Al Noaf, Sharjah

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• Popular sub-communities
• Schools and clinics
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Al Noaf or Al Nouf is a popular residential district of Sharjah that features detached villas in an affordable price range. It is a sought-after area of the emirate located close to the Dubai-Sharjah border and neighbours Al Khawaneej. Maliha Street (S116) runs along the community providing easy access to the emirate of Dubai.

• Located on the outskirts of Sharjah
• Adjacent to Maliha Road
• Offers 4 to 6-bedroom contemporary villas
• Shares border with Al Jurainah and Al Gharayen
• Family-friendly neighbourhood
• Ample higher education options available in the immediate vicinity

A cluster of four sub-districts, Al Noaf is a peaceful and family-friendly residential community with spacious villas and the availability of all the basic amenities. Although it is located a bit far from the central city, residents won’t miss out on necessities such as healthcare facilities, leisure and dining options. Its proximity to University City Sharjah and Muwaileh provides easy access to reputable educational institutes of the emirate.

With an aim to provide a healthy and safe environment, each sub-district has a community park. Easy access to Dubai and Ajman, the affordable price range of properties and a serene ambience are other features of the neighbourhood.

The area predominantly houses 4 to 6-bedroom villas. The coverage area of these houses ranges between 14,680 sq. ft. to 17,680 sq. ft. These villas for rent in Al Noaf have an expansive living area, a maid’s room, laundry and storeroom and covered parking spaces.

Al Noaf is divided into four sub-communities; Al Noaf 1, Al Noaf 2, Al Noaf 3 and Al Noaf 4. Take a look at the most popular communities among all four before renting or buying a property in the neighbourhood.

There is plenty of parking space in Al Noaf for residents and visitors alike. Each villa comes with a dedicated and covered parking area for a vehicle or two while street parking is available for visitors.

Commuting from Al Noaf isn’t a hassle since it is located right next to Maliha Street which connects residents to Dubai through Route E311. This route starts from Al Jubail Station and passes through Sheikh Zayed Road to enter Dubai serving different bus stations. A few of the bus stations are located an 8 to 10-minute drive away from Al Noaf community. These include Sharjah Noaf Airport Interchange, Maliha Road Sharjah English School and Maliha Road Industrial 17 bus stations. This route serves riders in both directions between the two stations in Dubai and Sharjah.

Residents of Al Noaf are in luck as there are several supermarkets nearby offering quality products without costing them an arm and a leg. Shabab Al Qaraien, Sooe Al Madina Supermarket, Shaabiat Al Madina Supermarket and Bait Al Marah Supermarket are a few of the supermarkets near Al Noaf.

Sharjah Co-op in Al Qarain 5 is one of the best supermarkets in Sharjah. It offers special deals on food items and household and personal care products throughout the year. It is located a 7-minute drive away from the neighbourhood.

The mosques in Al Noaf are dotted around the area where Muslim residents can offer their daily prayers. Al Shuhada Mosque, Khalil Al Rahman Mosque and Siddeeqeen Mosque are a few of them. One of the notable landmarks and largest mosques in the emirate, Sharjah Mosque is a 13-minute drive away in Al Tayy Suburb. It is built according to the vision of faith of the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasim. The mosque can accommodate 25,000 worshippers at a time.

Christian community members can head to Al Yarmook area where most of the churches in Sharjah are located. St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Martin’s Anglican Church, Russian Orthodox Church and Grave Evangelical Church are a few churches near Al Noaf. Hindu fellows will have to drive to Bur Dubai to visit temples and gurudwaras. The nearest temples are Shiva Temple, Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir and Shree Krishna Haveli.

Parents with school-going children will find an abundance of schools near Al Noaf. Sharjah International Private School in Al Gharayen and Gulf Asian English School near Maliha Road are a few options nearby.

On the other hand, some of the best schools in Sharjah can be found in the neighbouring community, Muwaileh. These include Delhi Private School, International School of Creative Science and Scholars International School. All these schools are located within a 15-minute drive from the neighbourhood. Al Asma Elementary School for Girls and Kindergarten is the only school in Al Noaf.

The educational hub for the region, University City Sharjah lies in proximity to the Al Noaf community. Residents can opt from one of the best universities in University City Sharjah, these include American University of Sharjah (AUS), Skyline University College and University of Sharjah (UOS) – Men’s College and Women’s College. These universities offer bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields.

