Al Qasimia

Sharjah is the third largest and one of the most popular cities in the UAE. Although the lifestyle in Sharjah is not as prestigious as in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, it offers a more peaceful environment. Al Qasimia is a community located in Sharjah, named after the royal family ‘Al Qasimi’ which has ruled Sharjah since 1600 AD.

• Located in Sharjah
• Named after royal family ‘Al Qasimi’
• One of the popular areas for renting apartments
• Affordable apartments for singles and small families
• Close to King Faisal Mosque and Ittihad Square Park
• Mega Mall and many other retail stores are in proximity
• Multiple schools and education centres in the district

Al Qasimia is a well-developed area with many points of interest. There are plenty of advantages of living in Al Qasimia. This include affordable rental properties, in proximity to educational institutes, shopping malls, supermarkets and entertainment options. Those looking to enjoy a fun day out can head over to the indoor theme park in Sahara Centre known as Adventureland. This is an enormous theme park with fun-filled and thrilling rides.

The district is located between two of the most iconic spots in Sharjah – Mega Mall, and King Faisal Mosque. Moreover, there are many schools and hospitals in the vicinity, leading it to be popular among families.

Properties pre-dominantly include rental apartments. Al Nud is one of the popular areas to rent flats in Al Qasimia. Singles, young couples or even small families looking to rent an apartment will find the area to be quite suitable.

Al Nud is a sub-community located within Al Qasimia, offering 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments for rent and sale with the same amenities. There isn’t much difference in the renting rates, for instance, the 1-bedroom flats range from AED 16k to AED 25k annually. The most popular unit is, however, the 2-bed rental apartments in Al Nud, costing an average of AED 27k per annum.

Next, Al Mahatah is a mix-use community in the Al Qasimia district. It was planned as a project of buildings with serviced and residential apartments. Al Mahatah Fort is one of these buildings that served as a short staycation spot for tourists. This building has now converted into Al Mahatah Museum.

Being tied to its history, Al Mahatah offers an array of residential apartments for expatriates and locals. There are many residential buildings with some retail on the ground floor. The apartments for rent in Al Mahatah include 1, 2 and a few 3-bedroom units. The potential tenants have a choice of furnished and unfurnished units to choose from. Each unit comes with en-suite bathrooms, a balcony and a well-equipped kitchen.

You can browse through the floor plans for Al Qasimia available for popular communities/buildings.

There are plenty of hotel apartments and 2 to 5-star hotels in Al Qasimia. These include:

• Sunrise Hotel Apartments
• Al Maha Regency Hotel Suites
• Four Points by Sheraton

Sunrise Hotel Apartments apartments for those looking for a reasonable place to stay in Sharjah. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, separate sitting area and well-equipped kitchen. King Faisal Mosque is accessible at an 8-minute walk from the hotel. It is located at Al Estiqlal Street, Al Qasimia Area.

Other hotel apartments in the area include Wardah Hotel Apartments, Al Hayat Hotel Apartments and Al Bishr Hotel Apartments. These are accessible at a 2 to 3-minute driving distance.

Al Maha Regency Hotel Suites is a 4-star accommodation located just 15-minute away from Sharjah International Airport and Dubai International Airport. Facilities offered by management include Al Maha Restaurant, conference and banqueting facilities, room service, medical services, reception and security, availability of hypoallergenic room and satellite TV channels. It is accessible at a 5-minute drive by car.

One of the best hotels in Sharjah, Four Points by Sheraton is a 5-star hotel with 225 guest rooms. Having connecting rooms, it is most preferred accommodation by families. The key amenities include meeting rooms in business centre, a swimming pool, fitness centre and an airport shuttle. It is located at King Faisal Street Al Qasimia, Sharjah. You can access it within 6-minute drive by car.

Other hotels in the neighbourhood include Nova Park Hotel, Crystal Plaza Hotel, The Act Hotel, 72 Hotel Sharjah, Tulip Inn Sharjah and Arbella Boutique Hotel. These are accessible within 7-minute driving distance.

There are plenty of parking spaces available for the residents of Al Qasimia. Residential buildings offer a minimum of one parking space per unit.

Public transportation in Al Qasimia is limited. The closest bus station is a 20-minute walk away, this leads to many of the community travelling through their own vehicles or using taxis which are easily found.

Residents can access two bus stations of Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station and two bus stops of Sharjah, King Faisal Rd, Adnoc Petrol Station within 5 to 8-minute driving distance. Those willing to travel by metro, can drive to Etisalat Metro Station located at a 16-minute drive from the area.

Al Qasimia has multiple amenities and facilities available, read ahead to find out more.

There are numerous supermarkets in Al Qasimia located at short intervals. Al Mahattah Supermarket is within walking distance from the centre of the community. Similarly, Musbah Al Madeena Supermarket is roughly 6 minutes away. Dalia Supermarket and Shamia Supermarkets are also very popular supermarkets that are close by.

Al Qasimia has numerous mosques within the community. The most popular one is the King Faisal Mosque. It was known to be one of the UAE’s grandest mosques and is still well-known as a landmark in Sharjah. The mosque can accommodate over 16,000 worshippers at any given time. It also provides a separate prayer hall for ladies. Other popular mosques in Al Qasimia include Al Emaan Al Nawawi Mosque and Ibn Othaimeen which are within walking distance from most of the apartment buildings.

