Al Jurf, Ajman

• Renting property
• Buying property
• Popular areas
• Getting around
• Things to do
• Things to consider

Located in the western region of the emirate, Al Jurf Ajman is one of the highly sought after districts in the Emirate. Lying close to the coastline and the E11 highway known as Al Ittihad Street, the community is well-connected. Most of the area is occupied by commercial spaces referred to as Al Jurf Industrial Area. The community is rich in retail spaces, reputable schools, friendly coffee shops and residential properties.

Many communities have been established in this small town in the past few years offering good rental and investment opportunities. Ever since the development has completed, Al Jurf has been in demand. It is celebrated as the most affordable neighbourhood in the Northern Emirates. Based on Bayut’s Annual Real Estate Market Report for 2019, the community consistently ranked as one of the best areas in Ajman for both, buying and renting villas.

• A residential and commercial destination close to main roads
• Connected to key areas of the UAE via Al Ittihad Street (E11)
• A variety of options for those who want to live close to workplaces
• Home to Ajman University, the oldest and reputable university
• There are plenty of schools within the community
• It also houses many restaurants and cafes

Lying close to the popular leisure destination Al Zorah Golf Club, the residential areas offer green views and a healthy environment. The best part about living in Al Jurf Ajman is that it is a pet-friendly community. Families can stroll with pets on well-paved walkways. Affordability is another key factor of its growing popularity as it is a family-favourite area in Ajman for buying and renting villas and apartments. Residents get to experience a metropolitan lifestyle due to its prime location, closely connected to the industrial area, which is also suitable for the working community and frequent travellers.

Most properties are commercial including plots, buildings and warehouses for rent in Al Jurf Ajman. The size of the shops usually ranges from 700 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. Therefore, based on your requirements you will probably find an option that fits well. One can find a range of shops in Al Jurf offered at market competitive rents. Whereas, the annual cost for offices for rent starts from AED 28k. The industrial side is rich in the number of commercial spaces dedicated to warehouses for sale spanning up to 80,000 sq. ft.

The community also has a variety of residential villas and apartments available for rent and sale. It ranked among the top 10 areas of Ajman to buy and rent apartments in the past few years. Similarly, villas around here are preferred by big families. If you’re looking for 3-bed villas for rent in Ajman under AED 75k, you should be considering those located in Al Jurf. These houses are luxurious and affordable compared to other areas.

While moving to Al Jurf Ajman, it is recommended that you own a car as finding a parking space is also not an issue here. Villas are facilitated with separate parking areas, apartment buildings have basement parking and commercial spaces have dedicated spaces as well.

Transportation facility is a little complex especially for newcomers who are not well aware of the routes. Taking private cabs is the best option for travelling around town and if you want to cross into a neighbouring city, personal cars are preferred. However, one can catch a bus from the station near Ajman University in Al Jurf 1. These bus links are used to commute around the area, while one will have to hop into another bus to reach the rest of the city.

Residents can enjoy easy accessibility to all the basic amenities as the community is a prime location in Ajman. It not only has a lot of shops and retail outlets, but a great number of educational institutes are also located nearby. This community in Ajman is known for having a series of reputable schools for all ages. Every amenity lies close to the residential area so that the people living here can enjoy easy access.

There are many shopping options for grocery and daily items. Some are built inside the community while others are located in nearby areas accessible within a few minutes. To name a few, Al Aman Supermarket, Bawabet Al Madina Supermarket, Al Aula Supermarket are all located at a short 3-minute drive. One of the top supermarkets in Ajman, Nesto is also located in Al Jurf Ajman.

Many large and small community mosques in Al Jurf are within easy reach of residents. Al-Anbiya Mosque and Moza Salem Alhamrani Mosque are accessible via car within 3-minutes while City Centre Mosque is the most visited and the biggest mosque. The famous Sheikh Zayed Mosque is 4 minutes away from most parts of the community. For those who want to visit a church can expect a 13-minute drive towards First Bible Baptist Church while finding a Hindu temple can be a little tricky. The ones in Dubai such as Shiva Temple are the nearest options.

