their cars safe.

There are four high-speed elevators in City Plaza 8, Al Taawun.

City Plaza 8 Building, Sharjah features 24-hour security for its residents and staff. There are CCTV cameras all around the premises that monitor and record the activities in the building while the doorman looks after the entrance gate. The building has air conditioning and heating facilities with a proper waste disposal system. The utilities such as electricity and water are supplied by SEWA.

City Plaza 8, Al Taawun features a barbeque area for events and get-togethers.

There is a fully-equipped gymnasium in City Plaza 8, Sharjah where residents can workout to keep themselves fit.

There are several lifestyle amenities in City Plaza 8, Sharjah. The rooftop features a large swimming pool for adults and a small one for children which are surrounded by landscaped areas. There are sauna facilities along with changing rooms and locker rooms. City Plaza 8 also features sports facilities such as billiard room, table tennis, baby football and ice hockey for adults whereas a playroom for children keeps them active.

There is a reception desk in the lobby of City Plaza 8 with 24-hour concierge services.

City Plaza 8, Sharjah allows residents to keep pets in their flats.

City Plaza 8, Al Taawun features 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments.

2-bedroom apartments in City Plaza 8 feature two bedrooms, two or three bathrooms, open kitchens and wide balconies.

The average built-up area for a 3-bedroom apartment in City Plaza 8 is 2,005 sq. ft. Each of these flats feature three bedrooms and three bathrooms, kitchens, hallways and balconies. There is an additional store room in each of these 3BHK flats.

4BHK flats are the largest units in City Plaza 8. Each apartment has one master bedroom with three other bedrooms. There are four or five bathrooms in these units and additional maid’s rooms.

City Plaza is mainly a residential building with 100 apartments. However, there are a few offices and retail shops on the mezzanine and ground floor. The office spaces are medium sized with coverage areas of around 2,000 sq. ft. to 2,500 sq. ft. and feature annual rents from AED 50k to AED 60k.

City Plaza 8 is located on Al Taawun Street that connects with Al Khan 2 Street on the west and Al Khan Street on the east. Residents can easily get around to the other areas of the city using these streets. There are also many bus stations at a walking distance, providing convenience to people preferring public transportation.

The nearest bus stop is Sharjah, Al Qasba, located at a 2-minute walking distance. Another bus station, situated on Al Khan Street on Al Qasba Junction is another option accessible within 5 minutes, on foot.

A number of casual eateries are located near City Plaza 8. Some of these are:

• Bait Al Rawi Restaurant
• Al Waseelah Restaurant
• New Amanda Restaurant

Many of these restaurants are great if you are looking for large servings while staying on a budget. Some eateries in Al Khan like Bait Al Mandi and Nayaab Handi are one of the top restaurants in Sharjah which are near City Plaza 8. These offer a gastronomic experience with a perfect balance of ambience and taste.

There are also many fast food restaurants within a 10-minute drive, including:

• McDonalds
• Hardees
• KFC

There are two outlets of McDonald’s nearby. The nearest one is near Dar Al Khaleej Building, at a 3-minute driving distance. Another outlet is located on Al Ittihad Street, a 10-minute drive away. KFC is next to Expo Centre, Sharjah which is a 7-minute drive away. For coffee shots, you can visit Hilal Al Nahda Cafeteria, KutTea Cafe and Savoia Cafe, accessible within a 5-minute drive.

• Al Faryabi Supermarket
• Al Ahli Supermarket
• Green Apple Supermarket

People living in City Plaza 8 have easy access to the supermarkets in Al Ta’awun and Al Khan, as many of them are located within a 5-minute drive. Residents can shop for their home essentials from any of these stores. There are a few supermarkets nearby that also offer home delivery such as Quick Supermarket, Al Shasea Supermarket, Abdoun Supermarket and Fajer Al Khan Supermarket.

• Yamaha Building
• Al Thani Building
• Al Khaleej Plaza

Al Taawun is a mixed-use area with both hotels and residential properties. Hence, you can find many apartments and hotel suites nearby. Interested people can find many apartments for rent in the neighbourhood with studios, 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom layouts. These have annual prices ranging from AED 18k to AED 80k.

There are also many buildings in Al Ta’awun that offer apartments for sale. These are good options for people who want to invest as they offer ROI between 4% to 6%. Tiger 2 Building and Manazil Tower 2 are some of the apartment buildings that also offer apartments for sale in Al Taawun.

• Safeer Mall
• Expo Centre Sharjah
• Al Arab Mall

Having a central position in the bustling community, City Plaza 8 enjoys proximity to many shopping and amusement centres in Sharjah. Residents can find three malls within a 10-minute drive including Safeer Mall, Al Arab Mall and Ansar Mall. These are among the best shopping centres in Sharjah with a wide range of local and international brands.

Apart from the shopping malls, residents can find several parks and entertainment solutions nearby. Located on the north is Al Majaz Waterfront which is a beautiful water-facing promenade. Al Majaz Waterfront Park is located next to the promenade, an 11-minute drive from City Plaza 8. Other parks nearby include Al Nahda Park, Sharjah and Al Nahda Pond Park, 9 and 13-minute drive away.

City Plaza 8 is located in the heart of Sharjah with easy access to entertainment spots and shopping malls. It has several in-house amenities that offer a comfortable lifestyle to its residents. Also, the presence of bus stations within walking distance is a plus for people using public transportation.

If you are looking to live in a spacious apartment with a health club and other amenities at affordable prices, then City Plaza 8 is a right choice for you. However, you must consider both pros and cons of living in Al Ta’awun before moving in the apartment as you might experience extreme traffic conditions during main hours.