There is hardly any temple in the vicinity; the nearest one is at a 30-minute drive. The Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, Shiva Temple and a few more can be found in the Bur Dubai district in Dubai. St.Michael’s Roman Catholic Church and Russian Orthodox Church are at around 10 minutes drive in the Al Yarmook area in Sharjah. Russian Orthodox Church is one of the best churches in Sharjah. This Orthodox usually operates on weekends and all public holidays between 09:00 am to 06:00 pm.

There are quite a few schools in Al Qasimia, which makes it popular with parents with school-going children. Al Farha Nursery and Alayadi Nursery are located in the community itself.

Nearby schools include Sharjah Indian School which is one of the best Indian schools in Sharjah. Other nearby schools include Progressive English School,  Radiant School, Al Maarifa International Private School and Emirates Private School.

Al Qasimia University is the most popular university in the area offering many educational programs.

Al Qasimia pays special attention to the health of its residents as there are many hospitals and clinics available in the vicinity. MedCare Hospital is near Al Qasimia, it is just at a 6-minute drive away. Medcare Hospital Sharjah offers complex medical and surgical services. Their state-of-the-art technology integrated with experienced doctors makes this one of the top hospitals in Sharjah. This hospital is known for its Orthopaedic department and popular for those suffering from fractured bones and ligaments tears.

Other medical facilities include Right Medical Centre, NMC Medical Centre Rolla and Central Private Hospital. All these are just a 10-minute drive away and offer the best medical treatment to their patients.

The community of Al Qasimia is surrounded by friendly neighbourhoods. It shares its south-eastern border with Al Majaz. A number of hotels are located near Al Majaz such as Holiday International, Embassy Suites and Marbella Resort. To the north-west exists the residences in Al Manakh. The area is also comprised of multiple schools and restaurants. To the east, you will find the Al Bu Daniq district, close to Mega Mall Sharjah, one of Sharjah’s leading shopping destinations.

Al Qasimia has plenty of malls near its vicinity. One of the most popular malls, Mega Mall Sharjah is a 4-story shopping centre with a cinema. It is one of the best malls in Sharjah located in Abu Shagara.

Omis Mall is also one of the other popular malls near Al Qasimia and within a 5-minute drive. The CG Mall is also within close proximity to the community.

Al Qasimia has almost every type of restaurant one wishes to visit. There is Pakistani food available at Jabal Pakistan Restaurant at a short distance. Aroos Damascus Restaurant that has Arabic and vegetarian food options available too is at a 4-minute drive from the area while Chinese lovers can head to Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant within a 7-minute ride. Mandi is served at Joraif for Mandi Restaurant. One can also drive to Al-Qulayaah to find Al Matbakh Al Kuwaiti Restaurant which serves traditional Emirati dishes. These are just a few restaurants in Al Qasimia, there is so much more to explore in the neighbourhood.

Sharjah Beach is just a 12-minute drive away from Al Qasimia where one can have a fun-filled picnic away from the hustle bustle of the city. A few beaches near Al Qasimia are Al Khan Beach and Al Mamzar Beach.

One of the perks of living in Al Qasimia is its closeness to Al Majaz Waterfront as it one of the famous recreational spots in the area. Al Qasimia is an entertaining place for every kind of entertainment one desires. The neighbourhood is close to King Faisal Mosque which is a notable landmark of the community. AI Ittihad Park is also within the vicinity where you can enjoy a walk to clear your head after a busy day at work. Mahatta Museum is a location to visit if you would like to learn about the emirate’s heritage. As well as a few other famous heritage locations in Sharjah are just a short drive away from Al Qasimia.

There are multiple recreational activities in the area due to the presence of many popular parks where nature lovers can relax and meditate. Ittihad Square Park is a perfect picnic spot for families. People can also visit Al Nad Park where there is a play area for kids and beautiful fresh green grass patches. There are plenty of gyms in Al Qasimia such as Gym Zone Fit, Fit n Minutes and Al Mashreq Gym.

There are quite a few salons in the area. A few options are Yodit Ladies Salon, Preethi Ladies salon and Al Hareer Al Thahabi Salon.

Many community events are held throughout the year. Mostly during the month of Ramadan. Residents and visitors gather throughout the 30 days at Al Faisal Mosque and the area lights up during Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. Other than that, there are plenty of events taking place within Sharjah where people can take part in and enjoy to their fullest such as the festival of lights during February. Sharjah Heritage Days in an annual carnival that involves many traditional events and ideas to enjoy cultural heritage. For food lovers, the Al Qasba Food Festival is a treat. It’s a celebration that happens yearly and has a variety of delicious food along with fun and entertaining activities

If you have a small family and you are looking to rent a comparatively cheaper and yet comfortable place to live in, then Al Qasimia is the best option for you. Along with the luxuries and the amenities being provided and the closeness to restaurants, beach, and schools the place is a heaven for people residing in here. One thing to consider would be that there are no villas for those looking for a more private residence.

Al Qasimia is a residential community located in Sharjah.

The community is named after the royal family ‘Al Qasimi’ which has ruled Sharjah since 1600 AD.

The buses 1, E303, E303A, E306 and E400 have routes that pass near Al Qasimia.

• Closer to the waterfront community of Al Majaz.
• Surrounded by a ton of restaurants and entertaining places.
• Dubai is a 19-minute drive away.