Al Ghafia, Sharjah

Al Ghafia is a residential community sandwiched between Al Azra and Al Sabkha districts of Sharjah. The neighbourhood consists of spacious villas close to the Ajman-Sharjah border. A well-connected transport system connects the neighbourhood to the main city. And, as per Bayut’s 2020 Market Report for Sharjah, Al Ghafia is popular for renting villas in the emirate.

• A residential community in Sharjah offering 3 to 6-bedroom villas
• Offers easy access to the emirate of Ajman
• Family-friendly neighbourhood
• Features a well-connected transport system
• Each house offers all the basic amenities necessary for a comfortable lifestyle

Living here one can experience a peaceful neighbourhood with abundant options of shopping, dining and entertainment close by. The villas in the community boast a range of amenities and facilities. Residents can also find a leisure spot, Al Ghafia Park in the community.

Al Ghafia is mainly a villa community available for both rent and sale. These villas come in 3 to 8+ bedroom configurations equipped with modern facilities for the convenience of residents. Most of the villas have multiple living areas, a maid’s room with bathroom, attached wardrobes in bedrooms, cabinets in the kitchen and parking area for one or two vehicles.

For parking in Al Ghafia, each villa offers a secure covered area for one or two vehicles. Visitors can avail paid parking facilities outside the house for their cars.

Those relying on public transportation can take Bus E400 for the commute. It has several routes near the neighbourhood. Emirates Islamic Bank Bus Stop and Ajman Grand Mart bus stop are the nearest bus stations, located a 9-minute drive away. Another mode of public transportation in Al Ghafia Sharjah is taxis that residents can use to get around. However, using Uber or Careem will be more convenient as finding a taxi in the villa community is a bit difficult.

There are plenty of supermarkets in Al Ghafia for day-to-day grocery shopping. There are Al Doha Supermarket and Reshma Supermarket located within the community. Al Madina Supermarket is located right across the road in a 10-minute walk. Residents can find the best supermarkets in Sharjah within a 10-minute drive. These include Spinneys, Carrefour and Al Maya Supermarket.

Muslim residents can head to Khawla Bint Tha’labah Mosque and Umm Al Moamneen Aisha Bin Abi Bakr Mosque in Ghafia Sharjah for their daily prayers. One of the remarkable landmarks of Sharjah, King Faisal Mosque is located a 12-minute drive away via Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Street. The mosque has prayers halls for men, women and a library.

There is a cluster of churches nearby, a short drive of 12-minutes in Al Yarmook. Residents will find St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, St. Martin’s Anglican Church, St. Gregorios Orthodox Church and many others. Hindu residents will have to travel to Bur Dubai to visit temples and gurudwaras. Shiva Temple, Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir and Shree Krishna Haveli are a half an hour drive away from the neighbourhood.

Al Ghafia is a family-friendly community with several educational institutes nearby. Parents with toddlers can opt for Miracle Children Nursery that follows British Early Years Curriculum and offers Arabic and Quran learning courses as well. The kid’s nursery is a 5-minute drive away.

The neighbouring community, Al Azra is home to several reputable and best schools in Sharjah. The Modern American International School, Aspam Indian International School and Leaders Private School are a few of them. Beaconhouse Al Khaleej International School in Al Azra follows the American Curriculum from Kindergarten 1 to Grade 12.

For higher education options, there is Lincoln University of Business and Management 16-minute drive away and the University of Sharjah in a 22-minute drive. Other options include Ajman University, Gulf Medical University and the American University of Sharjah.

In terms of medical healthcare facilities, residents will find plenty of top hospitals in Sharjah nearby. Zulekha Hospital Sharjah, Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah and Al Qassimi Hospital are a few of the hospitals near Al Ghafia community located within an 8 to 10-minute drive. For dental treatments, Oriana Hospital Sharjah is easily accessible in a 15-minute drive. Residents can find several pharmacies in the neighbouring communities. These include Bab Al Shaab Pharmacy, Lulu Al Nahda Pharmacy and Modern Al Riqqa Pharmacy LLC.

