Al Murabaa

Neighbourhood

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

The area is named after the famous Al Murabaa Fort which was built in 1948 by His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Al Murabaa is a city-centric area in Al Ain with mostly villas available for rent. It is considered as the business centre of the city. The Oman border lies to the north of the area. It is a densely populated district with a mix of renovated and old villas. One also gets to see the traditional Emirati forts and cannons in the district.

The commercial area of Al Murabaa comprises of low-rise buildings. These also have apartments available for residential purposes.

PROPERTIES IN AL MURABAA

There are many residential villas in Al Murabaa available in 3 and 4-bedroom configurations. The villas have a coverage area of 2,800 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. The bedrooms have attached bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes. There is a spacious living area in every villa. The kitchen is semi-open and is laced with tiles and fitted cabinets. All the villas have a separate maid’s room. There is space for covered car parking in every house. Rental prices for a 4-bedroom villa lies between AED 73k to AED 75k whereas, the rent of a 3-bedroom villa is approximately AED 80k per year.

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN AL MURABAA

Al Sheikha Salama Masjid bus stop is at a 5-minute drive and bus E 201 services this bus stop. For commuting to other emirates, the Central Bus Station of Al Ain is 6 minutes away from the area.

Residents get multiple car parking spaces within the villa. There are also public car parking spaces in the area, especially around commercial buildings.

AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE

SUPERMARKETS IN AL MURABAA

Living in Al Murabaa is quite convenient and there are many supermarkets in Al Murabaa where residents can head out for grocery shopping. Dawar Al Saah, Al Sourah Supermarket and Mohammed Akter Supermarket are located in the centre of the community. For larger hauls, residents can visit the Carrefour hypermarket in Al Ain Mall.

CHURCHES, TEMPLES AND MOSQUES IN AL MURABAA

There are many mosques in Al Murabaa. Al Murabba Mosque and Al Miqdad Ibn al Aswad Mosque are located toward the east. Sayyida Shamsa Bint Ahmed Al Suwaidi Mosque is near Al Ain Mall. Other mosques in the area include Kuwaitat Masjid, Masjid - Al Murabaa and Abdullah Al Zarouni Mosque.

Some churches are in the nearby area of Al Jahili include Al Ain Evangelical Church, St. Mary's Catholic Church Al Ain and Afrikaanse Gemeente Church. There are no temples in Al Ain which means Hindu believers need to drive to the emirate of Dubai to visit the Shiva and Krishna Mandirs.

SCHOOLS IN AL MURABAA

People who are living in the district can find several schools in Al Murabaa to choose from. Future International School, International Private School and Al Ain Academy are located close to the area. Future International School follows the American curriculum, International Private School teaches the curriculum planned by the Ministry of Education (MoE), while Al Ain Academy offers the British curriculum.

CLINICS AND HOSPITALS IN AL MURABAA

Gems Medical Clinic, Al Badawi Medical Clinic and i Care Medical Center are reputed medical facilities in the neighbourhood. Speciality clinics in Al Murabaa include Al Dera Dental Clinic and Kaya Skin Clinic. Residents can also find many pharmacies in the vicinity such as Life Pharmacy, Boots Pharmacy and Al Ezza Pharmacy.

Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital is one of the hospitals near Al Murabaa. It is located just outside the community and offers a wide range of medical and surgical services. Other nearby medical facilities include Orthoplus Bone and Joint Center, Al Ain Al Ahalia Medical Centre and Burjeel Royal Hospital. These are not more than 9 minutes away from the area.

NEARBY AREAS

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY

Trampo Extreme is located in Al Ain Mall, it is a trampoline park with many different activities, such as wall climbing, trapezes, battle beams and more. Al Ainawi Karate & Gym, Man Top Gym and Private Gym are located in the area.

Multiple salons can be found in the area including Nice Dream Salon, also known as Nice Dream Ladies Beauty Center, High Life Beauty Salon Spa, Pink Marina Ladies Beauty Center and Lou Lou Ladies Salon. Men can find Riyadh Salon for Men, also called Reyath Gents Saloon, near Murabba Heritage Fort.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Al Murabaa Heritage Festival honours the culture and tradition of the UAE. It also honours the importance of Al Murabba Fort. Several activities are held to entertain and educate the citizens. Police car displays, a horse parade, there is even a show with the police band and the K9 dog squad part of the event.