Families with children need not worry about their kids’ education since there are a lot of options for them. There’s a whole strip of Ajman’s most reputable schools in Al Jurf that follow different curriculums. Some renowned schools are:

• Woodlem Park School
• Ajman Modern School
• Indian School Ajman
• Al Ameer English School
• Habitat School

For pre-school going children, there are Funny Bunny Nursery, Kids Zone Education and Smart Al Sanafer Nursery. Moreover, the oldest and one of the most reputable higher education options in the emirate, Ajman University is only 10 minutes away.

A small trip around the town reveals some clinics and hospitals in Al Jurf Ajman. The nearest pharmacy is New Dooa Pharmacy located in Maktoum Bin Rashid Street. It stocks all kinds of medicines and medical equipment. Hessa Medical Clinic is preferable for general check-ups and Just Smile Dental is the nearest dentist. For emergency situations, there are hospitals like Ajman Specialty Hospital and Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital for Women and Children. Amina Hospital is also one of the most reputable hospitals in Ajman.

Located strategically close to the E11 road network, residents in this community enjoy traffic-free access to nearby places. Al Mowaihat, Garden City and Al Zahra are some adjoining neighbourhoods. Moreover, Ajman Industrial Area shares a border with Al Jurf Ajman.

There are a few shopping malls in Al Jurf Ajman. City Centre is the major highlight of this area located on Al Ittihad Street. The mall is considered as one of the top shopping centres in Ajman. It offers a lot to visitors including a Carrefour hypermarket and a large mixed fashion store called Centrepoint. It also has restaurants serving international cuisine. 6-screen VOX Cinemas is the most favourite leisure spot for families and singletons.

The residential district has a series of restaurants in Al Jurf, Ajman. There are some international food chains like Subway, Sbarro and Hardee’s. Apart from the restaurants in malls, there are plenty of close-by eateries including The Terrace Restaurant, Asmaar Mandi Restaurant and 800 Pizza. Another option for the best Indian Restaurants in Ajman, Gazebo is also located within the area.

While finding beaches near Al Jurf, one may come across Beach Zora Resort, a tourist attraction in Ajman with world-class amenities and leisure activities. For more family day-outs, Ajman Beach is a preferred picnic point located only a short drive away. Those who feel more adventurous can drive down to Al Mamzar Beach to enjoy water sports. Besides, there’re a lot of facilities and activities in Al Mamzar Beach Park including barbecue area, sports courts, train tours and more.

To break the monotonous schedule of the week, residents can head towards Al Zorah Golf Club offering many recreational activities like kayaking. Those who are fond of camel and horse rides can visit Ajman Equestrian Club and Al Tallah Camel Race Course. A ride towards the famous landmark, Ajman Museum takes around 14 minutes by car. This museum attracts people who enjoy art, architecture and weaponry displays.

Residential areas are surrounded by parks and leafy walking tracks. Kids can ride bikes in the secured community playgrounds and take their pets out for a walk. Al Jurf Community Park is one of the best family parks in Ajman open throughout the week.

The residential complexes have modern health and fitness clubs. Some close-by gyms and salons include Al Reem Gym, Max Gym, Munira Beauty Salon and Ahhla Beauty Center.

The community doesn’t host any events particularly, but if you like, you can head out to Ajman Museum. It organises an annual cultural festival every year featuring folk dances, antique auctions and a traditional food area and car exhibition.

The community is located in a prestigious location having all the key areas of Ajman nearby. Not only are residents well-connected to the districts in Ajman, but they also freely travel to their workplaces in Sharjah. The area, however, is not suitable for those using public transport as the network coverage is limited.

• In the Western region of Ajman just beside Al Ittihad Street
• Harbours and small island developments in close proximity.
• Near the border connecting Ajman to Sharjah
• Ajman Museum is only 13 minutes away