Al Ghafia is surrounded by popular communities of Sharjah. It shares its border with Al Azra to the east, Al Sabkha to the west and Al Jazzat to the south. The neighbourhood is in proximity to Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street which connects it to Ajman. Residents can reach Al Rashidiya Ajman in a 10-minute drive via Al Nuaimiya Street.

Those who love to shop can find plenty of shopping malls near Ghafia Sharjah. At a short drive of 6-minutes, Al Shaab Village is located in the neighbouring community of Al Hazzanah. Al Shaab Village is home to over 250+ stores, an amusement park, ice rink, cinema and a wide range of dining options. The shopping mall also has abaya shops, pharmacies and indoor and outdoor gaming facilities for visitors.

Residents can also visit some of the best malls in Sharjah in a 10-minute drive. These include City Centre Sharjah, Mega Mall Sharjah and Ansar Mall.

There are several cafeteria-style budget eateries in the neighbourhood. Al Hanouf Public Kitchen, Al Aseel Public Kitchen and Al Barah Public Kitchen are a few of them. Foodies can find a range of casual and fine dining restaurants near Al Ghafia in the neighbouring areas. These include Blue Heron Restaurant, Maraseah, Al Qubtan and The Gate Restaurant.

Those looking for nightlife options can head to the emirate of Ajman where plenty of options are available in a short drive of 15-minutes. A few of them are The Outside Inn, McGettigan’s Irish Pub and Thirsty Horse.

Sharjah Open Beach is a popular option for residents looking for a relaxing retreat. It is located a 10-minute drive away via Al Mirghab Street. Other beaches near Al Ghafia include Al Khan Beach, Ajman Beach and Al Fisht Public Beach. Al Khan Beach is one of the best beaches in Sharjah offering free sports activities such as volleyball, beach tennis and soap football. For an upscale beach-side staycation, Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort and Spa is located a 10-minute away. It is a 5-star beach hotel in Sharjah featuring premier rooms, all-day dining services and fitness facilities.

Cultural Square is a central roundabout encircled by key buildings of Sharjah. It features a 15-metre-high sculpture of Holy Quran designed by a European sculptor Carlos Marinas Rubias.

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is home to thousands of remarkable Islamic art crafts. It has seven galleries where art pieces have been displayed according to the theme. The manuscripts of Umayyad and Abbasid eras, craftwork of Ottoman Empire and weapons and metalwork of Mughals are a few exhibits of Sharjah Museum.

Eye of the Emirates in Al Montazah Parks is a giant Ferris wheel with 42 air-conditioned cabins to accommodate 336 passengers at a time. The wheel goes 60 meters above the ground offering an aerial view of the emirate.

Al Ghafia Park in the community can serve as a place to stroll and sit and relax with family and friends. Al Hayat Ladies Fitness offers Zumba classes for ladies weekly. The gym members can choose their level from low to intense and start their workout session. Other gyms near Al Ghafia are Velocity Body Fitness, Grand Gym Body Fitness and Stallions Gym.

Enjoy professional hair, nail and skincare at Reesh Beauty and Health Spa. It is located an 8-minute drive away from the residential community. Other spas near Ghafia are The Beauty Oasis Spa, Al Qaser Spa and Village Spa.

Residents can find plenty of community events happening around the neighbourhood. The Cultural Palace Sharjah is known for hosting concerts and other cultural events. It is located at a 5-minute drive away. The open-air amphitheatre on Al Majaz Island hosts major cultural performances.

Al Ghafia Sharjah is an ideal family-friendly neighbourhood offering easy access to schools, clinics and recreational facilities. Residents should keep in mind that popular malls and restaurants are not quickly accessible as they are located in other communities of the emirate. Those relying on public transportation may also face inconvenience as the nearest bus station is a 10-minute drive away.

• Sharjah International Airport is a 14-minute drive away
• 13-minutes away from the emirate of Ajman
• Sharjah Beach is 9-minutes away
• City Centre Sharjah is accessible in a 10-minute drive
• Sharjah Garden City is a 33-minute drive away