The presence of a healthcare facility is one of the basic necessities of a community and residents of Al Noaf are fortunate to have one of the best hospitals in Sharjah nearby. University Hospital Sharjah is one of the largest government hospitals in Sharjah with 325 beds, 46 outpatient clinics and 24-hour emergency services. It is located a 9-minute drive away. Other hospitals near Al Noaf are Thumbay Hospital Ajman, Medcare Hospital Sharjah and Al Qassimi Hospital.

There are plenty of pharmacies near Al Noaf, Sharjah providing quality healthcare medicines and products. Qarain Pharmacy, BinSina Pharmacy and Life Pharmacy are a few of them located within a 6 to 9-minute drive.

To the west of Al Noaf is University City Sharjah and Al Jurainah. One of the popular areas for buying and renting apartments in Sharjah, Muwaileh lies on the western side of the neighbourhood. On the southern side of the community, Oud Al Muteena and Muahaisnah lie across Maliha Road.

Residents have plenty of options for shopping nearby. Zero 6 Mall, 1020 Avenue and Safeer Market are popular shopping malls near Al Noaf. Zero 6 Mall is one of the best malls in Sharjah located in University City. The mall features shopping, entertainment, leisure and fitness activities under one roof. The play centre for kids, the multiscreen IMAX cinema and Fitness First Gym for ladies are popular attractions of the mall. It is located a 7-minute drive away from the neighbourhood.

Food lovers can head to Zero 6 Mall which offers a diverse selection of popular dining concepts. The dining options at the mall include Sapori, Community Café, Wagamama, Wonderbee, Godiva and much more. Other restaurants near Al Noaf are Lamensa Pizza and Pasta, Eggspectation, Café 971 Six, Crisol and Angelina. All these popular eateries are accessible within an 8 to 10-minute drive from the neighbourhood.

Those with a sweet tooth can find plenty of restaurants and bakeries nearby serving the best kunafa in Sharjah. Gulf Pastry on University Road is the nearest kunafa shop serving the traditional Middle Eastern dessert along with other sweets.

Since the community is located away from the coastline of Sharjah, residents have to drive for around half an hour to visit beaches near Al Noaf. One of the most visited beaches in Sharjah is Al Khan Beach where you can find plenty of fun-filled activities to enjoy the whole day at the beach. The water sports activities, volleyball and tennis courts and Sharjah Beach Library Initiative are a few features of the beach. Other beaches nearby include Al Mamzar Beach, Al Zorah Beach and Coral Beach Resort Sharjah.

Established in 1980, Sharjah Cricket Stadium is one of the popular landmarks near Al Noaf. The cricket stadium is an iconic ground field for South Asian cricket fans as it witnessed some of the memorable moments of cricket history. One of the interesting facts about Sharjah Cricket Stadium is that the stadium has hosted around 238 One Day International (ODI) matches and cricket series.

Sharjah Science Museum is another notable landmark nearby. The museum was established in 1996 with the purpose to showcase interactive science exhibits. The museum offers hands-on experiments, aerodynamics, physiology and thermal physics for children to learn in an engaging atmosphere.

Each sub-community of Al Noaf has a community park with walkways and seating areas. Al Noaf Park Sharjah has a football field, children’s play area, toilets and a guard office.

For health-conscious residents, there are several gyms located right across Maliha Road. Texas Gym, 111 Fitness, Concept Wellbeing Studio and Fitness First are a few gyms near Al Noaf.

Ladies can take out some time from their busy schedules to pamper themselves in the salons near Al Noaf. Laha Beauty Salon, Red Door Ladies Salon and Hind Alamiri Salon are accessible within an 8 to 10-minute drive. For nail treatments, a few of the top nail salons in Sharjah are located nearby. These include Beverly Hills Nails Care, Nail2U Spa and NStyle Beauty Lounge.

Sajaya Young Ladies in the neighbouring community; Al Gharayen, is known for hosting multiple events, sports activities and personal growth and development programs. It is located a 15-minute drive away from Al Noaf.

Al Noaf is an ideal residential community for those who prefer living in a peaceful environment. While the community has all the basic amenities within reach, there is a lack of recreational facilities in its immediate vicinity. It will take residents a drive of around half an hour to visit the entertainment venues of the emirate.

Al Noaf is a sought-after neighbourhood in Sharjah located close to the Dubai – Sharjah border.

• Sharjah International Airport is an 11-minute drive away
• Half an hour’s drive away from the emirate of Dubai
• 12-minute drive to Sharjah National Park
• A 25-minute drive to Al Ghafia